Common Hotel and Hospitality Industry Abbreviations
What is the full form of HOTEL?
Answer: The full form of HOTEL is Hospitality, Organization, Tourism, Entertainment, and Lodging. It represents the core services provided by the hospitality industry.
What do Chef CDP, DCDP, and F&B stand for in the culinary field?
Answer:
Chef CDP – Chef de Partie (Station Chef, responsible for a specific section in the kitchen). DCDP – Demi Chef de Partie (Junior Station Chef, assists the CDP). F&B – Food and Beverage (Department handling dining services).What do KOT, AP, and CP mean in hotel operations?
Answer:
KOT – Kitchen Order Ticket (A slip sent to the kitchen for food orders). AP – American Plan (Room rate includes meals). CP – Continental Plan (Room rate includes breakfast). Other terms: EP – European Plan (Room-only rate, no meals). MAP – Modified American Plan (Includes breakfast and one other meal).
