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  • Outlet conducted

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location

Greeting Guests

  • Warmly welcome guests as they enter the restaurant

  • Provide a friendly and positive first impression by smiling and making eye contact

  • Assist guests with directing them to the waiting area

Reservation Management

  • Receive and manage reservations, ensuring accuracy and adherence to the reservation book or electronic system

  • Confirm reservations in advance and communicate any special requests or accommodations to relevant staff members

Seating Guests

  • Strategically seat guests to optimize table turnover and maintain a smooth flow in the dining area

  • Consider Lobby Layout, special requests, and the size of the party when assigning tables

  • Communicate effectively with Lobby to ensure they are aware of new arrivals

Waitlist Management

  • Maintain an organized waitlist, keeping track of parties and their respective wait times

  • Provide accurate wait time estimates to guests and keep them informed of any delays

  • Manage the transition from the waiting area to the dining area efficiently

Customer Communication

  • Clearly communicate with guests about wait times, specials, promotions, and any delays in service

  • Handle guest inquiries, concerns, or complaints professionally and escalate issues to management if necessary

Menu Familiarity

  • Be knowledgeable about the restaurant's menu,

  • Answer basic menu-related questions and guide guests in making informed choices

Adaptability

  • Be flexible and adaptable to handle unexpected situations, such as accommodating large walk-in groups, handling VIPs, or managing last-minute changes in reservations.

Technology Utilization

  • Efficiently using reservation systems, point-of-sale (POS) systems to manage the reservation.

Team Collaboration

  • Work collaboratively with Lobby, kitchen staff, and management to ensure a smooth transition from seating to dining

  • Communicate effectively with other team members to coordinate service and address any issues that may arise

Maintaining Order at the Host Stand

  • Keep the host stand area organized and tidy

  • Ensure that menus, promotional materials, and any other necessary items are well-maintained and easily accessible

Guest Farewel

  • Thank guests for dining at the restaurant upon their departure

  • Encourage guests to provide feedback and express gratitude for their patronage

Monitoring and Reporting

  • Keep track of guest flow, reservation patterns, and wait times.

  • Report any issues or trends to management and collaborate on solutions for improvement.

Queue Management

  • Queue Management

  • Able to organize queuing system during busy periods to minimize congestion and maintain a comfortable waiting environment

  • Provide entertainment or refreshments for guests waiting for their tables, if feasible.

  • Engage customer with Balloons, especially with the children

Upselling and Promotion

  • Actively promote restaurant specials, promotions, or loyalty programs to customer during the waiting process

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