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GUEST     QUESTIONS                                                                                   >>


          •      Review the importance of answering questions

                         o      Guests ask us questions many times during the day – we encourage them to
                                know more about us
                         o      Questions will cover some information you know – and some you don’t

          •      Never make up an answer for the Guest
                         o      If you don’t know, explain that you can get a Trainer, Manager or Chef to provide
                                the  information





          PHONE ETIQUETTE                                                                                       >>


          •       Refer to the Answering Phones section and discuss the following points:
                         o      Answer phones promptly and politely

                         o      Importance of words, tone and voice
                         o      Always start out with “good morning (afternoon or evening), this is (name) at
                                Urban Plates, may I help you?” .
                         o      Before placing Guests on hold always ask, “May I put you on hold for a moment
                                please?”




          HELPING GUESTS IN NEED                                                                                >>


          •      Proactively look for Guests who might need special assistance. Watch as people enter and as
                 they are waiting in line.
          •      Review the different types of special needs and offer suggestions on ways to accommodate
                 each:
                         o      Guests requiring allergen information

                         o      Wheel Chairs, Walkers, Crutches
                         o      Guests with service animals
                         o      Guests with children









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