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Olive Garden Italian Restaurant Training

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1. What are the 7 main categories on our wine list?
Rosso Dolce Roscato which is light bodied smooth and fruity - sweet and perfect to pair with a decedent desert.
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.
Hot food GO cant say NO.... Take the food when its ready and deliver it to the table assigned.

2. 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.
We are Family of local restaurants focused on delighting every guest with a genuine Italian dining experience.
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.

3. How do you handle a situation when a guest says they have an allergy to somethin or need Gluten Free.
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.
Light bodied - slightly sweet
Bring the guest a special menu. Notify a manager immediately.

4. 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!
Chicken pieces - onion - cream - celery - carrots - spinach - and Gnocchi (potato dumplings) Tastes creamy and comforting a little like having a creamy mashed potato soup
Set High expectations and not just meet them but exceed them. Deliver on those Goals 100%!
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'

5. What are our Principles?

6. Attentiveness
Medium bodied - smooth and fruity.
White - Blush - and Red
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...)

7. Hot Food Go?
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'
Light bodied - slightly sweet
P-Pace A- Attentiveness C-Caring E- Excellence

8. How would you describe our Princeipato Rosato (blush wine)
Set High expectations and not just meet them but exceed them. Deliver on those Goals 100%!
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!
Hot food GO cant say NO.... Take the food when its ready and deliver it to the table assigned.

9. Pace

10. What ingredients are in our Pasta E Fagioli Soup?
Rosso Dolce Roscato which is light bodied smooth and fruity - sweet and perfect to pair with a decedent desert.
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.
Bring the guest a special menu. Notify a manager immediately.

11. How do you describe our Principato bianco (white wine)
Medium bodied - smooth and fruity.
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
Chicken pieces - onion - cream - celery - carrots - spinach - and Gnocchi (potato dumplings) Tastes creamy and comforting a little like having a creamy mashed potato soup

12. What makes a Genuine Italian Dining Experiance?
Bring the guest a special menu. Notify a manager immediately.
Light bodied - Light and Fruity
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.
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. Attentiveness
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.
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.

14. What types of house wine do we have
Light bodied - Light and Fruity
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
Set High expectations and not just meet them but exceed them. Deliver on those Goals 100%!

15. After a friendly greeting of guests what should you offer?
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.
Medium bodied - smooth 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.

16. How would you describe our Principato Rosso (red wine)
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.
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

17. What 4 soups do we serve?
Building connections with our guests - being attentive to their needs and making them feel comfortable. Smile - be friendly - approachable and laid back.
1. Chicken and Gnocchi - 2.Minestrone - 3.Pasta E. Fagioli - 4.Zuppa Toscana
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 - Light and Fruity

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

19. 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'
Bring the guest a special menu. Notify a manager immediately.
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
Hot food GO cant say NO.... Take the food when its ready and deliver it to the table assigned.

20. What 4 soups do we serve?
Slightly sweet - light and fruity - full and smooth - smooth and fruity - Soft berry flavors - Robust and rich - Signature house wines
Rosso Dolce Roscato which is light bodied smooth and fruity - sweet and perfect to pair with a decedent desert.
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. Chicken and Gnocchi - 2.Minestrone - 3.Pasta E. Fagioli - 4.Zuppa Toscana

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

22. What Ingredients are in our Minestrone soup?
P-Pace A- Attentiveness C-Caring E- Excellence
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.
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

23. 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
Light bodied - Light and Fruity
Light bodied - slightly sweet
Rosso Dolce Roscato which is light bodied smooth and fruity - sweet and perfect to pair with a decedent desert.

24. What is a service partner
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'
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.
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. What is our Strategy?
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.
We are Family of local restaurants focused on delighting every guest with a genuine Italian dining experience.
1. Chicken and Gnocchi - 2.Minestrone - 3.Pasta E. Fagioli - 4.Zuppa Toscana

26. Excellence
Set High expectations and not just meet them but exceed them. Deliver on those Goals 100%!
Medium bodied - smooth 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!
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

27. What is our purpose? (Brand Promise)

28. How do you describe our Principato bianco (white wine)
Light bodied - Light and Fruity
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...)
We are Family of local restaurants focused on delighting every guest with a genuine Italian dining experience.
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 does Setting the P.A.C.E. mean?
Slightly sweet - light and fruity - full and smooth - smooth and fruity - Soft berry flavors - Robust and rich - Signature house wines
P-Pace A- Attentiveness C-Caring E- Excellence
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
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

30. Caring
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.
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.
Bring the guest a special menu. Notify a manager immediately.

31. What Ingredients are in our Minestrone soup?
P-Pace A- Attentiveness C-Caring E- Excellence
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
Hot food GO cant say NO.... Take the food when its ready and deliver it to the table assigned.

32. 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
Light bodied - slightly sweet
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
Hot food GO cant say NO.... Take the food when its ready and deliver it to the table assigned.

33. Excellence
P-Pace A- Attentiveness C-Caring E- Excellence
Light bodied - slightly sweet
Set High expectations and not just meet them but exceed them. Deliver on those Goals 100%!
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.

34. What is our Strategy?
Medium bodied - smooth and fruity.
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.
Building connections with our guests - being attentive to their needs and making them feel comfortable. Smile - be friendly - approachable and laid back.

35. What types of house wine do we have
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. Chicken and Gnocchi - 2.Minestrone - 3.Pasta E. Fagioli - 4.Zuppa Toscana
White - Blush - and Red
Hot food GO cant say NO.... Take the food when its ready and deliver it to the table assigned.

36. What are our Principles?

37. How would you describe our Principato Rosso (red 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
Light bodied - slightly sweet
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'
Medium bodied - smooth and fruity.

38. How would you describe our Princeipato Rosato (blush wine)
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
Light bodied - slightly sweet
Light bodied - Light and Fruity

39. After a friendly greeting of guests what should you offer?
Light bodied - slightly sweet
White - Blush - and Red
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.

40. Pace

41. What is our purpose? (Brand Promise)

42. Hot Food Go?
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.
Light bodied - Light and Fruity
Set High expectations and not just meet them but exceed them. Deliver on those Goals 100%!

43. What makes a Genuine Italian Dining Experiance?
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.
We are Family of local restaurants focused on delighting every guest with a genuine Italian dining experience.

44. What does Setting the P.A.C.E. mean?
P-Pace A- Attentiveness C-Caring E- Excellence
Light bodied - Light and Fruity
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.

45. 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
We are Family of local restaurants focused on delighting every guest with a genuine Italian dining experience.
Light bodied - Light and Fruity
Building connections with our guests - being attentive to their needs and making them feel comfortable. Smile - be friendly - approachable and laid back.

46. 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
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!
Set High expectations and not just meet them but exceed them. Deliver on those Goals 100%!
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.

47. What ingredients are in our Chicken and Gnocchi Soup?
Slightly sweet - light and fruity - full and smooth - smooth and fruity - Soft berry flavors - Robust and rich - Signature house wines
P-Pace A- Attentiveness C-Caring E- Excellence
Chicken pieces - onion - cream - celery - carrots - spinach - and Gnocchi (potato dumplings) Tastes creamy and comforting a little like having a creamy mashed potato soup
Light bodied - slightly sweet

48. 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
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
Building connections with our guests - being attentive to their needs and making them feel comfortable. Smile - be friendly - approachable and laid back.