XXX Restaurant Standard Operating Procedures Manual
XXX Restaurant Standard Operating Procedures Manual
XXX Restaurant Standard Operating Procedures Manual
Standard
Operating
Procedures
Manual
Index
1. General Information
1.1 Hotel Information
1.2 Introduction of the F&B Operations
1.2.1 xxx Café és Conditorei
1.2.2 xxx and Lobby Lounge
1.2.3 xxx Restaurant
1.2.4 The Bistro xxx
1.2.5 xxx Restaurant and Sushi Bar
1.2.6 The Executive Lounge
1.2.7 Room Service
1.2.8 Mini Bar
1.2.9 Conference and Banqueting
1.3 Work Schedule
1.4 Overtime
1.5 Holidays
1.6 Meal Times and Breaks
1.7 Toilets and Changing Rooms
1.8 Discipline
1.9 Appearance
1.10 Personal Hygiene
1.11 Rules and Regulations
4. Linen Procedures
7. Our Standards
7.1 Useful Tips
7.2 General Standards
7.3 Service Standards
8. Licencing Laws
9. Service of Beverages
9.1 Service-Wines
9.2 Aperitifs
9.3 Other Beverages
12. Accidents
12.1 Guest Accident Report
12.2 Employee Accident Report
The Xxx Ggg Hotel Vvv is the second Xxx hotel in CCCCITY. Xxx Hotels International is a XXXcountry
based company.
The hotel is located in the heart of ccc ssss nnn, where the renovation of the hotel is part of the redevelopment
the Ggg Boulevard. The hotel is within walking distance to the Opera house, major theaters and attractions,
close to the main business districts and shopping area.
Our Hotel has 6floors with 414 well appointed rooms, an executive floor, fitness center, business center and
its own parking garage.
Hotel Contacts:
Xxx Ggg Hotel Vvv
xxx
Tel.:
Fax:
E-mail:
Who is Who?
General Manager : …
PA General Manager : …
Executive Housekeeper : …
Director of Marketing : …
Director of Sales : …
Chief Engineer : …
Training Manager : …
Financial Controller : …
Chief Security : …
Director of F&B : …
F&B Coordinator : …
Executive Chef : …
Kitchen Coordinator : ..
Chief Steward : …
The Xxx Ggg Hotel Vvv is going to form an integral part of the international business community in the Ggg
Street. Aided by its light colors and modern looks with regards to building design and interior decoration, we
are convinced that a modern food concept leaning towards Mediterranean/Modern European will be the right
concept for our customer target group. Quality food, accepted by people from all walks of live, supported by a
young efficient service team is rare and will create a trendy vibe which will not only be competitive towards
other hotels but also to fashionable Restaurants in and around CCCCITY. Apart from our in-house guests, a
lot of high-income young professionals will choose our outlets to enjoy the international flair and to “see and
be seen”.
The Vvv Café & Conditorei is situated on the right hand side of the front entrance of the hotel with access on
the main Street and have terrace seating both on the Street and in the Atrium.
Décor is in the style of traditional Hungarian/ Viennese Coffee House with timber floors and walls, a large
refrigerated cake& chocolate display and shelving behind the counter for coffee displays.
We offer freshly grounded coffees served in various styles. We also serve freshly prepared pastries, home
made chocolates and offer a separate ice cream card as well as a full alcoholic and soft drink beverage card.
The main focus of the young service team will be efficient and friendly service in order to create a
cosmopolitan atmosphere, accessible for everybody.
Definitely Café will not be the usual coffee shop, but a place which keeps up with modern trends and the
desire to “see and be seen”.
Part of the lobby level and located close to the Front Desk. An elegant and relaxing lounge serving light
snacks. The ideal place to meet for an aperitif or an after dinner drink. Light entertainment is provided by the
resident musician.
The Brasserie Vvve is situated in behind the Bistro Vvv and along the left hand side of the Atrium. It is the
largest restaurant outlet, open all day serving breakfast, lunch and dinner and has tables in the Atrium. The
décor is based on a Parisienne Brasserie with Jugendstil, the floors are mosaic and stone which will be the
perfect environment for meetings and professionals who want to carry on with their business during lunch.
The restaurant offer light contemporary French and Hungarian dishes with emphasis on fresh products.
Service is to be quick & pricing affordable, offering daily lunch specials.
1.2.4 Le Bistro
The Bistro Vvv is situated on the left hand side on the front entrance with direct access from to the main
Street and has a terrace seating on the street.
The menu includes French and Hungarian dishes, fresh seafood and daily changing rotisserie specialties and
take away gourmet sandwiches as well.
This is an exclusive facility to the Executive Floor Guest. The Executive Lounge is situated on the Mezzanine
Floor of the hotel. It has a reception, a boardroom, Internet e-mail business services as well as separate check-
in and check-out.
All food and beverage items available are complimentary. This includes continental breakfast, light snacks,
afternoon tea, coffee, canapés and soft drinks. A full cocktail and alcoholic beverage card is also available.
The décor is semi modern comprising walls, wooden columns, and a wrought iron balustrade entrance and
square pattern carpet. The Lounge has a spectacular view on the Street.
Seating Capacity: 40
Room Service is the principal choice for personalized dining in the hotel.
The room service menu will mirror the dishes served in the various outlets.
The Mini Bar in each guest rooms offers a variety of spirits, soft drinks, juices and nuts at competitive
prices .It is for all guests staying in the Xxx Ggg hotel Vvv. It is basically a personal bar where the guest can
help himself and the consumption is charged to his room.
Promote sales and profits by offering a choice of established top selling products, both alcoholic and non-
alcoholic beverages and snacks. Only a limited selection of liquors will be available.
With a ballroom for up to 500 guests, a pre-function area, Meeting rooms Conference & Banqueting facilities
are truly exceptional.
With a full range of audiovisual equipment and services of excellence, the C&B department provides the
perfect package for all our clients.
FR10 M Level 25
FR11 M Level 25
FR12 M Level 50
FR13 M Level 40
FR14 M Level 40
FR15
FR16
FR17
FR18
FR19
FR20
FR21
The timetable is located on the wall next to the mise en place area at the back office. It is prepared every
Thursday and displayed one week in advance.
The working week at the Xxx Ggg Hotel Vvv begins on Monday and finishes on Sunday. Within that week
you are entitled to two rest days. However, if business levels are high you may occasionally be asked to work
on one of your rest days. This however, is very rare and you will receive this day off at a later date.
All requests for days off must be given to the Manager in advance. Any changes being made must first be
approved by the Manager.
1.4 Overtime
All overtime will be cumulate and will be given back as day off.
1.5 Holidays
Refer to staff handbook. All holidays within the department are at the discretion of the Manager. Our busiest
times of the year are from March till June and from September through to November. It may therefore not be
possible to request holidays during this time.
Before booking your holiday you must get an approval for the requested period. It may not be possible for
you to go.
All breaks must be taken in the staff canteen. No staff are allowed to leave the hotel during working hours and
in uniform.
There is strictly no eating, smoking, drinking, chewing gum allowed anywhere else in the hotel.
Due to business demands, the breaks are flexible. Please be patient and don’t worry – you will not starve!!!
1.7 Toilets and Changing Rooms
Are located on the -1 service level of the hotel and are the only toilets you are permitted to use within the
hotel. A locker is provided for you clothing, however do not leave any valuables inside. Please keep the
locker area clean and tidy – your colleagues will appreciate it!
1.8 Discipline
Remember that you are being seen at all times – please conduct yourself accordingly!
Every member of staff must always be immaculate in dress and bearing. There must be
no aimless running and needless discussions amongst staff in public areas – or evidence
of not being able to carry out your duties. This attitude must be carried within the entire
hotel and especially in all front of house areas, and kitchens. The service trademark
should be relaxed efficiency.
Whenever possible, greet the guest by name, in a polite and formal manner. Lengthy
conversations with guests are to be avoided, but do not be abrupt. Brief conversations
with guest are permitted, but do not neglect other guests. Personal contact with guests is
not permitted. Do not interrupt and do not loiter. Joining a guest at a table while in
uniform, is not allowed.
Stay at your station at all times. If you have to leave for a short time, make certain that
your partner or supervisor is covering you.
Never argue with a guest, right or wrong! Call the manager or assistant.
Always attend to the guest immediately. Do not neglect the guest, even if he/she is
not sitting in your station. Any request addressed to you should be taken care of by
yourself, personally, and as quickly as possible. Do not try to find the colleague who
is in charge of the station. Take care of the request first, then advice him/her later
and hand-over follow up actions. Your colleague will help you in the same manner
one day, and the result of this courtesy is a guest impression of a speedy, cheerful,
harmonious and bureaucratic service.
Avoid congregation or entering into conversation on the floor with other members of
staff.
When guest are seated at late hour, refrain from sarcastic remarks and expressions. The
guest may believe you are referring to him/her.
Ensure that your uniform is spotless, clean, properly ironed and well maintained.
Use a deodorant. Do not use strong and over-bearing colognes or perfumes. Make certain
your uniform is well presented at all times, you jacket cleaned, and you shoes polished.
Personal calls may not be received when an employee is on duty. Messages are only
taken in emergencies. Never use a telephone in a public area. They are only for our
guests. Carrying a personal mobile phone is not allowed.
It is against house rules to visit the hotel or any part of the Xxx Ggg Hotel Vvv
when you are not scheduled to work or not on official business. If you wish to show
family or friends around or visit an outlet on your days off, you must receive permission
from the F&B Operation Manager at least 48 hours in advance.
This will then be followed through by the Personnel Manager and the Security Officer. If
you are permitted to visit the public areas, ensure you are dressed appropriately and
according to the hotel dress code.
All lost and found articles must be referred to the Manager who will hand them to the
Security.
Gambling, fighting, theft and drugs are not allowed on the premises of the hotel.
Anyone found involved with any of the above will be dismissed instantly, and face
possible prosecution.
1.9 Appearance
Uniforms to be neat, pressed and clean at all times. No buttons are missing, seams down. Jackets/waistcoats
to be worn closed.
No smoking, eating, drinking, chewing gum allowed anywhere within the department
Ensure your appearance is neat and tidy from top to bottom. Look in the mirror!
If you are sick and scheduled to work, please ring as early as possible before your shift and
speak to the manager on duty. Never ask someone else to pass on a message for you. If the manager is not on
duty yet (early morning hours), speak to the night manger of the hotel
Observe the fire regulations and be familiar with them and how to behave in the event of a fire
occurring
Report anything that is broken or dangerous to use within the department to the manager
Never run in the bar or public areas
Obscene language will not be tolerated towards guest or fellow colleagues
Face to Face
Establish eye contact and smile the instant you see a guest.
Greet all guests warmly by name if known.
Recognise regular guests with a welcoming comment.
Offer help enthusiastically.
Acknowledge all waiting guests instantly.
When saying goodbye, smile and thank the guest using their name if known. Add a personal comment such as
wishing them a pleasant day or enjoyable stay and always invite them to return.
On the telephone
Answer all calls within 3 rings or if there is a delay thank the caller for waiting.
Greet the caller in a friendly and unhurried manner by saying "Good morning/afternoon/evening", the name
of the department and your name and "how may I help you?" for internal calls. For external calls "Good
Morning /Afternoon/Evening", name of hotel and "how may I help you?
Meet the caller's needs or transfer the call, take a message or offer to call back.
Check back frequently if the caller wishes to hold.
For messages record who it is for and from / the message itself, time, date and your name. Repeat back
message to caller. Pass on message within 10 minutes.
When saying goodbye, thank the caller warmly by name, restate your name for future contact if appropriate,
and be last to put the telephone down.
Our guests expect that our people and surroundings project a professional positive and caring image.
Follow the hotel uniform code -it is not what is worn but how it is worn that promotes a professional image.
Keep uniforms clean and pressed.
Name badges always to be visible to guests.
Shoes to be clean, polished, in good condition.
Hair and nails to be clean and tidy. Long hair to be tied back.
High standards of personal hygiene to be maintained.
Accessories worn, for example jewellery, to be discreet.
Always wear uniform when serving guests.
Never eat, drink or smoke in view of guests.
Never chat to colleagues when serving guests.
When passing guests always give way and acknowledge them with a smile or kind remark.
Always keep a good posture and friendly expression when in public areas.
Always stand when speaking to a guest.
Present yourself clearly, concisely and accurately -in writing and on the telephone.
Be patient when communicating with guests where there is a language difficulty.
Keep your work area clean, tidy and well maintained with noise levels kept to a minimum.
The Benefits of this
For guests more confidence in employees who look and sound
professional.
For you, taking care of your appearance shows pride in your work.
For Xxx Hotels International, confidence in you leads to trust in our hotels.
Our guests expect to feel reassured that our service promises will be delivered reliably, sensitively and
consistently.
Respect guest security and confidentiality. Always politely ask the guests for their key card when issuing keys
or when charging to a guest account. Never announce or disclose a guest's room number.
Promises made to guests must be honest, realistic and delivered on time every time.
Ensure if you promise something on behalf of another department, that it can be delivered.
Where a promise cannot be met such as a delay in service, inform the guest before the guest complains.
Apologise, give reasons and offer alternatives.
Always ensure that information given to guests is correct.
Take a personal responsibility for following through guest requests and queries. Be positive in everything you
say and do. Avoid phrases like "I'm sorry but ..." "Unfortunately...". When you have actioned a request tell the
guest what you have done and when.
Be sensitive to guest's needs for privacy by being attentive but never intrusive. Never interrupt guests
unnecessarily when they are in conversation.
Anticipate guest needs and offer service before the guest asks for it, for instance offer babysitting to a family
with young children.
Delight guests where possible with an added value comment or compliment or by giving extra service. For
instance escort guests rather than direct them.
Be sensitive to the needs of special guests, such as the elderly, the disabled and children.
Note guest's personal preferences and offer these spontaneously next time.
Alert other departments to guests' special requests or needs, for instance guests' birthday, or a special diet, and
surprise them.
Never tell guests to contact other departments. Always contact departments on their behalf.
Be ready to make knowledgeable suggestions and to promote hotel services and other Xxx Hotels by keeping
your product knowledge up to date.
Be sensitive to the needs of guests and offer assistance anywhere and at any time
For guests, exceeding their expectations makes them feel good about themselves and the service we offer.
For you, it makes your job more rewarding.
For Xxx Hotels International, we build a reputation for superior service.
5. HANDLING GUESTS' CONCERNS & COMPLAINTS
Our guests expect that we take a personal responsibility for dealing with their concerns and complaints
sensitively, promptly and politely.
For guests, recognition and reassurance that their concerns/ complaints are dealt with promptly.
For you, the satisfaction of seeing a concern/ complaint through to a satisfactory conclusion.
For Xxx Hotels International, complaining guests can become loyal customers when they are handled well.
Recognise that your actions are part of our total service chain and colleagues are your internal customers.
Think ahead about changes to work routines. If colleagues will be affected tell them and give reasons.
Take opportunities to get to know other people's jobs -both those of immediate colleagues and those in other
departments.
Assist colleagues willingly when they are under pressure or have a problem.
Thank or compliment colleagues when they give you help and support.
Take responsibility for keeping colleagues informed. Always play your part in the team by achieving your
work to a high standard and on time.
Ensure handovers between shifts are carefully and accurately
recorded.
Always be prepared to train, coach and pass on your experience to
new Colleagues.
Always take full responsibility for your mistakes and never shift the blame elsewhere.
Always work in a healthy and safe way for the benefit of yourself, your colleagues and your guests. Always
leave any staff facilities in the state you would like to find them.
Uniforms to be neat, pressed and clean at all times. No buttons are missing, seams down. Jackets/waistcoats
to worn closed.
4. Linen Procedures
Linen is taken back to the linen room once a day between 10.30 and 11.30.
When counting the linen, count napkins in 10’s and bind them, fold everything else grouping
into appropriate sizes
No linen to be left lying around – it looks untidy, sloppy and unprofessional.
All dirty linen being returned will be entered into outlet linen control book – dirty replaced with
clean, item for item.
Under no circumstance will napkins be used for cleaning.
5. Service Rules
5.1 Hostess
MACRO FLOW FOR HOSTESS
Opening
Procedure
s
H-1, H-2,
H-3
Internal/External guest
assistance. H-10,
H-11, H-12
Closing Procedures
Fond
Farewell
H-13
H-1 Expected Outcome: Host stand is clean, organized and well stocked.
What: According to CGHR Basic #11
How:
Keep the Host stand very clean, “Uncompromising levels of cleanliness are the responsibility of every
employee.” The Host stand is the first thing the guest sees when they enter the dining room. Keep all the
information on the hotel and surrounding area handy and neat. Don’t let the guest wait longer then they need
to. Have your reservation sheet at your touch and keep it updated. Have plenty of pencils, pens, and paper at
the host stand. Have it close and ready to write so that if a guest on the telephone needs to leave a message
then there will not be a lot of wasted time.
H-2 Expected Outcome: Host person makes sure menus are immaculate and available.
What: Menus are clean, new, and in abundance.
How:
1. Check the menus daily and change the ones that are not new looking.
2. Be aware of the forecast and be sure that there are enough menus to cover the forecasted amount
plus more
3. Check menus for cleanliness as they return from tables. Wipe clean or replace as necessary
H-3 Expected Outcome: Host person makes sure wine lists are immaculate and available.
What: Wine lists are clean, new, and in abundance.
How:
1. Check the wine lists daily and change the ones that are not new looking.
2. Be aware of the forecast and be sure that there are enough wine lists to cover the forecasted
amount plus more.
3. Check wine lists for cleanliness as they return from tables. Wipe clean or replace as necessary.
H-4 Expected Outcome: Host person must be aware of the daily specials.
What: According to CGHR Basic #15, “ Be knowledgeable of Hotel information to answer guests
inquiries . . .”
How: Attend Line-up, Chef will present and explain daily specials/features. Record specials and have
readily available for reference at the host podium.
H-5 Expected Outcome: Host person greets guests and provides a warm welcome
What: Statement of proper CGHR greeting. Every guest is greeted immediately, using guest’s name when
known.
How:
1. Stop what you are doing completely and look up.
2. Establish positive eye contact.
3. Greet them accordingly: “Good morning (afternoon, evening) Mr. Smith, welcome to The
Brasserie Vvve.”
4. Acquire the guest’s last name and room number for the record and for the servers: “Did you
happen to have your name with us this Morning . . . Afternoon . . . Evening?” If they answer no
then ask for it: “Do you mind if I write it down for my records? ”Use the proper verbiage to seat
a guest, “Mr. Smith, if you would like to follow me right this way I have a lovely table ready for
you.” When the Host person seats a single guest offer him/her a newspaper or magazine.
H-6 Expected Outcome: Host person uses guest name when possible.
What: To show the finest personal service
How: If you are on a smart phone (one that shows the name and room number of the person calling) use the
name.
When greeting guests as they arrive to the restaurant, ask for their name and record it if it does not already
appear on the reservation sheet. After writing down the guest’s last name use it when ever possible. Once you
seat the guest record the table number on the reservation sheet next to the guest’s name for future use.
H-9 Expected Outcome: Host person ascertains and communicates guest information to server.
What:
How: Once the guest is seated, let the server know where you seated the guest, and what the guest’s last
name is. Inform server of any Guest Communiqués or special requests the guest might have told you about:
Anniversary, Birthday, Vegetarian, special needs – allergies diet, etc.
H-12 Expected Outcome: Host person offers additional assistance to internal / external guest.
What: Be available at all times.
How: Be visible and available at the podium and on the floor. When appropriate, inquire about guests
satisfaction. “How was everything Mr. Smith? May I get you anything else?” If the guest is the first time in
the area provide them with a map of the area and points of interest.
5.2 Waiter
MACRO FLOW FOR WAITER
Opening duties
S-1 – S-18
Take order and Take the beverage order and Use guest name.
refesh beverages. ring into Micros. S-23 S-24
S-31, S-32, S-34
Serve beverage order within 4
minutes. S-28, S-29, S-30
Continuously remove
used plates.
S-34, S-37 – S-39 Take Food Order
S-31, S-32
Table Maintenance.
S-34, S-37 - S-39
Present check.
S-44
Closing
Duties
W-1 Expected Outcome: Cycle time from seating to exit is 30 minutes (breakfast)
What: Cycle time from seating to exit is 30 minutes (breakfast)
How: Server shall expedite professional, friendly, efficient service so that the guest is seated and bid a
fond farewell within 30 minutes.
W-2 Expected Outcome: Cycle time from seating to exit is 45 minutes (lunch).
What: Cycle time from seating to exit is 45 minutes (lunch).
How: Server shall expedite professional, friendly, efficient service so that the guest is seated and bid a fond
farewell within 45 minutes (lunch).
W-3 Expected Outcome: Cycle time from seating to exit is less than two hours (dinner)
What: Cycle time from seating to exit is less than two hours (dinner)
How: Server shall expedite professional, friendly, efficient service so that the guest is seated and bid a fond
farewell within two hours.
W-6 Expected Outcome: Equipment and furniture are never lifted or carried overhead.
What: Furniture and equipment will be lifted properly
How:
Proper lifting procedures are always followed
Lift with the legs and never with the back.
W-8 Expected Outcome: Linen is clean and pressed with no holes, rips, frays, or stains.
What: Linen is to conform to CGHR standards.
How: Ensure that linen is clean and pressed with no rips, holes, frays or stains.
W-11 Expected Outcome: China is clean with no chips, cracks, debris stains or water spots.
What: All china is well maintained.
How:
1. Ensure that all china is clean, with no chips or cracks.
2. Ensure that all china is clean, with no food stains or water spots.
3. Fill squeeze bottle with one part white or red vinegar to nine parts water.
4. Lightly moisten cleaning cloth with vinegar water solution.
5. Wipe china with cloth including rim, well and bottom of chinaware. Do not touch face of wiped
chinaware, handle by the edge.
W-12 Expected Outcome: Glassware is clean, dry, with no water spots, smudges, chips or cracks.
What: All glassware is clean and appealing to the eye.
How: Ensure that all glassware is clean and polished, with no water spots or smudges.
Ensure that all glassware has no chips or cracks.
Lightly moisten cleaning cloth with vinegar water solution.
Wipe glasses with cloth including inside and outside of bowl and base.
Handle polished glassware by their stems only.
W-14 Expected Outcome: Side stations are neat, clean and organized with labels
What: All side stations will be neat, clean and organized with labels at all times.
How: Uncompromising levels of cleanliness are the responsibility of every employee.
1. Ensure that all side stations are neat and clean at all times.
2. Ensure that all side stations are organized with labels at all times.
3. All items will have a labeled designated area for storage (a place for everything and everything in
its place)
W-18 Expected Outcome: Extra table settings shall be removed before guests are seated.
What: Guests will have more room at the table
How: Extra place settings will be removed before guests are seated.
W-19 Expected Outcome: Breakfast: Breakfast condiments will be available on the table.
What: Guests will enjoy fresh cream and a variety of jams and preserves.
How:
Fresh cream shall be available on the table during breakfast service.
Ensure that there is 1 orange marmalade, 1 red raspberry preserves, 1 blackberry jam, and 1 strawberry
preserves on the table during breakfast service.
Ensure that the jams/preserves are on a bread and butter plate with the orange marmalade facing the hostess
stand.
The jams/preserves shall be arranged as follows: orange marmalade, raspberry, strawberry (to be across from
orange marmalade), then blackberry (to be across from raspberry.)
W-21 Expected Outcome: Breakfast: Coffee and fresh juice offered upon seating.
What: Guests will receive a warm welcome by anticipation of their needs.
How: Server will approach table immediately with a smile and greet guests in a warm friendly manner.
Server will greet guests as follows: “Good morning, welcome to Brasserie. If server attendant has
not approached table yet the server will continue the greeting with: “May I offer you some coffee
and freshly squeezed orange juice?”
Server will ensure that newspapers are offered to single guests. “Would you care for a newspaper?”
Server will give the guest a full description of the Buffets offered, along with the Price.
Server will return to the table within moments to take the guest order
W-22 Expected Outcome: Lunch and dinner: bread, butter, and water will be served immediately upon
guest arrival.
What: Service standards will be met by delivering bread, butter and water immediately.
How:
1. Guests will receive water immediately upon arrival during lunch and dinner service.
2. When approaching the table, the server attendant will offer the bottled water selection using the
following verbiage: “Good afternoon/evening, welcome to Brasserie. In addition to our house water,
we also offer bottled still water and sparkling waters San Pelligrino and Apenta. Which do you
prefer?”
3. Guests receive bread and butter/olive oil immediately following water service.
4. Ensure that the guests are knowledgeable of the various breads/spreads that the restaurant offers.
W-25 Expected Outcome: Wine service will be club style for “by the glass program”
What: Guest will enjoy club service for all meal periods.
How:
1. Approach table with the bottle of wine.
2. After presenting to the table, server will pour the wine for the appropriate guest.
3. Server will pour wine from the bottle at all times.
4. Server will not pre-pour wine in wine glass prior to any guest arriving at the table.
W-26 Expected Outcome: Wine is served so that the guest may view the label at all times.
What: Wine is served so that the guest may view the label at all times.
How: The wine label faces the guest at all times during wine service.
Server’s fingers/hands are not in the way of the guest’s view of the label.
W-27 Expected Outcome: Chef’s features of the day (specials) are presented.
What: Guests are informed of daily specials.
How: Server announces chef’s daily features in a clear audible voice.
Server describes the specials in an enticing and appetizing manner.
Server verbally “cooks” the dishes for the guest.
W-28 Expected Outcome: Cocktails will be served immediately following the order.
What: Guests will be served cocktails within 4 minutes of order.
How: Cocktails are served immediately after the guests have ordered.
Properly order drinks from the Bartender.
Bring drinks pre-mixed to the table.
Server will place drink in front of the guest and explain what the drink is.
W-29 Expected Outcome: Iced tea orders will be served with lemon, sweetener, and an iced tea spoon.
What: Guests will not have to ask for accompaniments with their iced tea.
How:
1. All iced tea orders with lemon, sweetener, and an iced tea spoon.
2. The lemon is placed at the 3:00 position.
3. The iced tea spoon is placed down first, to the right of the guest on the outside of any silver on the
table.
4. Serve the ice tea from the right of guest by using the stem of the glass.
5. Ensure that there are enough sweeteners on the table for the guest.
W-30 Expected Outcome: Linen napkin shall be used for pouring beverages to shield guests.
What: Beverages will not splash guests.
How: A linen napkin is used when pouring beverages so that the guests are shielded from any drops or
spillage that might occur.
Always pour beverages from the right of guest, ensuring that the logo is facing the guest
W-31 Expected Outcome: Accurate food orders are taken from the guests.
What: Server is confidant the order will meet guest expectations.
How:
1. In a clockwise direction, take the order beginning with the ladies, then the gentlemen ending
with the host. As each guest orders, repeat the order to the guest for confirmation
2. Take orders utilizing standardized seat position numbers.
3. Check orders for accuracy and any irregularities or special requests before entering into the
MICROS.
W-33 Expected Outcome: Appropriate china, glass and silver set on the table prior to course being
delivered.
What: Ensure proper “coursing” or “marking” takes place.
How:
1. Immediately mark table after the clearing of every course.
2. Ensure that the appropriate china is set on the table prior to the course being delivered.
3. Ensure that the appropriate glassware is set on the table prior to the course being delivered.
4. Ensure that the appropriate silverware is set on the table prior to the course being delivered.
a) Utilize a designated marking plate with a napkin fold.
b) Place only one piece of silver at a time.
c) For soups, soup spoon is placed on the right hand side on the
guest beside the salad knife.
d) For appetizers, the salad fork is placed to the left of the entrée fork
and the salad knife is placed to the right of the entrée knife.
e) For steaks, etc., the entrée knife is removed and replaced with a steak knife.
f) For dessert, all entrée silver is cleared and salad fork is placed in
entrée fork position and soup spoon is placed in entrée knife position.
5. When setting china, silver or glassware on a table (making the table), server will not reach across
front of guest.
W-34 Expected Outcome: Offer to refresh beverage when it is ¾ empty.
What: Offers to refresh beverage when it is ¾ empty using proper verbiage.
How: Offer to refresh beverage for guest when it is ¾ empty. “May I refresh your beverage?”
W-35 Expected Outcome: All orders delivered to the correct person, no auctioning of food.
What: Server will know what each guest ordered.
How: Position numbers will be indicated on all handwritten and POS generated order tickets.
Ladies’ position numbers will be identified on all order tickets
Host’s seat position number will be indicated on all order tickets whenever possible.
Copy of food order ticket will accompany all food course deliveries.
W-36 Expected Outcome: All food and beverage will be served from the right and cleared from the right.
What: Proper serving etiquette will be energized.
How:
1. All food and beverages are served and cleared from the right.
2. Ladies will be served and cleared first, then gentleman and ending with the host.
3. When clearing a table:
a) Clear only when all guests are finished with the course
b) Clear from the right
c) Consolidate silverware to one plate and fold knives underneath and perpendicular
to forks and spoons while stacking plates quietly.
d) Leave only the silverware necessary for the next course
e) When clearing the main course, clear the main course plates first, then the B&B
plates.
f) Crumb the table onto a B&B plate using a table crumber or napkin fold.
g) Remove S&P.
4. When stacking trays with cleared dishes:
a) Larger plates will always be on the bottom.
b) Plates will never be stacked on top of silverware or excessive remaining food
scraps.
c) Silverware will be consolidated as above and not be placed on the surface of the
tray.
d) Food scraps can be consolidated to a plate(s) but not be placed on the surface of the
tray.
W-40 Expected Outcome: Dessert and coffee offered upon completion of meal.
What: Guest will not have to ask for coffee/tea or dessert.
How:
1. Coffee and dessert will be offered to every table upon completion of meal.
2. Up-sell specialty coffee drinks, ports, dessert wines and after meal spirits.
3. Present open dessert menus to guests. Server will describe each dessert vividly for guests.
W-42 Expected Outcome: Loose Leaf Tea will be served in the Brasserie for all meal period.
What: Specialty loose-leaf tea will be brewed to order for all meal period.
How:
1. Server will approach table and verbalize the selection of loose-leaf tea at the table.
2. Server will return to the service area and make tea.
3. Server will place tea pot, on a silver serving tray, on a under-liner (lemon in a squeezer if requested)
4. Server will approach the table and pour tea slowly filling the cup ¾ full.
5. Server will leave teapot at the table and return for second service.
W-43 Expected Outcome: Breakfast: Guests check is to be presented immediately following the delivery of
order.
What: Anticipation of guest needs will be energized.
How: Server will ensure that the guest receives his/her check immediately following the delivery of the
order.
DO Greet your guests pleasantly with a smile. A friendly “Good morning” or “Good evening” will
create a first impression.
DO Call regular guest by name. It builds up a guest’s ego and is greatly appreciated.
DO Be alert to your guests needs and anticipate them before being asked.
DO Move briskly and quickly but never give them the impression of rushing.
DO Handle china, glassware and silver properly. That is plates with four fingers on the underside and
the thumb just on the rim, cups and silver by the handles and glasses by the bases.
DO Organize your work. The better organized it is, the fewer unnecessary steps you will take and the
better you will feel at the end of the day.
DO Write your bills plainly so that the guests can read them as well as yourself.
Make sure that the total is correct.
DON’T Play favourites by giving some guests better service or extra large servings.
All guests should be treated alike.
DON’T Make substitutions in your guest’s orders without having consulted him/her.
DON’T Keep your guests waiting for the bill. It should be presented just before the meal is finished and
always with a “thank you”.
DON’T Be insensitive to guests who are in a hurry. Be helpful by suggesting a menu item that can be
prepared quickly.
DON’T Disregard food that has not been eaten. Inquire if it is not satisfactory and if not, report to your
manager.
DON’T Eat or chew gum while on duty. Nothing is more obnoxious to the guest.
DON’T Lean on tables or side stands. When not busy, stand correct and ready in case additional service is
required.
An order pad is provided for you to use when you take an order from our guests.
Do not forget that you should always know who is having what when you serve and that the slip has to be
kept on the service station for your reference.
1 X Chef’s Salad
1 X Beef Fillet
Medium with fries 1X
The same can be repeated for beverage orders, desserts, after dinner drinks etc.
7. Write a mark (eg window, wall, plant) in order to facilitate the understanding of where each
position is.
8. As for Number 6.
9. Write number of seat.
10. Tick here once you have input the order through Micros.
General Rules:
Always write neatly so that your colleagues can read and follow-up on service in your absence.
Don’t forget to charge the items ordered through Micros. No verbal orders are accepted by the Chef
or the Bartender.
You may place and circle the orders of the ladies so that you can identify them easily and start
service with them.
MARK: __________7__________
5 6 8 9
5 6 8 9
5 6 8 9
5 6 8 9
5 6 8 9
MICROS: _____________10____________
Turn the handle of the coffee cup to the right, at four o’ clock position to the guest, and place the
spoon parallel to the cup handle.
Never carry silverware in your hand, always use a tray, plate or napkin.
When carrying plates, the thumb or fingers should never touch the inside edge of the dish.
All place settings not required should be removed – if possible, before the guest has been seated.
Always be prepared to answer questions the guest may have concerning the menu.
When re-setting the table, check for breadcrumbs and table clean, no water marks.
Change the ashtrays as often as needed. Cover the ashtray with a clean one and remove, then
place the clean one on the table.
Ensure your station is ready for service, i.e. spare napkins, cutlery, condiment plates, ashtrays,
toothpicks, salt and pepper.
Ensure your tables and chairs are in line with the table.
Ensure everything is spotlessly clean and tidy. Watch for fingerprints on china, cutlery, glasses.
Ensure none of your tables “wobble” If they do, balance them by using cork.
Remember to set a table in a way you would like to find it if you were the paying guest.
Place the napkins where you want the covers to go. Always build your setting around setting
around a napkin – it is easier this way.
Place clean and polished cutlery on the table, starting with large knives and forks. Check cutlery
for any marking and tarnishing. Forks should be placed base to base and not prong to prong. The position of
the cutlery should be one thumbnails away from the edge of the table.
Check that your opposite covers are symmetrical.
Place clean and filled salt and pepper mill, and an ashtray on the table( only in smoking areas) or
non-smoking sign.
Position the red wine glass on the level of the main course knife(1 cm away) and the white wine
glass further down.
Check that your table looks neat and attractive.
Use common sense when loading your tray. Stack dishes evenly. All liquids, sauces, coffee, milk etc should
be placed in the center of the tray to prevent spillage. Should spillage occur, ensure that the laden tray is
unloaded. Proper stacking of dishes and glasses prevents this mishap. Trays are not to be kept leaning in the
dining room nor are they allowed to accumulate. Leaning trays present a tripping hazard to other members of
staff. Accumulated trays and stands present an unpleasant picture in the dining room.
To remove a tray, bend your knees, keep your back straight. Lift the tray and rest it on your shoulder.
Never overload! Take the tray to the Stewarding area and dispose of everything in the correct manner, i.e.
sort china and glasses in the appropriate stacks. Before returning the tray to the station, check it is clean.
When removing glasses, always use a tray laid with a linen napkin.
7. Our Standards
7.1 Useful Tips
All plates / china should always be polished by hand.
If a guest does not want water / wine – remove glasses from the table.
Any special equipment needs to be washed by hand and kept locked up.
Remember to remove salt and pepper from the table before serving dessert / coffee.
Guest is greeted the minute they enter and informed on types of breakfast available. If this is not
possible, eye contact is made.
Guest is asked for his room number, if breakfast is inclusive he will straight away be guided to a
free table, if this not possible, the right direction should be shown.
If breakfast is not inclusive, the guest has to complete a guest bill. Full printed name, room number and
signature is required. The once completed bill should be posted within 5 minutes.
Once seated, guest has to be approached within 3 minutes and served with their choice of hot
beverage and orange juice at their table.
Offer more tea and coffee before the cup is empty.
Empty, dirty plates have to be removed continuously and piling up of such in front of the guest
is unacceptable.
Guest is thanked and wishes are extended for a pleasant day.
Tables to be maintained in a neat and clean condition.
No tables to be left half cleared or dirty. Once guest left, table has to be re-set immediately, if
this not possible table has to be left in cleared and clean condition.
Under no circumstances should a table be left half cleared or half set-up.
Closed guest bill have to be brought every hour to Front Office.
The guest is greeted upon arrival by smiling staff with use of guest name if known – Reservation
checked before guests are taken to the table.
Guest is seated and waiter attends immediately with menu and explanations are given with
regards to the menu and the and beverage promotions.
Drink order is taken at the same time if possible.
Drinks are served within 5 minutes and food order is taken. Suggestive selling takes place.
Bread basket is placed on the table
Wine order is taken.
Show-plates are removed from the table.
First courses are served within 10 to 15 minutes (according to preparation required).
Main courses are served within 10 to 15 minutes after clearing first courses.
Customer satisfaction is checked shortly after main course is being served.
Table cleared within 2 minutes after last guest has finished dining for each course. Exception is
when guests help themselves from the buffet.
Dessert is offered and served. Coffee/Tea order is taken at the same time but served only after
guests have finished with the desserts.
Bill to be presented within 2 minutes after requested in clean folder with Xxx pen, promotional
flyer and guest questionnaire.
Bill handling to be finalized within 2 to 5 minutes.
On departure guest is thanked.
Drink quality to be excellent, alcoholic content to be correct, temperature to be on the right
level, garnish fresh and appropriate.
Drinks are served in appropriate and clean glassware.
8. Licensing Laws
Children
No sale or supply of alcohol or tobacco on licensed premises to any person who is under the age of 18.
Intoxicated Person
The hotel as the licensee has the discretion to decide who is permitted in restricted areas and is free to eject
any person from the premises and if necessary call the police to assist.
Measures
Depending on the type of food or beverage, the quantity or unit of measurement have to be on the menu.
Menus
In all catering outlets has to be either a food menu and a beverage menu or a combined food & beverage
menu. The menus have to show clearly the name and the price of each item served. The prices have to be
given in the national currency of Hungary.
Complaints
An official complaint book, stamped and signed by the magistrate has to be visible displayed in all outlets.
All recorded complaints have to be reported to the authorities.
Name and contact number of such have to be displayed in the restaurant and given to the guest on request.
9. Service of Beverages
Opening duties
W-1, W-2, S-4,
S-6, S-12
Table Maintenance.
W-10, S-37, S-39
Closing
Duties
W-1 Expected Outcome: Wine service will be club style for “by the glass program”
W-12
What: Guest will enjoy club service for all meal periods.
How:
0 Approach table with the bottle of wine.
1 After presenting to the table, server will pour the wine for the appropriate guest.
2 Waiter will pour wine from the bottle at all times.
3 Waiter will not pre-pour wine in wine glass prior to any guest arriving at the table.
W-2 Expected Outcome: Wine is served so that the guest may view the label at all times.
What: Wine is served so that the guest may view the label at all times.
How:
The wine label faces the guest at all times during wine service.
Server’s fingers/hands are not in the way of the guest’s view of the label.
W-3 Expected Outcome: Cocktails will be served immediately following the order.
9.2 Aperitifs
Aperitifs are taken before the meal and are intended to stimulate the taste buds. They should never be sweet.
Drinks favored as aperitifs vary from nationality to nationality. Cocktails are still more popular with
Americans. In France, sweeter aperitifs (including brands like Dubonnet, St Raphael) and even Port wines are
favored. In Britain, Sherry is probably the most popular pre-meal aperitif wine.
Selling Aperitifs:
As soon as the guests sit down, you must have in mind a selection of aperitifs to offer. This does not only look
professional but also helps sales.
Serving Aperitifs:
Ensure aperitifs are served as quickly as possible so they can be enjoyed even while the order for a meal is
being taken.
As these drinks will be served in the glass, carry them on a cloth covered tray in case of a light spillage during
transportation to the table. Place the glass on the table, just below and to the right hand side of the white wine
glass.
Always offer a bottle of water to the guests. Remember to ask if they require sparkling or still water.
All bottles of red wine should be placed on the table on a side plate.
Always remember to change to the correct wine glass, ie red wine, champagne flute etc.
Never leave a cocktail stirrer in a glass. Always stir the drink on your tray and remove the stirrer, either by
placing it in your empty bottle or by laying it on the tray.
When pouring wine, never cover the label / bottle with a napkin. The napkin should only be used to dry the
bottle.
When a guest’s bottle of wine has been finished, offer the host another bottle. If he / she declines, remove the
bottle / ice bucket from the table.
Never put any debris in the ice bucket. Always throw away the removed capsule / cork.
The Correct Way to Carry a Glass
When no guests are around, glasses may be carried by their stems between the fingers of the left hand. The
right hand is free to set them on the table. Seven glasses is the limit for safety.
The maintenance of an environment that is in all respect and pleasant for both staff and for the users of the
hotel’s premises is of paramount importance. To this end both employers and employees are obliged to
maintain the building and adopt working practices and procedures that will actively promote the general
health, safety and welfare of the users of the hotel’s premises.
1. To take reasonable care for the health and safety of ourselves and of other persons who may be
affected by our acts or omissions at work.
2. To co-operate with our employer as far as necessary to meet or comply with any duty or requirements
concerning health and safety.
3. Not to interfere or misuse anything in the interest of health, safety and welfare.
Objects and equipment or rubbish left in corridors or on Remove all potential hazards
stairs Use warning signs if unavoidable
Furniture out of place Return to usual place
Electric flexes left in passage way Position in least dangerous place
Use cable tidily
Place flex over shoulder
Run flex over door handles
Remove flex immediately after use
Avoid excess length of flex
Spillage creating wet or greasy floors Wipe up immediately and train staff to always
observe this point
Use warning signs
Poor floor maintenance procedures Use warning signs
Cordon area involved
Arrange work to be carried out when traffic is
Minimal
Always leave a safe, dry area for traffic
Do not leave floor wet
Avoid excessive use and built-up of polish
All empty mineral, beer, coke cases must be returned with a complement of empty
bottles, as complete as possible.
When the barman goes to collect his requisition, he checks off all items issued to him
against the requisition. Once complete the storeman will sign to say he has issued the barman the stock.
Any variance between “ordered” and “issued” stock must be clearly marked on the
requisition. Thus ensuring the stores has an accurate record of what has been issued and the bar of what
it has receive
Stores are open from 7h00 until 18h00 Monday – Friday. The store is closed on Saturdays, on Sundays
Anything needed to be requisitioned outside these hours must be done through the duty manager and
security.
Ensure that outlet ordering foresees peak business to alleviate emergency ordering.
Return To Stores
Only wholly unopened bottles may be returned to the cellar. Under no circumstances
may part bottles be returned.
When stock is returned to stores, it must be done on a transfer sheet clearly marked as
“returned to the store”.
The requisition is filled out in the usual manner (ie. store number, quantity, size, etc.)
The stock is then checked off by the store man and signed by both the storeman and the
barman. The requisition must indicate clearly this is a returned item.
When you go to collect the requisitions, check all items issued from the store and tick
off the requisition.
Any variance between ordered and issued stock must be clearly marked on the
requisition to ensure accurate records are kept on both sides.
Spoilage / Breakage
In the event of a beverage stock item unfit for consumption, ie spoiled wine, broken
bottles etc, the item concerned must be recorded on a spoilage sheet and submitted to
the Food and Beverage Manager.
Spillage
Any spillage must clearly be written down on a spoilage sheet on a daily basis and
passed on to the Food and Beverage Manager at the end of the day.
Ordering Procedures
The dry store is open as per time sheet listed, during the opening hours, the store man will issue stock to each
outlet by requisition only. On the occasions when the store is closed, the duty manager or sous chef may issue
goods provided that a duly signed requisition is obtained. Outlets are reminded that they are to collect their
own dry store items (the dry store man will collate each requisition as they arrive at the store).
Outlets will only be able to requisition dry goods which they require for service rather than for sale (ie salt,
pepper, mustard). This is because all items have already been charged to the main kitchen.
Requisition is done and signed by the Executive chef or other senior chef.
Requisition is taken to dry stores and items are issued as per requisition (bill numbers
for dry goods are distributed to each outlet, although the name of each item and the
quantity required will be sufficient for goods to be issued).
The barman collects the requisition directly from the Dry store.
Any “out of stock” items must be immediately be brought to the attention of food and
beverage control for action and explanation.
Dry stores required when the store is closed may only be requisitioned with the duty
manager’s or sous chef’s authorization.
Stock return to dry store must be documented on a transfer sheet clearly marked as
“returned to dry store”.
Dry store man checks the items being returned against the requisition (any variances
should be clearly marked on the form)
Spoilt stock should be brought to the immediate attention for food and beverage
control.
Food requisitions are completed at the close of each day by the night supervisor and
delivered to the dry stores, with a Sous chef signature.
Requisitions are made to replenish stock levels and bring them up to par.
Once the store man has completed the requisition he will call the outlet
Food requisitions are completed first thing each morning by the night supervisor, taken
to the kitchen where they will be issued by the Chef on duty upon receipt of the
requisition.
Requisitions are made to replenish stock levels and bring them up to par and to meet
the day’s requisition.
All transfers of this kind are given directly to the Cost Controller at the end of each day.
12. Accidents
Should a guest be injured, your first duty is to assist him / her. Insist that the guest sees our doctor and verify
that he / she does so. There will be many people who will feel that it is not necessary to see a doctor, but in
order for us to remain covered we need this as a precaution. If the doctor is not available, then a first aider,
preferably in security must be called.
Secondly, determine the cause of the accident. For example, if our employees are at fault, ie through tripping,
banging into, burning with hot liquid, etc.
Finally, prepare the accident report form as for injury to an employee and send it to the Manager on duty.
Be sure that the names of the witnesses, employees or guests are included on the accident. report.
Always involve the Duty / Assistant Manager and the Security Officer!!!
It must be remembered that any accident, no matter how small, must be reported in full detail.
Be sure to take the name and employee number of the employee and any witnesses.
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If at any time a customer’s clothing is damaged in one of the outlets due to the negligence of our employees
or torn by any of our service equipment, the Food and Beverage Operations Manager, Financial Controller
and the Executive Housekeeper must be informed.
Firstly you must determine all facts leading to the incident. It is important to discover whether or not the
damage was caused through the negligence of one of our employees, or through the carelessness of the guest.
This should be explained to the guest tactfully, but firmly.
Obtain the name and address of the guest as well as the name of the item damaged. Bring the guest to the
Manager on duty.
After the occurrence has been settled to the satisfaction of the guest, prepare the “Report of Damage to
Customer’s Clothing”, sign it, and forward it to the office of the Manager, Accounting, and Food and
Beverage Director.
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The person finding any such items should enclose the following information on the appropriate form:
Date / time
Article
Location found
Your name
Article #
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