ESP Pre-release task June 2024

ESP Summer 2024

Pre Release Task

The ESP assessment is made up of five tasks:

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2
3
4a
4b

These tasks require students to demonstrate knowledge of a range of specification topics, demonstrate practical skills and apply understood skills to a given scenario.

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Introduction

Each task are the same format all that will change is the scenario. Before you start you will be given a pre-release task which will help you to research and understand the scenario. We will now complete a privious ESP Pre-release task to prepare you for the real on in the summer.

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Introduction

Multiple Choice

What is the primary purpose of the new digital solution for Gurreb’s BBQ?

• . To expand the restaurant chain

• To manage inventory and support business operations

• To increase the number of venues

• To hire more staff

Multiple Choice

How many venues does Gurreb’s BBQ currently operate?

• Three

• Four

• Five

• Six

Multiple Choice

Which sector is the group investigating digital technology for?

• Retail

• . Education

• Finance

• Hospitality

Multiple Choice

What is one of the aims of the new digital solution?

• To reduce menu prices

• To allow staff to interact with a dashboard of business information

• To increase the number of employees

• To expand to international markets

Multiple Choice

Which feature is required in the user interface of the new system?

• Social media integration

• Gaming capabilities

• Accessibility features

• Multi-language support

Multiple Choice

What specific function should the new system provide for customers?

• Online gaming

• Up-to-date information on availability and table bookings

• Discounts on meals

• Social media connections

Multiple Choice

What will the new system help management to do?

• What will the new system help management to do?

• Market the restaurant chain internationally

• Access tools for carrying out business data analysis

• Design new menus

Multiple Choice

How will the new system improve service around customer needs?

• By reducing staff workload

• By reducing staff workload

• By offering free meals

• By changing the restaurant decor

Multiple Choice

Which tool is intended to help employees ensure adequate inventory for customer orders?

• A social media platform

• A new menu design

• An inventory management feature

• A customer feedback form

Multiple Choice

In which country are the two major cities where Gurreb’s BBQ venues are located?

• United States

• Australia

• Canada

• United Kingdom

Working in teams of two people, you must familiarise yourself with the use of digital solutions in the hospitality (food and beverages) sector.

To do this you may:
• use the information provided in the Set Task Brief
• carry out an independent investigation
• share and receive findings with others.

You may wish to consider:
• secure online booking systems
• stock control systems (including Point of Sale systems)
• data analysis and modelling.

Outcomes for submission
The purpose of this pre-release is to enable you to become familiar with the ways in which digital technology is used within the identified industry. You are not required to submit any evidence for this pre-release. You are permitted to make notes during the pre-release period but will not be allowed to take these into the assessment