{"product_id":"menu-engineering-food-cost-control","title":"Menu Engineering \u0026 Food Cost Control","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: #0a2f41; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themeshade: 128;\"\u003eA profitable menu is one of the most powerful tools available to hospitality businesses. This course teaches learners how to calculate food costs, manage gross profit margins, engineer menus for maximum profitability, and develop dishes that balance guest satisfaction with commercial performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: #0a2f41; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themeshade: 128;\"\u003eUsing practical examples and real-world case studies, learners will gain the skills needed to evaluate menu performance, identify high and low-performing dishes, and make informed decisions that improve financial results.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #e4f1f2; color: #17425b; padding: 12px 16px; border-radius: 4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: #0a2f41; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themeshade: 128;\"\u003eWhat You Will Learn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: #0a2f41; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themeshade: 128;\"\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"mso-tab-count: 1;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCalculate food cost and food cost percentages\u003cbr\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"mso-tab-count: 1;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUnderstand gross profit and contribution margins\u003cbr\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"mso-tab-count: 1;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCost recipes accurately and consistently\u003cbr\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"mso-tab-count: 1;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAnalyse menu performance using menu engineering techniques\u003cbr\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"mso-tab-count: 1;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIdentify Stars, Plough Horses, Puzzles and Dogs\u003cbr\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"mso-tab-count: 1;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDesign menus to influence guest purchasing behaviour\u003cbr\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"mso-tab-count: 1;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDevelop profitable dishes and menu concepts\u003cbr\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"mso-tab-count: 1;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eReview supplier costs and pricing strategies\u003cbr\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"mso-tab-count: 1;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBuild an action plan to improve menu profitability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: #0a2f41; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themeshade: 128;\"\u003eBy the End of This Course, You Will Be Able To\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: #0a2f41; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themeshade: 128;\"\u003e• \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; color: #0a2f41; mso-themecolor: accent1; mso-themeshade: 128;\"\u003eCalculate food cost percentages accurately\u003cbr\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"mso-tab-count: 1;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUnderstand and apply gross profit and contribution margin principles\u003cbr\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"mso-tab-count: 1;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCost recipes consistently and confidently\u003cbr\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"mso-tab-count: 1;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAnalyse menu performance using recognised menu engineering techniques\u003cbr\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"mso-tab-count: 1;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIdentify opportunities to improve menu profitability\u003cbr\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"mso-tab-count: 1;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDesign menus that influence purchasing behaviour and maximise spend\u003cbr\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"mso-tab-count: 1;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDevelop dishes that balance guest appeal with commercial performance\u003cbr\u003e•\u003cspan style=\"mso-tab-count: 1;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCreate action plans to improve food cost control and profitability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; 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