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Knowledge: the key to confidence

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2nd November 2017

When staff are armed with the knowledge to deliver a great guest experience, it fosters a culture of confidence in the whole front of house team.

Michelin status: is it still relevant in measuring guest experience?

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26th October 2017

Guests are increasingly setting their own standards - has the Michelin standard had its day?

What’s the secret to knowledge that sticks with staff?

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16th October 2017

With high staff turnover and constantly evolving teams common in hospitality, it can be tough to arm staff with the necessary knowledge to provide a great guest experience.

Cultivating a concierge mentality from the bottom up

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2nd October 2017

Over 900 guests shared their best hotel experiences to shed light on how hoteliers can create the coveted concierge experience every time.

Gamifying Selling

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18th September 2017

How to motivate staff and increase sales by finding fun ways to motivate your front of house team.

Upselling well: make it responsive

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8th September 2017

How a preemptive and empathetic approach to upselling can add value to the guest experience.

Know your margins (and make sure all your staff do too)

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14th August 2017

Every team member can influence sales - we explore how ensuring your team understands this can help you business grow.

Party in the front, business in the back: a template for organisational success

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2nd August 2017

Why the 'reverse mullet' business model can pay off when it comes to consistent guest experience.

Maintaining consistent guest experience in fast-expanding businesses

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21st July 2017

In an expanding business, keeping your guest experience from slipping can be a challenge - we explore how to mitigate this risk.

Meeting the Brexit challenge in hospitality: an opportunity for guest experience

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21st July 2017

What are the implications for staff retention and guest experience after Brexit?

Science of perfect timing

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17th July 2017

It can be one of the trickiest aspects of hospitality - getting timings right is key.

Bill time: how to end on an up

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8th June 2017

How to make the most of the opportunity for interaction during a bill payment.

All day service: effective team briefing

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5th June 2017

An 'open-all-hours' approach to food service can make finding time for a team briefing a challenge.

Pace and family dining

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31st May 2017

When it comes to families, an attentive and flexible approach from your front of house team is key.

Pitch perfect brand delivery

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14th April 2017

A top-down approach is key to establishing strong brand values.

The fine art of saying 'no'

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1st April 2017

Appearing reasonable, empathetic and confident during difficult situations can be tough.

The secret of happy staff

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31st March 2017

Our unique insight into the techniques used by businesses to create a positive work culture.

Five steps to a great welcome

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13th March 2017

Breaking down the challenging task of creating a great guest welcome.

Welcome clichés and how to avoid them

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13th March 2017

Tips for modernising and personalising your welcome.

Respecting silence

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1st March 2017

Managing Director Steven Pike on the importance of gauging guests' need for conversation.

The evolution of the welcome

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27th February 2017

The welcome is a key aspect of the guest experience - but is the integration of technology a positive step?