restaurant delays

Purpose This SOP explains how guides should respond when a tasting is not ready at the expected time. Delays should be handled calmly, discreetly, and without embarrassing the restaurant or creating unnecessary concern among guests. Confirm the Delay Privately Speak with the restaurant contact away from the group. Ask: How long the delay is expected…

  Difficult Situations • Guide Training Article Guide Academy training illustration Handling Restaurant Delays and Unexpected Closures Restaurant delays and unexpected closures are inconvenient, but they do not have to define the guest experience. A prepared guide can protect the tour’s rhythm, preserve the restaurant relationship, and keep guests confident. The goal is not to…