Story Points
Steak temperature
Host stand positions
name and call ahead
misc.
100

What story point comes out of the oven every 5 minutes?

Fresh baked bread comes out of the oven every 5 minutes and is paired with our homemade honey cinnamon butter

100

What does a well done steak look like?

No pink

100

What is the first position everyone is trained on as a host?

Seater

100

What should you say when answering the phone?

Thank you for calling Texas Roadhouse in Bangor, my name is xxxxx how can I help you?

100

What is the host uniform?

Hair up or in a hat, roadhouse shirt with name tag on the right side, non-ripped dark wash jeans, brown or black belt and non-slip shoes

200

What two story points should every host say on the way to the table?

Fresh baked bread

handcut steaks

200

What does a medium well done steak look like?

a slight pink center
200

What host position runs prios?

GRM

200

What should you do when you receive a special request?

mark the name with appropriate symbol or type it in the description and label with a star

200

What should you write on a steak ticket?

What size the steak it and how the guest would like it cooked

300

what two story points are "made from scratch"?

Sides and Salad dressings

300

what does a medium steak look like?

A hot pink center

300

What two positions should be answering the phone?

Board and call ahead/name

300

What should you do if your scheduled name and we are not on a wait?

Seat and answer phones if the board person cannot get to it.

300
Who checks side work at the end of your shift?

The closing host or board

400

What are all the story points?

1. Fresh baked bread

2. hand cut steaks

3. famous fall off the bone ribs

4. made from scratch sides and salad dressings

5. Legendary margaritas

6. ice cold beer

400

What does a medium rare steak look like?

A warm red center

400

What position is responsible for stocking plates and marking tables green?

Updater

400

What should you do when approached with an incomplete party? on a wait and off a wait

Off a wait- 

confirm party size

confirm the rest of the party's arrival time

On a wait-

confirm party size

ask how long until the rest of the party arrives

inform guest to come back up to the host stand when the rest of the party is here

400

When should you stand on the host stand?

if you are answering the phone, on name or on board

500

Why do we tell the story?

To create a unique experience for guests and allow first time guests to understand what makes Texas Roadhouse stand out from other restaurants.

500

What does a rare steak look like?

A cool red center

500

What is the position responsible for on deck seating and the flow of incoming parties?

Board

500

What should you ask when taking a call ahead?

1. party size

2. wait time

3. call ahead time and arrival time

4. name

5. phone number with area code we can text

6.special requests or accommodations 

7. explain texting procedures

8. friendly farewell

500

Who should greet the guests when they walk in and who should tell guests to have a great day?

Everyone!