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School of Technical Training
Food and Beverage - Restaurants
Course #Course TitleRoomDate & TimeProf.Notes
The art of service in our restaurants includes a skillful combination of customer intimacy and technical proficiency. In this course, you will learn the technical side of service featuring the general principles of food service. It will cover the different duties and tasks in a restaurant, the set up of the restaurant, service sequence and basic wine and drink service. You will also learn how to skillfully handle a difficult guest, basic selling techniques and menu knowledge. We will also define the desired personal attributes of our servers including interpersonal skills, manners, etiquette and hygiene. There will be role playing and mock service scenarios to give you the comfort to excel in your role.
TT-FAB-100
Food & Beverage Orientation
Pavilion 4&504/15/08
2:45PM-4:45PM
Votteler
TT-FAB-100Food & Beverage Orientation
Cape Villa 205/06/08
2:45PM-4:45PM
Votteler
TT-FAB-100Food & Beverage Orientation
Cape Villa 105/20/08
2:45PM-4:45PM
Votteler
TT-FAB-100Food & Beverage Orientation
Cape Villa 206/03/08
2:45PM-4:45PM
Votteler
TT-FAB-100Food & Beverage Orientation
Cape Villa 206/10/08
2:45PM-4:45PM
Votteler
TT-FAB-100Food & Beverage Orientation
Cape Villa 106/19/08
3:30PM-5:30PM
Votteler
TT-FAB-100Food & Beverage Orientation
Cape Villa 207/08/08
3:30pm-5:00pm
Votteler
TT-FAB-100Food & Beverage Orientation
Cape Villa 107/25/08
2:00pm-4:00pm
WillisTest out session
TT-FAB-100Food & Beverage Orientation
Cape Villa 108/21/08
9:00am-11:00am
WillisTest out session
This workshop is designed for food and beverage employees who work as bartenders or provide beverage service in any of the outlets. Students will learn about beer, wine, spirits, bar equipment and sanitation skills needed to handle alcohol-related issues. We will also train you on proper service technique and demonstrate the appropriate way to prepare mixed drinks. The course will also include an overview of beverage laws and how to skillfully handle an inebriated guest.
TT-FAB-110
Bar Service
Thoreau's06/03/08
9:00AM-12:00PM
Votteler
An outstanding server is required to know everything offered on the menu along with the ingredients and style of presentation. This interactive course will be presented by the culinary team and will teach you everything you need to know about the various menus. It will include a discussion on the style of our food and how we developed the menu along with the specific goals identified to meet our customers' needs. Actual food will be prepared for you to taste as you compare it to the detailed menu specifications that will be provided. The ingredients for each item will be reviewed along with how to best present the information to our guests. We will also teach you proper selling techniques to increase the average check price and your earnings.
TT-FAB-130
Menu Knowledge
Cape Villa 105/09/08
2:00PM-4:00PM
Brodsky
TT-FAB-130Menu Knowledge
Outer Bar & Grille06/23/08
4:00pm-5:30pm
AmesOuter Bar Menu
TT-FAB-130Menu Knowledge
Cape Villa 206/26/08
12:00pm-3:00pm
Brodskytwenty-eight Atlantic dinner menu
TT-FAB-130Menu Knowledge
Cape Villa 207/02/08
1:00pm-3:00pm
Rodrigueztwenty-eight Atlantic breakfast menu
This course will provide an introduction to the various wine growing regions, the grape varieties grown and the types of wine produced in the different countries featured on our menu. Availability of the wines and suitable food pairings will also be addressed. Students will be engaged in the evaluation of wines based on appearance, bouquet and taste. Wine selling techniques will also be examined along with a detailed review of our extensive wine menu.
TT-FAB-140
Wine Knowledge
Outer Bar & Grille05/28/08
3:00PM=6:00PM
Votteler
TT-FAB-140Wine Knowledge
Outer Bar & Grille06/05/08
4:00PM-7:00PM
Votteler
TT-FAB-140Wine Knowledge
Cape Villa 106/25/08
3:00pm-5:00pm
Votteler
Our service charge program is complex and it is important for the system participants to fully understand it. This workshop breaks down the system in detail outlining exactly how the service charges are distributed and to whom. It also outlines the history and rationale for the system and provides time for an open question and answer segment.
TT-FAB-150
Service Charges
Pavilion 4&504/15/08
1:30PM-2:30PM
Votteler
TT-FAB-150Service Charges
Cape Villa 105/06/08
1:30PM-2:30PM
Votteler
TT-FAB-150Service Charges
Cape Villa 205/20/08
1:30PM-2:30PM
Votteler
TT-FAB-150Service Charges
Outer Bar & Grille05/27/08
3:00pm-4:00pm
Votteler
TT-FAB-150Service Charges
Cape Villa 306/01/08
3:00PM-4:00PM
Votteler
TT-FAB-150Service Charges
Cape Villa 206/03/08
1:30PM-2:30PM
Votteler
TT-FAB-150Service Charges
Cape Villa 206/11/08
1:30PM-2:30PM
Votteler
TT-FAB-150Service Charges
Cape Villa 106/17/08
2:30pm-3:30pm
Votteler
TT-FAB-150Service Charges
Cape Villa 207/08/08
2:30pm-3:30pm
Votteler
TT-FAB-150Service Charges
Cape Villa 107/25/08
2:00pm-4:00p,
WillisTest out session
TT-FAB-150Service Charges
Outer Bar & Grille08/05/08
9:30am-10:30am
Votteler
TT-FAB-150Service Charges
Cape Villa 108/21/08
9:00am-11:00am
WillisTest out session
Beverages, with or without alcohol, are an important part of the dining experience. Although all aspects of service require the wait staff to be knowledgeable, it is essential for servers to be well versed in quality beverage service. Dining room personnel need to be familiar with the types of beverages because choosing the right drink for any meal selection adds to the guests’ overall dining experience. This course supplements the Wine Knowledge course by covering product knowledge for the most popular alcoholic beverages as well as cocktails, aperitifs and digestifs.
TT-FAB-160
Beverage Service
Outer Bar & Grille05/27/08
3:00pm-4:30pm
Votteler
TT-FAB-160Beverage Service
Outer Bar & Grille06/04/08
3:00pm-4:30pm
Votteler
TT-FAB-160Beverage Service
Thoreau's06/05/08
10:00am-11:30am
Votteler
TT-FAB-160Beverage Service
Cape Villa 206/11/08
3:30pm-5:00pm
Votteler
TT-FAB-160Beverage Service
Cape Villa 106/24/08
3:00pm-4:00pm
Votteler
Food and Beverage - Culinary - Food Preparation
Course #Course TitleRoomDate & TimeProf.Notes
This course is designed to familiarize you with the various kitchens throughout the property and to give you a sense of the different culinary challenges we face each day. Students learn how the culinary operation works along with the different types of business we handle and their inherent business cycles. You will also become familiar with the tools and equipment used to successfully carry out your job responsibilities.
TT-FAB-200
Kitchen Introduction
Cape Villa 105/09/08
9:00AM-12:00PM
Brodsky
TT-FAB-200Kitchen Introduction
Pavilion 306/05/08
10:00AM-1:00PM
Brodsky
TT-FAB-200Kitchen Introduction
Cape Villa 207/02/08
12:15pm-3:15pm
Brodsky
Rooms - Front Office
Course #Course TitleRoomDate & TimeProf.Notes
A front desk agent is often the first and last impression our guests experience and it is critical to create an outstanding experience. In this course, you will be trained to know your product and guest using positive language and personalized interaction. You will learn how to check guests in and out of the resort along with how to up-sell at check-in and obtain return reservations at check-out. We will also discuss how to handle after-hours catering and sales leads and how to walk a guest. Proper telephone etiquette will be reviewed and role-playing will be used to create situational opportunities for practice.
TT-RMS-100
Front Office Introduction
Front Office04/01/08
9:00AM-2:30PM
Janusas
TT-RMS-100Front Office Introduction
Cape Villa 204/15/08
1:00PM-5:00PM
Janusas
TT-RMS-100Front Office Introduction
Cape Villa 206/04/08
12:30PM-4:00PM
Janusas
TT-RMS-100Front Office Introduction
Cape Villa 206/11/08
12:30pm-3:30pm
Janusas
TT-RMS-100Front Office Introduction
Cape Villa 206/19/08
9:30am-12:30pm
Willis
TT-RMS-100Front Office Introduction
Cape Villa 207/24/08
1:00pm-3:00pm
Willis
TT-RMS-100Front Office Introduction
Cape Villa 107/25/08
2:00PM-4:00PM
WillisTest Out Program
TT-RMS-100Front Office Introduction
Cape Villa 108/04/08
11:00am-1:00pm
Willis
When our guests need to make travel plans, book a dinner reservation or want to do just about anything else, the concierge should be ready and equipped to get the job done. This course is designed to provide an overview of area geography and popular tourist attractions to prepare you with the information to meet those needs. In addition to information on the area and activities, the proper technique to deal with guests will be reviewed. The workshop will also offer role playing complete with feedback on the respective performances.
TT-RMS-120
Concierge
Cape Villa 107/25/08
2:00pm-4:00pm
WillisTest out session
TT-RMS-120Concierge
Cape Villa 207/29/08
12:00pm-1:30pm
Willis
Rooms - Housekeeping
Course #Course TitleRoomDate & TimeProf.Notes
We have all heard the phrase "cleanliness is next to godliness" and in the area of housekeeping this couldn't be more appropriate. In this dynamic workshop, standards for cleanliness will be discussed along with our goals for the various third party agencies such as Preferred Hotel Group and AAA. The program will include a lesson on proper cleaning methods along with the right tools and chemicals to use in getting the job done. The course will move from the classroom into a guestroom where proper techniques will be reviewed as a work in progress with the challenge of leaving nothing for the inspectors to critique.
TT-RMS-150
Housekeeping Services
Cape Villa 105/26/08
6:00PM-8:30PM
Willis
TT-RMS-150Housekeeping Services
Pavilion 306/26/08
4:30pm-6:00pm
Guthrie
A clean property is due in great part to the efforts of our public space management program. This class will teach the public cleaners exactly what their responsibilities are and how to ensure they handle them correctly. A discussion of the proper methods and tools to use will be conducted and on-site training will be provided to help organize and manage these important tasks. The different areas of the property will be examined in order to establish timelines that will ensure fair and efficient workload distribution.
TT-RMS-160
Public Space Management
Cape Villa 106/11/07
1:00PM-3:00PM
Charran
TT-RMS-160Public Space Management
Pavilion 306/26/08
6:00pm-7:00pm
Willis
This course will review the overall responsibilities of the turndown attendant, which will include assignment sheets, Do Not Disturb rooms, handling guests, and the specific duties when servicing guest rooms. A perfect turndown, done with chocolate starfish and sand dollars, with no doubt, will result in sweet dreams for our guests
TT-RMS-170
Housekeeping Turndown Services
Cape Villa 106/27/07
3:00PM-5:00PM
Charran
TT-RMS-170Housekeeping Turndown Services
Pavilion 306/17/08
5:00pm-6:00pm
Willis
SALES - Sales and Marketing
Course #Course TitleRoomDate & TimeProf.Notes
This course focuses on the skills and techniques necessary to establish solid financial controls essential to the successful maximization of room revenues. The course will define revenue management and outline how it can help improve our business. Emphasis will be placed on how to control rates and availability including the use of minimum length of stays and pricing strategies, along with a competitive review and guidelines that can be used to make this science work. Other subjects include how and when to overbook, rate integrity, options for dealing with early departures and determining whether third party sites are right for us.
TT-S&M-120
Revenue Management
Pavilion 4&503/27/08
10:00AM-11:30AM
Ross
MOD - Minor Operating Departments
Course #Course TitleRoomDate & TimeProf.Notes
The various recreational amenities offered at the resort are a vital element for the enjoyment of our guests. This program will place emphasis on streamlining our services among the different recreational disciplines. Proper customer interaction will be highlighted along with administrative tasks including telephone etiquette, paperwork management and cashiering. The set-up and breakdown of the different areas will also be reviewed to ensure consistency of our product.
TT-MOD-100
Recreation
Pavilion 306/26/08
1:30pm-3:30pm
Guthrie
TT-MOD-100Recreation
To Be Determined07/10/08
9:00am
WillisTest-out session
TT-MOD-100Recreation
Cape Villa 207/11/08
1:30pm-3:30pm
Guthrie
This course is designed to teach our retail agents the essential information to run a successful gift shop. The material will include techniques on purchasing and display along with pricing and selling. Additionally, emphasis will be placed on cashiering responsibilities and inventory management.
TT-MOD-110
Gift Shop
Cape Villa 104/15/08
1:30PM-3:30PM
Brown
School of Information and Technology
Information
Course #Course TitleRoomDate & TimeProf.Notes
In order to know exactly where you are going, it is helpful to know the details of the past. The Wequassett Resort and Golf Club boasts a storied tradition and rich history. This course shares the chronological events of the resort from the days of the Wampanoag Indian tribe as the original settlers, to the excitement of the current narrative and culture that helped Wequassett become a world-class destination.
IT-INF-100
History of the Resort
Pavilion 1&206/26/08
1:30pm-2:30pn
Willis
IT-INF-100History of the Resort
Cape Villa 207/09/08
2:45pm-3:45pm
Willis
IT-INF-100History of the Resort
Cape Villa 107/11/08
2:00pm-4:00pm
SlombaTest out session
IT-INF-100History of the Resort
Cape Villa 107/25/08
2:00pm-4:00pm
WillisTest out session
IT-INF-100History of the Resort
Cape Villa 108/19/08
10:30am-11:30am
Willis
IT-INF-100History of the Resort
Cape Villa 108/21/08
9:00am-11:00am
WillisTest out Session
It has been said that knowledge is power and it takes a lot of knowledge to understand the in-depth information of the resort. In this class, you will learn everything you need to know and more about the Wequassett Resort and Golf Club. This includes guest profiles, resort familiarity, competitive positioning, industry trends, and even the hours of operation for each outlet. It will prepare you for any imaginable encounter with our guests and your fellow employees.
IT-INF-110
Property Information
Pavilion 4&504/15/08
11:00AM-12:30PM
Willis
IT-INF-110Property Information
Cape Villa 1&204/29/08
1:00PM-2:30PM
Willis
IT-INF-110Property Information
Cape Villa 105/06/08
11:00AM-12:30PM
Willis
IT-INF-110Property Information
Cape Villa 205/20/08
11:15-1:00
Willis
IT-INF-110Property Information
Cape Villa 1&206/09/08
11:00am-12:30pm
Willis
IT-INF-110Property Information
Pavilion 306/12/08
1:00PM-2:30PM
Willis
IT-INF-110Property Information
Pavilion 1&206/26/08
11:00am-12:30pm
Willis
IT-INF-110Property Information
Cape Villa 207/11/08
11:00am-12:30pm
Willis
IT-INF-110Property Information
Pavilion 4&507/14/08
2:00pm-3:30pm
Willis
IT-INF-110Property Information
Pavilion 4&507/16/08
9:00am-10:30am
Willis
IT-INF-110Property Information
Pavilion 307/21/08
6:00pm-7:30pm
Willis
IT-INF-110Property Information
Private Dining Room07/22/08
3:00pm-4:30pm
Willis
IT-INF-110Property Information
Cape Villa 107/30/08
1:30pm-3:00pm
Willis
IT-INF-110Property Information
Cape Villa 108/21/08
9:00am-11:00am
WillisTest out session
Used as a tool to help guide you through the many questions you may have about the resort, the employee handbook serves as a great source of information. This workshop will provide an excellent overview of what we expect from you and what you can expect from us. It will include polices and procedures, dress code, and the do's and don'ts to help you succeed during your employment at the resort.
IT-INF-120
Employee Handbook
Front Office04/01/08
2:30PM-4:00PM
Willis
IT-INF-120Employee Handbook
Cape Villa 104/09/08
11AM-12PM
WillisTesting only
IT-INF-120Employee Handbook
Pavilion 4&504/15/08
9:30AM-11:00AM
Willis
IT-INF-120Employee Handbook
Cape Villa 1&204/29/08
2:30PM-4:30PM
Willis
IT-INF-120Employee Handbook
Cape Villa 105/08/08
9:00AM-11:00AM
Willis
IT-INF-120Employee Handbook
Cape Villa 205/20/08
9:00AM-11:00AM
Willis
IT-INF-120Employee Handbook
Cape Villa 1&206/09/08
9:00am-11:00am
Willis
IT-INF-120Employee Handbook
Pavilion 306/12/08
2:30PM-4:00PM
Willis
IT-INF-120Employee Handbook
Pavilion 1&206/26/08
9:00am-11:00am
Willis
IT-INF-120Employee Handbook
To Be Determined07/10/08
9:00am
WillisTest-out session
IT-INF-120Employee Handbook
Cape Villa 207/11/08
9:00am-11:00am
Willis
IT-INF-120Employee Handbook
Pavilion 4&507/15/08
12pm-2:00pm
Willis
IT-INF-120Employee Handbook
Pavilion 4&507/15/08
2:00pm-4:00pm
Willis
IT-INF-120Employee Handbook
Pavilion 4&507/15/08
9:00am-10:30am
Willis
IT-INF-120Employee Handbook
Pavilion 307/21/08
5:30pm-7:00pm
Willis
IT-INF-120Employee Handbook
Private Dining Room07/22/08
1:30pm-3:00pm
Willis
IT-INF-120Employee Handbook
Cape Villa 107/30/08
9:30AM-11:30AM
Willis
IT-INF-120Employee Handbook
Cape Villa 108/04/08
9:00am-10:30am
Willis
IT-INF-120Employee Handbook
Cape Villa 108/04/08
5pm-6:30pm
Willis
IT-INF-120Employee Handbook
Cape Villa 108/04/08
1pm-2:30pm
Willis
IT-INF-120Employee Handbook
Cape Villa 108/04/08
3pm-4:30pm
Willis
IT-INF-120Employee Handbook
Cape Villa 208/13/08
1:30pm-3:00pm
Willis
IT-INF-120Employee Handbook
Cape Villa 108/14/08
8:00am-9:30am
Rodriguez
IT-INF-120Employee Handbook
Cape Villa 208/14/08
9:00am-10:30am
Willis
IT-INF-120Employee Handbook
Cape Villa 208/14/08
5:00pm-6:30pm
Willis
IT-INF-120Employee Handbook
Cape Villa 108/19/08
4:00pm-5:30pm
Gable
Technology - Property Management Systems
Course #Course TitleRoomDate & TimeProf.Notes
At the heart of our technology is the property management system used to assist us in dealing with our guests' needs. This course will introduce you to Epitome, which is used for reservations, front office, housekeeping, and marketing functions at the resort. It is geared to the front office environment where you will learn how to use the different aspects of the system including check-in, check-out, cashiering and concierge services to name a few.
IT-TEC-110
Introduction to Epitome
Front Office07/03/07
1:00PM-4:00PM
Janusas
IT-TEC-110Introduction to Epitome
Front Office04/22/08
9:00AM-2:00PM
Janusas
IT-TEC-110Introduction to Epitome
MIS Office06/12/08
9:30AM-12:00PM
Slomba
IT-TEC-110Introduction to Epitome
MIS Office06/20/08
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Slomba
IT-TEC-110Introduction to Epitome
MIS Office08/11/08
12:00pm-3:00pm
Slomba
Technology - Microsoft Products
Course #Course TitleRoomDate & TimeProf.Notes
Managing your information is a critical component of being a productive and successful employee. Microsoft Outlook provides you with an outstanding foundation to organize your information. Students will learn how to coordinate e-mail, appointments, events, meetings, tasks and contacts. You will also learn how to use additional message handling options, insert text into a message, create multiple signatures and create personal folders.
IT-TEC-200
Outlook and Information Management
Pavilion 4&500/00/00
9:30AM-2:00PM
Slomba
Any business greatly benefits from the power of an employee who is skilled in creating and working with spreadsheets. This workshop will allow students to create a basic worksheet by entering text, values and formulas, and use Excel's built-in functions. In addition, you will be able to change the appearance of worksheet data by using a variety of formatting techniques and prepare a document for printing.
IT-TEC-230
Introduction to Excel
Cape Villa 108/08/08
9:30am-12:30pm
Slomba
IT-TEC-230Introduction to Excel
Cape Villa 110/10/08
9:30am-12:30pm
SlombaTwo part course
Etiquette
Course #Course TitleRoomDate & TimeProf.Notes
In this extremely diverse work environment coupled with a continuously heightened level of sensitivity, it is critical to understand the proper way to deal with cultural diversity. This program covers communication skills, conflict resolution, mentoring, and the benefits of diversity. Additionally, we will explore ways to enhance awareness and understanding around diversity issues.
IT-ETQ-130
Exploring Cultural Diversity in the Workplace
Pavilion 4&505/14/08
1:30PM-4:00PM
Votteler


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