Greeting, Seating, Presenting Menu to Guest at Restaurant
Greet the guest according to time of day: Good (evening), madam. Good (evening), sir. A table for (4)? Do you have a table reservation? No reservation: That’s all right. May I have your name, please? Would you prefer the smoking or non-smoking area, ( Mr. David ) ? This way please. (Take the guest to a table. Converse with the guests as you walk.) Is this table fine? Allow me (when pulling back a chair for the guest or when presenting a napkin). Has a reservation: May I have your name, please? (How do you spell that, please?) This way please, Mr David. (Escort the guest to their table. Converse with them as you walk.) Allow me, Mr. David (when pulling back a chair for the guest or when presenting a napkin). Note: Handling Table Reservation Problems In restaurants, all guests should be welcomed at the entrance within 1 minute of arrival; guests are greeted warmly with good eye-contact. Guests are escorted and seated wit...