attributes of good service
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How to serve and really treat well your guestsTRANSCRIPT
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1. Is Welcoming and Friendly 2. Is Knowledgeable 3. Is Efficient 4. Communicates Effectively 5. Encourages Trust 6. Is Well Timed 7. Is Flexible 8. Is Consistent 9. Exceeds Expectations
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Sends message to guests that they can relax.
Friendly from beginning to end
Considers all needs of guests. Good manners let guests know
what to expect.
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Demonstrates knowledge of ingredients, preparations and presentations
Shares the items not on the printed menu. E.g. daily specials
Answers the questions the guest really want answered. E.g. Spinach & Goat Cheese Quiche
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Staff works at a pace that tells guest they are on-task but not frantic.
Flatware mis en place Proper equipment and proper
use of equipment Cooperative attitude
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Server “reads” the table Shares information
appropriately Adapts to the guest’s style Makes recommendations that
enhance the guest experience
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The guest needs to feel secure.
E.g. Coffee vs. Decaffinated Coffee; Garlic or Nuts
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Anticipating the needs of the guest in the guest’s time frame
Follow a “sequence” of serviceProper timing on refills of drinks and bread
Bring all items needed at the same time
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Consistency brings repeat business
The guest should be sheltered from “bumps” in the businesslate deliveriesmissing staffbroken equipment
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Service should be organized and standardized where possible BUT……accommodate special requests
avoid breaking into a conversation
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Consistency with a little extraUse the guest’s nameEntertain a childComplementary Item
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