At your service : a hands-on guide to the professional dining room /
The Culinary Institute of America, John W. Fischer.
- Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley, c2005.
- 210 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 201-202) and index.
Chapter 1: The Basics of Hospitality and Service Chapter 2: The Relationship Between Front and Back-of-the-House Chapter 3: The Front Door Chapter 4: Preparation for Service Chapter 5: Serving Guests; The Main Event Chapter 6: Tableside Cooking Chapter 7: Beverage Service Chapter 8: Staffing Challenges Chapter 9: Taking Care of Business.
This guide is intended for food service professionals to develop and improve both hospitality and service in order to achieve exceptional results in mid- and up-scale dining establishments. Real-life situations and anecdotes cover potential problems and challenges.