Definition and importance of control Definition Food and beverage control may be defined as the guidance and regulation of the costs and revenue of operating the catering activity in a food and beverage establishment. Sectors of food and beverage outlets Bars Night clubs Pubs Fine dining restaurants Dining rooms Sandwich bars Deli shops and employees cafeterias Coffee house and tea rooms Snacks and refreshment centers Lounge Take away and home deliveries It is important at this stage to clarify the limitations of a control system. A control system can only identify problem areas and trends in the business. The system cannot automatically correct such problem areas. A control system will require constant management supervision to ensure that it functions efficiently. A control system will need management action to evaluate the information produced and to act upon