Recent Articles in Customer Service

Member Content Are You Hiring For Looks or Sales Ability?
Dec 2, 2009
Robert really challenges management to sufficiently test and train new servers in the art of selling before allowing them to hit the floor.
Member Content Restaurant Service Tip: Ask! Ask! Ask!
Dec 1, 2009
Why are servers afraid to ask? Jeff shares several useful guidelines to help your team become great!
Member Content What Happened To The Server? (With Reader Feedback)
Nov 5, 2009
Piero's upset -- and with good reason.  What did happen to the server?  And what can be done to correct it.  Readers chime in with thoughts and suggestions.
Member Content The Elephant in the Dining Room
Sep 23, 2009

Corkage has been and will continue to be an incendiary issue because consumers and operators have very different views.
Member Content A Food Critic Looks at Restaurants -- Do You Ever Look At Yours?
Sep 23, 2009

Restaurant Critic William Fox shares his take on dining and the industry in general.  Readers responded and some heated debate ensued. A must read!
Member Content No More Seedy Service!
Sep 15, 2009
Member Content Symbiotic Relationships
Sep 8, 2009
Member Content Turning a Transaction into a Relationship - Creating the Memorable Experience
Aug 25, 2009
Member Content Brave New Order -- The State of Restaurant Service
Aug 20, 2009
By far the most controversial and talked about article we ever published on service. (updated aug 09)
Member Content Two Simple Steps for Getting Meaningful Feedback from Your Restaurant Customers
Aug 11, 2009
You probably aren't getting powerful and meaningful feedback from your customers. Why, because you've fallen for the "everything ok?" trap. Jeff gives you two simple steps to get past that and get to meaningful answers about your service performance.
Member Content The Only Differentiator Left For Restaurants
Jul 30, 2009
There's really only one place to hang your hat says John. Do it right with passion and enthusiasm and watch the results.
Member Content Service Standards: 10 Do's and Don'ts
Jul 10, 2009
Don't mess with Donna's event!  Well, at least 10 good tips came out of the experience...
Member Content Consumer Psyche Shaken. Can Hospitality Respond?
Jun 2, 2009
John challenges you to be ready in the fight for the shaken consumer. He highlights a number of ways to effectively prep for the battle.
Member Content Constantly Upgrade
Apr 17, 2009
Nice short article about how a consistent effort of always trying to be your best can make a big impact.
Member Content Rough Economy Creates Good Customer Service Practices
Apr 3, 2009
Shep shares how the economy is forcing "service creativity," resulting in new and different ways to create a better customer experience.
Member Content Who In Your Organization Drives The Guest/Customer Experience?
Jan 5, 2009
The customer is king. Period. So who's making sure your restaurant acts this way? John has some ideas.
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