Food & Beverage Restaurant Service Issue Checklist

Ensure every guest leaves satisfied! This Restaurant Service Issue Checklist helps your team handle complaints, resolve problems, and maintain top-notch service, boosting loyalty and positive reviews. From order errors to table concerns, this guide keeps your team on track to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

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Initial Customer Contact

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Steps to take when first interacting with a customer experiencing a service issue.

Contact Time

Contact Method

Customer Name

Table Number (if applicable)

Brief Summary of Customer Concern (Initial Description)

Initial Customer Sentiment

Issue Identification & Documentation

2 of 7

Gathering details about the problem and recording them accurately.

Table Number (if applicable)

Customer Description of Issue

Issue Category

Employee Name (Initial Contact)

Date of Incident

Time of Incident

Related Items (Check all that apply)

Problem Analysis & Diagnosis

3 of 7

Determining the root cause of the service issue.

Describe the Customer's Reported Issue (in their own words)

Issue Category

Affected Areas (Check all that apply)

Estimated Wait Time (in minutes)

Possible Root Cause

Additional Notes or Observations

Solution Implementation & Verification

4 of 7

Applying the corrective action and ensuring it resolves the problem.

Detailed Solution Applied

Quantity of Items Replaced/Adjusted

Resolution Category

Date of Solution Implementation

Time of Solution Implementation

Solution Effectiveness (Initial)

Notes on Implementation (e.g., specific challenges)

Customer Follow-Up & Satisfaction

5 of 7

Checking in with the customer to confirm they are satisfied and address any remaining concerns.

Customer Satisfaction Level

Summary of Resolution Explained to Customer

Time Spent on Follow-Up (minutes)

Customer Comments/Feedback

Would you recommend our service?

Escalation Procedures

6 of 7

Steps to take if the issue cannot be resolved at the initial level.

Escalation Tier

Estimated Resolution Time (Hours)

Reason for Escalation

Escalation Specialist Assigned

Escalation Date

Escalation Time

Issue Closure & Reporting

7 of 7

Finalizing the case, documenting outcomes, and identifying potential improvements.

Summary of Resolution

Resolution Time (minutes)

Customer Satisfaction Level

Root Cause Categories

Closure Date

Closure Time

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