Service
Emma Underwood finds joy in the perfect service
When the dance of service is executed in perfect harmony, it’s a breathtaking experience, says Emma Underwood
How to fillet a Dover sole
To mark its 10th anniversary, the Gold Service Scholarship has produced a series of masterclasses in essential hospitality skills. Here Luigi Cagnin explains how to fillet a Dover sole tableside
Inside track: Cuba would be a hospitality dream if only it had better service, says Robin Hutson
Gold Service Scholarship masterclass: how to prepare fresh fruit
Guard against downtime with maintenance plans and leasing contracts
How to deal with grumpy guests
Viewpoint: we must learn lessons from Europe to improve hospitality’s staffing crisis
Hospitality work is taken more seriously on the continent, so the UK must adopt a new[...]
Is this the death of the old-style concierge?
Friendly face, sage dispenser of local knowledge or even confidant, the concierge is the time-honoured go-to[...]
Inside track: hotel owners, put yourself in your guests’ shoes – please, asks Wendy Bartlett
When deciding what to write for this column, I always think about what others may be[...]
How to put relationship building at the heart of service
When you are working within the restrictions of the pandemic, extra effort has to be made[...]
Robin Hutson asks who wants to be a waiter now?
From classic French-style service in the 1970s to casual European waiters in the 1990s, Robin Hutson asks who wants to be a waiter now?"
Video: Silvano Giraldin and Sergio Rebecchi say service will be the key to success post-pandemic
Service will be the differentiating factor in the success of a hospitality business as the industry emerges from lockdown, according to two front of house titans.
Health and wealth: how will hotels deliver luxury after lockdown?
As hotels start to grapple with the practicalities of reopening safely in the wake of Covid-19, the big question is how the five-star market will deliver a luxury product – and what will their customers now expect? Rosalind Mullen reports
Electrolux Professional launches AR app for contact-free maintenance
Electrolux Professional has launched an augmented reality (AR) app to help customers complete service and maintenance[...]
Winterhalter commits to supporting vital sectors during Covid-19
Warewash manufacturer Winterhalter has confirmed that it will continue to offer both service and sales to[...]
Viewpoint: A maître d’ with perfect composure
With diners turning away from rigid formality, Peter Hancock asks why we don’t embrace a bit[...]
Winterhalter refines installation procedure
The Caterer's 40 trends: service
Secret service: how to use chatbots and AI to run your business
For many people, artificial intelligence (AI) conjures up an image of scary humanoid robots taking over the world. But for a growing number of hoteliers, AI's increasing sophistication and ability to crunch through huge amounts of data, learning as it[...]
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