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Gather Service Audit Checklist

by Lisa Moore, from the Community

10+

Assess front of house service with this Gather Service Audit checklist. Evaluate greeting time, staff grooming and brand standards, menu and beverage knowledge, tray service, use of coasters and napkins, bottled water and beer service, order checks, and follow up on satisfaction. Use it to train ambassadors, improve consistency, and raise guest satisfaction across restaurant and bar operations.

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