Picture 1 of 1
Restaurant Service Basics by Dahmer, Sondra J.; Kahl, Kurt W.
by Dahmer, Sondra J.; Kahl, Kurt W. | PB | Good
Last item available
Condition:
“Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, ”... Read moreabout condition
Last one / 1 sold
Postage:
Estimated between Thu, 13 Jun and Sat, 15 Jun to 43230
Located in: Aurora, Illinois, United States
Returns:
Payments:
Shop with confidence
Seller information
- 99% positive Feedback
Registered as a business seller
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
eBay item number:143925969544
Item specifics
- Condition
- Good
- Seller notes
- Binding
- Paperback
- Weight
- 0 lbs
- Product Group
- Book
- IsTextBook
- Yes
- ISBN
- 0471402419
- Book Title
- Restaurant Service Basics
- Item Length
- 9.3 in
- Publisher
- Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
- Edition
- 5
- Publication Year
- 2001
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 0.3 in
- Genre
- Business & Economics
- Topic
- Industries / Hospitality, Travel & Tourism
- Item Width
- 6.2 in
- Item Weight
- 10.5 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 208 Pages
About this product
Product Information
The essential guide to service skills and techniques that guarantee success Preferences in cuisine may vary, but the demand for great service-the keystone of any restaurant's success-never fades. This concise yet comprehensive guide helps restaurant managers and staffs in all types of dining establishments provide first-rate food and beverage service to every customer and create an excellent dining experience. Restaurant Service Basics takes a practical approach to service training. It discusses different types of service, including French, American, English, Russian, family-style, banquet, and more. With clear, step-by-step instructions, it demonstrates the technical skills associated with American service. It shows restaurant professionals and trainees the proper ways to: * Greet and seat guests * Take orders and answer questions * Serve food and beverages, and time the meal * Present the check and accept payment * Respond to emergency situations, such as power outages and guest injury * Use the computer system to support service * Serve alcoholic beverages Supplemented with helpful photos and drawings that illustrate everything from napkin folding to taking orders by computer, Restaurant Service Basics gives servers the knowledge and skills they need to satisfy customers, increase gratuities, and develop a faithful clientele that keeps coming back for more.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-10
0471402419
ISBN-13
9780471402411
eBay Product ID (ePID)
1927359
Product Key Features
Book Title
Restaurant Service Basics
Edition
5
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Industries / Hospitality, Travel & Tourism
Publication Year
2001
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Business & Economics
Number of Pages
208 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9.3 in
Item Height
0.3 in
Item Width
6.2 in
Item Weight
10.5 Oz
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Lc Classification Number
Tx925.D33 2002
Reviews
"...packed with information and tips, it is an ideal tool that can lead to excellent restaurant service." (Hospitality, May 2002)
Table of Content
Preface.Purpose of This Book.A Special Thank-you.1. The Server.Advantages of the Position.Qualifications for the Job.Personal Appearance on the Job.Your Role in the Restaurant Organization.Teamwork with Co-workers and Supervisors.Current Issues Regarding Restaurant Employment.Questions.Projects.2. Types of Table Service and Settings.French Service.Russian Service.English Service.American Service.Banquet Service.Family-Style Service.Buffets.Salad Bars, Oyster Bars, and Dessert Tables.Smorgasbords.Questions.Projects.3. Before the Guests Arrive.Station Assignments.Dining Room Preparation.Studying the Menu.Closing the Dining Room.Questions.Projects.4. Initiating the Service.Seating Guests.Approaching the Guests.Taking Orders.Appropriate Topics of Conversation.Answering Questions.Making Suggestions.Timing the Meal.Placing Orders in the Kitchen.Picking Up Orders from the Kitchen.Questions.Projects.5. Serving the Meal.Serving Tables and Booths.Efficiency When Serving.Handling Unusual Circumstances.The Guest Check and Payment.Receiving the Tip.Questions.Projects.6. Safety, Sanitation, and Emergency Procedures.Safety: Preventing Accidents.Sanitation Responsibilities.Emergency Procedures.Questions.Projects.7. Handling Service with a Computer System.Computers in Restaurants.Computer Hardware Used by Servers.Taking Orders Using a Computer System.Getting Orders to and from the Bar and Kitchen.Completing Each Transaction.Closing at the End of the Day.Advantages and Disadvantages of a Computer System.Questions.Projects.8. Wine and Bar Service.Significance of Serving Wine, Beer, and Liquor.The Concern Over Serving Alcohol in Restaurants.Wine Service.Beer Service.Liquor Service.Mocktails.Questions.Projects.Case Problems.Case 1. Initiating the Service.Case 2. A Sensitive Situation.Case 3. Handling Harassment.Case 4. A Bad Suggestion.Server Quiz.Part A: Completion.Part B: Multiple Choice.Glossary.Selected References.Art Credits.Index.
Copyright Date
2002
Lccn
2001-026194
Dewey Decimal
642/.6
Dewey Edition
22
Item description from the seller
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
eBay item number:143925969544
Postage and handling
Item location:
Aurora, Illinois, United States
Posts to:
Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan Republic, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, British Virgin Islands, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Cape Verde Islands, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Denmark, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Estonia, Ethiopia, Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), Fiji, Finland, France, Gabon Republic, Gambia, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greece, Greenland, Grenada, Guam, Guatemala, Guernsey, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jersey, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macau, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mayotte, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Montserrat, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Netherlands, Netherlands Antilles, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Niue, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Republic of Croatia, Republic of the Congo, Romania, Rwanda, Saint Helena, Saint Kitts-Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Suriname, Svalbard and Jan Mayen, Swaziland, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Turks and Caicos Islands, Tuvalu, Uganda, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vatican City State, Vietnam, Virgin Islands (U.S.), Wallis and Futuna, Western Sahara, Western Samoa, Worldwide, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Excludes:
Barbados, French Guiana, French Polynesia, Guadeloupe, Libya, Martinique, New Caledonia, Reunion, Russian Federation, Ukraine, Venezuela
Postage and handling | To | Service | Delivery*See delivery notes |
---|---|---|---|
Free postage | United States | Economy Shipping | Estimated between Thu, 13 Jun and Sat, 15 Jun to 43230 |
US $15.99 (approx. AU $24.25) | United States | Expedited Shipping | Estimated on or before Wed, 12 Jun to 43230 |
Taxes |
---|
Seller charges sales tax in |
Sales tax for an item #143925969544
Sales tax for an item #143925969544
Seller collects sales tax for items posted to the following states:
State | Sales tax rate |
---|---|
Missouri (MO) | 8.238% |
Return policy
Item must be returned within | Refund will be given as |
---|---|
30 days after the buyer receives it | Money back |
The seller is responsible for return postage costs.
You must return items in their original packaging and in the same condition as when you received them. If you don't follow our item condition policy for returnsitem condition policy for returns, you may not receive a full refund.
Refunds by law: In Australia, consumers have a legal right to obtain a refund from a business if the goods purchased are faulty, not fit for purpose or don't match the seller's description. More information at returnsreturns - opens in a new window or tab.
Payment details
Payment methods
Seller Feedback (5,210,885)
z***z (602)- Feedback left by buyer.
Past 6 months
Verified purchase
🏆 SUPER STAR 🤩 AMAZING PHOTOS 🎯 ACCURATE DESCRIPTION ✏️ GENUINE PRODUCTS 💎 HIGH QUALITY 🍯 SUPER PRICES 💰 EASY TO WORK WITH 🍰 ECONOMY HANDLING ⏱️ FAST SHIPPING 🚀 BUBBLE PACKAGE 📦 ARRIVED WITHIN DAYS 🌎 EXCEPTIONAL COMMUNICATION 🎙️ OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SERVICE 🛎️ GREAT SENSE OF HUMOR 🍿 TOTAL ASSET TO THE EBAY-ECO SYSTEM 🥇 SAVED SELLER 🎱 PROMT REPLY FOR RETURNS 🎯 WOULD BUY FROM AGAIN 🧲 UNDER PROMISES OVER DELIVERS ⛳️ MADE ME VERY HAPPY 🌈 LEFT POSITIVE FEEDBACK 🌼 THANK YOU! 😇 A+++
u***2 (277)- Feedback left by buyer.
Past 6 months
Verified purchase
Outstanding seller. Fair prices that are more than reasonable in this economy. The product is in better condition than described, a true value for my money.
Packaged and shipped well shows seller has concern for the products sold to arrive in excellent condition. The seller communicated timely with progress. Highly recommend this seller & will do business again. Thank you!!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
a***r (328)- Feedback left by buyer.
Past month
Verified purchase
thrift.books is an awesome place to purchase books! excellent communication! often the books arrive in better condition than described. ships very fast & the books arrive quickly! carefully packaged! +AAAAAAAAAA ebay sellers. i highly recommend thrift.books for people wanting to purchase books! reaasonable prices and shipping costs!
Product ratings and reviews
More to explore:
- Kurt Vonnegut Fiction & Fiction Books,
- Kurt Vonnegut Hardcover Fiction Books,
- Kurt Vonnegut Antiquarian & Collectable Books,
- Kurt Vonnegut Fiction Paperback Fiction & Books,
- Kurt Vonnegut Fiction & Non-Fiction Books,
- Non-Fiction Paperback Fiction & Social Services Books,
- Non-Fiction Social Services Fiction & Non-Fiction Books,
- Non-Fiction Social Services Fiction & Non-Fiction Books in English,
- W. Somerset Maugham Fiction Fiction & Books,
- Fiction Paperback W. Somerset Maugham & Fiction Books