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RESERVATION:
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Was the telephone answered within 3 rings or 10 seconds with an appropriate greeting?
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Did the talent obtain the guest's name and use the caller's name at least once during the conversation?
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Did the talent obtain the number of people dining, the dining time and the telephone/room number?
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Did the talent repeat and confirm the details?
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Did the call end with the talent offering a warm and sincere closing?
ARRIVAL/SEATING:
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If music was played, was it appropriate for the venue/ambiance and was it played at a pleasant level?
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Was the guest greeted or acknowledged with a Warm welcome within 30 seconds upon entering the restaurant?
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If the guest was kept waiting did the talent acknowledge this and apologize for the delay?
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Did the talent seat the guest within 1 minute of their arrival at a fully laid table?
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Did the talent offer seating assistance, remove covers if necessary and present the menu/wine list?
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Where restaurant lighting was dimmed, was alternative lighting source provided for the menu (e.g. menu light)?
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In the case of outdoor dining, was a pashmina/blanket/direct heating facility offered in cool conditions?
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In the case of a single diner, was a newspaper/reading material offered (applicable to all day dining venues only)?
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Did the talent explain any specials of the day where applicable (i.e. soup, fish, etc.) or any items that were not available?
SERVICE:
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Was a pre-meal drink offered within 2 minutes of seating?
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Did the talent automatically suggest mineral water with the meal?
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Was the food and beverage order taken within 10 minutes of seating?
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Was the talent able to answer any questions with regard to the menu and its ingredients?
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Did the talent accommodate any reasonable off menu requests?
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Did the talent obtain a full and complete order (i.e. cooking instructions, accompaniments etc.)?
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Did the talent automatically suggest a starter and side orders (if applicable) for each guest?
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Were bread/rolls served if applicable to the type of cuisine?
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Did the talent/sommelier have good product knowledge with regard to the wines/beverages and did he/she recommend a suitable wine to accompany the meal?
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Was the correct drinks order served within 5 minutes of order?
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Were drinks served and cleared using a tray?
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Was the starter served within 15 minutes of order or previous course (e.g. amuse bouche), unless the employee advised of an expected delay due to preparation times?
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Was the main course served within 20 minutes of starter/previous course (e.g. amuse bouche) being removed or within 30 minutes if no starter was ordered, unless the employee informed the agent of an expected delay?
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Was the order correct and complete?
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Were all appropriate condiments offered and were they served in the appropriate containers (i.e. decanted from the bottle or miniatures)?
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Did the talent automatically offer an additional bottle of wine/water upon completion of the first?
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Were dishes cleared within 3 minutes of all guests finishing their meals or as required during the meal?
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Did the talent remove side plate, side knife, butter and cruets and then crumb down the table on completion of the main course?
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Did the talent automatically offer desserts?
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Was the dessert served within 10 minutes of the order being taken unless the talent informed the guest of an expected delay?
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Did the talent automatically offer coffee/tea and clarify the guest's coffee/tea preference (i.e. cappuccino, espresso etc.)?
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Was the coffee/tea served within 5 minutes of order?
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Was milk/cream and a full sugar selection (i.e. white, brown and sweetener) offered with the coffee/tea?
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Did the talent automatically offer coffee/tea refills?
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Did the talent suggest dessert wine and/or post-meal drinks?
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Did th talent visit the table to ascertain at any point if service was satisfactory?
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Was the bill clearly itemized and correct and was it promptly presented and collected?
WINE/BEVERAGE SERVICE:
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Did the talent present the wine to the guest and open the bottle at the table?
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Did the talent pour a small amount of wine for the guest to sample and upon confirmation that it was satisfactory, fill the glass accordingly?
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Was red wine served at room/appropriate temperature and white/rosé wine chilled?
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Did the talent top up the glass as required?
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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 talent offer an additional beverage within 2 minutes of drink being empty?
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Did the talent offer a choice of brand/variety when taking the drink order if there was an opportunity to do so?
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Were the drinks served in the correct, clean (unchipped) glassware with the appropriate fresh garnish and a stir stick/straw (if required)?
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Was the drink appropriately chilled (if applicable)?
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Did the talent automatically offer a minimum of two varieties of snacks and in the case of shelled nuts or olives, was a pit bowl provided?
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Were the snacks fresh and of good quality and were they topped up as required?
THE EMPLOYEE - BEHAVIOURAL STANDARDS:
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Were talents well groomed and neatly presented in clean, well fitted uniforms and having W pin?
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Was the talent’s speech clear, well-paced, and use of English adequate to be fully understood?
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Did the talent engage in a natural (non-scripted), friendly and interested manner?
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Did the talent use the guest's name naturally and discreetly without overusing it?
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Did the talent display a high level of confidence and knowledge when carrying out his/her duties?
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Was service anticipatory/intuitive and where required adapted/adjusted to meet the guest's needs (i.e. guest should not have to request service at any point)?
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Did an talent personalize the interaction in any way (i.e. engage in polite conversation) and engage the guests as individuals?
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Did talents collaborate seamlessly to ensure service was organized and professional without being intrusive or repetitive?
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Did the talent actively listen and maintain eye contact, giving the guest their undivided attention (i.e. the guest should not have to repeat themselves)?
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Did talent maintain alert postures and respect the guest's presence when interacting with each other?
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Where applicable, did the talent display self-control and empathy in challenging interactions and offer a suitable alternative/resolution?
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In case of a problem did the Talent “Own It” ? ( 1. Listen actively 2. Empathize 3. Apologize and assume ownership 4. Resolve/Solve the problem within 10 minutes and also provide an extra touch that goes beyond mere resolution 5. Notify/Thank the guest to confirm their satisfaction)
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Did the talent offer a sincere farewell at the end of the interaction?
MENU AND FOOD:
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Was the menu/wine list clean, in good repair, grammatically correct and easy to read?
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Were alternative menu options (e.g. vegetarian, gluten free, lactose free, etc.) verbally advised or clearly stated on the menu?
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Was the food presented in an appealing manner and did it directly resemble its description from the menu?
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Was the food fresh and of good flavor?
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Was the food cooked as requested and served at the correct temperature?
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Were portions of acceptable size?
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Was a selection of specialty teas/coffees available and was the coffee/tea hot and freshly brewed?
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Were all tables in the restaurant consistently laid up and promptly cleared when guests depart (i.e. within 10 minutes)?
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Were the tablecloth/place mat/napkin clean, pressed and free of any stains/tears (paper not acceptable)?
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Were the correct cutlery, crockery and glassware provided and were they clean and in good repair?
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Was the bread fresh and well presented (i.e. no blister packs)?
WET Deck - Pool
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Are the pool towels easily accessible?
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Are the WET deck complimentary amenities available? [ Sunglass cleaning services, green apple, flotation devices, toys (balls), suntant lotion ]
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Are Poolside dining uses non-breakable service/table ware? (High quality acrylic ware or other non-breakable product)<br>
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Pool Cleanliness - Walls, Fencing, Doors, Ceiling, Windows/Treatments, rugs, carpet, coping, deck, drains, floor, grout, marble, mats, steps/stairs, thresholds, tile, transition strips and vinyl
Internal knowledge
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Did the talent know the occupancy of hotel?
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Did the talent know at least 3 VIP in house?
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Did the talent know what is Marriot Bonvoy?
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Did the talent know the OUTLETS TIMETABLE AND INFORMATIONS ?
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Did the talent know the culture element?
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Did the talent know where the What’s Up Sheet is located?