➢ Otherwise, age and status of the guest determine the sequence, with older or more distinguished guests served first. ➢ The host is always served after his or her guests. ➢ When children are present at the table, serve them as quickly as possible to maintain peace
Beverage service
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Hold glasses by the foot or stem only
➢ Glasses are always placed to the right of the guest with the right hand ➢ Beverages are always poured from the right side of the guest ➢ A bottle of wine is first presented to the host. Then the bottle is opened, and a small amount is poured out for the host. After the host approves, the guests are served first and the host's glass last.
When serving heavy red wines that have been decanted or are in a wine basket, hold the glass, slightly slanted, on the table with left hand and slowly pour out the wine with the right hand, so that the wine sediment is not poured to be glass.
Clearing “back to basi cs ”
➢ In elegant service never clear more than four plates at the time ➢ Don’t walk and clear plates in same time ➢ Don’t turn your back to the customer when clearing ➢ Stuck the plate properly and cross the cutlery to avoid droppings ➢ Bread plate, butter, condimen ts (salt, pepper…), breadcrumbs are always cleared before dessert ➢ Flowers and table decoration remain on the table until the last guest is gone ➢ NEVER REMOVE THE FIRST GLASS (FROM THE 1ST DRINK) BEFORE THE NEXT ONE IS SERVED
Safety at work “back to basic s ”
➢ Ensure to eliminate hazard e.g. water in the floor may cause slip or untangled cable that may cause trip or sharp edges that can cause injury ➢ Ensure that workflow is organized e.g. all items ready and prepared like plates, cutleries, ball pen etc. ➢ First Aid Items are regular checked and items not expired, nominate one colleagues to be certified First Aider so that can respond immediately for any emergency ➢ Report any damaged electrical socket to Engineering or report maintenance issues. ➢ Follow the Pre-opening & Closing checklist of the restaurant ➢ Ensure proper handover of keys to the colleagues or return it back to Security ➢ Chemicals used must be stored properly ➢ Any Lost & Found items should place in the plastic and handover to housekeeping Lost & Found in-charge ➢ If colleagues have some COVID symptoms, must informed immediately to the Manager and seek medical advice
TELEPHONE ETTIQUETTE & RESERVATION
➢ The telephone answered within 3 rings or 10 seconds with an appropriate greeting. e.g. Al Tanoor restaurant, Mary speaking how can I help you? ➢ Obtain the guest's name and use the caller's name at least once during the conversation. ➢ Obtain the number of people dining, the dining time and the telephone/room number ➢ Repeat and confirm the details ➢ End the call by offering a warm and sincere closing. ➢ Asked the guest if the reservation was for a special occasion and if the caller had any special dietary requirements
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