{"id":2105,"date":"2017-09-29T10:00:44","date_gmt":"2017-09-29T14:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lgcassocprod.wpengine.com\/?p=2105"},"modified":"2023-11-01T09:40:43","modified_gmt":"2023-11-01T13:40:43","slug":"keep-up-with-guests-requests","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lgcassociates.com\/es\/keep-up-with-guests-requests\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Ways to Keep Up with Guests Requests During a Busy Shift"},"content":{"rendered":"

People can be very particular about their food. But it’s crucial to know how to keep up with guests requests regardless if it’s busy or now. Keeping your head above water can be tough on a busy shift, but becomes even more challenging when everyone seems to have special requests. <\/p>\n

Some food service jobs<\/a> involve a busier work environment than others, but most establishments get hectic sometimes. Use these tips to learn how to keep up with guests requests during a busy shift.<\/p>\n

How to Keep Up With Guests Requests During a Busy Shift<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Write requests down<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve worked in food service for awhile, you might\u2019ve become so comfortable with the job that you no longer write customer orders down. This probably works well when you\u2019re not swamped \u2014 and when people don\u2019t make special requests \u2014 but it\u2019s easy to forget things when you\u2019re running in several different directions at once.<\/p>\n

Writing requests down ensures you won\u2019t have to take extra time to go back to the customer and get their order again if you forget it. This also increases your chances of getting it right, because having to send it back takes extra time and reduces customer satisfaction.<\/p>\n

Ask for help<\/strong><\/p>\n

There\u2019s only so many guests one worker can handle, especially when you need to keep up with guests requests. Spreading yourself too thin will stress you out and increase your chances of making mistakes on customer orders. If you get in over your head, ask a colleague to help out. This will give you more time to focus on each person you\u2019re serving, which will provide guests with an outstanding experience.<\/p>\n

Know when to say \u2018no\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n

Granting guest requests is your job, and you always aim to please. However, some demands might be a bit too unreasonable to satisfy. If a customer requests something impossible or so complex you\u2019re unable to tend to other guests, it\u2019s okay to politely explain you cannot accommodate their wishes. Offer up your best alternative, and if that still isn\u2019t enough, feel confident that you tried your best.<\/p>\n

Your hectic lifestyle isn\u2019t conducive to a job with a set schedule, but LGC has you covered. We offer fun, flexible<\/a> gigs with a variety of clients nationwide. Contact\u00a0us today<\/a> to learn more!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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