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Hospitality primarily revolves around the technical aspects of customer service.
Hospitality primarily revolves around the technical aspects of customer service.
False (B)
Service is described as the intangible concept that contributes to creating a warm environment.
Service is described as the intangible concept that contributes to creating a warm environment.
False (B)
A strong instinct for service allows individuals to showcase their true selves while engaging with guests.
A strong instinct for service allows individuals to showcase their true selves while engaging with guests.
True (A)
Measuring service can be done in terms of warmth and emotional connection.
Measuring service can be done in terms of warmth and emotional connection.
Creating a dichotomy between service and hospitality is beneficial for success in the hospitality industry.
Creating a dichotomy between service and hospitality is beneficial for success in the hospitality industry.
The mastery of hospitality can be quantified and measured in the same way as service.
The mastery of hospitality can be quantified and measured in the same way as service.
Service includes tasks such as taking orders and resolving complaints to enhance the customer experience.
Service includes tasks such as taking orders and resolving complaints to enhance the customer experience.
The overall experience of hospitality is solely determined by the quality of service provided.
The overall experience of hospitality is solely determined by the quality of service provided.
Anticipating member needs is less important than providing timely, high-quality service.
Anticipating member needs is less important than providing timely, high-quality service.
A warm smile is considered unprofessional in member interactions.
A warm smile is considered unprofessional in member interactions.
The phrase 'Do you need anything?' is encouraged in employee-member interactions.
The phrase 'Do you need anything?' is encouraged in employee-member interactions.
Body language has no impact on how members perceive service.
Body language has no impact on how members perceive service.
Seeking feedback regularly is unnecessary for enhancing service standards.
Seeking feedback regularly is unnecessary for enhancing service standards.
Gracious Hospitality is defined solely by the knowledge of proper service.
Gracious Hospitality is defined solely by the knowledge of proper service.
Saying goodbye to members does not have a lasting impact on their experience.
Saying goodbye to members does not have a lasting impact on their experience.
Asking for help in assisting members is considered a weakness.
Asking for help in assisting members is considered a weakness.
Efficiency in service leads to more work with less effort and increases member comfort.
Efficiency in service leads to more work with less effort and increases member comfort.
A remarkable service representative merely provides information without considering a member's underlying needs.
A remarkable service representative merely provides information without considering a member's underlying needs.
Following the Nine Basic Principles of Hospitality is enough to guarantee customer loyalty.
Following the Nine Basic Principles of Hospitality is enough to guarantee customer loyalty.
Remarkable servers should avoid excessive communication to prevent overwhelming members.
Remarkable servers should avoid excessive communication to prevent overwhelming members.
First impressions are not significant in the member service business.
First impressions are not significant in the member service business.
Servers are encouraged to stick rigidly to the menu sequence without accommodating special requests.
Servers are encouraged to stick rigidly to the menu sequence without accommodating special requests.
Remarkable service involves anticipating and fulfilling members' needs before they express them.
Remarkable service involves anticipating and fulfilling members' needs before they express them.
Consistent service quality does not matter as long as the principles of hospitality are followed.
Consistent service quality does not matter as long as the principles of hospitality are followed.
Flashcards
What is hospitality?
What is hospitality?
Hospitality is the friendly and welcoming atmosphere you create for guests. It's about making them feel valued and comfortable, focusing on the emotional connection.
What is service?
What is service?
Service refers to the practical tasks and responsibilities you perform to ensure a positive guest experience. It includes taking orders, serving food, or addressing complaints.
How are hospitality and service linked?
How are hospitality and service linked?
Hospitality and service are deeply connected. Hospitality creates the emotional warmth, while service provides the practical execution to make the experience memorable.
What's the technical side of service?
What's the technical side of service?
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What's the intangible side of hospitality?
What's the intangible side of hospitality?
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How can service skills help with hospitality?
How can service skills help with hospitality?
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Why are service basics important?
Why are service basics important?
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How do we define 'hospitality' at Crane Club?
How do we define 'hospitality' at Crane Club?
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Remarkable Service
Remarkable Service
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Timely and High-Quality Service
Timely and High-Quality Service
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Personalized Interactions
Personalized Interactions
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Seeking Feedback
Seeking Feedback
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Positive Ending
Positive Ending
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Gracious Hospitality
Gracious Hospitality
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Attentive to All Members
Attentive to All Members
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Staying Focused on Members
Staying Focused on Members
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Flexibility in Service
Flexibility in Service
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Effective Communication in Service
Effective Communication in Service
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Exceeding Customer Expectations
Exceeding Customer Expectations
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Well-Timed Remarkable Service
Well-Timed Remarkable Service
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First Impressions Matter
First Impressions Matter
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Efficient Remarkable Service
Efficient Remarkable Service
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Consistency in Remarkable Service
Consistency in Remarkable Service
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Knowledgeable and Efficient Service
Knowledgeable and Efficient Service
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Study Notes
Hospitality and Service
- Hospitality is about warmth, friendliness, and making guests feel welcome and valued.
- Service is about meeting practical needs and tasks (taking orders, addressing complaints).
- Hospitality is the emotional connection, while service is the practical execution. Both together create a memorable experience.
Philosophy
- Service and hospitality are inextricably linked.
- Service is the technical actions (e.g., serving food), while hospitality is the overall feeling created.
- Separating the two is detrimental to success.
- Mastering service involves basic skills and builds a foundation for great hospitality.
Gracious Hospitality
- A warm smile is key to interacting with members.
- Professionalism, eye contact, and acknowledging others are crucial.
- Thank members for joining and/or leaving.
- Tao Group Hospitality's standards require following proper service protocols, including graciousness.
- A member's positive experience is greatly influenced by the service, both in terms of professionalism and graciousness. A key quote from the text is: "People will forget what you said, will forget what you did, but will never forget how you made them feel."
Attentiveness
- Help members if they need assistance.
- Remain focused on members.
- Use phrases like "Do you have everything you need?" to show attentiveness.
Remarkable Service
- Welcoming, friendly, and courteous interactions.
- Provide timely service while being knowledgeable.
- Anticipate member needs and provide service before they realize they need it.
- Communicate effectively to build trust and enhance the dining experience.
- Be flexible and consistent in meeting member needs (adapting to circumstances).
- Ensure a high-quality dining experience (the value of consistency and attentiveness).
- Exceed expectations to create positive experiences, turning issues into memorable moments.
- First impressions are critical; members make judgments quickly.
- Ensure service is well-timed to meet members' needs, not overwhelm them.
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