FOH Service Standards
Basic Menu
Host SMAC
Happy Hour
Ruth
100

This is how many times we should be saying the guest's name for the host team (at a minimum)

What is 2?

100

How many shrimp come on the Spicy Shrimp Appetizer?

8

100

What is the first thing we should be doing when answering the phones?

SMILE!

100

What side is offered with the sandwiches on Happy Hour?

French Fries?

100

What was Ruth's favorite steak?

What is the NY Strip?
200

Do we have a braille menu?

No, we do not. The servers/bartenders are able to guide the guest through the menu. 
200

What is the largest sized side item?

Lobster Macaroni and Cheese

200

How often should we be checking the restrooms during the shift?

Every 30 minutes

200

How big is the Prime Burger? 

What is 1/2 Lb?

200

What year and what city were we founded?

What is New Orleans, La in 1965

300

Explain the 5'10" rule

Within 10 feet-eye contact, smile, nod

Within 5 feet- Verbal Acknowledgement "Hi, How are you?"

300

How many ounces is the Ribeye?

16 oz

300

When handling both a guest walking into the building and a guest calling on the phone, in what order do we take care of the guest?

Greet the guest walking in the door and cordially inform them that you will be right with them

Answer the phone and ask the guest if they can hold briefly

Take care of the walk-in guest

Promptly get back to the caller

300

What sauce comes on top of the Steak Sandwich?

What is Bernaise?

300

What town was Ruth Fertel born in?

Where is Happy Jack, La?

400

How many servers should take a party of 10?

2

400

What desserts are gluten free?

Creme Brulee, Sin Cake, Berries N Cream, Iced Cream

400

When should we be addressing the dress code with our guests and how do we notate this?

When calling to confirm every reservation and by inputting notes into OpenTable

400

What days and hours are the Happy Hour Offered?

Sunday-Friday 4-6

400

Where is our Home Office located?

Where is Winter Park, Florida?

500

Describe a "Raving Fan"

A guest that is so excited that they want everyone to experience Ruth's Chris.

Important because it builds our guest base.

500

Describe the Ruth's Classics

3 course meal.

Start with a Lobster Bisque or a Salad

Choose Entree and 1 side

Comes with a personal dessert

500

What is something we should be doing for female guests when seating the table?

Pulling out the chair

500

What appetizers are offered on the Happy Hour Menu?

What are the Goat Cheese and Artichoke Dip, Spicy Shrimp, and the Ahi Tuna?
500

Where was our first franchise located?

Baton Rouge, La

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