Hosting
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When you enter a restaurant or bar, the first person to greet you at the door and take you to your table is the host. They’ll be smiling, friendly and make you feel comfortable straight away. They’re the one that provides the incentives to get people through the door, sat at a table and ordering food.
But being a great host isn’t just about greeting guests. It also involves monitoring table rotation and ensuring wait staff aren’t being overloaded all while providing a warm and hospitable experience for guests. Tired yet? We are! That’s why we know all hosts are superstars!
In this online course, Kate Edwards, owner and consulting expert at Kate Edwards and Company, shows you how to become an incredible host and all the ways to make your guests experience amazing.
What you will learn in the Hosting course
• Why a host is important
• The importance of ‘hello’ and ‘goodbye’
• How to communicate with guests in person
• How to communicate with guests on the phone
• How to receive guests in a restaurant
• Managing guest expectations when there is a wait
• How to seat the room
• How to seat guests
• How a host communicates with their team
Who the Hosting course is for
Become an expert at making guests feel welcome in this online course, perfect for anyone who is looking at becoming a leader in their restaurant.
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9 lessons included in this course
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"I have been using the Typsy online training platform since April 2020 and have found it to be very informative, simple, and it provides hands-on, practical skills that I have been able to immediately implement at my accommodation facility. It also assisted in sharpening and updating my current skills to enhance my guests' experiences in the future."
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