BMI Food & Beverage Management

Developed with funding from The Club Foundation, BMI Food & Beverage Management provides you with an in-depth look at food and beverage operations from a management and control perspective.

Attendees will have the opportunity to visit River Oaks Country Club, the Briar Club, and 8th Wonder Brewery. A wine tasting and a beer and cheese tasting will also be included in the schedule.

Location: Hilton University of Houston
Prerequisite: None
Credits: 30 CMI Education Credits
2023 Price: Member - $2,895; Non-Member - $3,395

Dates & Registration

September 30-October 4, 2024 (FULL)

Presented in Partnership with

Menu

Program Content

Classic Cocktails
CVP Analysis
Food and Beverage Staff Selection
Service Management – A la Carte
Truth in Menus & Alcohol Awareness, Legal Applications
Labor Costs
Services Management – Banquets
Staff Training
Beer and Cheese tasting & Tour at 8th Wonder Brewery
Beverage Costing
Beverage Management
Menu Planning
Hands-on F&B Marketing Project
Wine Education
Food Costs
Food and Beverage Purchasing
Special Events Calendar Strategy
Tour of River Oaks Country Club
Coffee Education
Club Dining Promotions – Special Events
Food Trends

Two of the local clubs that will be visited during the week include River Oaks Country Club and the Briar Club.

Program Details

The Hilton University of Houston
Reservations: 832-531-6300 or book online

CMAA has secured a block of rooms at a reduced rate for this program.

Blocks are held by the hotels until approximately six weeks prior to the start of a program. All lodging reservations, guarantees and payments are the responsibility of the individual attending the program.

For all lodging arrangements, please specify that you are with the CMAA/Name of Respective University/BMI room block. Not all housing is within walking distance of the campuses. Rental cars may be required at some locations. Individual hotel cancellation provisions apply.

Airport: The closest airport to the University of Houston is Hobby Airport. However, George Bush Intercontinental Airport is also an option.

Attendees will have the opportunity to visit River Oaks Country Club, the Briar Club, and 8th Wonder Brewery. A wine tasting and a beer and cheese tasting will also be included in the schedule.

Cancellation or transfer of this registration will be accepted with no penalty until 90 days prior to the start of a BMI program. This cancellation policy also applies to any scholarship recipients.

Any change, cancellation, or transfer between 61-90 days from the start of a BMI program will be subject to a 10 percent penalty per registration.
Any change, cancellation or transfer 31-60 days prior to the beginning of a BMI program will be subject to a 25 percent penalty per registration.
No refund will be given for cancellation nor will transfers be allowed after 5:00 p.m. Eastern time 30 days prior to the start of a program. In the event of a job change to a new club/facility, the cancellation penalty will be waived only if CMAA is able to fill the vacated seat. CMAA does require proof of new employment for the cancellation to be approved.
A BMI registrant may only transfer their original scheduled class date up to two times; if the registrant requests to transfer class date after the second time, his/her existing registration will be cancelled and refunded to the original payer (minus any penalties).

Any cancellation and/or request to change class date or program must be submitted in writing to the CMAA Education Department by the individual whose name appears on the registration. Cancellation by any party other than the registrant will not be accepted, regardless of the payer. However, if the registrant is no longer employed at the club and the club wishes to be refunded for the registration paid by the club, CMAA will attempt to contact the registrant (providing two weeks to reply) and notify the registrant that CMAA will be refunding the registration fee paid; if CMAA does not hear back from the registrant within the two weeks, the club will be refunded minus any penalties. Extenuating circumstances may be reviewed by CMAA’s CEO (or other staff official).

Expected Conduct at CMAA Events: CMAA is dedicated to providing a safe, hospitable, inclusive, and productive environment for all participants at CMAA Events. CMAA has established minimum expectations of behavior for participants at all CMAA. Please review the CMAA Events Code of Conduct Policy. It is intended to supplement any other applicable CMAA policies, including the CMAA Code of Conduct and Ethics.

Schedule

Arrivals

Education: 7:30am - 5:00pm, The Hilton University of Houston

Education: 7:30am - 5:00pm
The Hilton University of Houston
8th Wonder Brewery

Education: 7:00am - 5:30pm, The Briar Club

Education: 7:30am - 5:45pm, River Oaks Country Club
Reception/Dinner: 5:45pm - 9:00pm, River Oaks Country Club

Education: 7:30am - 12:30pm, The Hilton University of Houston
Please schedule flights out after 3:00pm