AboutBML Consulting Expertise I have 30 years within the foodservice industry as an equipment, supplies and fine dining consultant. I have worked for foodservice distributors and more than 50 equipment, supplies and top-of-the-table manufacturers within the Southern California marketplace. I have extensive experience and knowledge in the areas of heavy cooking equipment, front-of-the-house, fine dining, wine and tablewares.
I am interested in giving back to the community that has assisted in my success and I am happy to offer my unbiased expertise to those in need of objective answers. I am also certified as a CFSP professional (Certified Food Service Professional) as a member of NAFEM.
Experience Began career in 1979 at one of the nation's most prestigious distributors, RW Smith & Co. Recipient of Three "Top Gun" awards as the best salesman in the company.
Too many awards to list from manafacturers but among those: largest sale in three years for Ventmaster ventilation systems (more than 368 lineal feet of exhaust ventilation)for the Neveda Culinary Arts Academy; "Rising Star" for greatest sales growth in one year for all territories in the US on behalf of Service Ideas; Largest increase in territory sales for Franklin Machine Products for signing two restaurant chains to a corporate program. The list goes on...
Question Hi , i have an assignment to research 5 different forms of service(ways in which customers receive or collect their food) i have to list advantages and disadvantages.
Answer 1. Buffet Style: Self Serve
Disadvantage: Limited food options/sometimes food not to temperature
Advantage: Quick and Plentiful
2. Fast Food (QSR = Quick Serve Restaurant)
Disadvantage: High caloric, impersonal
Advantage: Fast, inexpensive
3. Casual Dining: Applebees, Denny's, etc.
Disadvantage: Medium to low food quality. Generally high caloric
Advantage: Relatively inexpensive. Good value
4. Cafeteria: Schools, Business and Industry
Disadvantage: Limited selection, impersonal
Advantage: Generally good value
5. Fine Dining
Disadvantage: Expensive
Advantage: Great choices/food experience/good service
