Element of service
Task or customer driven
Success =
Analysis
Solution
process
objectives
teamwork
vision
sales
What can you do to be customer driven?
Become aware
Pay attention
Focus on the customer
Engage
The only way you can be successful in the hospitality industry is to be motivated and commit
daily to your own success
Developing the spirit of service and providing service with heart is an exciting opportunity to
develop yourself as a professional as well as individual
The essence of customer service is having heart
Honesty-do the right thing, be trustworthy
Empathy- put your self in the other person’s shoes. Listen and care
Appreciation- Look for the good in people. Express gratitude
Respect-show care, concern and consideration
Tolerance-rather than judging others, accept their difference
Customer magic
Commitment
Imagination
Creativity
Involvement
ELEMENTS OF SERVICE
1. Image-appropriate language, behavior and appearance
2. Guest engagement-make every guest feel valued everyday. Being friendly and
accommodating to guest. Always asking if you can help and using their own names. If
you are 10 ft away, use nonverbal greetings (eye contact, and smile) 5 ft away
acknowledge them verbally, maintain eye contact and sincere greeting. You should be
the first and last to speak with your guest
3. Personalized service-be observant and anticipate guest needs. Use creativity and
innovative ideas to exceed their expectations
Add personal touch and engage your guest by utilizing these steps
Step 1-warm and sincere greetings
Step 2-Anticipate guest needs
Step 3-Extend a fond farewell
4. Ethical responsibility- you must maintain the highest level of integrity and honor
AHA 10 essential positive work ethics:
Maintain the spirit of hospitality
Celebrate diversity and respect
Positive attitude
Character
Teamwork
Appearance and etiquette
Cooperation
Communication
Attendance and punctuality
Time management
5. Ownership-Acknowledge and listen to the guests request, take action and follow
through completely to ensure total satisfaction of guest needs
Recovered guest is a loyal guest.
LEAP- listen empathize ask produce
6. Mutual Respect-treat all people with mutual dignity and respect
7. Fiscal responsibility-Value and protect the company’s property and assets
8. FUN-Bring fun to your working environment. Make your property a place of enjoyment
and fulfillment
3 c’s of customer magic
Connect
Moment of truth- occurs anytime a customer in contact with any part of a company
Customers enters
Organization image
Organization personnel
F and B outlets
Contribute
Conclude
Leave customers wanting to return
3 steps of service (RITS-CARLTON)
Provide a warm greeting to each customer, when possible, use the customer name
Anticipation and fulfillment of each customer needs
Provide a Fond farewell
Understanding the culture