Steps of Service
To Go Excellence
Serve Safe Alcohol
Coaching the Standard
Food Spec
100

What does the T in the Steps of Service stand for?

Timely Greeting

100

How many phone rings do we allow for?

3 rings! Everyone is responsible. 

100

Do we allow for visual age validation?

No, we ID every guest - no exceptions. 

100

What does W.A.R.R stand for?

Write it down, ask the right questions, repeat it back, review and ring it in right! 

100
Where is our nutritional/allergy menu available for guest review?

Online on our TacoMac.com site. 

200

What does the M stand for in the Steps of Service?

Maintain the Experience 

200

What three things do we repeat to the guest before hanging up the phone?

1. Repeat the whole order back 2. Quote time 3.Total for the order.

200

Can you be held liable if a guest is overserved and causes an accident? 

Yes, you can serve jail time and will have trouble with employment opportunities in the future. 

200

What do the Five F's stand for?

Food, Friendly, Financial, Floors, Facilities. 

200

Can we certify any menu item to be gluten free?

No, we only offer a gluten free bun and gluten free chips. 

300

A guest notifies you that it is their first visit, what are your next steps?

Welcome them and grab a manager. What does a manager give them?

300

A guest arrives and their order isn't ready. What should the team member do?

Interact with the guest! Offer a beverage. Ask how their day is going..

300

A guest is clearly intoxicated, but asking for another drink. What do you do?

Grab your manager. You do not implicate yourself or potentially put yourself in danger. 

300

What are our four pillar values in the winning plays playbook?

Honest and Forthcoming, Friends that are Family, Approachable and Authentic, Locally Minded and Connected. 

300

When can the lunch items be ordered?

until 3:15 pm! 

400

When does the Guest experience start?

The moment they enter our parking lot! 

400

What should be included on every to-go bag?

To-go chit (marked off for accuracy), ovation bag tag, and any marketing materials

400

What are the signs of intoxication? 

Slurred speech, difficulty walking, change in behavior, aggressive or overly emotional/affectionate behavior, poor coordination 

400

What do we give to our first time guests?

A $5 off bounce back card and a manager table visit. 

400

What ingredients are in our Jalapeno Bacon Cheddar eggrolls?

Cream cheese

Bacon, chopped 

Pepperjack, shredded 

Cheddar, shredded

Green onions, chopped 

Poblano relish, prepped 

Rice wine vinegar *bonus points!!

500

What are 3 ways to personalize a guest interaction?

Ask if they are celebrating anything. Learn something about the guest. Learn their name.

500

A guest discovers an item is missing after getting home. Walk through how you would recover the guest

Apologize sincerely for the missed item. Get details of item missing, grab a manager for resolution. 

500

What areas do you check on an ID to verify age?

Date of birth, expiration date, and photo match.

500

A new team member misses key details when taking a guest order. Do you coach in the moment or wait until you are at the POS?

Coach in the moment. 

500

What seasoning options should you ask guests for the preference when they order Salmon?

Cajun, Plain (S&P), or new dry rub Chesapeake Bay. 

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