This module is designed to enable learners demonstrate a critical understanding and mastery of the knowledge and competencies necessary to develop the leadership and training function in a modern culinary operation. The module to be delivered in two units, one over each semester. Unit 1: Culinary Management Unit 2: Training
Leadership
The nature and importance of leadership.Leadership skills and styles.Effective leadership.Ethical responsibility and character traits.Key dimensions of differences in cultural values.Cultural values and leadership style. Coaching as a leadership philosophy.Cultural sensitivity.Diversity training.
Culinary Management
Motivation theories.Practical ways to motivate.Interpersonal and social skills related to morale and motivation. Applying a motivational theory across cultural groups.Team building.Importance of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation to teamwork.Recruitment, selecting team members, Organisation, scheduling staff, time-management,Discipline.Performance appraisal.Problem solving and decision making.
Communication and Conflict Resolution
Elements of communication.Effective communication.Interpersonal aspects of communications at work.Communication and customer care.Communication and conflict resolution.
Training Principles and Practices
Role of training in an organisation, the role of the trainer, learning theories,training methods and approaches. Training strategies.The function of induction and orientation.The role of evaluation
Training Needs
Training needs analysis, Designing effective training plans
Training- Professional Practice
Creating the training environment, application of learning theories, instructional techniques and coaching, lesson plan and resources, evaluation of training effectiveness
- Using discussion, case study and class experience to explore the theories of leadership as applied to professional kitchens.
- Using a 'micro-teaching' and applied learning approach, to the design and delivery of training in the workplace.
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| Other Assessment(s) | 100 |