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Customer service vs. customer support: what’s the difference?

Les Roches

While they are often used interchangeably, customer service and customer suppo rt differ in what they offer customers and how they assist them. What is customer service? Customer service refers to the interactions a business has with its customers.

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Customer Service Trends in the Restaurant Industry to Look For in 2020

Modern Restaurant Management

Statistics show that 96 percent of consumers from across the globe say that customer service plays a critical factor in choosing a brand they’ll be loyal to. As a service-oriented industry, knowing what makes your customers tick and capitalizing on their preferences will allow you to provide top-of-the-line service.

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Choosing the Best Payment Processor For a Restaurant

Modern Restaurant Management

90 percent of restaurant operators are small businesses, competing for every dollar they earn. These small businesses must be aware of the options they have when it comes to choosing a payment processor to handle these interchange fees and make sure they do not rack up and instead help a restaurant owner keep their doors open.

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Is your business in shape for the year?

Hospitality Magazine

Double down on customer service, removing friction and delays. Part of this is a boost to staff training: start with tray skills and simple sales scripts, then find ways to make service faster. A digital menu gives you endless flexibility to experiment with new dishes, drinks and pricing. Upgrade your menu.

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Hotel customer service: what is it, and how can it become a career?

Les Roches

When we’re at a hotel, resort or other hospitality venue, we often say we expect good customer service. This is vital in the hospitality industry where customers are the lifeblood of the business and, if you want a career in hospitality management , you’ll need to understand customer service.

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Consumers Welcome Some Restaurant Automation, Reject Others

Modern Restaurant Management

Some diners are more open to robot servers at quick service restaurants (30 percent) and table service (10 percent), but are still in the minority. Only 33 percent of global consumers think it’s acceptable for businesses to exclusively use automated tech to deliver personalized recommendations. This line is often blurred.

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6 Steps to Successful Hotel Management

InnQuest

Hotel management is a complex and challenging task requiring business acumen and customer service skills. By understanding your customers, you can tailor your services to better meet their needs, which will lead to increased customer satisfaction and loyalty.