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The Customer Connection: Service Essentials for Restaurants

The Launch Pad, Grover Beach + Zoom 391 Front St, Suite E, Grover Beach

Register Great customer service is the secret ingredient to a thriving restaurant. Join us for an interactive workshop with seasoned restaurateur Ben Arrona, who will share insider strategies to enhance guest interactions and build lasting customer loyalty. In this hands-on session, you’ll learn: Proven communication techniques to engage and delight guests Best practices for seamless in-house and to-go service How to handle customer complaints with confidence and professionalism Whether you’re a restaurant owner, manager, or front-line staff, this workshop will equip your team with the tools to create memorable dining experiences that keep customers coming back. Don’t miss this opportunity to refine your service skills and set your restaurant apart!

Efficient Restaurant Operations: Time Management and Multitasking Strategies

THE SANDBOX Paso Robles + Zoom 1345 Park St, Paso Robles

Join us for a focused workshop on time management and multitasking in the restaurant industry, led by Ben Arrona, a seasoned hospitality expert with over 25 years of experience. This session will cover key topics like prep and lead times, fire times (cook time), and practical multitasking techniques to help your restaurant run efficiently and on time. Ben, the owner of Benny’s Pizza Palace & Social Club in SLO, brings his extensive knowledge of managing successful restaurants, including his experience with a commercial kitchen supporting caterers and pop-up restaurants. With a background in teaching and ongoing studies at the University of Oxford, Ben is well-equipped to share actionable insights that can make a real difference in your day-to-day operations. Don’t miss this chance to learn from a true industry professional.

Mastering Restaurant Customer Service

CIE HotHouse + Zoom 872 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo

Register Join us for an informative and hands-on workshop led by local restaurateur Ben Arrona, who will guide you through the essential steps to deliver exceptional customer service in your restaurant. With years of experience in the restaurant industry, Ben will share his expertise on effective communication techniques for engaging with guests, best practices for both in-house and to-go service, and strategies for responding to customer complaints with grace and professionalism. This comprehensive workshop will equip your team with the skills needed to create memorable dining experiences that keep patrons coming back for more. Don’t miss this opportunity to transform your customer interactions and elevate your restaurant’s service standards.