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0:02 Technology and livelihood education. Food service. Week four, part two. Our topic is sequence of restaurant service, seating the guest and presenting the menu. After warmly welcoming the guests, the host or hostess should guide them to an appropriate table and ensure that they are comfortably seated. Once seated, the menu is presented courteously following the establishment's service standards. Proper seating and menu presentation create a positive first impression, demonstrate professionalism, and help guests feel comfortable and well cared for throughout their dining experience.
0:53 Step one, confirm and lead the guests to the table. Confirm the appropriate table based on the number of guests, table availability, and any seating preference. Walk slightly ahead of the guests and courteously guide them to the table. As you approach the table, politely ask, "Will this table be all right for you, ma'am sirs?" Wait for the guest's response before proceeding. If they are satisfied, invite them to take their seats. Step two, assist the guests in taking their seats. The host, hostess, or assigned waiter assists the guests with seating according to the establishment's service procedure. Gently pull the chair slightly away from the table to allow the guest to enter comfortably.
1:40 Allow the guest to position themselves properly. Gently move the chair back toward the table once the guest is comfortably seated. Avoid pushing the chair abruptly or causing discomfort. Repeat the process for the other guests while maintaining a smooth and unobtrusive service flow. Key standard. The guest should be comfortably seated before the menu is presented. Step three, present the menu. Once all guests are properly seated, present a menu to each guest or provide menus according to the restaurant's established service procedure. When appropriate, present the menu to ladies first followed by the other guests. Present the menu immediately and
2:25 courteously without reaching across the guest. Menu presentation to each guest were possible, ladies first. Check for damaged or dog-eared menu beforehand. Check that the menu is not upside down before offering it to the guest. Open the menu to the first page while offering it to the guest. Hold the menu at upper part with your right hand and assist with your left hand at the bottom part. If the menu is a book with multiple pages, present it with the cover facing the guest. If not, present it open. Politically say, "Here are your menus, ma'am sirs. Please feel free to peruse them while you wait. If the assigned waiter is not
3:10 yet at the table, reassure the guests that someone will attend to them shortly. Step four, assist with a napkin when required. If napkin service is part of the establishment standard, assist the guest after they are comfortably seated. Handle the napkin neatly and carefully avoiding unnecessary contact with the portion that will touch the guest. Approach the guest from the appropriate side according to the establishment service standard. Gently unfold the napkin and place it on the guest's lap without touching the guest. Avoid reaching across the guest, the table, or neighboring diners. Perform the service quietly, discreetly, and professionally so as not to interrupt the guest's conversation or dining experience. Do not tuck the napkin into the guest's clothing unless this is
3:56 specifically required by the establishment's service procedure. Note, napkin service varies among establishments. Always follow the restaurant's prescribed standard operating procedure, SOP, rather than applying one method universally. Suggested service spiel, "Allow me to assist you with your napkin, ma'am sir." Step five, endorse the guests to the captain or waiter. After the guests are comfortably seated and the menus have been presented, properly endorse them to the assigned captain or waiter. If the waiter is available, courteously introduce or endorse the waiter to the guests. If the waiter is on standby, say, "Our waiter, Jessie, will attend to you, ma'am sir."
4:43 If the waiter is assisting another table, reassure the guests, "Our waiter will be with you shortly, ma'am sir." If no waiter is immediately available, the host or hostess should ensure that the guests are not left unattended and should follow the establishment's procedure for notifying the assigned service staff. Step six, make a final comfort check. Before leaving the table, the host or hostess should make sure that all guests are comfortably seated. The guests have received their menus. The table is properly prepared. The guests know that a waiter will attend to them. Any special seating request has been addressed. Then courteously excuse yourself and allow the assigned service staff to
5:28 continue the service sequence. Step seven, record required guest information. The host or hostess records the required operational information in the receptionist's logbook or guest management system. Record, as required by by establishment, number of guests, arrival time, table assignment, reservation information, if applicable, relevant service notes. Only information necessary for legitimate restaurant operations should be recorded in accordance with the establishment's privacy and data handling procedures. >> A time to remember. >> [music]
6:15 >> Performance task. Seating the guest and presenting the menu. Direction. Perform the sequence for seating the guest and presenting the menu with your classmates. Follow the proper steps and maintain good posture, courtesy, and professionalism. >> This is Dr. Maylene Huliganga. Thank you for watching and please subscribe to my YouTube channel. This is Teacher Maylene. Thank you for
7:01 watching and please subscribe to my YouTube channel.
8:13 >> Mhm.
