Restaurant Hospitality Training Course

Duration 2-3 hours

Last audited 13th March 2023

CPD Approved IoH Approved
Restaurant Hospitality
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This Restaurant Hospitality Training will teach front of house staff in a restaurant how to deliver good customer service to guests. It explains how to create a welcoming, professional environment for diners through positive behaviour and by fulfilling their need as effectively as possible. 

The course explains what skills all front of house staff should have, how to maintain a professional appearance and attitude, what to do when guests arrive and want to order, the importance of knowing your food and drink menus, and which laws your restaurant needs to comply with. The knowledge that learners gain from this course will enable them to provide guests with a positive dining experience, and make their restaurant's customer service stand out.

100% online training

Access anywhere

Same day digital certificate

Printed certificate posted next working day

Full audio voiceover

Unlimited assessment attempts

Developed in collaboration with industry experts

Accredited by CPD and endorsed by the Institute of Hospitality

What you'll learn

By taking this course, you will:

  • Understand why good hospitality service is important and recognise what skills you need to deliver it.
  • Know how to make a good impression through your appearance, body language, personality, and attitude.
  • Be able to help keep the restaurant presentable and hygienic.
  • Understand how to effectively serve guests, from the moment they arrive to when they leave.
  • Be able to fulfil orders professionally and in a way that shows guests you care.
  • Know how to deal with complaints.
  • Recognise the importance of knowing your drinks and food menus.
  • Understand how to give recommendations and upsell effectively.
  • Know what the law requires of your restaurant and how you can help to comply with these requirements.

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Module 1: Introduction

The introduction to this course explains why you need to provide the best customer service. You will learn an initial overview of the skills required to do this, why good customer service benefits your business and the consequences of getting customer service wrong.

Module 2: Making an Impression

First impressions are vital, and this module will show you how to make a good first impression on your customers, from your appearance, through to taking bookings on the phone and preparing tables prior to the arrival of the customers.

Module 3: Serving Guests

We break down the entire customer service process step by step to show you how to provide the best service for your customers at all times. You will gain the knowledge of how to deal with any complaints that may arise. By the end of this module you will be confident in ensuring your guests are well looked after.

Module 4: Know Your Drinks

A key part of your role may be to provide expertise on the drinks your business offers. Here, we provide an easy to learn guide to a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. By the end of this module you will be able to make recommendations for drinks that pair well with the food you sell.

Module 5: Know Your Food

This is a detailed look at the importance of understanding the food your business may serve, including how they are made and how to explain and upsell dishes to customers if you are asked about them. It will also inform you about the importance of checking for any allergies the customers may have in order to keep them safe.

Module 6: Laws and Licensing

Understand what your obligations are to UK law, including licensing law. This includes practical help on how to confront customers in a polite and safe way. The module also makes you aware of what other training should be carried out to ensure you operate safely and legally.

Once you have completed all of the online training material for the course, you will be able to take the online assessment.

The assessment consists of 15 multiple choice questions with a pass mark of 80%.

The answers are marked instantly so you will know whether you have passed as soon as you finish. If you don’t pass the assessment you can review the course material and take the assessment again as many times as necessary at no extra charge.

This course is primarily designed for front of house staff, waiting staff, bar staff and event staff. If you’re a manager or supervisor, this course is also beneficial for you. You will be able to ensure all staff, including yourself, are consistently providing exceptional customer service.

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