The ScenarioSuccess All Around!Sally now has won three Michelin Stars and becomes the first Three Star restaurant in North America. The presentation of the Michelin Award goes to those ambitious chefs and restaurants for their culinary excellence. It's the most prestigious Culinary International Award presented to qualified establishments and Chefs. The event's organizer, The Michelin Guide, has led the world in food and restaurant inspections. To be honored with a Michelin Star denotes the benchmark of excellence. Sally has joined the competition seeking her third Michelin Star. Only the best restaurants worldwide are eligible to receive the Third Michelin Star. The winners in the Michelin guide gain recognition as having "exceptional cuisine, worthy of a special journey." A two Michelin Star classification denotes "excellent cuisine worth a detour." One Michelin Star simply says, "very-good cuisine in its category." Sally is set on winning the third Michelin Star and has been working on the only qualification – "Perfection." The Restaurant, now in its fifth year of operation has become the number one destination for vacationers coming to Florida as well as foodies from all over the world. Food critics have poured in from all over just for the opportunity to experience the delights and write about the savory treats served in Sally's signature dish. One savory treat included a specially formulated dessert created by Sally. The desert has become so popular that many customers have requested extra take-home orders. A substantial number of patrons have asked if the dessert would ever be sold separately in markets.Annual revenue from the restaurant is approaching over twenty million dollars. The business has amassed direct ownership of fifty properties located around the country in high-density cities. Sales from the Table app has steadily grown to over six million dollars in annual sales through subscriptions and advertising revenue. You have invested in kitchen-to-door food delivery using the cooking lesson kitchen-vision that combines the delivery of ready to cook meal packages. The service is designed to give customers the experience to compete with Sally's streaming cooking lesson shows. The return on investment (ROI) on this venture has more than paid the initial investment and is now showing profit level income. The company enjoys the highest credit ratings and has outstanding loans securing the purchase of the original property, as well as the other investment properties. The loans are in their final years and the projected restaurant revenue has positioned the business in a favorable position that will enable the company to redeem the commercial paper before the due date, saving 12% of the outstanding balance. You and Sally both agree that it's time to develop a growth plan. Your AssignmentThis assignment has 2 parts:Part 1Complete the Business Growth Document answering the questions based on the course materials. You may add your personal perspective to the answers.Complete the Strategic Plan Chart and Upload the Chart and the Business Growth Document.You will attach these documents to your discussion posting.Part 2Discussion:Based on the information that you have gathered, discuss the following:Identify the indicators that your business is ready to expand.Identify three ways to grow your business.Describe your Vison and how it impacts your Mission.Be sure to reply to at least 2 of your classmates.Here are all of the related documents to fill out and submit:Business Growth Questions (PDF)Strategic Plan (PDF)

Assignment: Help WantedThe duties, responsibilities, and tasks of the various food and beverage positions also include those associated with various health and safety compliance facets as well as an ability to interact appropriately with others of the job. In the scenario below, you will have an opportunity to integrate what you learn about one of two job descriptions in general and then apply them to a scenario in the form of a persuasive letter in pursuit of a particular position.The following Course Outcomes are assessed in this Assignment: AB213-5: Examine the tasks and duties of a food or beverage professional in a scenario versus industry standards.GEL-1.02: Demonstrate college-level communication through the composition of original materials in Standard English. Scenario (fictitious): A large commercial kitchen at Pitech, a large high technology company headquarters, feeds approximately 1,000 people three meals a day. The kitchen provides meals for everyone from the front desk staff to the executive board members. Since many of the engineers and technicians work through the night, they need snacks at all times of the day and night and the kitchen routinely opens at 6:30 a.m. in various shifts to cover the 24-hour period. The beverage manager routinely must serve the private executive dining room and the company events for their large non-profit part of the company, as well as for employee events, etc.The health inspector did a recent inspection and said the kitchen and bar area of the private company club was on the brink of being closed down as the standards seemed lax. They want everything in great shape for a follow-up visit in two months’ time or else the kitchen will have to be closed. The current chef left shortly after the inspection to start his own café before he could be fired. Recently the wine cellar was found to be missing considerable stock from the inventory. There has been an investigation that is ongoing at the company. While the beverage manager has decided to join his father’s business and left a few weeks ago, and cleared initially of any wrongdoing, he may still be called as a witness at some later date. The “missing wine” incident was reported all over the social networks once the police arrived. While the chef position will be stationary only working at their headquarters’ facility, the beverage manager may be travelling with the CEO either on his private jet, or going to various venues and large office locations around the world. You have heard through some tweets on the internet that these two jobs are open although not yet formally. You further understand that performing to health and safety standards will be a considerable factor in choosing their ideal candidate. You also know that the candidates selected will have to know how to prepare both gourmet meals as well as comfort foods and healthful snacks, organic meals, and popular drinks. You have decided to write a letter to persuade the human resources officer at Pitech to consider you for either the beverage manager or the chef position (your choice). Read several job descriptions for either chef or beverage manager positions on the Internet at career sites and some of the specifications also in the U. S. Dept. of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook online. When you are ready address the checklist items:Checklist:Write a persuasive letter to the Director of Human Resources of Pitech providing them with a synopsis of your qualifications for one of these two jobs based on the company scenario.Emphasize the standards to which you operate and why.Explain how you will benefit the organization.Provide persuasive reasons why you are best suited to the job and the specific company environment.Ensure your letter includes highly ordered, logical, and unified, superior communication and content in Standard English, and that your spelling and grammar are correct. For additional help you can always consult the Academic Success Center found in the Academic Tools area.Any sources should be cited and referenced per APA format and citation style in an additional References page.Disclaimer: This exercise may include actual companies and brand names solely for instructional purposes; this exercise is not associated with any such actual company or brand name. All trademarks remain the property of their respective owners.Respond in a minimum of 2 pages using APA 6th edition format and style with appropriate citations and accompanying references on a separate (i.e., third page) reference page.Access the rubric

ReflectionThis reflection activity is comprised of two sections collectively totaling a minimum of 500 words. Complete your reflection by responding to all prompts.Company ComparisonSelect 2 global companies from the same industry – for example, Starbucks and Dunkin Donuts; AB InBev (formerly Anheuser-Busch) and Miller-Coors; and Marriott and Wyndham.Analyze how each of the selected companies applies its strengths and overcomes internal weaknesses to take advantage of external market opportunities, avoid threats, and create sustainable global marketing strategies that offer unique value to the customer. Address each of the following points in your analysis:Methods of differentiation used to create sustainable customer value in global marketsThreats or opportunities created by changing demographics and social trends in global marketsWays in which the companies demonstrate ethics and social responsibility in their marketingConsumer DecisionConsider a purchase you recently made that was for $100 or more. Describe your decision process by answering the following questions:How did you determine your need?How did you search for information?How did you evaluate alternatives?What criteria did you use in making your choice?After you describe your decision process, answer the following:Once your purchase was complete and you experienced the use of what you purchased, how did you feel about your decision and why?Compare your purchase experience with two colleagues. How do their experiences compare with yours?Support key points of your reflection with in-text citations and a Refererance Page