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Hospitality companies meet the needs of their customers through quality service. Quality service is achieved by thoroughly training employees in the art of customer service. Quality service is service that meets or exceeds customer expectations. Customers’ expectations change with the situation. Customer expectations at a fast-‐food restaurant will probably be different from expectations at a fancy restaurant.

Importance of Quality Service

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Universal customer expectations include: • To be treated with dignity and respect • To have their requests be handled accurately and efficiently • Honesty in menu descriptions • Money transactions to be handled honestly and accurately Quality service is the key to establishing and maintaining a successful business. Service always depends on the employee who provides the service.

Quality Service

Universal customer expectations include:

! To be treated with dignity and respect

! To have their requests be handled accurately and efficiently

! Honesty in menu descriptions

! Money transactions to be handled honestly and accurately




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Customers frequently compliment the following service elements: • cleanliness and attractiveness of the facilities and grounds • employees who anticipate customer needs • employees who respond quickly to requests Each of these service elements is based on good training and the attitude of employees.

Compliments from Customers

Customers frequently compliment the following service elements:

! cleanliness and attractiveness of the facilities and grounds

! employees who anticipate customer needs

! employees who respond quickly to requests




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All service encounters are important. However, certain service encounters have a greater impact on customer satisfaction than others. These important service encounters are called critical moments. A critical moment is a time when the customer’s experience makes a bigger impact on customer satisfaction than at other times. Eleven critical moments include: • Arrival of food • Encounter with the manager • First encounter with bussers and servers • First moments at the table or in the hotel room • First phone call to the business • First view of the building entrance • Interaction with the greeter • Last interaction with server or front office staff • Presentation of the check or bill • Visit to the restroom • Wait for a table or room

Critical Moments of Service

A critical moment is a time when the customer’s experience makes a bigger impact

on customer satisfaction than at other times.




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The employee’s appearance and communication skills are key to the success of the company. First impressions are very important and the company wants to make a positive one. Make sure the grounds, building and interior of the company are clean and litter free, as well.



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An attitude of teamwork includes: • commitment to the team and its members • cooperation, the ability to work with others Cooperation is willingness to do what it takes to get the job done. A cooperative worker follows instructions and asks questions when he or she doesn’t understand what to do. Someone who has the ability to work with others is: • agreeable • does not create conflict or angry situations • pleasant Such a person understands and respects diversity. He or she can work with people from all kinds of backgrounds and points of view. He or she also knows how to resolve a difference of opinion or conflict in a positive way. Commitment to the team and its members means that you feel an obligation to do your part for the sake of the team and your project. Teamwork on the job is much like being part of a football team. The success of the whole team depends on your: • good attitude • individual attendance • professional skills

Teamwork

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• Punctuality If one person does not perform well on a team, the entire team will suffer. The same is true of teamwork on the job.



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If we want to express our thoughts, opinions or feelings in any language, we need to know a set of words that will express our views about any topic. Possessing a common vocabulary increases understanding of those involved in the conversation. Many hospitality jobs are tourism related. Employees and travel related businesses are all considered part of the tourism industry. It is important to develop technical vocabulary to enhance customer service. Includes customer service in: • casinos • hotels • motels • National and state parks • professional sports teams/sporting events • restaurants/bars/taverns • theater/stage productions • theme parks

Vocabulary skills in the hospitality services industry




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The next slides will review technical vocabulary terms used in the hospitality services industry.



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Teacher note: As a group, you may opt to have the students practice using the vocabulary terms. Check for understanding.

Customer Service Vocabulary




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Click on image to view video: A Day in the Hospitality Industry If you can think on your feet, are creative, like geography, like to travel and have great attention to detail, then a career in hospitality management might be right for you. https://youtu.be/_t_RJJ8KPhA

A Day in the Hospitality Industry


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References and Resources Images:

!  All photos obtained through a license with Shutterstock.com™

Websites: !  Institute of Customer Service Resources, glossary and guidance notes on customer service. https://www.instituteofcustomerservice.com/1848/all/2/Glossary.html !  Wordle Ideas for creating vocabulary or a personal Wordle. www.wordle.net

YouTube™: !  A Day In The Hospitality Industry If you can think on your feet, are creative, like geography, like to travel and have great attention to detail, then a career in hospitality management might be right for you. https://youtu.be/_t_RJJ8KPhA


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