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Location
Service Standard
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Bartender image and appearance label
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Knowledge of the signature drink of the day (with and without alcohol)
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The Bartender is always on duty.
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Address guests within one minute of their arrival.
Order Taking - Server
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After you take a guest’s order.
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Repeat the order back to the guest. Relay the guest’s order to the bar being careful to mention any changes from the standard drink (…).
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(…) Use the pivot point system to deliver drinks without having to auction them off.
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If a guest does not want a drink
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Place down the coaster on the table plain side up.
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Offer to take the ladies’ order first.
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If a guest is not ready to order or unsure about the order, make a suggestion If the lady is still not ready, switch to the gentleman.
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Listen carefully to what the guests are requesting.
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If the bar is busy, write the order for them and announce that you have placed and order (get a time frame from bartender).
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Be sure and follow up on the order 1 minute after ordering.
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Make sure that you are collecting the correct order.
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Make sure that the order was prepared as the guest has requested it.
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Deliver the drinks to the correct table.
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Announce the drinks as you place them in front of the guest: “Here is your Piña Colada Mr. (…)".
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Always move clockwise around the table and/or bar.
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If a chair at the table is empty we will still count the empty chair.
Serving a Beverage - Server
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At the bar, all beverages will be served from the front of the guest with a cocktail napkin or coaster.
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All beverages will be served with a straw with the exception of drinks served neat or straight up.
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We have 3 minutes from the time when a guest ordered the beverage to get it to them.
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Announce the beverage which you have prepared for the guest: “May I present your Cosmopolitan?” - “Here is your Frozen Fruit Punch Mr. (…)”
Checking Guest Satisfaction - Bartender
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We will check guest satisfaction within 1 minute from delivering each beverage during a guest’s entire visit, and as long as the guest are in our scope.
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Guest has just received his/her drink: “Are you enjoying your Piña Colada?” - “Is the Piña Colada made to your liking?”
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Guests drinks are ¾ empty: “May I offer you another Dry Martini?” “Would you like a refill Mr. (…)?”
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Guests have no drinks in front of them and have just arrived: “May I offer you a light, refreshing Mojito?” - “Have you decided on what you will be having this evening?”
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Guest has been at your bar for 10 minutes and has refused your previous offers:
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“Are you sure I can’t interest you in our Cuba Libre made with local rum? That drink is superb!” - “Madam I can make you a none-alcoholic beverage if you like… something light and refreshing perhaps?”
Checking Guest Satisfaction - Server
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Guest has just received his/her drink: “Are you enjoying your Piña Colada?” - “Is the Piña Colada made to your liking?”
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Guests drinks are ¾ empty: “May I offer you another Dry Martini?” “Would you like a refill Mr. (…)?”
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Guests have no drinks in front of them and have just arrived: “May I offer you a light, refreshing Mojito?” - “Have you decided on what you will be having this evening?”
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Guest has been by the pool / beach / lobby for 10 minutes and has refused your previous offers: “Are you sure I can’t interest you in our Cuba Libre made with local rum? That drink is superb!” - “Madam I can make you a none-alcoholic beverage if you like… something light and refreshing perhaps?”
Offering refills - Server
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We will offer refills to guests or another round when the beverage is ¾ empty, by offering the name of the beverage and presenting it in the correct glass. If a guest refuses a refill at ¾, we will offer a refill again when the glass is empty.
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When you notice a beverage that is ¾ empty, offer another round or refill:
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“May I offer you a refill on your Sprite, Mr. (…)?” - “Will you continue with the Piton or may I offer you something different?”.
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If the guest refuses the order, offer a refill again when the glass is empty:
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May I offer you another Nutty Irishman?
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Make the offer naming the drink they were drinking before.
Bidding Farewell - General
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We will bid farewell by thanking the guest for coming, using the guest’s name, wishing that they enjoy the rest of the day (or their night) and inviting them back.
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Team Member just walking by: “Thank you for joining us! Have a wonderful day!” - “Thank you for joining us Sir, Madam! We will be here all week just for you!”