Hospitality
Being hospitable can mean a lot of things and is different to everyone else. To some extend this makes hospitality a very dynamic profession.
Being a server, host, bartender, cook or chef makes you work for other people. Ensure they are taken care of. It is a proud profession and 99% of the time we love what we do.
Every country, state, region or city might interpret hospitality differently. Feel free to look around this website and discover how things work or learn more about what it takes to be in ‘the industry’.
To cover the basic principles of being hospitable we will discuss the 2 biggest roles, where we directly deal with people:
Some things will always be important and completely in your own hands:
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Well groomed
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Decent clothing
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Fresh perfume or other scent
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Loving to give the best service you can
Make sure you in top shape and take good care about yourself. For some this is more difficult than others. For example:
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Any hair which is not taken care of might make you look shabby. You might have unwanted hairs or fast growing. Unfortunate of course, but you need to fix it.
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A sign of not caring about yourself. This usually means you are wearing something which has not been properly washed. Easy fix!
TIP: spraying more deodorant doesn’t help you… Washing does!
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Wrinkled clothing or completely un-matching outfits. It doesn’t matter what the dress-code is. Just be conscious of what you are wearing, otherwise you might be considered homeless.
TIP: bigger people look pulpous more easily. Take some extra time and check regularly.
Personal note:
When working in our industry, appearance is so important. Things don’t always come easy in life. So if you see that person which looks to come straight from the catwalk, remember they put effort into it. If they can, so can you. Visit your barber shop, take care of your skin and nails and have your clothing be crisp and clean. This is where being hospitable starts.
Sincerely,
Den The Man
