The Restaurant
Before you begin this activity you will be required to find out how to set up Microsoft Outlook for your email. List the steps in a word document so other work colleagues can set up their emails.
Task 1: Part A: Create Logo
- You have used a Microsoft file format to create your logo. The business printers will not accept a Microsoft file format. Find a suitable file format and convert your design.
- This file must be compressed before sending to the supplier.
- Save your logo as a jpeg or gif image to use in further software applications for Lorikeet Lodge.
- Email a copy to your other team members.
- With your team members select the team logo.
Part B: Letter to suppliers
- Draft a letter to your suppliers informing them about the exciting new developments at Lorikeet Lodge.
- Letter must be processed on team letterhead template.
- Your letter must briefly include a description of the new facilities.
- You must inform them of the date of the Grand Opening which will take place at 10.30am on 15 December this year.
- Let them know you will be placing an order to suppliers one week before the event and you expect over 80 VIPs and more than 400 members of the public to attend.
- Lunch will be provided by Rainbows Restaurant and the kiosk facilities will cater for the public.
- You will need to create goodwill with your suppliers and reflect the excitement and enthusiasm of the management team in your draft.
- Remember that the support given by your suppliers will ensure the quality of the food on the new menu.
Task 2: Display information
You are to consult with the team and source out new suppliers for your restaurant. Display this information with the following headings:
- lastname
- firstname
- address
- city
- postcode
- home phone
- mobile
You will also need to add this information to the company files using the design made by the the finance team member. They will show you how you can add the company information to the system.
You will create a laminated this information and place in the kitchen for easy access to suppliers contact details.
Task 3: Create a lunch menu for "Rainbows Restaurant".
- Use your team logo and the corporate colour scheme.
- This must include the mailing address, email, web address and phone number either in the header or footer.
- Mr Jack Thompson must be listed as Owner/manager.
- The lunch menu is for you to design with help from the chef, research and approval of your team members.
- This menu will be served for the Grand Opening.
- You will need to research and choose dishes and use good design principles needed to create a high quality menu.
Menu designs
Microsoft Publisher
Task 4: Mailmerge
Using the database produced by your financial team member, create a mailmerge using the above letter. This will be sent to
- restaurant suppliers
Print out page 3 and 10
Task 5: Photostory
You will create a short photostory presentation to:
- be used on a closed circuit television in the kiosk
- show guests the fine dining facilities and exquisite cuisine available from the restaurant
This will be saved in two formats:
- presentation format for TV
- email and webpage attachment
Photostory tutorial
Task 6: Complete a daily work schedule
You are required to prepare daily work schedules. Compile a daily list of activities you wish to complete. At the end of the day it is necessary that you check off completed activities and make notes about how efficiently you worked. This will provide Jack Thompson with evidence of your industry and work ethic.
Work schedule doc.
Task 7: Create a resume
You will need to update your resume for the Lorikeet Lodge board meeting using a template in your software program. Attached to your resume will be a letter of application. You are applying for a permanent position in which you are currently employed.
Task 8: Digital Portfolio
In order to present your portfolio to those members of the board who cannot make the meeting, Mr Thompson wants you to attach your activities to a digital portfolio and upload it to the internet.
Attached is a template for you to edit. Include a digital photo of yourself.
Lorikeet Lodge webpage template
Task 9: Contribute to the creative design package
This is the area where you will convince the board that your independent work ethic and skills should be acknowledged with continued employment at Lorikeet Lodge.
You will use your creative design skills to contribute to the overall portfolio that your group is creating. You are to develop ideas to promote "Rainbow's Restaurant". You will participate in an oral group presentation of your design portfolio where you will have a two minute presentation to represent your ideas.
Task 10: Contribute to group discussion.
All members in your group will contribute to group discussion. You will show your communication skills by adding your ideas, comments and suggestions to wiki posts in The Learning Place. In these posts you will show your skills in contributing to individual and group goals. The quality of your discussion items will demonstrate to the board your ability to work effectively in a group. At the end of the webquest you are required to fill in the surveys located at the end of the evaluation page.
