The Importance of Enhancing Customer Service
The Importance of Enhancing Customer Service
It all begins with us, the owners and managers, when it comes to improving customer service. When we want our employees to treat consumers, we should set a good example. As a client, business owner, and operator in the food industry for over a decade, I can attest to the importance of providing excellent service. My employees will follow my lead and not prioritize providing excellent customer service if I do not.
We are expected to handle customers with the utmost maturity and professionalism from the moment they enter our facility until they depart, irrespective of their mood or our own mood. Our goal is to provide the highest level of service possible and attend to their demands. Our service is being purchased by them. Here are a few helpful hints that I have gathered from various sources throughout the years.
What makes your business unique is its atmosphere. My god, is that music blasting? In that case, you and your clients may find it difficult to hear and comprehend one another, leading to an uncomfortable environment. Decent, soothing music is required.
Clean: Numerous polls conducted by market research firms have shown that clients prioritize cleanliness when choosing a restaurant. According to our survey, 75% of customers would not return if they felt the restaurant was unclean. Even though it's nice to have a spotless kitchen, customers rarely notice. The instant they pull up to your storefront or enter your institution marks the beginning. Is the entrance door spotless and devoid of gum, cigarette butts, and litter? Do you have any garish posters or placards up in your windows? Is the flooring in your home clean? A client of ours recently brought to my attention the fact that the return air vents were filthy and covered in dust. I was grateful for her advice and promptly fixed the problem because I rarely look up at the ceiling. Your clients might not even want to eat if they see unclean menu boards and menus.
Is the rag you're using to wipe the tables leaving an unpleasant scent behind? Customers believe it's more hygienic to use a spray cleaner and paper towels; nevertheless, you should use a different paper towel for cleaning the seats than you would for the tables. For information on the specific cleaning solution needed in your location, contact your local health department.
The restrooms must be well-lit, stocked, clean, and odor-free. Additionally, the stalls and doors must not have any graffiti. Make it a habit to check these throughout the day, both for yourself and your employees.
Proper etiquette is essential, employees! The ability to politely ask for someone's assistance or to express gratitude ought to be required. Additionally, they should be expected to maintain a professional demeanor and refrain from using profane or abusive language. You are the first and most important factor in how your employees perceive you. Proper body language is also an important aspect of politeness. Keep your distance from customers at all times. Instead, be friendly, smile (because a lack of a grin conveys apathy), and meet the consumer quickly. Promptly acknowledging customers' needs reduces the likelihood that they may depart when you're occupied.
For precision, focus only on the consumer and restate their order after them. Customers, like everyone else, are human; this will assist them acquire exactly what they desire. Despite this, customers will still occasionally complain that their order was incorrect; in these cases, you should remain calm and collected, even though you are aware that the consumer is in the wrong. Apologize and express your desire to rectify the order.
Staffing Needs: Overworked workers won't care about precision or providing excellent customer service, and they won't have time to clean or restock. When employees are overworked, they tend to burn out more quickly.
At last, express your gratitude and say goodbye to the client. They will have a pleasant dining experience overall because of this.
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