BILLING METHODS

BILLING METHODS

Bill as check - second copy of order used as bill.

Separate bill -bill made from duplicate check and presented yo customer.

Bill with order- service to order and billing at same time example bar or take- away method.

Pre-paid- customer purchase a ticket or card in advance , either for specific meal or specific value.

Voucher - customer has credit issued by third party for either specific meal or specific value example luncheon voucher or tourist agency voucher.

No charge -customers not paying - credit transactions.

Deferred - refer to the example functions-type catering where bill paid by organizer.

The guest may pay at the cash desk on the way out or may pay the cash directly to the waiter who will give change that is necessary.The billing method may take a variety of form depending upon the requirements of the establishment and the depth of management control information to be realized.

*Menu order and customer bill.
*The single order sheet.

The usual system of control is a duplicate check pad.The colour of the check pad may be pink or white ,but generally pink.
When the wine order is taken it is written in duplicate.The wine services staff must remember to fill in the four items of information required , one in each corner of the check.

* Table number or room number.
* Number of covers.
* Date
* signature