Objective
Deliver consistent, high‑quality service with clear roles, timings, and recovery steps.
Scope
All FOH roles and MoD during dine‑in, takeout pickup, phone, and digital interactions.
Quick Checklist
- [ ] Host greet ≤ 5s. Server greet ≤ 60s
- [ ] Confirm allergies at order. Document in Toast
- [ ] 2‑minute or 2‑bite checkback
- [ ] Refresh beverages at ~50%
- [ ] Offer dessert at 75% of mains
- [ ] Payment processed ≤ 3 minutes
- [ ] Log recoveries and MoD touches
Roles
- Hosts: Greeting, waitlist, accurate quotes, seating rotation
- Servers: Table lead, order accuracy, pacing, payment
- Bartenders: Bar guests, service bar drinks
- Support: Running, water, presets, table maintenance
- MoD: Pacing, table touches, comps/voids, recovery, staffing
Service Flow
- Greeting and Waitlist
- Greet within 5 seconds. Capture name, size, needs. Quote accurately. Offer bar while waiting.