In Conclusion Chapter 10 Cleaning Up I once heard a story about a pilot who performed an amazing feat by landing a passenger plane after it had been critically damaged in a thunderstorm. Having lost almost all his controls, he used only his tail rudder to guide the plane down through the clouds to safety. As the pilot exited the plane he noticed all the passengers were still standing on the tarmac, staring up at the plane in amazement. The pilot looked back at the plane and shook his head. Fortunately, most jobs in this world are not quite that complex.
Few business challenge the full range of a manger's skill like the catering business.
From an intimate, gourmet dinner for a select group, to a reception for several thousand, every event tests your ability to plan, communicate and lead. In the end, the difference between you and the competition comes down to details. Grand schemes and concepts are merely dreams. It is the ability to deliver quality food and attentive service that is the meat and potatoes of catering. To pull that off you must have a plan.