HOTS USER GUIDE
INTRODUCTION TO FOOD SUPPLIERS
Normally, ingredients for your menu would be purchased from many different
suppliers. In this simulation, to simplify your selection, we have grouped
together ingredients of a similar quality as 'Supplier 1, 2 or 3' Your menu
food cost will depend on your choice of supplier, in addition to which you will
need to consider the appropriate choice of menu for your hotel.The cost of the
food for your menu will depend on choice of supplier as will the attractiveness
of your menu to the customers.
Note that the cost of your ingredients will change according to market prices
and seasonal factors, and you should therefore check your food costs at least
once every quarter. Current prices are shown for each supplier.