8 steps to greeting and seating 

INTRO


Ever wanted to be a professional greeter, here is 8 steps how. Showing you step by step from the host stand to the second the guests walk out the door.



STEP 1 

When seating and greating a guest be sure to smile use the 5-10 rule, 10 feet away make eye contact, 5feet away say hello and welcome. Make sure hair is neat and uniform ins clean and ironed. When welcoming guest, smile introduce the restaurant. 


STEP 2
Ask weather they have a reservation and confirm the guest last name and number of guest.

 If the guest does not have a reservation ask may I have a last name for the tabe, then follow with asking how many will the reservation be for. 


STEP 3
 SHOWING CUSTOMERS TO THE TABLE 
Keep a comfortable pace not being too far head




STEP 4
Engage with the guest, ask how their day is or what are their plans for the evening, 
ENGAGE THE GUEST – MAKE CONVERSATION


Step 5
ladies first
Once arrive to the table, pull out the chair for any women in the goup. 
 
As the guest sit down present the menus to the women first then the men. Present the wine list and leave it centered on the table. 


step 6 
state the server 

step 7 
enjoy your meal


step 8 
show appreciation and offer a warm farewell 


dont forget

always smile 
keep eye contact 
introduce the restaurant
ask for last name and how many in party 
lead the guest not too far ahead 
ladies first rule 
whos the server 
always enjoy 
thank them for coming in 
have a wonderful night 
 

citations 


quora : They aren't customers, they're guests. Treat them as you would guests in your home. Smile. Be friendly. Anticipate their needs.

 Walk your guests to their table in a manner that suits them 

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