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Olive Garden Italian Restaurant Training

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1. How would you describe our Principato Rosso (red wine)
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'
Hot food GO cant say NO.... Take the food when its ready and deliver it to the table assigned.
Medium bodied - smooth and fruity.

2. What does Setting the P.A.C.E. mean?
P-Pace A- Attentiveness C-Caring E- Excellence
We are Family of local restaurants focused on delighting every guest with a genuine Italian dining experience.
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
1. Chicken and Gnocchi - 2.Minestrone - 3.Pasta E. Fagioli - 4.Zuppa Toscana

3. What ingredients are in our Zuppa Toscana soup?
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'
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!

4. What types of house wine do we have
Medium bodied - smooth and fruity.
White - Blush - and Red
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...)
Hot food GO cant say NO.... Take the food when its ready and deliver it to the table assigned.

5. What is our Strategy?
Light bodied - slightly sweet
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.
Light bodied - Light and Fruity

6. How do you handle a situation when a guest says they have an allergy to somethin or need Gluten Free.
Light bodied - Light and Fruity
Bring the guest a special menu. Notify a manager immediately.
Medium bodied - smooth and fruity.
Rosso Dolce Roscato which is light bodied smooth and fruity - sweet and perfect to pair with a decedent desert.

7. What is our favorite wine so far?
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
Rosso Dolce Roscato which is light bodied smooth and fruity - sweet and perfect to pair with a decedent desert.
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...)

8. How would you describe our Principato Rosso (red 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'
Bring the guest a special menu. Notify a manager immediately.
Medium bodied - smooth and fruity.
Slightly sweet - light and fruity - full and smooth - smooth and fruity - Soft berry flavors - Robust and rich - Signature house wines

9. How do you describe our Principato bianco (white wine)
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...)
Light bodied - slightly sweet
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

10. What 4 soups do we serve?
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.
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
White - Blush - and Red
1. Chicken and Gnocchi - 2.Minestrone - 3.Pasta E. Fagioli - 4.Zuppa Toscana

11. 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.
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.
Set High expectations and not just meet them but exceed them. Deliver on those Goals 100%!
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

12. Attentiveness
Rosso Dolce Roscato which is light bodied smooth and fruity - sweet and perfect to pair with a decedent desert.
Building connections with our guests - being attentive to their needs and making them feel comfortable. Smile - be friendly - approachable and laid back.
Chicken pieces - onion - cream - celery - carrots - spinach - and Gnocchi (potato dumplings) Tastes creamy and comforting a little like having a creamy mashed potato soup
Bring the guest a special menu. Notify a manager immediately.

13. Hot Food Go?
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.
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.
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

14. What does Setting the P.A.C.E. mean?
P-Pace A- Attentiveness C-Caring E- Excellence
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
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.

15. What Ingredients are in our Minestrone 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.
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
Bring the guest a special menu. Notify a manager immediately.
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

16. Caring
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.
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
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.

17. What 4 soups do we serve?
Light bodied - Light and Fruity
Hot food GO cant say NO.... Take the food when its ready and deliver it to the table assigned.
White - Blush - and Red
1. Chicken and Gnocchi - 2.Minestrone - 3.Pasta E. Fagioli - 4.Zuppa Toscana

18. Hot Food Go?
Hot food GO cant say NO.... Take the food when its ready and deliver it to the table assigned.
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
Light bodied - slightly sweet

19. Pace

20. How would you describe our Princeipato Rosato (blush wine)
Slightly sweet - light and fruity - full and smooth - smooth and fruity - Soft berry flavors - Robust and rich - Signature house wines
Light bodied - slightly sweet
1. Chicken and Gnocchi - 2.Minestrone - 3.Pasta E. Fagioli - 4.Zuppa Toscana
Rosso Dolce Roscato which is light bodied smooth and fruity - sweet and perfect to pair with a decedent desert.

21. What is our Strategy?
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
Hot food GO cant say NO.... Take the food when its ready and deliver it to the table assigned.
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.

22. 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.
White - Blush - and Red
Light bodied - Light and Fruity
Slightly sweet - light and fruity - full and smooth - smooth and fruity - Soft berry flavors - Robust and rich - Signature house wines

23. How would you describe our Princeipato Rosato (blush wine)
1. Chicken and Gnocchi - 2.Minestrone - 3.Pasta E. Fagioli - 4.Zuppa Toscana
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'
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
Light bodied - slightly sweet

24. What types of house wine do we have
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.
We are Family of local restaurants focused on delighting every guest with a genuine Italian dining experience.
White - Blush - and Red

25. What are the 7 main categories on our wine list?
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.
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

26. Attentiveness
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
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

27. What are our Principles?

28. 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
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.
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!
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.

29. What ingredients are in our Pasta E Fagioli Soup?
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.
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.

30. What is a service partner
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!
Medium bodied - smooth and fruity.
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.

31. Pace

32. What is our purpose? (Brand Promise)

33. Caring
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.
1. Chicken and Gnocchi - 2.Minestrone - 3.Pasta E. Fagioli - 4.Zuppa Toscana
Light bodied - Light and Fruity
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!

34. Excellence
Set High expectations and not just meet them but exceed them. Deliver on those Goals 100%!
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
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'

35. 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
Building connections with our guests - being attentive to their needs and making them feel comfortable. Smile - be friendly - approachable and laid back.
White - Blush - and Red
White - Blush - and Red

36. What Ingredients are in our Minestrone soup?
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.
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

37. After a friendly greeting of guests what should you offer?
Light bodied - Light and Fruity
We are Family of local restaurants focused on delighting every guest with a genuine Italian dining experience.
P-Pace A- Attentiveness C-Caring E- Excellence
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.

38. Excellence
Medium bodied - smooth and fruity.
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
1. Chicken and Gnocchi - 2.Minestrone - 3.Pasta E. Fagioli - 4.Zuppa Toscana
Set High expectations and not just meet them but exceed them. Deliver on those Goals 100%!

39. 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
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%!
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.

40. What is a service partner
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
We are Family of local restaurants focused on delighting every guest with a genuine Italian dining experience.
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

41. What ingredients are in our Zuppa Toscana soup?
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
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!
White - Blush - and Red

42. What is our purpose? (Brand Promise)

43. After a friendly greeting of guests what should you offer?
Light bodied - Light and Fruity
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.
Slightly sweet - light and fruity - full and smooth - smooth and fruity - Soft berry flavors - Robust and rich - Signature house wines

44. How do you handle a situation when a guest says they have an allergy to somethin or need Gluten Free.
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'
Rosso Dolce Roscato which is light bodied smooth and fruity - sweet and perfect to pair with a decedent desert.
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.

45. What ingredients are in our Chicken and Gnocchi Soup?
White - Blush - and Red
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
Chicken pieces - onion - cream - celery - carrots - spinach - and Gnocchi (potato dumplings) Tastes creamy and comforting a little like having a creamy mashed potato soup
Bring the guest a special menu. Notify a manager immediately.

46. 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.
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...)
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.

47. What are our Principles?

48. How do you describe our Principato bianco (white wine)
Light bodied - slightly sweet
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.
Light bodied - Light and Fruity