Principles of Restaurant Management

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Principles of Restaurant Management (formerly ManageFirst), is a competency-based series designed to teach critical techniques and vital skills identified by restaurant and hospitality industry professionals. This program prepares future managers to confidently lead with best practices to excel in the dynamic world of restaurant management. Equip your students with the tools they need for real-world success in the restaurant industry through our flexible and scalable curriculum.

Principles of Restaurant Management is divided into core and elective topics and include an exam for each topic. Students earn a certificate for each exam they pass, demonstrating they have practical knowledge to succeed in the restaurant and hospitality industry. Once students complete the required coursework, they can earn the Restaurant Management Professional credential.

Highlights of the enhanced curriculum for the new third edition include:

Restaurant Management Framework
Leveraging Technology
Employee Attraction, Development, & Retention
Updated Accounting Methods
Critical Food Allergen Information
Sustainability Practices
Building Culture

	BAR AND BEVERAGE MANAGEMENT Bar and Beverage Management includes key coverage on alcohol service and bar costs, learning activities, case studies, current trends, and more that support course objectives and prepare students for the exam.	BUY NOW
	CONTROLLING FOODSERVICE COSTS Controlling Foodservice Costs includes key coverage for cost control of F&B, labor and purchasing, learning activities, case studies, current trends, and more that support course objectives and prepare students for the exam.	BUY NOW
	CUSTOMER SERVICE Customer Service includes key coverage on customer-centric service, learning activities, case studies, current trends, and more that support course objectives and prepare students for the exam.	BUY NOW
	FOOD AND BEVERAGE MANAGEMENT Food and Beverage Management includes key coverage menu and recipe fundamentals and quality standards, learning activities, case studies, current trends, and more that support course objectives and prepare students for the exam.	BUY NOW
	HOSPITALITY ACCOUNTING Hospitality Accounting includes key coverage on managing accounts payable and receivable and performance assessment, learning activities, case studies, current trends, and more that support course objectives and prepare students for the exam.	BUY NOW
	HOSPITALITY AND RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT Hospitality and Restaurant Management includes key coverage on leadership and managing employee performance, learning activities, case studies, current trends, and more that support course objectives and prepare students for the exam.	BUY NOW
	HOSPITALITY AND RESTAURANT MARKETING Hospitality and Restaurant Marketing includes key coverage on marketing planning and promotion, learning activities, case studies, current trends, and more that support course objectives and prepare students for the exam.	BUY NOW
	HOSPITALITY HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION Hospitality Human Resource Management and Supervision includes key coverage restaurant operations and team member management, learning activities, case studies, current trends, and more that support course objectives and prepare students for the exam.	BUY NOW
	NUTRITION Nutrition includes key coverage on market and menu assessment incorporating food allergens and other dietary needs, learning activities, case studies, current trends, and more that support course objectives and prepare students for the exam.	BUY NOW
	PURCHASING Purchasing includes key coverage on quality requirements and vendor management, learning activities, case studies, current trends, and more that support course objectives and prepare students for the exam.	BUY NOW

Restaurant Management Professional Credential Certificate

RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIAL

Students can earn an industry-recognized credential. Give your students a head start on their hospitality career. Successful candidates who pass four core exams and one elective exam will qualify to receive the Restaurant Management Professional credential.

How to Earn the Restaurant Management Professional credential

Step 1: Complete core coursework

Students must pass four core credential topic exams.

CORE CREDENTIAL TOPICS

• Controlling Foodservice Costs
• Hospitality and Restaurant Management
• Hospitality Human Resources Management and Supervision
• ServSafe^® Food Protection Manager Certification

Step 2: Complete elective coursework

Students must pass one elective topic exam.

• Customer Service
• Food and Beverage Management
• Purchasing
• Hospitality Accounting
• Bar and Beverage Management
• Nutrition
• Hospitality and Restaurant Marketing
• ServSafe^® Responsible Alcohol Service Certification

Step 3: Receive Your Credential

Students will be notified via email that their credential certificate is ready once all of their passing scores are the in system.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Principles of Restaurant Management (formerly ManageFirst)?

Principles of Restaurant Management is the 3rd edition of the program known formerly as ManageFirst. It is a management development program, based on skills that industry and academia have identified as those necessary to succeed in the restaurant, hospitality and foodservice industries.

The series covers 10 topics through textbooks, exams, a credential, and support activities and services. Each textbook focuses on a specific topic, dedicated to helping program participants master a set of related competencies.

Successful candidates who demonstrate mastery of the competencies can earn the Restaurant Management Professional credential.

What is new to the third edition of Principles of Restaurant Management?

The third edition of Principles of Restaurant Management includes engaging up-to-date content, expanded online resources tailored to meet the needs of educators, and learning tools to help your student achieve desired learning outcomes.

For highlights of the new edition, check out the Bridge Document for a comprehensive transition guide.

How do I request a review copy?

Please visit info.servsuccess.com/prm/ and complete the review copy request form.

How can a student earn their Restaurant Management Professional credential?

Students must pass four core credential topic exams including the ServSafe Manager exam and pass one elective topic exam to earn the Restaurant Management Professional credential.

Can I use the 2e exam answer sheets and vouchers with 3e exams?

Second edition exam answer sheets and vouchers can only be used with 2e exams.

Introducing Principles of Restaurant Management