Waiter Training
Course Duration
- Total Duration: 3.5 months
- In-House Training: 2 weeks
- On-the-Job Training at a 5-star Hotel: 3 months
Course Content
In-House Training (2 Weeks)
Week 1: Introduction to Hospitality and Waiter Duties
- Introduction to the Hospitality Industry
- Overview of the hospitality sector
- Importance of customer service
- Role and responsibilities of a waiter
- Personal Grooming and Professionalism
- Personal hygiene and grooming standards
- Professional behavior and ethics
- Effective communication skills
- Restaurant Operations and Table Service
- Understanding different types of restaurant services
- Table setting and arrangement
- Handling and serving dishes
- Menu Knowledge and Upselling Techniques
- Understanding the menu and daily specials
- Upselling and suggestive selling techniques
- Handling special requests and dietary restrictions
Week 2: Advanced Service Skills and Practical Training
- Beverage Service
- Types of beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic)
- Serving techniques and etiquette
- Understanding wine and food pairings
- Order Taking and Billing Procedures
- Effective order-taking and communication with the kitchen
- Handling billing and payments
- Health and Safety Standards
- Food safety and hygiene practices
- Emergency procedures and first aid
- Maintaining a safe work environment
- Customer Complaint Handling and Conflict Resolution
- Techniques for handling customer complaints
- Conflict resolution strategies
- Ensuring customer satisfaction