What you can expect after the course!
- Never have a guest waiting without a full
glass and some nibbles
- She’ll learn how to properly
serve drinks. Which type of drink goes with which glass, with or without
ice, the use of coasters, etc. How to pour a
drink and to be alert to people who need refills. She’ll learn to put out
or serve nibbles on a tray to your guests to keep them satiated until
dinnertime.
- She’ll learn how to beautify your house and
table for a party occasion
- Your table, all the
silverware and glasses and serving trays will be properly laid and
cleaned for all occasions. For parties, she will be able to organize a
centerpiece and scan the house to tidy up clutter and create some
ambience with music and candles. She will also know how to create a
wonderful serving plate so that food looks appetizing.
- She’ll learn the proper Western table setting
and service
- Whether you are having an
ordinary dinner or family style dinner or buffet, she’ll learn the
correct way to serve at the table.
- Teach her how to greet visitors at the door
with grace and confidence
- She will be rehearsed on the
right phrases to use when receiving visitors. She will learn how to help them
with their luggage, coats and gifts, if any. She will learn to show them
the necessities such the bathroom and offer drinks and nibbles when
appropriate.
- Teach her how to make and receive phone calls
especially when you are expecting party responses
- She will learn how to follow
up for you on party invitations should you ask or coordinate with
caterers or party suppliers on your behalf. She will also be able to take
responses to those people coming to the party.
- Make your guests feel at home with a
well-appointed bedroom and bathroom
- She will learn how to
prepare a guest bedroom and bathroom so your guests need not go looking for
their towels, soap or hairdryer. She will understand the need to help
them ‘tour’ their room, that is, showing them
where switches are, TV controls and the like before giving them some
privacy.
- She’ll learn how to serve afternoon tea
- She will be fully equipped
to serve afternoon tea English style.
- Have your favorite breakfast served on time
- Having your favorite
breakfast ready and waiting is important when you are on your morning
rush. She will understand and coordinate with you on the breakfast items
that make you most happy in the morning and serve it on time.
Course Syllabus
1.
Preparing
the Table: Table Setting, Napkin Folds and Centerpiece Arrangements
2.
Preparing
the Serving Tray, Plates, Glasses, Silverware
3.
Preparing
the Public Space for Guests Anytime: Living Room and Guest bathroom checklist
4.
Meal
Service Etiquette for Sit-down dinners (including protocol), family style meals
and buffet style meals
5.
Drinks
Service: Types of Glasses, drinks and serving ettiquette
English Tea Service
6.
Breakfast
Service
7.
Meal
Planning
8.
The
Party Planning Checklist
9.
Preparing
the Guest Bedroom
10.
Greeting
Visitors at the Door
11.
Making
and Taking Phone Calls
