SITHFAB027 — Serve food and beverage

1 Prepare for food and beverage service.

• 1.1Discuss and clarify table and venue set-up, menu and style of service where required.
• 1.2Check furniture and fittings for cleanliness, stability and condition prior to the service period.
• 1.3Adjust furniture placement to meet service requirements and allow safe and easy access for service personnel.
• 1.4Prepare and adjust environment to ensure comfort and ambience for customers.
• 1.5Check and prepare equipment for service according to manufacturer instructions, and clean or replace items as required to meet service standards.
• 1.6Prepare and display food and beverage items according to organisational standards.

2 Welcome and advise customers.

• 2.1Greet customers on arrival according to organisational customer service standards.
• 2.2Provide information regarding food and beverage and facilities to customers, giving clear explanations and descriptions.
• 2.3Answer customer questions on menu items correctly and courteously.

3 Take and process orders.

• 3.1Take and record orders accurately and legibly using the format required by the organisation, and convey orders promptly to the kitchen.
• 3.2Operate ordering system according to organisational procedures.
• 3.3Communicate special requests or dietary requirements to kitchen.
• 3.4Provide glassware, service-ware and cutlery suitable for menu choice.
• 3.5Process accounts and receive payment according to organisational policies and procedures.

4 Serve food and beverages.

• 4.1Promptly recognise and follow-up delays or deficiencies in service.
• 4.2Collect food and beverage selections from kitchen and check for accuracy and presentation.
• 4.3Use appropriate techniques to carry and place plates containing meals and serve to correct person.
• 4.4Advise and reassure customers about delays or problems.
• 4.5Check customer satisfaction at the appropriate time.

5 Clear food and beverages.

• 5.1Use appropriate techniques to clear and carry multiple used plates and other service-ware.
• 5.2Remove used items in a timely manner and safely transfer them to the appropriate location for cleaning.
• 5.3Safely dispose of food waste, disposables and recyclable items to minimise negative environmental impacts.

6 Complete end of shift duties.

• 6.1Follow end of shift procedures.
• 6.2Report customer feedback to relevant colleagues, supervisors or managers.
• 6.3Provide handover to incoming colleagues and share relevant information.

What does an assessment tool for SITHFAB027 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for SITHFAB027 needs to address all 40 unit components: 6 elements with 25 performance criteria, 3 performance evidence requirements, 6 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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