The document outlines the key skills and competencies assessed in a national restaurant service competition in 2022. It describes 6 areas that will be evaluated: 1) Work organization and management (10%), 2) Customer service skills and communication (15%), 3) Preparation for service (mise en place) (10%), 4) Food service (25%), 5) Beverage service (10%), and 6) Alcoholic and non-alcoholic service (30%). Candidates will be judged on their ability to greet guests, take orders, prepare food and beverages, and provide excellent customer service.
The document outlines the key skills and competencies assessed in a national restaurant service competition in 2022. It describes 6 areas that will be evaluated: 1) Work organization and management (10%), 2) Customer service skills and communication (15%), 3) Preparation for service (mise en place) (10%), 4) Food service (25%), 5) Beverage service (10%), and 6) Alcoholic and non-alcoholic service (30%). Candidates will be judged on their ability to greet guests, take orders, prepare food and beverages, and provide excellent customer service.
The document outlines the key skills and competencies assessed in a national restaurant service competition in 2022. It describes 6 areas that will be evaluated: 1) Work organization and management (10%), 2) Customer service skills and communication (15%), 3) Preparation for service (mise en place) (10%), 4) Food service (25%), 5) Beverage service (10%), and 6) Alcoholic and non-alcoholic service (30%). Candidates will be judged on their ability to greet guests, take orders, prepare food and beverages, and provide excellent customer service.
The document outlines the key skills and competencies assessed in a national restaurant service competition in 2022. It describes 6 areas that will be evaluated: 1) Work organization and management (10%), 2) Customer service skills and communication (15%), 3) Preparation for service (mise en place) (10%), 4) Food service (25%), 5) Beverage service (10%), and 6) Alcoholic and non-alcoholic service (30%). Candidates will be judged on their ability to greet guests, take orders, prepare food and beverages, and provide excellent customer service.
DESCRIPTION / PERFOMANCE CRITERIA SKILL COMPETENCIES 1. Work Organization The individual shall be able to: and Management • Present themselves to the ➢ Personel 10 % guest in a professional Presentation / manner Personel • Demonstrate personal Grooming attributes including personal hygiene, smart and professional appearance, demeanour and deportment • Organize tasks effectively and plan work flow • Consistently demonstrate hygienic and safe work practices • Work efficiently so as to minimize waste and any negative impact on the environment • Work effectively as part of a team and with other departments within the establishment • Always act honestly and ethically in all dealings with customers, colleagues and the employer • Be responsive to unexpected or unplanned situations and effectively solve problems as they occur • Engage with continuous professional development
2. Customer Service The individual shall be able to:
Skill and • Greet and seat guests ➢ Self 15 % Communication appropriate to the service Introduction area ➢ Hospitality to • Provide appropriate advice the Guest and guidance based on ➢ Exellence sound knowledge to the service guest on the menu choices as required • Take orders accurately from guests • Judge the level of communication and interaction appropriate for each guest or group • Communicate effectively with guests appropriate to the setting and the guests requirements • Always be polite and courteous • Be attentive without being intrusive • Check with customers that everything is satisfactory • Observe appropriate table etiquette • Deal effectively with guests who are difficult or who complain • Communicate effectively with guest who have communication difficulties • Recognize and respond to any special needs that a guest may present
3. Preparation for The individual shall be able to:
Service (Mise in • Prepare table dressings and ➢ Mise in Place 10 % Place) decorations ➢ Polishing : • Ensure that the room is clean Cutlery,Crocke and well presented ry, Glass ware • Prepare the restaurant ➢ Napkin Folding appropriately for the meal ➢ Clothing Buffet that is to be served Table • Place tables and chairs ➢ Table Set-up appropriately for expected number of covers • Set tables using the appropriate linen, cutlery, glassware, china, cruets and additional equipment necessary • Create a range of napkin folds for different settings and occasions • Prepare the restaurant for various service styles including fine dining, bistro, banquet and bar • Prepare buffet tables for buffet style service including boxing table cloths • Organize and prepare function rooms in readiness for various function formats • Organize and prepare sundry supporting areas, for example sideboards, still room and expected accompaniments and condiments for menu items 4. Food Service The individual shall be able to: • Manage the service cycle ➢ Sequences of 25 % for different styles of Services : service -American • Correct the cover as Service required for the dish to be -Russian Service served -French Service • Professionally and efficiently / Gueridonq serve food for different service, styles of service, for including : Fruit example: Cutting, Making • Plated service Salad Dressing, • Silver service Mixing Salad, • Banquet style service Flambee Dishes, • Family service Filleting Fish, Meat / Chicken • French service Carving • Buffet/carvery service -Canape service • Canapé service • Serve food from the Gueridon • Prepare, portion and serve specialist dishes from the Gueridon, including: • Assembly of dishes • Carving of meats • Filleting fish • Preparing fruits • Preparing salads and salad dressings • Cooking dishes • Flambé dishes • Demonstrate appropriate flare and theatre • Clear plates and other items from the customers’ table • Crumb down at appropriate times between courses • Serve a range of meals including breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner • Provide high quality restaurant service in highly specialized or international restaurants 5. Beverage Service The individual shall be able to: • Serve and clear different ➢ Barista Coffe / 10 % types of tea, coffee and Coffe Late other beverages ➢ Silver serve • according the tea/coffee and establishment’s practice their • Prepare and serve coffee accompaniment from a range of specialist s. machines such as espresso, barista, filter, cafetiere, etc. • Prepare and serve a range of teas including: Blended Indian Ceylon/Sri Lanka China/green tea Herbal infusions/tisanes • Silver serve teas and coffees and their accompaniments • Prepare and serve liqueur coffee • Serve teas and coffees at banquets and functions • Serve petit fours or sweetmeats as appropriate 6 Alcoholic and Non- The individual shall be able to: . Alcoholic Service • Prepare the service area for ➢ Mocktail 15 % Drinks the service on alcoholic and Mixing non-alcoholic drinks ➢ Pouring Soft • Select glassware and Drinks accompaniments for the sale and service of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks • Maintain the highest standards of hygiene and cleanliness during the sale and service of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks • Serve alcoholic drinks within current legislation with regard to measures, • customers’ ages, service times and locations • Pour drinks from bottles, for example beers and ciders • Measure drinks using appropriate measures • Prepare, serve and clear alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages for different styles of service: • At the table • Reception drink service • Prepare and serve different styles of cocktail including: -Stirred -Shaken -Built -Blended -Muddled -Non-alcoholic
• Recognize by sight and smell
a selection of beers, spirits, fortified wines, aperitifs and liqueurs 7. Wine Service The individual shall be able to: • Provide informed advice and ➢ Pouring 15 % guidance to the guest on Sparkling Fruit the selection of wine Juices • Identify a range of wines ➢ Decanting Wine from aroma, taste and appearance • Interpret information on a wine bottle’s label • Select and place on the table the appropriate glassware to the chosen wine • Present wines to the guest • Open wine at the table using accepted equipment. Open wine that has a traditional cork, champagne cork or screw top • Decant or aerate wine when appropriate • Offer wine for tasting • Pour wine at the table, observing table etiquette • Serve wines at their optimum temperature and condition • Serve at a reception drinks service, e.g. Champagne