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Hospitality training: Courses and programs for hotels

SiteMinder

This training covers a wide range of areas including customer service, communication, problem-solving, and operational management. These courses teach staff how to effectively communicate with guests, manage complaints, and exceed guest expectations.

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FOH Meaning: What it is and How it’s The First Line in Customer Satisfaction

Synergy Suite

In addition to providing excellent customer service, front of house staff are responsible for maintaining a clean and organized dining area, processing payments, and managing reservations. Core duties of a server include taking orders, serving food and drinks, and ensuring that customers have an enjoyable dining experience.

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Navigating management in the hospitality industry: Tips for success

Les Roches

It involves various responsibilitie­s such as customer service, house­keeping and overseeing staff. Depending on where you work, successful hospitality management can require strategic thinking and effe­ctive marketing technique­s to enhance profitability.

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Optimizing the Candidate Experience in Five Simple Ways

Modern Restaurant Management

Hiring trends are consistent with other restaurants located in those specific areas, whether fast-casual, full-service, family-style or quick-service. Managers frequently attribute their low staffing and retention rates as the industry norm. The root of the problem is simple: poor planning.

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Prime Costs: Understanding and Application for Restaurants

Synergy Suite

Front-of-House (FOH) Labor: FOH staff includes servers, bartenders, hosts/hostesses, and buspersons who interact directly with customers and provide service. Managing labor costs requires optimizing staff schedules, ensuring efficient staffing levels during peak hours, and monitoring employee productivity.

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6 Critical Restaurant Manager Responsibilities For Efficient Operations

The Restaurant Times

He must schedule shifts in a way that creates optimum efficiency, especially during peak business hours. . Source: MBB Management. Providing Excellent Customer Service . Customers are a restaurant’s bread and butter.

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How to be a restaurant manager

Les Roches

Managers should look for team members who have a customer-focused attitude and an appreciation for quality food. It’s also up to the manager to ensure employees receive proper training and that their performance meets expectations. Managers should strive to create an environment where customers feel welcomed and special.