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Olive Garden Italian Restaurant Training

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1. What is our favorite wine so far?
Set High expectations and not just meet them but exceed them. Deliver on those Goals 100%!
Sausage - sliced potatoes and Kale - Cream - Bacon - Onions - Garlic and season with crushed red pepper. less spicey than the Pasta E Fagioli soup and a little lighter than our Chicken and Gnocchi soup
Rosso Dolce Roscato which is light bodied smooth and fruity - sweet and perfect to pair with a decedent desert.
Medium bodied - smooth and fruity.

2. Hot Food Go?
Building connections with our guests - being attentive to their needs and making them feel comfortable. Smile - be friendly - approachable and laid back.
Have a spirit of warmth and generosity that shows through my actions. BE KIND.... always look for an opportunity to show kindness ESPECIALLY in a situation with a dis-satisfied guest.
Hot food GO cant say NO.... Take the food when its ready and deliver it to the table assigned.
Bring the guest a special menu. Notify a manager immediately.

3. What is our purpose? (Brand Promise)

4. Pace

5. What 4 soups do we serve?
1. Chicken and Gnocchi - 2.Minestrone - 3.Pasta E. Fagioli - 4.Zuppa Toscana
Slightly sweet - light and fruity - full and smooth - smooth and fruity - Soft berry flavors - Robust and rich - Signature house wines
Light bodied - Light and Fruity
Light bodied - Light and Fruity

6. Caring
Bring the guest a special menu. Notify a manager immediately.
Have a spirit of warmth and generosity that shows through my actions. BE KIND.... always look for an opportunity to show kindness ESPECIALLY in a situation with a dis-satisfied guest.
Personalizing the dining experience by understanding the guest's time expectations (are they in a hurry - are they meeting friends and taking time to catch up - etc...)
1. Fresh - simple - delicious Italian food 2.Complemented by a great glass of wine 3.In a comfortable home-like Italian setting 4.Welcomed by people who treat you like family.

7. What Ingredients are in our Minestrone soup?
Wine sample... Lunch we do not have it in hand but offer anyway. At dinner we always come with a bottle of wine ready for them to sample. If they are not having wine remove wine glasses right away.
Personalizing the dining experience by understanding the guest's time expectations (are they in a hurry - are they meeting friends and taking time to catch up - etc...)
The broth contains garlic - onion - celery - tomatoes seasoned with basil - oragano - and wine. The vegetables are green beans - kidney beans - white beans - spinach - zucchini - cabbage - and carrots. It also has small shell pasta. this is a garden
Light bodied - slightly sweet

8. What ingredients are in our Zuppa Toscana soup?
Bring the guest a special menu. Notify a manager immediately.
We are Family of local restaurants focused on delighting every guest with a genuine Italian dining experience.
Rosso Dolce Roscato which is light bodied smooth and fruity - sweet and perfect to pair with a decedent desert.
Sausage - sliced potatoes and Kale - Cream - Bacon - Onions - Garlic and season with crushed red pepper. less spicey than the Pasta E Fagioli soup and a little lighter than our Chicken and Gnocchi soup

9. What types of house wine do we have
White - Blush - and Red
Another server assigned to you in your section that assists you with your tables and you with theirs. you do anything and everything to help your partners guest have 100% Guest Delight!
Building connections with our guests - being attentive to their needs and making them feel comfortable. Smile - be friendly - approachable and laid back.
Personalizing the dining experience by understanding the guest's time expectations (are they in a hurry - are they meeting friends and taking time to catch up - etc...)

10. After a friendly greeting of guests what should you offer?
Sausage - sliced potatoes and Kale - Cream - Bacon - Onions - Garlic and season with crushed red pepper. less spicey than the Pasta E Fagioli soup and a little lighter than our Chicken and Gnocchi soup
Have a spirit of warmth and generosity that shows through my actions. BE KIND.... always look for an opportunity to show kindness ESPECIALLY in a situation with a dis-satisfied guest.
Wine sample... Lunch we do not have it in hand but offer anyway. At dinner we always come with a bottle of wine ready for them to sample. If they are not having wine remove wine glasses right away.
The broth contains garlic - onion - celery - tomatoes seasoned with basil - oragano - and wine. The vegetables are green beans - kidney beans - white beans - spinach - zucchini - cabbage - and carrots. It also has small shell pasta. this is a garden

11. What is our Strategy?
1. Fresh - simple - delicious Italian food 2.Complemented by a great glass of wine 3.In a comfortable home-like Italian setting 4.Welcomed by people who treat you like family.
We are Family of local restaurants focused on delighting every guest with a genuine Italian dining experience.
Wine sample... Lunch we do not have it in hand but offer anyway. At dinner we always come with a bottle of wine ready for them to sample. If they are not having wine remove wine glasses right away.
Sausage - sliced potatoes and Kale - Cream - Bacon - Onions - Garlic and season with crushed red pepper. less spicey than the Pasta E Fagioli soup and a little lighter than our Chicken and Gnocchi soup

12. Attentiveness
Slightly sweet - light and fruity - full and smooth - smooth and fruity - Soft berry flavors - Robust and rich - Signature house wines
The broth contains garlic - onion - celery - tomatoes seasoned with basil - oragano - and wine. The vegetables are green beans - kidney beans - white beans - spinach - zucchini - cabbage - and carrots. It also has small shell pasta. this is a garden
Building connections with our guests - being attentive to their needs and making them feel comfortable. Smile - be friendly - approachable and laid back.
Ground beef - Onions - Tomatoes - carrots - and Celery seasoned with oregano and cayenne pepper. red kidney beans and white beans and Tubetti pasta Tastes like Italian chili - has more of a spicy kick than our other soups - very hearty

13. What Ingredients are in our Minestrone soup?
The broth contains garlic - onion - celery - tomatoes seasoned with basil - oragano - and wine. The vegetables are green beans - kidney beans - white beans - spinach - zucchini - cabbage - and carrots. It also has small shell pasta. this is a garden
1. Chicken and Gnocchi - 2.Minestrone - 3.Pasta E. Fagioli - 4.Zuppa Toscana
Hot food GO cant say NO.... Take the food when its ready and deliver it to the table assigned.
1. Fresh - simple - delicious Italian food 2.Complemented by a great glass of wine 3.In a comfortable home-like Italian setting 4.Welcomed by people who treat you like family.

14. What is our Strategy?
Have a spirit of warmth and generosity that shows through my actions. BE KIND.... always look for an opportunity to show kindness ESPECIALLY in a situation with a dis-satisfied guest.
We are Family of local restaurants focused on delighting every guest with a genuine Italian dining experience.
Personalizing the dining experience by understanding the guest's time expectations (are they in a hurry - are they meeting friends and taking time to catch up - etc...)
Set High expectations and not just meet them but exceed them. Deliver on those Goals 100%!

15. How do you handle a situation when a guest says they have an allergy to somethin or need Gluten Free.
Chicken pieces - onion - cream - celery - carrots - spinach - and Gnocchi (potato dumplings) Tastes creamy and comforting a little like having a creamy mashed potato soup
Hospitaliano! 100% Guest Delight. We take pride in doing it right the first time. We value everyone as family and friends. 'when your here your family'
Bring the guest a special menu. Notify a manager immediately.
Another server assigned to you in your section that assists you with your tables and you with theirs. you do anything and everything to help your partners guest have 100% Guest Delight!

16. After a friendly greeting of guests what should you offer?
We are Family of local restaurants focused on delighting every guest with a genuine Italian dining experience.
Wine sample... Lunch we do not have it in hand but offer anyway. At dinner we always come with a bottle of wine ready for them to sample. If they are not having wine remove wine glasses right away.
1. Fresh - simple - delicious Italian food 2.Complemented by a great glass of wine 3.In a comfortable home-like Italian setting 4.Welcomed by people who treat you like family.
Slightly sweet - light and fruity - full and smooth - smooth and fruity - Soft berry flavors - Robust and rich - Signature house wines

17. Pace

18. What ingredients are in our Pasta E Fagioli Soup?
Ground beef - Onions - Tomatoes - carrots - and Celery seasoned with oregano and cayenne pepper. red kidney beans and white beans and Tubetti pasta Tastes like Italian chili - has more of a spicy kick than our other soups - very hearty
P-Pace A- Attentiveness C-Caring E- Excellence
Medium bodied - smooth and fruity.
Hospitaliano! 100% Guest Delight. We take pride in doing it right the first time. We value everyone as family and friends. 'when your here your family'

19. What are the 7 main categories on our wine list?
Slightly sweet - light and fruity - full and smooth - smooth and fruity - Soft berry flavors - Robust and rich - Signature house wines
1.We are committed to open - Honest - Communication - Mutual respect - & strong teamwork. 2.We are clear on each individual's roll - accountability and key performance measures.3.we do not compromise standards in selection - training - and job perfor
Personalizing the dining experience by understanding the guest's time expectations (are they in a hurry - are they meeting friends and taking time to catch up - etc...)
P-Pace A- Attentiveness C-Caring E- Excellence

20. What are our Principles?

21. How do you describe our Principato bianco (white wine)
Medium bodied - smooth and fruity.
Sausage - sliced potatoes and Kale - Cream - Bacon - Onions - Garlic and season with crushed red pepper. less spicey than the Pasta E Fagioli soup and a little lighter than our Chicken and Gnocchi soup
Hospitaliano! 100% Guest Delight. We take pride in doing it right the first time. We value everyone as family and friends. 'when your here your family'
Light bodied - Light and Fruity

22. What ingredients are in our Zuppa Toscana soup?
Hospitaliano! 100% Guest Delight. We take pride in doing it right the first time. We value everyone as family and friends. 'when your here your family'
We are Family of local restaurants focused on delighting every guest with a genuine Italian dining experience.
Sausage - sliced potatoes and Kale - Cream - Bacon - Onions - Garlic and season with crushed red pepper. less spicey than the Pasta E Fagioli soup and a little lighter than our Chicken and Gnocchi soup
White - Blush - and Red

23. What is our purpose? (Brand Promise)

24. What is a service partner
Ground beef - Onions - Tomatoes - carrots - and Celery seasoned with oregano and cayenne pepper. red kidney beans and white beans and Tubetti pasta Tastes like Italian chili - has more of a spicy kick than our other soups - very hearty
Wine sample... Lunch we do not have it in hand but offer anyway. At dinner we always come with a bottle of wine ready for them to sample. If they are not having wine remove wine glasses right away.
Another server assigned to you in your section that assists you with your tables and you with theirs. you do anything and everything to help your partners guest have 100% Guest Delight!
1.We are committed to open - Honest - Communication - Mutual respect - & strong teamwork. 2.We are clear on each individual's roll - accountability and key performance measures.3.we do not compromise standards in selection - training - and job perfor

25. How would you describe our Princeipato Rosato (blush wine)
Ground beef - Onions - Tomatoes - carrots - and Celery seasoned with oregano and cayenne pepper. red kidney beans and white beans and Tubetti pasta Tastes like Italian chili - has more of a spicy kick than our other soups - very hearty
The broth contains garlic - onion - celery - tomatoes seasoned with basil - oragano - and wine. The vegetables are green beans - kidney beans - white beans - spinach - zucchini - cabbage - and carrots. It also has small shell pasta. this is a garden
Sausage - sliced potatoes and Kale - Cream - Bacon - Onions - Garlic and season with crushed red pepper. less spicey than the Pasta E Fagioli soup and a little lighter than our Chicken and Gnocchi soup
Light bodied - slightly sweet

26. What 4 soups do we serve?
Ground beef - Onions - Tomatoes - carrots - and Celery seasoned with oregano and cayenne pepper. red kidney beans and white beans and Tubetti pasta Tastes like Italian chili - has more of a spicy kick than our other soups - very hearty
Another server assigned to you in your section that assists you with your tables and you with theirs. you do anything and everything to help your partners guest have 100% Guest Delight!
Slightly sweet - light and fruity - full and smooth - smooth and fruity - Soft berry flavors - Robust and rich - Signature house wines
1. Chicken and Gnocchi - 2.Minestrone - 3.Pasta E. Fagioli - 4.Zuppa Toscana

27. What types of house wine do we have
1. Chicken and Gnocchi - 2.Minestrone - 3.Pasta E. Fagioli - 4.Zuppa Toscana
White - Blush - and Red
Medium bodied - smooth and fruity.
Chicken pieces - onion - cream - celery - carrots - spinach - and Gnocchi (potato dumplings) Tastes creamy and comforting a little like having a creamy mashed potato soup

28. What ingredients are in our Pasta E Fagioli Soup?
White - Blush - and Red
The broth contains garlic - onion - celery - tomatoes seasoned with basil - oragano - and wine. The vegetables are green beans - kidney beans - white beans - spinach - zucchini - cabbage - and carrots. It also has small shell pasta. this is a garden
Slightly sweet - light and fruity - full and smooth - smooth and fruity - Soft berry flavors - Robust and rich - Signature house wines
Ground beef - Onions - Tomatoes - carrots - and Celery seasoned with oregano and cayenne pepper. red kidney beans and white beans and Tubetti pasta Tastes like Italian chili - has more of a spicy kick than our other soups - very hearty

29. What makes a Genuine Italian Dining Experiance?
Chicken pieces - onion - cream - celery - carrots - spinach - and Gnocchi (potato dumplings) Tastes creamy and comforting a little like having a creamy mashed potato soup
The broth contains garlic - onion - celery - tomatoes seasoned with basil - oragano - and wine. The vegetables are green beans - kidney beans - white beans - spinach - zucchini - cabbage - and carrots. It also has small shell pasta. this is a garden
1. Fresh - simple - delicious Italian food 2.Complemented by a great glass of wine 3.In a comfortable home-like Italian setting 4.Welcomed by people who treat you like family.
Bring the guest a special menu. Notify a manager immediately.

30. Hot Food Go?
Hot food GO cant say NO.... Take the food when its ready and deliver it to the table assigned.
Sausage - sliced potatoes and Kale - Cream - Bacon - Onions - Garlic and season with crushed red pepper. less spicey than the Pasta E Fagioli soup and a little lighter than our Chicken and Gnocchi soup
We are Family of local restaurants focused on delighting every guest with a genuine Italian dining experience.
Light bodied - Light and Fruity

31. What are our Principles?

32. What does Setting the P.A.C.E. mean?
P-Pace A- Attentiveness C-Caring E- Excellence
Hot food GO cant say NO.... Take the food when its ready and deliver it to the table assigned.
Have a spirit of warmth and generosity that shows through my actions. BE KIND.... always look for an opportunity to show kindness ESPECIALLY in a situation with a dis-satisfied guest.
White - Blush - and Red

33. What is our favorite wine so far?
Rosso Dolce Roscato which is light bodied smooth and fruity - sweet and perfect to pair with a decedent desert.
Light bodied - Light and Fruity
Chicken pieces - onion - cream - celery - carrots - spinach - and Gnocchi (potato dumplings) Tastes creamy and comforting a little like having a creamy mashed potato soup
White - Blush - and Red

34. What does Setting the P.A.C.E. mean?
Have a spirit of warmth and generosity that shows through my actions. BE KIND.... always look for an opportunity to show kindness ESPECIALLY in a situation with a dis-satisfied guest.
Building connections with our guests - being attentive to their needs and making them feel comfortable. Smile - be friendly - approachable and laid back.
Another server assigned to you in your section that assists you with your tables and you with theirs. you do anything and everything to help your partners guest have 100% Guest Delight!
P-Pace A- Attentiveness C-Caring E- Excellence

35. Excellence
Set High expectations and not just meet them but exceed them. Deliver on those Goals 100%!
Sausage - sliced potatoes and Kale - Cream - Bacon - Onions - Garlic and season with crushed red pepper. less spicey than the Pasta E Fagioli soup and a little lighter than our Chicken and Gnocchi soup
Light bodied - Light and Fruity
P-Pace A- Attentiveness C-Caring E- Excellence

36. Excellence
The broth contains garlic - onion - celery - tomatoes seasoned with basil - oragano - and wine. The vegetables are green beans - kidney beans - white beans - spinach - zucchini - cabbage - and carrots. It also has small shell pasta. this is a garden
Another server assigned to you in your section that assists you with your tables and you with theirs. you do anything and everything to help your partners guest have 100% Guest Delight!
Hot food GO cant say NO.... Take the food when its ready and deliver it to the table assigned.
Set High expectations and not just meet them but exceed them. Deliver on those Goals 100%!

37. How would you describe our Principato Rosso (red wine)
The broth contains garlic - onion - celery - tomatoes seasoned with basil - oragano - and wine. The vegetables are green beans - kidney beans - white beans - spinach - zucchini - cabbage - and carrots. It also has small shell pasta. this is a garden
White - Blush - and Red
Medium bodied - smooth and fruity.
Ground beef - Onions - Tomatoes - carrots - and Celery seasoned with oregano and cayenne pepper. red kidney beans and white beans and Tubetti pasta Tastes like Italian chili - has more of a spicy kick than our other soups - very hearty

38. What ingredients are in our Chicken and Gnocchi Soup?
Wine sample... Lunch we do not have it in hand but offer anyway. At dinner we always come with a bottle of wine ready for them to sample. If they are not having wine remove wine glasses right away.
Chicken pieces - onion - cream - celery - carrots - spinach - and Gnocchi (potato dumplings) Tastes creamy and comforting a little like having a creamy mashed potato soup
We are Family of local restaurants focused on delighting every guest with a genuine Italian dining experience.
1. Fresh - simple - delicious Italian food 2.Complemented by a great glass of wine 3.In a comfortable home-like Italian setting 4.Welcomed by people who treat you like family.

39. Attentiveness
White - Blush - and Red
We are Family of local restaurants focused on delighting every guest with a genuine Italian dining experience.
Building connections with our guests - being attentive to their needs and making them feel comfortable. Smile - be friendly - approachable and laid back.
Sausage - sliced potatoes and Kale - Cream - Bacon - Onions - Garlic and season with crushed red pepper. less spicey than the Pasta E Fagioli soup and a little lighter than our Chicken and Gnocchi soup

40. Caring
Chicken pieces - onion - cream - celery - carrots - spinach - and Gnocchi (potato dumplings) Tastes creamy and comforting a little like having a creamy mashed potato soup
Rosso Dolce Roscato which is light bodied smooth and fruity - sweet and perfect to pair with a decedent desert.
Hot food GO cant say NO.... Take the food when its ready and deliver it to the table assigned.
Have a spirit of warmth and generosity that shows through my actions. BE KIND.... always look for an opportunity to show kindness ESPECIALLY in a situation with a dis-satisfied guest.

41. What is a service partner
Building connections with our guests - being attentive to their needs and making them feel comfortable. Smile - be friendly - approachable and laid back.
Wine sample... Lunch we do not have it in hand but offer anyway. At dinner we always come with a bottle of wine ready for them to sample. If they are not having wine remove wine glasses right away.
Wine sample... Lunch we do not have it in hand but offer anyway. At dinner we always come with a bottle of wine ready for them to sample. If they are not having wine remove wine glasses right away.
Another server assigned to you in your section that assists you with your tables and you with theirs. you do anything and everything to help your partners guest have 100% Guest Delight!

42. How would you describe our Principato Rosso (red wine)
Medium bodied - smooth and fruity.
Light bodied - Light and Fruity
P-Pace A- Attentiveness C-Caring E- Excellence
1.We are committed to open - Honest - Communication - Mutual respect - & strong teamwork. 2.We are clear on each individual's roll - accountability and key performance measures.3.we do not compromise standards in selection - training - and job perfor

43. How would you describe our Princeipato Rosato (blush wine)
Light bodied - slightly sweet
Hot food GO cant say NO.... Take the food when its ready and deliver it to the table assigned.
Building connections with our guests - being attentive to their needs and making them feel comfortable. Smile - be friendly - approachable and laid back.
Medium bodied - smooth and fruity.

44. What are the 7 main categories on our wine list?
Light bodied - slightly sweet
Slightly sweet - light and fruity - full and smooth - smooth and fruity - Soft berry flavors - Robust and rich - Signature house wines
Medium bodied - smooth and fruity.
We are Family of local restaurants focused on delighting every guest with a genuine Italian dining experience.

45. What ingredients are in our Chicken and Gnocchi Soup?
Chicken pieces - onion - cream - celery - carrots - spinach - and Gnocchi (potato dumplings) Tastes creamy and comforting a little like having a creamy mashed potato soup
P-Pace A- Attentiveness C-Caring E- Excellence
Building connections with our guests - being attentive to their needs and making them feel comfortable. Smile - be friendly - approachable and laid back.
P-Pace A- Attentiveness C-Caring E- Excellence

46. What makes a Genuine Italian Dining Experiance?
1. Fresh - simple - delicious Italian food 2.Complemented by a great glass of wine 3.In a comfortable home-like Italian setting 4.Welcomed by people who treat you like family.
Slightly sweet - light and fruity - full and smooth - smooth and fruity - Soft berry flavors - Robust and rich - Signature house wines
Medium bodied - smooth and fruity.
Rosso Dolce Roscato which is light bodied smooth and fruity - sweet and perfect to pair with a decedent desert.

47. How do you handle a situation when a guest says they have an allergy to somethin or need Gluten Free.
Bring the guest a special menu. Notify a manager immediately.
Wine sample... Lunch we do not have it in hand but offer anyway. At dinner we always come with a bottle of wine ready for them to sample. If they are not having wine remove wine glasses right away.
White - Blush - and Red
Another server assigned to you in your section that assists you with your tables and you with theirs. you do anything and everything to help your partners guest have 100% Guest Delight!

48. How do you describe our Principato bianco (white wine)
Hospitaliano! 100% Guest Delight. We take pride in doing it right the first time. We value everyone as family and friends. 'when your here your family'
Light bodied - Light and Fruity
Wine sample... Lunch we do not have it in hand but offer anyway. At dinner we always come with a bottle of wine ready for them to sample. If they are not having wine remove wine glasses right away.
Personalizing the dining experience by understanding the guest's time expectations (are they in a hurry - are they meeting friends and taking time to catch up - etc...)