Introduction

What is Front of House (FOH)? FOH is the part of the restaurant where all the dine-in guests will be greeted and served. A Guest First mindset is the top priority of the restaurant, and FOH team members will spend 90% of their time interacting with the guest. Today we will focus on what we expect from you as a FOH team member and also what your job role will be.

Scheduling

We do all of our scheduling through Hotschedules. You can download the free app "Hotschedules team app" to always access it. We ask if you haven't already, login and set up your availability. 

When scheduled you must work your shift, if you cannot, it is your responsibility to cover it. A manager must approve the shift covering. Communication is your best friend, communicate when you need something. If there is ever an emergency we will attempt to be more than accommodating as long as you communicate with us. We also ask that you provide notice as soon as you can.

You do have access to an app called "Group me," where you have open communication with the team. (Trainer take a moment to add them to groupme and let the team know a little about the new teammate.)

To ask off for a shift, you must put the request in hotschedules. There must be at least 3 weeks of an advanced notice. You are not guaranteed that day off, but we will work to the best of our ability to make sure that you get that day off.

Make sure you clock-in at the time you are supposed to and clock-out at the time you are supposed, unless directed otherwise by a leader.

Salary & Benefits

Uniform

Uniform is very important to the team. All of our uniforms are created in guidance with food safety codes, and they create a professional appearance. As a team member, you must follow the guidelines that we place in order to have brand consistency.

Grooming & Appearance

Women may not wear any oversized chains or long necklaces hanging outside the shirt. This includes beaded or leather chokers. (Necklaces must be approved by management if in doubt.) Necklaces must be tucked inside clothing for safety.

No key chains or other chains hanging outside of pants. They must be in the pocket.

Earrings may be worn by ladies only. The following stipulation applies: Metal studs only. No jeweled, dangling, or hoop earrings; a maximum of two earrings may only be worn on the lobe of the ear.

A single solid stud nose piercing or clear retainer may be worn while in non food prep areas.

Rings not recommended, but if worn, only in a modest amount (e.g.., a class ring, a diamond, wedding band or one per hand).

Wristwatches and/or Medical Alert Bracelets - Only wristwatches/medical alert bracelets that are conservative (in size and appearance) and free from attached decorations (e.g., gemstones) may be worn in the restaurant. They CANNOT be worn in food prep areas.

Tattoos are permitted, but cannot be visible on the neck and/or face. Tattoos cannot contain words/images that are profane, sexually explicit, violent, vulgar, racist/ethnocentric  or otherwise offensive to the team or guests. Tattoos that do not meet the requirements above can be covered by approved Team Style Uniform Items (e.g., performance sleeves, long sleeve undershirt, waterproof makeup) 

All other body modifications are not acceptable. (e.g., extended earlobes/gauges/plugs or any piercings other than the ones approved above).

Disciplinary Policy

At Team Inspire we value you and our guest. We hold ourselves to a high standard in order to protect the brand. We have policies and rules that the team needs to follow and consequences if they are not followed. The consequences are:

There are some actions that will lead to immediate suspension and/or termination. For those specific rules and policies refer to the policy handbook.

Operational Excellence

It is important to develop trust with Guests through meeting quality requirements all day, every day. This is the focus of operational excellence and is the responsibility of each Team Member and Leader in the restaurant.

We have to make sure we complete all of these steps to achieve operational excellence. If there is one step missed then we have missed them all

Second Mile Service

Operation Excellence is what is required of us to operate as a good restaurant. 2MS is what will take us from good to great. The easy way to see this is, Operational Excellence is the 1st mile. The 2nd mile is everything extra. Meaning, we go above and beyond to make sure the guest is taken care of. For example; taking large orders our for guest, helping parents with children, checking in with the guest, helping elderly/disabled guest, etc. There are many things we can do to make sure the guest is taken care of, but we must filter them through three things:

Genuine Hospitality

The Winning Hearts Every Day Strategy is comprised of four focus areas: Great Food, Fast & Accurate Service,  Genuine Hospitality. Within Genuine Hospitality there are two fundamentals: Hospitality and Cleanliness. This was Truett’s legacy, and we honor him by remaining committed to it. 

We can measure how we are doing using key outcomes of the Customer Experience Monitor (CEM). These key outcomes are Attentive & Courteous, Problem Resolution, and Cleanliness.

Hospitality

Our hospitality model allows us to deliver Genuine Hospitality as part of the Winning Hearts Every Day Strategy.  A commitment to hospitality means showing care and serving all people with honor, dignity and respect. We go the 1st Mile by displaying the Core 4. We go the 2nd Mile when we Create a Moment for Guests. Finally, we recover Guests by utilizing the HEARD model. 

Commitment to Hospitality: At Chick-fil-A, Hospitality is a part of our DNA. Truett left us a legacy of hospitality in which he always encouraged a commitment of honor, dignity, and respect to all. This was Truett’s mindset and is not new to us. This is now our legacy to uphold. 

Cultural Intelligence allows us to stay true to that commitment and understand how to show care to all people. What brings this to life is being well-equipped to encounter all people with care and confidence.

Core 4: Create Eye Contact to show attentiveness. Share a smile to promote friendliness and warmth. Speak with a friendly tone to show genuine interest. Always say "My Pleasure" to enhance guest experience.

Second Mile Service: 2nd Mile is about creating moments for our Guests by generously going above and beyond what is asked of us.  This idea comes from the Biblical principle found in Matthew 5:41, “Whoever compels you to go the first mile, go with him two."  You can create moments for Guests by exceeding their expectations. By going the 2nd Mile and creating these moments, you show Genuine Hospitality and ensure Guests have “REMARK”able experiences.

Recovery: Guest Recovery is any situation where a Customer expresses dissatisfaction with any aspect of the Chick-fil-A experience. When things go wrong – such as an incorrect order or a long wait – Team Members have the opportunity to not only make things right, but enhance the overall Customer experience and avoid the loss of future sales.

When Customers are experiencing stress or receiving less value than they paid for, Guest Recovery can help make things right, prevent the loss of future business, and develop trust and loyalty with your Customers.

There’s no better time to showcase Genuine Hospitality than during a Guest recovery situation. Regardless of who caused the problem, it is essential that the Team Member interacting with the Guest should take ownership of the problem and its resolution

HEARD: Hear to understand, Empathize to feel their concern, Apologize with "I'm sorry", Resolve the issue, Delight the guest.

BOH and FOH: Ensure you speak in a respectful tone

Safety and Security

Entering the Restaurant

1 Meet other members of opening team at a pre-determined location to ensure everyone arrives at the Restaurant together.

2 Designate at least 1 Team Member to drive around the Restaurant to look for damage or suspicious activity while others remain in their vehicles

If suspicious activity is observed, all Team Members should drive off and wait in safe location for further instruction. Designated Team Member should call 911 and then Operator to report suspicious activity or signs of break-in.

3 One person (point person) should enter the Restaurant first, while others wait outside. (Typically, point person is a Team Leader or Supervisor.) Once inside, point person should:

4 If point person fails to give “all clear” signal, those waiting outside should contact police.

5 Lock door once all members of opening team are inside, and keep it locked until the Restaurant opens for business.

Team Members who arrive after opening team should enter through most publicly visible door to the Restaurant. Allow only scheduled Team Members to enter building before opening hours.

Team Members should avoid entering Restaurant through back door or any entrance not having adequate lighting.

Leaving the Restaurant

Closing Team

How do I exit if I am the point person?

Setting Alarm

Leaving Parking Lot

Dealing with Robbery

After Robber leaves.

(Trainer show Team Member Video, "How to Deal with a Robbery")

Menu

Lunch and Dinner

Seasonal Sandwiches

Spicy Grilled Deluxe

Smokehouse BBQ Bacon

 

Salads

Cobb Salad: Romaine, spring mix, green cabbage, grape tomatoes, cheese blend, crumbled bacon, sliced egg, roasted corn, and chopped fried nuggets. Served with Avocado Ranch and roasted red bell peppers.

Market Salad: Romaine, spring mix, green cabbage, blue cheese crumbles, strawberries, blueberries, apples, and cold grilled chicken. Served with zesty apple cider vinaigrette dressing, granola, and roasted almonds.

Southwest Salad: Romaine, spring mix, green cabbage, grape tomatoes, cheese blend, corn and black been blend, and cold spicy grilled chicken. Served with creamy salsa dressing, chili lime pepitas, and tortilla strips.

Lemon Kale Caesar Salad (seasonal): Romaine, spring mix, parmesan cheese, kale, two lemon wedges and grilled nuggets. Served with Lemon Caesar and Panko brad crumbs.

Side Items

Kids Meals

Fried Nuggets - 5 count with a side, and drink

Grilled Nuggets - 5 count with a side, and drink

Strips - 2 count with a side, and drink

Side Options - Waffle fry, fruit cup, mac & cheese, or apple sauce.

Drink Options - Coke product, tea, lemonade, milk, or apple juice.

Desserts

Cookies - individual or 6 count.

Milkshakes - One size: Vanilla, Strawberry, Chocolate, and Cookie & Cream (Sold year round.) Seasonal - Peach (Summer months) Peppermint (Winter Months)

Frosted Beverage - One size: Frosted Lemonade (regular or diet), Strawberry Frosted Lemonade, frosted sunrise, and frosted coffee

Ice Dream- One Size. Available in a cup or cone.

Drinks

Coke Products

Lemonade - Made in house. Lemon juice, water, and sugar. Available in Diet, made with splenda

Tea

Coffee, Hot & Iced - One Size. Guest have a choice of creamer and sweetener with hot coffee. Iced coffee there is a choice of original, vanilla or mocha.

Discounts

These are the discounts that the operator allows at the moment. They can change at the discretion of the operator

Food Safety

Washing Hands

When Should Hands Be Washed?

Wash hands when you get to work (before reporting to work station) and before leaving for the day. Also wash hands after doing any of the following:

How to Properly Wash Hands and Forearms

Wearing Food Service Gloves

 Yellow Food Service Gloves

Work only when working with raw chicken. This includes handling raw chicken, bags of raw chicken and designated metal raw chicken trays, metal pans and metal utensils.

Clear Food Service Gloves

Worn for the following task:

Using Food Service Gloves Correctly

Labeling

Dishes

We want everyone in the store to know how to do dishes. The goal for FOH, whenever, you take a dish pack either, put it in the dishwasher or hand wash the dish. Once it is washed, place it on the drying rack. If FOH takes care of their dishes then it will help the kitchen tremendously. 

Dishwasher

If there are dishes in the dishwasher, take them out and place them on the drying rack, if they are clean. If the dishes are dirty, place your items in if they can fit, and close the dishwasher. If they cannot fit close the lid and hand wash your dishes in the 3-compartment sink.

Stocking

Restock Cold Items

Condiments, Paper Goods, and Other Supplies