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ACUL 2203: Asian Restaurant Business Management
Effective date
May 2027
Department
Asian Culinary Arts
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
This course introduces students to a variety of business skills and strategies required to manage an Asian Cuisine Restaurant.
Students explore a range of topics including restaurant trade knowledge, menu planning, and cost management. Students will gain the background knowledge required to start-up and operate an Asian food business.
Credits
1.0
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Outline the BC Employment Standards Act and BC Human Right Act.
- Create different kinds of Asian Pacific menus.
- Calculate the operating costs of an Asian restaurant.
- Perform yield and cost calculations to price menu items.
- Describe the procedures to register a company and business license.
- Distinguish the functions and responsibilities of the health department, fire department, and WorkSafeBC.
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 15
Total Hours: 15
Total Hours: 15
Instructional Strategies
Lectures, group work, projects.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Passing grade
C+
Evaluation Plan
|
Type |
Percentage |
Assessment activity |
|
Quizzes/Tests |
30 |
Short quiz will be given at the end of each topic. |
|
Assignments |
50 |
Students will complete four or more in-class assignments based on a variety of learning activities. |
|
Project |
20 |
Students will design a table d’hote menu for an Asian restaurant. |
Course topics
- Trade Knowledge
- Menu Planning
- Cost Management
- Establishing a Food Business
Learning resources
BC Employment Standards Act
BC Human Right Act
Vancouver Coastal Health
Canadian Revenue Agency
BC Human Right Act
Vancouver Coastal Health
Canadian Revenue Agency
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.