Hospitality Facilities Management

Catalog description

Fundamental principles of facilities planning, facilities management, and maintenance for all segments of the hospitality industry. HM 319 Hospitality Facilities Management (3) This course has been designed to provide students with information related to hospitality facility design and maintenance. While managers may not have to fix equipment or install heaters, they should understand the complexity of these tasks and respect the position of the architect and hospitality engineer. Main topics typically include: principles of facility engineering and maintenance, costs associated with the life cycle of a hospitality facility; role of the manager in the planning and maintenance process; function of the building in service and marketing, impact of building design on guest service and operation; evaluation of building and grounds for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; role of management in development, planning, and remodeling of food service operations; and flow of resources as exhibited in blueprints. The course is a required course for all Hospitality Management majors. Students must first complete the introductory hospitality course and the hospitality colloquium.