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Customer Service Best Practices

Discover the secrets to elevating customer service, from the 10/4 Rule to overcoming Resting Bothered Face, and mastering Phone Order Best Practices.

Customer Service Best Practices

About This Course

Category:

Leadership, Operations

Recommended For:

Owners, Managers, Supervisors, Trainers

Learning Time:

15 minutes 30 seconds

What You Will Learn

In the realm of hospitality and restaurant service, three essential topics come to the forefront: the 10/4 Rule, Overcoming Resting Bothered Face (RBF), and Phone Order Best Practices. The 10/4 Rule, also known as the Circle of Hospitality, is a powerful practice designed to elevate the guest experience. It emphasizes acknowledging and greeting guests within a certain proximity, ensuring that staff remains attentive and engaged, ultimately enhancing hospitality and potentially leading to increased tips. This practice is instrumental in preventing tunnel vision and ensuring that no guest is neglected during a busy shift.

Another crucial aspect of delivering exceptional customer service is addressing the issue of Resting Bothered Face (RBF). Many individuals unintentionally appear unfriendly or irritated even when they're not. By becoming aware of and controlling their facial expressions, individuals can improve their approachability and create more positive interactions with guests.

Lastly, mastering Phone Order Best Practices is pivotal in the modern restaurant industry. Whether guests are dining in or ordering takeout/delivery, providing a superior guest experience is paramount. These practices underscore the importance of competence and genuine hospitality in all guest interactions, ultimately fostering customer satisfaction and loyalty, both within the restaurant and for takeout or delivery orders.

  • How to enhance the guest experience through exceptional customer service best practices
  • How to increase guest delight through the Circle of Hospitality
  • Tips for overcoming RBF
  • Three essential phone order best practices to effortlessly connect with guests over the phone

Instructor: Kelli Laube


Kelli Laube
Kelli is a seasoned Hospitality Trainer with RestaurantOwner since 2011. Throughout her career, she has excelled in various front-of-house roles including Hospitality Director. Kelli's pivotal role involves aiding independent restaurant operators and teams via webinars, workshops, and training content. Simultaneously, she serves as a National Field Trainer at the National Restaurant Association, fostering successful teams and unforgettable guest experiences for restaurants.
Section 1
Customer Service Best Practices Lessons
  • 1.
    The 10-4 Rule: Deliver Greater Hospitality on Your Next Shift
    3:30
    There is a simple but extremely powerful practice that will improve the level of service and hospitality that you offer your guests.
  • 2.
    Overcoming Resting …"Bothered" Face
    3:51
    We all have that friend with a resting B face, you know, resting… bothered face. Or, maybe you are "that friend." Do people ever ask you, "What's the matter?" when actually, you're really having a good time? If so, maybe you're in the RBF Club too.
  • 3.
    Phone Order Best Practices
    6:57
    Delivering a superior guest experience is the key to creating loyal, repeat guests. And this applies to ALL your guests, whether they're being served in your dining room or ordering delivery or take-out online or on the phone. Every type of guest should experience competent service and genuine hospitality. In fact, taking phone orders is one of THE most important jobs in your restaurant.
  • 4.
    Customer Service Best Practices Quiz
    1:00

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