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Olive Garden Italian Restaurant Training

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1. What is our Strategy?
We are Family of local restaurants focused on delighting every guest with a genuine Italian dining experience.
Light bodied - slightly sweet
Set High expectations and not just meet them but exceed them. Deliver on those Goals 100%!
Building connections with our guests - being attentive to their needs and making them feel comfortable. Smile - be friendly - approachable and laid back.

2. Attentiveness
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.
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...)
Medium bodied - smooth and fruity.

3. 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
Hot food GO cant say NO.... Take the food when its ready and deliver it to the table assigned.
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

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

5. What ingredients are in our Pasta E Fagioli Soup?
P-Pace A- Attentiveness C-Caring E- Excellence
Set High expectations and not just meet them but exceed them. Deliver on those Goals 100%!
Light bodied - slightly sweet
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

6. 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'
1. Chicken and Gnocchi - 2.Minestrone - 3.Pasta E. Fagioli - 4.Zuppa Toscana
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.

7. What are our Principles?

8. What makes a Genuine Italian Dining Experiance?
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!
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.
1. Chicken and Gnocchi - 2.Minestrone - 3.Pasta E. Fagioli - 4.Zuppa Toscana

9. What is our Strategy?
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.
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

10. How would you describe our Principato Rosso (red wine)
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.
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'
Chicken pieces - onion - cream - celery - carrots - spinach - and Gnocchi (potato dumplings) Tastes creamy and comforting a little like having a creamy mashed potato soup

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

12. 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
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!

13. 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.
White - Blush - and Red
Light bodied - Light and Fruity
Set High expectations and not just meet them but exceed them. Deliver on those Goals 100%!

14. What ingredients are in our Chicken and Gnocchi 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
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.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.

15. Pace

16. How do you describe our Principato bianco (white 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.
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
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 - Light and Fruity

17. Attentiveness
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'
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
White - Blush - and Red

18. How do you handle a situation when a guest says they have an allergy to somethin or need Gluten Free.
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!
Bring the guest a special menu. Notify a manager immediately.
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
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

19. Pace

20. What is our purpose? (Brand Promise)

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

22. How would you describe our Principato Rosso (red wine)
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.
P-Pace A- Attentiveness C-Caring E- Excellence

23. What ingredients are in our Zuppa Toscana soup?
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.
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.
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

24. What is our purpose? (Brand Promise)

25. What types of house wine do we have
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
White - Blush - and Red
Hot food GO cant say NO.... Take the food when its ready and deliver it to the table assigned.
Rosso Dolce Roscato which is light bodied smooth and fruity - sweet and perfect to pair with a decedent desert.

26. How would you describe our Princeipato Rosato (blush 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!
Light bodied - slightly sweet
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

27. What does Setting the P.A.C.E. mean?
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'
White - Blush - and Red
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

28. What is our favorite wine so far?
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!
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.

29. What Ingredients are in our Minestrone 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
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.
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'

30. 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.
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
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

31. How would you describe our Princeipato Rosato (blush wine)
Bring the guest a special menu. Notify a manager immediately.
White - Blush - and Red
Set High expectations and not just meet them but exceed them. Deliver on those Goals 100%!
Light bodied - slightly sweet

32. Hot Food Go?
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
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.
1. Chicken and Gnocchi - 2.Minestrone - 3.Pasta E. Fagioli - 4.Zuppa Toscana

33. 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!
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
We are Family of local restaurants focused on delighting every guest with a genuine Italian dining experience.

34. How do you handle a situation when a guest says they have an allergy to somethin or need Gluten Free.
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'
Bring the guest a special menu. Notify a manager immediately.
Building connections with our guests - being attentive to their needs and making them feel comfortable. Smile - be friendly - approachable and laid back.

35. What are our Principles?

36. 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
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%!
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.

37. What ingredients are in our Pasta E Fagioli Soup?
Set High expectations and not just meet them but exceed them. Deliver on those Goals 100%!
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
Slightly sweet - light and fruity - full and smooth - smooth and fruity - Soft berry flavors - Robust and rich - Signature house wines

38. 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
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.
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...)

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

41. Hot Food Go?
Chicken pieces - onion - cream - celery - carrots - spinach - and Gnocchi (potato dumplings) Tastes creamy and comforting a little like having a creamy mashed potato soup
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
Hot food GO cant say NO.... Take the food when its ready and deliver it to the table assigned.

42. What types of house wine do we have
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
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.

43. After a friendly greeting of guests what should you offer?
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'
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.
P-Pace A- Attentiveness C-Caring E- Excellence
Light bodied - Light and Fruity

44. What is a service partner
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.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
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!

45. 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.
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'
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

46. What are the 7 main categories on our wine list?
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
1. Chicken and Gnocchi - 2.Minestrone - 3.Pasta E. Fagioli - 4.Zuppa Toscana
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

47. What does Setting the P.A.C.E. mean?
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
P-Pace A- Attentiveness C-Caring E- Excellence
Medium bodied - smooth and fruity.

48. After a friendly greeting of guests what should you offer?
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...)
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.