This report delves into the essential aspects of managing food and beverage operations, focusing on the skills required for effective management and the legal and regulatory standards that businesses in this sector must adhere to. It begins with an introduction based on a virtual roadshow scenario, highlighting the importance of professional food and beverage management skills such as communication, ingredient knowledge, and problem-solving. The report then explores legal requirements and regulatory standards, including food hygiene regulations, COSHH regulations, and food safety regulations, emphasizing their significance for ensuring customer health and safety. The importance of these legal laws for organizations is discussed, followed by an analysis of the impact of failing to meet these requirements on business operations, such as damage to brand image and loss of customer trust. The report concludes by summarizing the key takeaways, reinforcing the importance of both management skills and legal compliance for the long-term sustainability of food and beverage businesses. The report uses the example of a roasted chicken dish to illustrate concepts.