Applied Hospitality Project

Hello,

This restaurant will serve as the practical case study for the project.


1. Overall Objective of the Project

The goal is to develop a realistic applied project that:

  • Identifies a specific hospitality/business problem inside Jareed
  • Applies hospitality management theories learned in the Masters program
  • Provides analysis connected directly to the business problem
  • Includes a measurable impact evaluation (KPIs, before/after comparison)
  • Follows the official Applied Project structure

This must be written as a professional hospitality operations project not a literature-based research paper.


2. Business Case Jareed Restaurant

The Introduction must clearly include:

  • Description of Jareed (fine dining Najdi cuisine in Diriyah)
  • Market positioning (heritage-driven, experiential, premium dining)
  • Business environment (tourism, cultural destination, Vision 2030 context)
  • A clearly defined operational problem

We must focus on ONE specific problem only.

Possible problem options (choose one):

Option A Supply Chain & Cost Issue

  • High food cost due to local sourcing
  • Inconsistent supplier reliability
  • Pressure between authenticity and profitability

Option B Guest Experience & Service Quality

  • Inconsistent storytelling of Najdi heritage
  • Service quality gaps affecting guest satisfaction
  • Need for structured service excellence framework

Option C Sustainability & Profitability Conflict

  • Desire to adopt Slow Food principles
  • Concern about financial sustainability
  • Operational resistance to change

The problem must be measurable and realistic.


3. Theoretical Background (Very Important)

This section must clearly connect to Masters program courses.

We must select at least TWO hospitality/business theories such as:

  • Triple Bottom Line (People, Planet, Profit)
  • SERVQUAL or Service Quality Model
  • Experience Economy Theory
  • Operations Management / Lean Management
  • Strategic Hospitality Management Framework

For each theory:

  • Define it clearly
  • Explain why it was selected
  • Explain how it applies to Jareed

This section must not be generic literature review.
It must support the business problem directly.


4. Analysis Section (Core of the Project)

This section must demonstrate critical thinking and application.

Divide into 3 aspects:

Aspect 1 Supply Chain & Cost Structure

  • How sourcing affects cost and quality
  • Theoretical application
  • Operational implications for Jareed

Aspect 2 Menu Engineering & Financial Performance

  • Food cost %
  • Contribution margin logic
  • Strategic pricing alignment

Aspect 3 Guest Experience & Service Delivery

  • Cultural storytelling
  • Staff training
  • Service consistency
  • Impact on guest satisfaction

Each aspect must include:

  • Problem description in Jareed
  • Theoretical linkage
  • Critical analysis
  • Practical operational solution

Avoid general statements like restaurants should
Everything must relate specifically to Jareed.


5. Impact Evaluation (This Was Missing Before)

This is crucial.

We must include measurable KPIs and a comparison table.

Example:

KPI Before After Implementation (Target)
Food Cost % 40% 32%
Guest Satisfaction Score 8.2 9.1
Supplier Reliability Rate 70% 90%
Waste Percentage 15% 8%

We must:

  • Compare at least two alternative solutions
  • Justify why one solution is chosen
  • Identify risks and mitigation strategies

This section must be analytical, not descriptive.


6. Conclusion

The conclusion must:

  • Return clearly to the business problem
  • Summarize how theory supported the solution
  • Reflect on lessons learned from the Masters program
  • Show strategic value for Jareed

7. References

  • Use APA 7th edition
  • Prefer peer-reviewed academic sources
  • Avoid blogs or unreliable websites
  • Ensure all theories are academically supported

8. Structure to Follow

  1. Title Page
  2. Introduction
    • Business Setting
    • Problem Statement
    • Objectives
  3. Theoretical Background
  4. Analysis
  5. Impact Evaluation
  6. Conclusion
  7. References
  8. Appendices (if needed)

Important Reminders

  • This must NOT be written as a research thesis.
  • This must NOT be a general discussion of Slow Food.
  • It must focus on solving a specific operational issue in Jareed.
  • It must show applied management thinking.

Requirements:

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