Five Simple, But Powerful Steps To Seating Guests

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  • Опубликовано: 27 сен 2021
  • The greeter is one of the most important people in your restaurant. They are the "first face" your guests see when they walk in and the first voice guests hear when they call. Greeters are in the first row of the front lines of your restaurant.
    Seating guests is a pivotal touchpoint in the restaurant experience. It's where first impressions are made, and dining expectations are set. Implement these five simple, but powerful steps to ensure that your customers feel special, encounter genuine hospitality, and know they made the right dining choice.
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Комментарии • 45

  • @winedownfridaye8501
    @winedownfridaye8501 10 месяцев назад +62

    Literally just got hired for a hostess position TODAY, this is gold!

    • @flamingfairy9
      @flamingfairy9 9 месяцев назад +3

      make sure to communicate with servers! if they need you to put a wait on seating, tell them to let you know!

    • @Gachilyn
      @Gachilyn 8 месяцев назад +1

      How it's going? I waiting for a call if im gonna be working as a hostess it's good?

    • @flamingfairy9
      @flamingfairy9 7 месяцев назад

      @@Gachilyn it’s alright, you help out everyone in the front of house and determine where to seat people. make sure to look nice and be very friendly/social with customers

    • @W5TA
      @W5TA 2 месяца назад

      Hi! Hows everything going for you? Got any tips for the rest of us waiting on our positions?

    • @Chanz24
      @Chanz24 18 дней назад

      HEYY fellow hosttttt

  • @ailurii
    @ailurii 9 месяцев назад +40

    Notes for myself:
    1. Get the party count. “How many guests will there be in your party?” or (if alone) “Will anyone be joining you?”
    2. Match the guest’s pace while leading them to the table.
    3. Once you arrive at their table, move out of their way and gesture to it with an open hand while facing them. (Say “Here’s your seat!” not “Is this seat okay?”) Once they’ve gotten comfortable, you can then pass out their menu. *Be present.* They are the top priority, even if you’re needed up front.
    4. Have an exit sentence. (ex. “Thank you for joining us. Your server, [blank], will be right with you!”)

  • @barrel2018
    @barrel2018 2 года назад +52

    Great info. You would be surprised how often this is overlooked. Much appreciated.

  • @mjh239490
    @mjh239490 5 месяцев назад +14

    When a guest says just one, I’ve always said that’s just enough.

  • @morganmayer8786
    @morganmayer8786 2 года назад +38

    So refreshing! Even the best hosts can benefit from this video!

  • @Mushroom321-
    @Mushroom321- 10 месяцев назад +3

    AWESOME tips !! & picking where to sit only when its not busy..

  • @cutezgirl
    @cutezgirl Год назад +1

    thank you, i really needed this!!

  • @fredadthedisfordelightful9394
    @fredadthedisfordelightful9394 Год назад +11

    Great information I just applied at a local restaurant as a hostess.

  • @roserosy5863
    @roserosy5863 Год назад +1

    love to learn more thank you

  • @thecomplimentking
    @thecomplimentking 8 месяцев назад

    Thank you!

  • @markj.ashwin4830
    @markj.ashwin4830 Год назад

    Excellent.

  • @annalyvang8502
    @annalyvang8502 Год назад

    Thank you for ur sharing video learning tip

  • @rodachecaphilippe2140
    @rodachecaphilippe2140 2 года назад +1

    Great thank

  • @xxXStarlightXx
    @xxXStarlightXx 2 года назад +1

    thanks :)

  • @rachou971
    @rachou971 Год назад

    excellent video

  • @enkawlihmar5930
    @enkawlihmar5930 Год назад

    Very good excellent

  • @hospitalitymania9311
    @hospitalitymania9311 2 года назад +5

    Good 👍

  • @muhwezielijah6007
    @muhwezielijah6007 11 месяцев назад

    Thx

  • @aal3xz
    @aal3xz 27 дней назад

    thank youuu

  • @bearlh40
    @bearlh40 3 месяца назад +3

    As a frequent solo diner, I've been 'teaching' hosts for years about saying, "Just one?" when i respond to the question, "How many?" It's just rude. I've often asked, "How many do i need to be for you not to disrespect me as soon as i walk in the door?" Or, "I'm not 'just' anything." Why is this so hard for hosts to get?

    • @seaturttllesss6893
      @seaturttllesss6893 Месяц назад +1

      When they ask that question it’s because they’re doing their job and need to know where to seat you. Not because they’re disrespecting you. Sounds to me like you’re the one who’s rude. As a 16 year old hostess, someone like you can ruin an entire shift.

    • @bearlh40
      @bearlh40 Месяц назад +2

      @@seaturttllesss6893 I'm a host/Maitre d' myself. I'm paid to make guests feel welcome as they walk in the door to tender their custom. There's no excuse to address a guest as 'just' anything. 'One?' will do just fine. I don't think you get the point I'm making, which makes me wonder how you've been doing as a host all these years.

    • @seaturttllesss6893
      @seaturttllesss6893 Месяц назад +1

      @@bearlh40 I haven’t. Like I said I’m 16, and as a new hostess who is still learning, someone treating me like that would ruin my shift.

    • @bearlh40
      @bearlh40 Месяц назад +1

      @@seaturttllesss6893Sorry, misunderstood. I wish you luck, and hopefully you've learned a good lesson today the easy way.

    • @seaturttllesss6893
      @seaturttllesss6893 Месяц назад +2

      @@bearlh40 thanks. I guess I’ll try to be more insightful?

  • @glenda73
    @glenda73 Месяц назад

    Hi I'm new.Subscriber

  • @teasiabless4239
    @teasiabless4239 2 года назад +1

    Thank u

  • @smartypants-xj2xr
    @smartypants-xj2xr 3 месяца назад +1

    When I walk the guest to their table I look over either out the window or to the center of the restaurant so I can see them in my peripheral without making it look obvious I’m looking at them

  • @ibstayfly
    @ibstayfly Год назад +2

    Do hosts also serve food and buss tables isn't that what the bussers and server's are for. I thought hosts are only strictly in the front
    Also what if you never dealt with transactions

  • @ibstayfly
    @ibstayfly Год назад +5

    Thinking of applying to hostess. I really don't want to but need work experience. Obviously I know no job is easy but they make this look like it is but it seems stressful too
    And having to memorize tables omg. I do have a good memory but still afraid i will mess up

  • @MohamadDadvar
    @MohamadDadvar 4 месяца назад

    ❤🎉 ‏‪0:00‬‏

  • @veronicam5383
    @veronicam5383 11 месяцев назад +1

    If there is a door to the patio, does the hostess hold the door or walk in front? I find that after the guests exit, they stand there awkwardly because they don't know where to go next while I'm holding the door open.

    • @TheNewma225
      @TheNewma225 6 месяцев назад +1

      My opinion- hold the door. it’s not awkward, they’re just waiting for you. That’s normal.

    • @kvcharles4425
      @kvcharles4425 Месяц назад

      If they have the staff for it,1 should be on the door at all times. I multi-task and transform instantaneously from greeter to host when I see the guests getting ready to enter or exit.

  • @alfonsozuccari7392
    @alfonsozuccari7392 9 месяцев назад +1

    If you are British you might want to adjust the speed up to x1.25

  • @brainwashingdetergent4322
    @brainwashingdetergent4322 Год назад +1

    NO SOUP FOR YOU!