HM - Operational Management, Assessment Task II - v2: Last Updated On 16 Sept 2019
HM - Operational Management, Assessment Task II - v2: Last Updated On 16 Sept 2019
Details of Assessment
Term and Year Time allowed
Assessment No 2 Assessment Weighting 50 %
Assessment Type Project Report
Due Date Room
Details of Subject
Qualification SIT50416 Diploma in Hospitality Management
Assessor’s Name
Assessment Outcome
Assessment
Competent Not Yet Competent Marks / 50
Result
Feedback to Student
Progressive feedback to students, identifying gaps in competency and comments on positive
improvements:
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
There is one central case study with scenarios and 2 TASKS in this assessment.
You will have to respond to all the tasks by demonstrating your skills and knowledge within the assessment
guidelines and requirements. Certain templates available on e-learning are required to be used as stated
within the tasks to ensure you demonstrate the skills and knowledge. Students have the choice to create their
own templates or provide other form of evidences, however they must meet the required criteria.
TABLE OF CONTENT
Marks
CONTENT Pages Marks
Achieved
TASK 1 – Develop Operational Plan (Total of 30 Marks)
A. Operational Plan
10
B. Overview of the resource and acquisition 5
C. Contingency plan 5
D. Develop a proposal, and communicate, discuss and seek
3
approval
E. Proposed evaluation and monitoring methods 5
F. Current legislative requirements 2
TASK 2 – Plan and manage resource acquisition (Total of 20 Marks)
A. Human Resource and Physical resources 5
B. Script of pros and cons of operating a high-quality food and
3
beverage service
C. Strategy on the Standard Operating Procedure to ensure all
3
operational and legal aspects are covered.
D. Job description 3
E. Documentation and communication requirements to monitor
3
ongoing performance
F. Intellectual property rights and responsibilities in recruitment and
3
acquisition of resources and services
TOTAL 50
The learner is required to update and adjust the page numbers and topics based on the amount of their
content and the responses made to each task.
INTRODUCTION
Management require the skills and knowledge to develop and monitor implementation of the operational plan
to provide efficient and effective workplace practices within the organisation’s productivity and profitability
plans.
Management at a strategic level requires systems and procedures to be developed and implemented to
facilitate the organisation’s operational plan
To do this you require high level communication and relationship building skills which are effectively required
to ensure that in the workplace the day-to-day work operations are sustained and profitable.
Products/services
ACA Restaurant Cafe’ provides an impeccable, unique and compelling combination of café and restaurant
experience that associates 50 seating arrangements for breakfast, lunch and dinner cuisine with a new
function/party area accommodating 20 guests. It promises the consistently of high-quality level of expertise,
quality service and knowledge from 11 qualified and experienced employees.
You, as Joe Roux, have been the Manager of ACA Restaurant Cafe’ for over 2 years and have established
good relationships and communications with both your internal and external stakeholders.
ACA Restaurant Cafe’ is positively represented in the media and the community and is a trusted dining option
with a good reputation. The Business Summary Plan can be found on eLearning and can be referenced in
your responses.
Menu pricing is intended to position ACA Restaurant Cafe’ as slightly higher priced than its competitors. This
pricing strategy is intended to both increase revenue and underpin ACA Restaurant Cafe’s message of higher
quality
The restaurant café contains and provides the following guest services:
Located on the bustling George Street, the restaurant cafe’ is instantly recognised for its accessibility and
central location, its ambient vibes and it further provides itself on its guest greeting and quick service
processes.
In order to complete these tasks, you are required to follow the instructions of the tasks and utilise the directed
templates as stated within this assessment. Relevant templates can be found on e-learning. You have the
choice to create your own templates for the report or provide other form of evidences, however, they must
meet the required criteria of this assessment. Please refer to the “Assessment Marking Criteria” at the end of
this assessment for your reference.
Assume the following scenario for ACA Restaurant Café;’ to complete this assessment.
Scenario
Presume that the management of ACA Restaurant Café’ has adopted a proposal to utilise a sunny indoor
section of the lobby as a service point for morning and afternoon teas.
As the Manager of ACA Restaurant Cafe’ the next part of the operational planning phase requires you, as Joe
Roux, to do an analysis on the financial positions of two (2) different options:
1. The first option is to install a full espresso coffee service station in the newly designated area in the
cinemas open lobby foyer area or;
2. The second option is to utilise the existing coffee facilities inside the busy 24-hour coffee shop outlet
of the café’ area, situated 30 meters diagonally across the foyer of your restaurant café’.
It fits all the legal requirements regarding the serving of food and after a cost-benefit analysis, it was seen to
potentially create a lucrative new revenue stream in a previously revenue-neutral floor space.
As the Manager, among other evaluation activities in the initial planning phase, a guest marketing survey was
conducted, the trading figures for the restaurant café’ were analysed and the following data emerged:
a) Initial estimated covers per lobby tea service per week = 250 customers
c) Two (2) existing food service attendants are allocated for 2.5 hours for each service period.
d) One food service attendant will need to be hired to ensure the operation can operate 7 days a week.
e) Each tea service operates for 2 hours only i.e. 10.00am-12.00pm and 2:30pm-4:30pm
f) The existing tables and comfortable lobby style seating are to be used so no other capital outlay is
required to establish the revenue stream
g) The restaurant café’ service kitchen prepares the sandwiches and delivers them to the pass in the pastry
section of the main production kitchen, located directly behind the proposed outlet. Gâteaux and pastries
are prepared and plated up by the pastry section
h) The two (2) food service attendants order and collect all food orders for this outlet from the pastry section
pass in the main production kitchen, via a convenient service entry door located directly behind the
proposed lobby tea area
i) A set of service fridges in the front kitchen can be utilised for the storage and service of chilled alcoholic
and non-alcoholic beverages
You are required to use the templates provided: “HM_Template 1_Standard Operation Procedure”,
“HM_Template 2_Strategic & Operational Plan”, ” HM_Template 3_ Appendices 1-6”, ’ HM_Template 4_HR
Manual’ and the “HM_Template 5_ Job Description” (available on e-learning) to develop the plan, that
includes the following details and information for the proposal: (You may choose to create your own template,
however, it must meet the required criteria)
A. The Operation plan must include: (HM_Template 1_Standard Operation Procedure and Business
Summary Plan) 10 Marks
Cover Page
Table of Contents
The aim of the operational plan – What are you trying to achieve?
Mission Statement
Values Statement
Vision Statement
Organisational Goals
Organisational objectives
SWOT Analysis of the Organisation: This could include similar scenarios relevant to your area and
must include legal requirements for this type of operation.
Pest Analysis: This could include similar scenarios relevant to your area and must include legal
requirements for this type of operation.
Contingency Plans
B. Provide a detailed overview (400-500 words) of the resource and acquisition requirements and options:
5 Marks
Human Resources needs including recruiting, inducting and developing personnel within the
organisation’s human resources management policies, practices and procedures (HM_Template
4_HR Manual)
An overview of financial requirements related to the Human Resources and Physical resources
required (HM_Template 4_HR Manual)
Resource options including financial requirements (given the first three (3) months are used to
establish the operation and are budgeted for). (HM_Template 4_HR Manual)
Using current trade equipment prices, analyse the most financially viable option for the hotel, either
by purchasing or leasing and installing a full espresso coffee station or utilising the existing coffee
facilities from the coffee shop outlet (HM_Template 4_HR Manual)
Requirements for intellectual property rights and responsibilities in recruitment and acquisition of
resources and services which could include the use of logos, brands, products, images and/or trading
names (HM_Template 3_ Appendix 3)
C. Develop a contingency plan with alternative options for each key aspect of the operational planning
stages. (HM_Template 3_ Appendix 2) 5 Marks
D. Develops a proposal, and communicates, discusses and seeks approval from the Trainer (acting as the
relevant personnel/stakeholders). During the discussion the student must further explain the proposed
consultation requirements and provisions for implementation including: 3 Marks
The Timelines proposed to implement and manage this project (HM_Template 4_HR Manual)
The Communication Methods and strategies they will use with relevant stakeholders (HM_Template
3_ Appendix 5)
How they will negotiate variations of the operational plan (HM_Template 3_ Appendix 4)
Discusses the Strategies and methods they will use to engage work teams
E. List proposed evaluation and monitoring methods including the recommended key performance
indicators and performance benchmarks that you will use to measure the performance of each aspect of
F. Addresses current legislative requirements including Council Approvals for installation of the espresso
machines, Food Safety Accreditation, Human Resource Management and Work Health and Safety
requirements and considerations (HM_Template 4_HR Manual) 2 Marks
Outline the processes and procedures you use for planning and managing the required physical and human
resources.
To complete this task, you are required to reference, and where appropriate, use the following the handouts
and supporting documents:
You are required to address the following aspects: stated templates must be used
A. Discuss your findings including the Human Resource and Physical resources required for the coffee
machine you have researched in Task 1 with your Trainer who will assume the Manager role
(HM_Template 4_HR Manual)
5 Marks
B. Provide a script of the details that were discussed and the findings of discussions with the Manager
regarding the pros and cons of operating a high-quality food and beverage service in each situation.
Depending on your training situation this may be completed in form of observation of your discussion with
the two (2) staff. (HM_Template 4_HR Manual) 3 Marks
C. Detail your strategy on the Standard Operating Procedure for the Standard Operating Procedures which
would be required to implement this operation with staff to ensure all operational and legal aspects are
covered. (HM_Template 4_HR Manual) 3 Marks
D. Develop a job description, using the provided template, for the role of a food service attendant for this
particular operation. Which duties would this need to include and how will you ensure these are performed
by the staff member? (HM_Template 5_ Job Description) 3 Marks
E. Provide an overview of the documentation, communication requirements and any other strategies you will
use to ensure performance initially and monitor ongoing performance (HM_Template 3_ Appendix 6)
3 Marks
F. Explain the requirements for intellectual property rights and responsibilities in recruitment and acquisition
of resources and services which could include the use of logos, brands, products, images and/or trading
names (HM_Template 3_ Appendix 2) 3
Marks
Develop and implement an operational plan using a variety of information sources and consultation
(including using specialist advice if required) which includes:
i. Resource requirements
ii. Key performance indicators
iii. Monitoring processes
iv. Contingency plans
Communicate effectively with relevant stakeholders to explain the plan and supporting information, seek
approvals, negotiate variations and engage work teams
Develop and implement strategies to achieve the operational plan within the organisation’s policies,
practices and procedures including:
KNOWLEDGE EVIDENCE
Using indicators: It's critical to pick the right key performance indicators. Key indicators help you
project into the future, are more beneficial than trailing indicators, or historical data, since they
allow you to make changes as you go.
Prioritising the goal of the organization: The easier an operations strategy is to implement, the
more likely it is to be successful. Prioritize your goals and focus on the most crucial ones to
avoid generating an overly detailed operations strategy. Concentrate on three to five activities
that are likely to contribute to your long-term objectives, and then create metrics to track your
progress
The activities and targets that the organization will pursue in order to achieve the strategic plan's goals
and objectives are outlined in an operational plan. It serves as the foundation for a company's day-to-day
operations. The Operational Plan's goal is to give organization employees a clear image of their activities
and responsibilities in relation to the organization's goals. It guarantees that a baseline for attaining these
short-term goals is in place.
The process of creating a budget is referred to as budgeting. This process involves budget planning and
forecasting, implementation, monitoring and control, and finally budget evaluation. A budget is necessary
for any business. Budgeting allows an organization to plan and prepare its budgets for a specific period
of time. It entails going over previous budgets, identifying and estimating revenue for the coming period,
and allocating funds to specific costs.
List alternative approaches to developing key performance indicators to meet business objectives
Strategic approach
Operational or bottom-up approach
Leading indicators
Lagging indicators
Outline the legislative and regulatory context relevant to the operational plan of the organisation
Outline the organisation’s policies, practices and procedures that directly relate to the operational plan.
Budgeting policy
Human resource recruitment policies
Organizational culture and structure
Workplace practices
Code of conduct and ethics
Workplace safety
Table of Contents
Executive Summary
ACA restaurant café is planning to extend the business with the proposal to utilise a sunny indoor section
of the lobby as a service point for morning and afternoon teas. As the Manager of ACA Restaurant Cafe',
have the responsibility to tasked with developing the operational plan, methods, and procedures for
planning and managing ACA Restaurant Cafe’s resource acquisition by completing the two tasks.
Rufus Clarendon and Emma Supreme are the owner of the CFA restaurant café. ACA Restaurant Cafe'
offers a flawless, one-of-a-kind, and appealing café and restaurant experience that includes 50 seating
arrangements for breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals, as well as a new function/party room that can
accommodate up to 20 guests. It guarantees a high-quality level of expertise, service, and knowledge
from 11 qualified and experienced individuals on a consistent basis.
Total Employees: 11
The aim of the operational plan – What are you trying to achieve?
The first alternative is to set up a full espresso coffee service station in the cinema's open lobby
foyer space, which has recently been designated or
The second alternative is to use the existing coffee facilities located 30 meters diagonally across
the foyer of your restaurant café' in the busy 24-hour coffee shop outlet of the café' area.
Mission Statement
To provide finest hot and cold food and gourmet cuisine and beverages, the restaurant offers a really
unforgettable dining experience by combining innovative culinary delights, stunning décor, and
exceptional service.
Values Statement
To deliver the service to the customer with the great care passionately and ethically improving the lives
of people with their friends, and family.
Vision Statement
To make the ideal spot to begin the day by valuing everyday life and guiding our strategic direction and
business planning.
Objectives
The primary objectives of the project are to find the perfect alternative to use the sunny indoor section of
the lobby. The other objectives of the project report are
Strategies:
Actions:
Outline the targets and activities required to achieve by the organization’s aims and objectives
To provide framework or the operational activities
Develop a strategic plan
Prioritise the objectives
Use leading indicators
Use effective communication model
SWOT Analysis
Strength Weakness
Opportunity Threat
PEST Analysis
Political factors
Economic factors
Social factor
Technological factor
Contingency Plan(s)
1. ____________________ _________
2. ______________ _______________
3. ____________ _________________
4. ______________ _______________
i. Technology
ii. Human Resources needs,
iii. Physical Resources required
iv. An overview of financial requirements
v. Requirements for intellectual property rights and responsibilities in recruitment and acquisition of
resources and services,
SWOT Analysis of the Organisation: This could include similar scenarios relevant to your area and must
include legal requirements for this type of operation.
PEST Analysis: This could include similar scenarios relevant to your area and must include legal
requirements for this type of operation.
Provides Contingency Plans with alternative options for each key aspect of the operational planning
stages.
Develops a proposal, and communicates, discusses and seeks approval from the Trainer (acting as the
relevant personnel/stakeholders)
During the simulation, and discussion, with the trainer the student explains the consultation requirements
and provisions for implementation including:
During the simulation, and discussion, with the trainer the student explains the consultation requirements
and provisions for implementation including:
During the simulation, and discussion, with the trainer the student explains the consultation requirements
and provisions for implementation including:
During the simulation, and discussion, with the trainer the student explains the consultation requirements
and provisions for implementation including:
Discusses and provides examples the Strategies and methods to engage work teams
Using HM_Template 3_ Appendix 1 lists proposed evaluation methods including the recommended key
performance indicators and performance benchmarks that they will use to measure the performance of
each aspect of this project.
i. Council Approvals
ii. Food Safety Accreditation and Licenses
iii. Human Resources
iv. Work Health and Safety requirements and considerations
Develops a proposal, and communicates, discusses and seeks approval from the Trainer (acting as the
relevant personnel/stakeholders)
Provides the script of the details that were discussed above and the findings of discussions with the
Executive Chef and the Food and Beverage Manager regarding the pros and cons of operating a high-
quality food and beverage service in each situation (Completed in Task 1)
Provides a detailed strategy and overview of the Standard Operating Procedures which would be
required to implement this operation with staff to ensure all operational and legal aspects are covered.
Provides a job description for the role of a food service attendant for this particular operation.
Provides an overview of the documentation, communication requirements and any other strategies
Explains how you will recognise and incorporate requirements for intellectual property rights and
responsibilities in recruitment and acquisition of resources and services
Assessment Marking Criteria – your lecturer will use this matrix to assess your satisfactory
competence.
3 Marks
3 Marks
3 Marks
content. content.
<1.5 1.5 1.5-2 2-2.5 2.5-3
Insufficient Satisfactory Sufficient High level of Exceptional level of
Task 2E: information information information information information
Documentation provided provided provided with a provided provided
and clear demonstrating a demonstrating a
communication understanding of clear thorough
requirements to content understanding of understanding of
monitor ongoing content. content.
performance
3 Marks
3 Marks