Title Page
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Talent Names
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
B&F Service Standards
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Booking stage
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"Was the telephone answered within 3 rings or 10 seconds with an appropriate greeting, or in the case of an in-person reservation was the guest acknowledged within 1 minute, or in the case of digital communication, responded to within 3 minutes?"
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Did the employee obtain the guest's name and use the caller's name at least once during the conversation?
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Did the employee obtain the number of people dining, the dining time and the telephone/room number?
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Did the employee repeat and confrm the details?"
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Did the interaction end with the employee offering a warm and sincere closing?"
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Did the employee enquire if the reservation was for a special occasion and if the caller had any special requirements?
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Restaurant Stage
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Staff politely acknowledges the guest when appropriate and reasonably possible
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If waiting is required, an estimated wait time is quoted. The guest is seated no more than five minutes past the quoted time
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If waiting is required, a comfortable waiting area is available
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Staff is highly articulate and avoids slang and excessive use of phrase-fragments
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Staff is polite and maintains a gracious tone and appropriate pace throughout the interaction
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Staff readily smiles and maintains an engaging expression
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Staff makes eye contact and keeps focus on the guest
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Staff exhibits a genuine sense of interest and concern for the guest and/or demonstrates anticipatory service when appropriate and helpful
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Before taking the guest's order, staff inquires about dietary restrictions, preferences or allergies or proactively acknowledges these if previously made known
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If dietary restrictions, preferences or allergies are made known and a dish modification is required, staff appropriately acknowledges these when serving the meal
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"Did the waiter automatically suggest a starter and side orders (if applicable) for each guest?"
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It is not necessary to prompt staff, as they have anticipated all requirements and automatically provided or offered them
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Channels of communication among staff are consistent and complete - one does not have to fully repeat themselves and requests are conveyed to the appropriate members of service/kitchen staff
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Staff performs the requirements of their department knowledgeably and proficiently. Staff can capably answer questions about the entire hotel or obtains effective and prompt assistance
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Staff consistently and respectfully personalizes interactions, addressing the guest in accordance with their preference, if known
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Interactions are closed with polite, appropriate remarks
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All staff encountered are wearing clean and well-fitted uniforms
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Staff’s appearance is consistent with the property style and demonstrates a strong sense of personal care and hygiene
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Staff maintains alert posture and behaves professionally in view of the guest
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Staff is discreet and unintrusive throughout the experience, while remaining attentive
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Staff does not decline any request without offering appropriate alternatives
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The guest is escorted to their table and provided with chair assistance
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Once the guest is seated, the table is politely greeted within one minute
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Refills or follow-up rounds are readily offered or provided within one minute of the guest's beverage being fully empty
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If asked for menu recommendations, staff can provide helpful information
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Staff can helpfully discuss details of menu items
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Staff can helpfully discuss beverage offerings
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When applicable, the pace of the meal is consistent; the guest does not have to wait or wonder when the next step of service will occur
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Menu and check presenter are in pristine condition, free of any damage. Menu is grammatically correct.
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Did the waiter present the wine to the guest and open the bottle at the table (n/a for Enomatic wine system, or similar, by the glass)?"
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Did the waiter pour a small amount of wine for the guest to sample and upon confrmation that it was satisfactory, fll the glass accordingly (n/a for Enomatic wine system, or similar, by the glass)?
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Was the beverage poured in front of the guest (i.e. not pre-poured) in the case of canned, bottled or mixed drinks (not applicable to cocktails)?
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Did the waiter offer an additional beverage within 2 minutes of drink being empty?
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Did the waiter top up the glass as required?
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Did the waiter automatically offer an additional bottle of wine/water upon completion of the frst?
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Hot foods and beverages are hot when served; cold foods and beverages are chilled
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Foods and beverages are fresh and use high quality ingredients
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Foods are flavorful and well-seasoned/balanced
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Portions are appropriate
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Food presentation is precise and carefully plated
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Cooking is done properly and as requested
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All items ordered are served accurately and server does not have to ask who ordered what
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Condiments are elegantly presented
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Table is in excellent condition and completely clean
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"Cloth napkins are used and are in excellent condition, clean and pressed"
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The guest's seating area is clean and in excellent condition
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"Serviceware is in excellent condition, completely clean and hygienic in appearance"
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Serviceware is of excellent quality and cohesive in appearance
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All proper cutlery is provided
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Removal of soiled dishes is convenient
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Did the waiter remove side plate, side knife, butter and cruets and then crumb down the table on completion of the main course in the case of a formal restaurant?
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"Did the waiter automatically offer desserts, either verbally or by presenting the menu?"
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Was the dessert served within 10 minutes of the order being taken unless the employee informed the guest of an expected delay?
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It is possible to receive a selection of specialty coffees and teas at any time
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Coffee and tea service is presented in a refined manner
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Were milk/cream and a full sugar selection (i.e. white, brown, sweetener/stevia) offered with the coffee/tea (n/a for green tea/herbal teas) and was it accompanied by a sweet (e.g. cookie, petitfour, etc.)?"
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The presentation of the bill is prompt
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The bill is accurate
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"The dining room exhibits a well-organized and professional appearance; tables are uniformly set"
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Vacated tables are cleared within five minutes
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"The dining environment is comfortable, temperature is appropriate and if a sound system is used, the volume is appropriate"
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"The seating and table arrangement are comfortable, including ample tabletop space"
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The service is handled without excessive delays or interruptions
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Menu offerings include sustainably sourced (locally) options *
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Efforts are made to reduce single-use plastic *
Additional Information
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