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GUEST RECOVERY
When things go wrong (and they will), we have the opportunity to show our guests the great hospitality that we
are known for by way of a skilled recovery. This is what we teach every employee at Fox Restaurant Concepts in
regards to handling guest issues.
If a problem arises it’s important to respond to it and solve it early and promptly. Apologize
and offer a proper solution. Often it may be a reheat, to remove something from the dish, or a
temperature being off. When this is the case, apologize and remove the plate from the table
(offer a menu if needed) and bring the dish to the expo/manager. Write down the table number
and seat number for the kitchen and clarify the need. If the guest is dissatisfied with the entire
dish, offer to bring something else and be sure to involve a manager right away.
At Fox Restaurant Concepts, we always strive for excellence, but there are times when things go
wrong. How quickly, consistently, and sincerely we recover, is what will separate us from our
competitors. Be resourceful and use your management team. The managers at Fox Restaurant
Concepts are completely committed to helping you recover the guest experience, no matter what
has gone wrong or who is at fault. Whenever you receive a guest complaint, you must follow
these four steps:
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Take Action Notify a manager Follow up Review
1. Take Action. Once you become aware of the problem, take action to solve it. This could mean fulfilling
a need, removing an unacceptable item or replacing an item a guest is not pleased with.
2. Notify a manager. Once actions have been taken to correct the problem, notify a manager. Be sure to
provide him/her with details about the issue and the steps you have taken to correct it.
3. Follow Up. Stay close to the situation and follow up to make sure the guest is satisfied. Don’t ignore it.
4. Review. Review with manager at the end of the shift to help us improve and make sure we prevent
these types of situations from becoming regular occurrences.
“The secret to success is listening to our guests ~ a lot!” ~ Sam Fox
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