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Nine Attributes of Noteworthy Service. Chapter 1 Highlights. The Goal in Noteworthy Service:. The quality of the service should be as important as the food.
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Nine Attributes of Noteworthy Service Chapter 1 Highlights
The Goal in Noteworthy Service: • The quality of the service should be as important as the food. • To entertain a guest is to be answerable for his happiness so long as he is beneath your roof. Anthelme Brillat-Savarin, 1825
Noteworthy Service is service that: • Is Welcoming and Friendly • Is Knowledgeable • Is Efficient • Communicates Effectively • Encourages Trust • Is Well Timed • Is Flexible • Is Consistent • Exceeds Expectations
#1 Welcoming, Friendly and Polite Service • Sends message to guests that they can relax. • Friendly from beginning to end • Considers all needs of guests. • Good manners let guests know what to expect.
#2Knowledgeable Service • Demonstrates knowledge of ingredients, preparations and presentations • Shares the items not on the printed menu. E.g. daily specials • Answers the questions the guest really want answered. • E.g. Spinach & Goat Cheese Quiche
#3Efficient Service • Staff works at a pace that tells guest they are on-task but not frantic. • Flatware mis-en-place • Proper equipment and proper use of equipment • Cooperative attitude
#4Service That Communicates Effectively • Server “reads” the table • Shares information appropriately • Adapts to the guest’s style • Makes recommendations that enhance the guest experience
#5Service That Encourages Trust • The guest needs to feel secure. E.g. Coffee vs. Decaffinated Coffee; Garlic or Nuts
#6Service That Is Well Timed • Anticipating the needs of the guest in the guest’s time frame • Follow a “sequence” of service • Proper timing on refills of drinks and bread • Bring all items needed at the same time
#7Service That Is Consistent • Consistency brings repeat business • The guest should be sheltered from “bumps” in the business • late deliveries • missing staff • broken equipment
#8Service That Is Flexible • Service should be organized and standardized where possible BUT…… • accommodate special requests • avoid breaking into a conversation
#9Service That Exceeds Expectations • Consistency with a little extra • Use the guest’s name • Entertain a child • Complementary Item
Noteworthy Service is applicable to all eateries • Diner/Family style • Bistro • Quick Foodservice • Fine Dining