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Importance of Customer Service!. How does customer service affect business and success?. Customer Service. What is hospitality? What are some of the benefits of providing good customer service? . Answers. Increased satisfaction Customer loyalty Decreased advertising cost Reputation
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Importance of Customer Service! How does customer service affect business and success?
Customer Service • What is hospitality? • What are some of the benefits of providing good customer service?
Answers • Increased satisfaction • Customer loyalty • Decreased advertising cost • Reputation • Positive work environment • Profit
First Impressions • Who typically makes the first impression? • Why is the first impression so important? • What are the benefits of a good first impression?
Answers • Who: Wait staff, Receptionist, Manager, Person answering the phone, All staff • Why: It sets the tone for the entire experience • Benefits: feel welcome, confident about choice, sets the stage, forgive minor errors
Making a Good First Impression • What can staff do to make a good first impression? • What can be done to ensure that the appearance of the restaurant makes a good impression? • What can the staff do to ensure a good personal appearance and impression?
Answers Staff members can: • Start at the phone call! Answer politely with a standard greeting. • Greet immediately upon arrival, and thank them for coming! • Be courteous, respectful and friendly. Smile, make eye contact and friendly conversation. • Learn names and recognize regulars.
Answers The restaurant appearance: • Cleanliness • Exterior of building – parking lot, sidewalks, entrances and signs • Smell fresh, clean tables and floors, menus and restrooms
Answers The staff’s appearance: • Dress appropriately • Practice good hygiene • Wear minimal jewelry • Don’t – eat, smoke, chew gum, drink nor wear strong perfume or cologne
Customer Needs What do we do to better meet the needs of: • The old? • Families with kids? • Guests with Dietary issues? • First time guests? • Special occasions? • People dining alone?
Answers • Old – difficulty hearing, walking, counting money – patience and help • Families – kids get antsy – provide entertainment • Dietary – know the menu items and suggestions
Answers • First time – unfamiliar with the menu – give them the low-down on the show-down! • Dining alone – ask them where they want to sit, give them the same service.