by Service That Sells | May 2, 2010 | Service & Sales
Many servers have acquired a negative impression of suggestive selling. Often we hear: “I don’t want to be pushy! ” Suggestive selling is just that — giving your guests all the options that they have to enjoy a well-rounded dining experience. “I have...
by Service That Sells | Mar 7, 2010 | Management
Guests are — first and foremost — people. They want to be treated like individuals, not just nameless customers. The best way to initiate table talk is to ask polite, but not too personal, questions. Here are some safe topics: Appearance: “That’s a beautiful tie.”...
by Service That Sells | Feb 19, 2010 | Management
The “Please Wait to be Seated” sign creates anxiety when the host staff isn’t present. Teach your servers to look for and then acknowledge every waiting guest with a smile and “Hi! The hostess will be right with you!” if he or she is off seating other guests. Make...
by Service That Sells | Jan 14, 2010 | Operations
On a good night, the bar is probably the business place in any restaurant. Bartenders have to serve “bar only” patrons as well as juggle drink orders from servers. With such a high volume of breakneck service, it’s easy to lose sight of the things...
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