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HOSP 207 - Customer Service


PREREQUISITES: HOSP 101 - Sanitation and Safety  
PROGRAM: Hospitality Administration
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 1
LAB HOURS MIN: 4
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall, 2016

This course provides students with practical knowledge and skills of restaurant operations. Knowledge and appreciation of the relationship between “front” and “back” of the house is emphasized through operation of an actual food service environment. Quality of service is emphasized through management of the guest experience. Additional coursework will include tableside cookery and the study of beverages and wines.

MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:

  1. Demonstrate the general rules of table settings and service.
  2. Demonstrate specific American, English, French and Russian service.
  3. Discuss food delivery systems such as banquets, buffets and catering.
  4. Describe the functions of dining service.
  5. Discuss training procedures for processing guest checks.
  6. Discuss procedures for processing guest checks.
  7. Demonstrate and understanding of guest service and customer relations, including handling of difficult situations and accommodations for the disabled.
  8. Explain interrelationships and work flow between dining room and kitchen operations.
  9. Discuss sales techniques for service personnel, including menu knowledge and suggestive selling.
  10. Identify all local, state, and federal laws pertaining to the purchase and service of alcoholic beverages.
  11. Distinguish the basic production process for distilled spirits, liqueurs, and beer and brandies.
  12. Distinguish wines by grape and/or other fruit variety, country, growing region and production process.
  13. Evaluate the relationship of beverages to food.
  14. Identify the preparation, presentation and service of alcoholic, non-alcoholic and de-alcoholized beverages to include coffees and teas.
  15. Identify equipment and glassware used for beverage preparation and service.
  16. Discuss opening and closing procedures of a beverage operation.
  17. Identify signs and levels of intoxication and methods to control consumption by guests. Discuss Dram Shop Act and liquor law liability.
  18. Explain procedures for implementing internal beverage controls.
  19. Create menu item descriptions following established truth-in-menu guidelines.


COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -  

  • Quality customer service
  • Operation of Point of Sale (POS) system.
  • Classic service styles
  • Proper table etiquette
  • Bar and beverage
  • service Front of the House (FOH)
  • Restaurant marketing

 
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)