Saturday, 24 May 2014

Banquets - Back-Of-House Setup & Equipment Storage

BACK-OF-HOUSE ORGANISATION:

The front-of house is a reflection of what happens in the back-of-house. It reflects the team’s ability to work in a clean and organized way, and with discipline. Where the b-o-h is neglected, operations personnel will find it more difficult to provide an efficient service for guests.
o    The back-of-house shall be impeccable at all times.
o    Equipment must be stored in the appropriate area and the furniture taken care of properly.
o    The cleanliness of this area is of vital importance to maintain hygiene standards.
o    For each large function, one person will be in charge of organizing the b-o-h. Her/his responsibilities include the following :
o    She/he will make sure that all waiters, bartenders, stewards and cooks respect the back-of-house rules ensuring that it remains an efficient working area.
o    She/he will ensure that all the required equipment for serving the next course or drink is ready and, wherever needed, she/he will assist in setting up.
o    She/he will prepare the whole set-up for the coffee service.
o    She/he will assist the Chief Steward in organizing the cleaning station in an efficient way.
EQUIPMENT STORAGE:
o    All equipment must be returned to its storage place as soon as the function is finished.
o    Every piece of equipment has its storage place which must be organized in an efficient way. This will ease access to this equipment.
o    Proper storage of equipment will result in less breakage and damage.

o    In every storage room, signs must clearly indicate where each piece of equipment is to be stored.

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