back to the basics
Host 101
expo!
2 steps ahead
100

 colour of correct clothing to wear to work? (not including concierge or management)

black and/or charcoal grey

100

first thing you should do when a guest walks through the door

greet them with a smile!!!

100

this audible cue lets any available team members know that help is needed on the pass as menu items are ready to be ran to tables and should be done as soon as possible.

HANDS!

100

completing these tasks everyday helps keep the restaurant tidy, welcoming, and a great place to be.

weekly side duties

200

bathroom checks and mc's are meant to be done every...

30 minutes

200

MUST be updated before taking guests to their table

rotation

200

timing standards for appys, entrees, and desserts

8, 12, and 5

200

my shift starts at 4:30 so i should be on the floor by...

4:25

300

the 7 things that should be taken into account when doing a bathroom check

toilet paper, soap levels, paper towel, garbage fullness, temperature and ambiance, as well as cleanliness.

300

time frame we allocate to parties of 6 or more when they make a booking with us

2.5 hours

300

who in the restaurant can you grab when an allergy is in the window

management AND concierges

300

what to ask for when coming down to the floor for your shift

pre-shift

400

Expos and hosts should be doing this when their stations are clear and there is 'nothing' for them to do at their own stations.

lend a helping hand to each other.

400

item in the middle of the table that should be pointed out each time

sip guides

400

collected at the end of the night and handed to a manager, these help kitchen know how to improve and get better and better everyday

sad chits

400

true or false: it is the person at the doors job to find out which tables are available

FALSE

500

When preparing to seat people at the door, catching this piece of information can be the difference between a table waiting 10 minutes or 30 minutes.

waitlist

500

while leading guests to a table, engaging in this helps create a more personable experience to the guests.

genuine conversation

500

before a runner takes a tables food, what three things must match between the plate and the chit?

table number, modifications (if any), and seat number

500

something supports should be telling tables Sunday-Thursday to help cutomers get the most bang for their buck, and to help guide recommendations for when their server arrives

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