by Service That Sells | Sep 12, 2019 | Service & Sales
When suggesting appetizers and desserts, have you ever noticed that some guests never quite say yes or no? They may mumble that they’re “kind of full” or “not sure.” Indecisive guests want guidance. Who better to offer direction than their server? Here are some ideas...
by Service That Sells | Aug 8, 2019 | Service & Sales, Training
Are you running pre-shift meetings, training your restaurant staff, tacking up specials, and talking about high-profit items until you’re blue in the face. Are you worried that if you push your servers to sell any harder, your restaurant will become the...
by Service That Sells | Nov 27, 2018 | Management
Check out the Service That Sells! articles our readers we’re most interested in throughout 2018. How to Work the Room for Restaurant Managers Do you manage the floor, or do you work the room? Do you ask, “Is everything okay?” or do you expect more than just “okay”...
by Service That Sells | Oct 2, 2018 | Marketing
Far too many companies spend millions of dollars marketing an inferior product and average service. But if you promote a dud, guess what? More people will know it’s a dud. Great marketing (“We’re committed to excellence!”) can kill a bad business (“Sorry, not my...
by Service That Sells | Sep 18, 2018 | Management
Demonstrating management presence to your guests is a critical part in the overall Cycle of Service that encompasses the guest experience. Don’t “manage the floor,” work the room. Try to greet every guest in your dining room or bar. Watch your...
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