Service That Sells: Turning Guests into Regulars
Facilitator: Johnson Kagz Mbugua
Duration: 4 days | 2 hours per session
This is for:
- Front-of-house staff who want to offer better, faster service
- Managers or owners trying to build guest loyalty and increase return visits
- Teams in cafés, choma joints, restaurants, or bars who want to boost tips, sales, and reviews
What You’ll Learn
- Understand what makes guests feel seen, respected, and want to come back
- Learn how to upsell without being pushy
- Master the basics of service flow, guest psychology, and team coordination
- Handle common Kenyan guest complaints and tricky service moments
- Build consistency in service — even with new or junior staff
Daily Breakdown
Day 1: First Impressions & Service Flow
- How guests judge service in the first 10 minutes
- Flow from greet to goodbye
- Uniforms, greetings, body language in Kenyan settings
Day 2: Upselling & Guest Psychology
- How to suggest, not push
- Reading guests and timing upsells
- Selling specials, drinks, and desserts without pressure
Day 3: Complaint Handling & Recovery
- Dealing with delays, wrong orders, and rude customers
- What to say, how to say it
- Roleplays from real Kenyan scenarios
Day 4: Consistency & Team Coordination
- Daily briefings and service checklists
- FOH and kitchen sync
- How to get your whole team aligned — even with high turnover
Mode of Delivery
- Platform: Google Meet (link shared via WhatsApp upon payment confirmation)
- Schedule: Evening sessions (e.g., 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM)
- Learning Style: Live demos, scenario walkthroughs, guided Q&A
- Support: Private 1-on-1 follow-up via WhatsApp or email
- Tools Access: Google Drive folder with service checklists, talk tracks, and reference guides
Tools & Templates Provided
- Front-of-house service flow chart
- Daily pre-shift briefing guide
- Guest complaint log & resolution tracker
- Sample upsell scripts and polite phrasing for Kenyan guests
Assessment
- Self-Review Tool: Checklist titled “Would You Tip You?” for personal reflection
- Service Scenario Practice: Respond to 2–3 guest complaint scenarios (written or live)
Enroll Now (KSh 2,000)
Pay via MPESA Till Number: 8985298 (Johnson Mbugua, JNSN Hospitality Partners)