Less than two weeks ago we posted a document on LinkedIn showcasing Ed Rehkopf’s book, Food Service in Private Clubs – A Holistic Overview of Management Best Practices.?This posting had the largest number of impressions of any of the eighty plus blogs and documents previously posted on LinkedIn, clearly demonstrating a significant interest in the many factors leading to successful private club food service.
While Ed has written extensively over the years on service-based leadership, management disciplines, organizational values, and service excellence, Food Service in Private Clubs offers a consolidated and highly integrated description of these ideas for food service operators.?The material in the book provides a superb source of information for those in the initial years of their careers, while also serving as a reminder of the many interconnected success factors for veterans.
The 210-page book is described as, “A comprehensive guide of management best practices to bring a club's food service to a high state of quality, service and performance.?Includes such topics as Service-Based Leadership, Organizational Values, Best in Class Management Disciplines, Member Relationship Management, Benchmarking Operations, and Training Requirements.”
The book is sold in two formats at different price points:
- A Digital Book for $49 in PDF format sent digitally to your inbox as an email attachment within 48 hours of purchase. This format allows for copying and easy dissemination of topics to train or reinforce concepts with your management team.?It also allows you to locally print copies of the entire book for members of your team or for new F&B management hires.
- A Spiral Bound Book for $119, furnished by our printing-on-demand partner and shipped to your physical address, normally within a week to 10 days.?AS A BONUS:?A digital PDF copy will be sent to your inbox within 48 hours of purchase.?Again, this digital copy can be used to print individual topics or additional copies of the entire book for your team.?NOTE:?Overseas purchasers may want to save significant shipping costs and tariffs by purchasing the book in digital format and printing it locally.?
When viewing either of the two linked book formats, you will have an opportunity to examine a sample of the book with index of topics and a selection of pages.
Both versions of the book are backed by our money back guarantee. If you are not satisfied with the material for any reason, simply contact us by phone at the number provided at the time of purchase, and we will cheerfully refund your purchase in full.
Many readers and purchasers of Private Club Performance Management operational and training resources have provided unsolicited endorsements of these materials. ?Here is a brief sampling:?
- "I continue to be so very impressed with the rock-solid depth and breadth of expertise Ed brings to the hospitality industry. Frankly, there is not a stone his collection of resources has not turned over in making available very reliable input available to both those in their early career development and for seasoned professionals. I personally am amazed at the vastness of meaningful insights Ed continually provides. I've learned much from Ed – and suggest all hospitality related industry professionals can do the same." Michael Crandal, author: The ABCs of Plutonium Private Club Leadership
- “Leadership on the Go – This material is spectacular!” Rob Duckett, General Manager, Mountaintop Golf and Lake Club
- "Thanks again for sharing the Values on the Go materials.?I’m impressed (again!) with your work and we will certainly soon be using the Values of the Go document in conjunction with our continued leadership training." Paul K. Skelton, Certified Club Manager
- “I just got your book in the mail today. Your book has some powerful and profound examples of leadership which I would like to share with my friends and colleagues on LinkedIn. Kindly give me the green light so I can share your knowledge and wisdom in time.” Daniel K. Ovichegan, MBA, Director of Operations, The Crescent Club at Rosewood Crescent
- “I believe that the information you provide is worth whatever you charge. I look forward to using your teachings in my organization.” Ben Chavarria, CEO / GM, The Golf Club at Stone Bridge and Olde Oaks Golf Club
- “I believe that you could provide us with a lot of materials that would help us in our quest to turn our club around. I love all your materials and believe that they all have merit towards running a successful club!!!” Philippa Gebbie, GM, Canggu Club, Bali, Indonesia
