Legal Requirements for Hospitality Businesses

Hoteliers, restaurateurs, licensees and catering managers enter into many legal relationships in the course of their work. A sound knowledge of relevant aspects of the law is therefore essential to them, as is a knowledge of business management and the fundamental skills of the profession. This updated and revised book provides the latest information on basic legal principles, business law that pertains to running a legal business, specific laws that affect operational aspects of the hospitality industry and employment law. This book is aimed primarily at students studying for a career in the hotel, restaurant or catering sectors of the hospitality industry. It will also provide hospitality managers with easily understandable and applicable information regarding their legal obligations and rights pertaining to business, staff and operations. Anyone intending to set up a hospitality establishment will find it an invaluable guide to establishing the business and complying with the numerous legal requirements.