23. L ook at the following picture and say what important qualities should a successful candidate have and how he / she should look:

23. R ole-play the following situation. The manager of a wilderness adventure company is interviewing a candidate for the job of outdoor adventure guide (hunting guide, diving instructor, swimming instructor, trip leader, etc.). Find out the following info:

• previous work experience;

• qualifications for the job;

• strengths / weaknesses;

• ability to work under pressure;

• main interests;

• possible questions.

U nit II. Food and beverage sector

1. R ead and learn the following words and word combinations:

food and beverage sector [ˈbevərɪdʒ] сектор харчування

ferry [ˈferi] пором, човен

catering outlet [ˈkeɪtərɪŋ] заклад громадського харчування

snack – закуска

to purchase [ˈpɜːtʃəs] купити

shopping mall [mɔːl] торговий центр

s porting venue [ˈvenjuː] приміщення/ споруди спортивного призначення

consumer preferences [ˈprefrənsiz] вподобання споживачів

sophisticated [səˈfɪstɪkeɪtɪd] вигадливий, винахідливий

to diversify [daɪˈvɜːsɪfaɪ] видозмінюватися

retail product line [ˈriːteɪl] лінія роздрібних товарів

specialty café [ˈspeʃəlti ˈkæfeɪ] фірмове кафе

niche [niːʃ] ніша

department store – універмаг

to blur [blɜː(r)] стиратися, розмиватися

bartender [ˈbɑːtendə(r)] бармен

food and beverage server (syn. waiter) – офіціант

e xtensive knowledge [ɪkˈstensɪv] поглиблене знання

responsible alcohol service – відповідальне ставлення до алкогольних напоїв

safe food handling – безпечне приготування та сервірування їжі

line cook – кухар, працівник нижчої ланки

to assemble [əˈsembl] тут: підбирати

executive chef [ɪɡˈzekjətɪv ʃef] шеф-кухар

completion of food service administration [kəmˈpliːʃn] завершення навчання за фахом «Технологія харчування»

corporate vice president [ˈkɔːpərət vaɪs ˈprezɪdənt] корпоративний віце-президент

2. R ead and translate the following text: Food and Beverage Sector

T he food and beverage sector is a major youth employer and a main training ground for many employees who are beginning their working careers. It is a very profitable tourism sector as it is a $32 billion a year industry in Canada only.

T he sector encompasses all types of establishments supplying food and beverages for consumption practically everywhere. Airlines, ferries and railways will usually provide some form of catering outlets which may include a cafeteria, self-service food selection area or a restaurant with waitress service. Major resort areas and hotels provide a wider choice of catering facilities, ranging from fast food outlets (such as MacDonald’s, Pizza Hut and other international chains) to restaurants providing various meals from different ethnic regions (such as Indian, Chinese, French and Italian food). There could also be cafeterias where snacks and meals can be purchased plus bars and coffee shops. Even large shopping malls and sporting venues provide catering outlets for the convenience of participants and spectators.

As changes occur in consumer preferences, and competition increases, the food and beverage industry becomes increasingly sophisticated in the way it handles management and corporate strategies. Many restaurants, especially chains, are diversifying, coming out with their own retail product lines. Specialty cafés market their products to airlines and offices. Food and beverage chains have found a niche in bookstores, department stores and in casinos. As the lines between traditional food and beverage operations and other industries blur, employers and employees alike will have to continue to react to changing customer expectations with innovative ideas and responses.

A long with the diversity of outlets the food and beverage tourism sector offers multiple career opportunities. You can work as a bartender, waiter or server (wine / food and beverage server). These professions require good communication skills, a professional appearance and attitude, excellent customer service skills, time management skills, and extensive knowledge of the menu. Courses in bartending, responsible alcohol service, and safe food handlings are often necessary.

If you want to work in a kitchen – you may start with a kitchen helper, cook's helper, a dishwasher (pot washer) who generally clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, assist in basic food preparation in kitchens. These positions give you the opportunity to learn about kitchen and restaurant operations as well as the opportunity to work with and learn from chefs. There are different kinds of chefs starting with line cooks who prepare and assemble hot and cold food, to executive chefs, who oversee food preparation and cooking activities in a facility or for a restaurant chain, research and respond to trends in the food industry, plan and write menus, manage finances and supervise kitchen operations.

There are also multiple management and supervisory positions, which require completion of food service administration or hotel & restaurant management course. They include a position of a beverage manager, food production manager, food service manager, kitchen manager, nightclub manager, restaurant manager etc. Executive positions in the sector include corporate vice president, nightclub owner, restaurant chain manager, senior administrator/executive director of institution.