Sweep Service
Summary
TLDRThis video introduces two distinct banquet serving styles: the Ladies First Sweep and the Time Sweep. In the Ladies First Sweep, servers operate in a coordinated manner, serving each table sequentially and prioritizing women before men, under the guidance of a banquet captain. The Time Sweep is a formal and synchronized approach, where teams of four to five servers are assigned specific table sections. Each server carries two plates, and the team operates in unison, with a team leader and caboose ensuring efficiency. The Time Sweep emphasizes synchronization, creating a visually appealing and professional service experience for large groups.
Takeaways
- 👩💼 In a ladies first sweep, servers serve women before men at each table, under the direction of the banquet captain.
- 🦶 The ladies first sweep involves a centipede-like approach where servers work together to serve one table at a time until the entire room is served.
- 🍽 Each server in a ladies first sweep carries three plates and looks out for cues from the banquet captain to place them correctly.
- 🚫 If a guest requests a special meal, communicate with the captain and retrieve the meal if instructed.
- 🕒 A time sweep is a more formal and synchronized service method, dividing the banquet hall into sections and assigning teams of servers.
- 👥 In a time sweep, teams consist of a team leader, who knows the number of plates needed, and a caboose, who can adjust the number of plates they carry based on guest count.
- 🔢 Each server in a time sweep carries two plates and follows the team leader to serve tables in a synchronized manner.
- 👀 Servers in a time sweep make eye contact and serve guests to their left and right in a coordinated sequence after a signal from the team leader.
- 🔄 The team must stay together and cannot serve a table if a member is missing, emphasizing the importance of teamwork and coordination.
- 💃 When executed correctly, a time sweep appears as a choreographed dance, showcasing efficiency and professionalism in serving a large number of guests quickly.
Q & A
What is the main purpose of the 'Ladies First Sweep' service?
-The main purpose of the 'Ladies First Sweep' service is to serve the banquet hall one table at a time, with waiters serving each lady at the table before serving the men, ensuring a structured and respectful service order.
How many plates does each server carry during a Ladies First Sweep?
-Each server carries three plates during a Ladies First Sweep, coordinating with the banquet captain to place the plates accordingly.
What should a server do if a guest requests a special meal?
-If a guest requests a special meal, the server should communicate this to their captain immediately and retrieve the special meal themselves if the captain instructs them to do so.
What is the role of the banquet captain in a Ladies First Sweep service?
-The banquet captain's role in a Ladies First Sweep service is to direct the servers where to place the plates and to ensure the smooth operation of the service.
What is the difference between a Ladies First Sweep and a Time Sweep in terms of service style?
-A Ladies First Sweep is less formal and involves serving one table at a time, while a Time Sweep is more formal and synchronized, involving teams of servers and a structured approach to serving multiple tables simultaneously.
How many tables are typically grouped together in a Time Sweep service?
-In a Time Sweep service, the banquet hall is divided into groups of four to five tables.
What is the role of the team leader in a Time Sweep service?
-The team leader in a Time Sweep service is responsible for knowing how many plates to take to each table and ensuring all team members are present during service.
Who is the caboose in a Time Sweep service and what is their importance?
-The caboose in a Time Sweep service is the last server in the team and is important because they can adjust the number of plates they carry (one or two, or none) based on the number of guests seated at the table.
How many plates does each server carry in a Time Sweep service?
-In a Time Sweep service, each server carries two plates.
What is the significance of synchronization in a Time Sweep service?
-Synchronization in a Time Sweep service is significant as it ensures a professional and efficient service, making it look like a choreographed dance and serving a large number of guests in a short period of time.
What is the mandatory rule for servers during a Time Sweep service?
-The mandatory rule for servers during a Time Sweep service is that all team members must stay together; they cannot serve a table if a team member is missing.
Outlines
🍽️ Ladies First Sweep and Time Sweep Overview
This paragraph introduces two distinct types of sweep service: the Ladies First Sweep and the Time Sweep. In the Ladies First Sweep, servers collaboratively serve the banquet hall table by table, mimicking the movement of a centipede. Servers carry three plates each and are directed by the banquet captain. They prioritize serving ladies before men and must promptly respond to special meal requests. Attention to the captain's cues is crucial. The Time Sweep, in contrast, is a more formal and synchronized approach where the hall is divided into sections managed by teams of four to five servers, each with a designated team leader and caboose. The team leader oversees plate distribution, while the caboose adjusts their plate count based on guest numbers. Servers carry two plates each, follow the leader's cues, and serve guests methodically. Team coordination is essential, and the process is described as an efficient, professional, and well-timed service resembling a choreographed dance.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Ladies First Sweep
💡Standard Sweep
💡Time Sweep
💡Banquet Hall
💡Banquet Captain
💡Special Meal
💡Team Leader
💡Caboose
💡Synchronized
💡Efficient
💡Professional
Highlights
Introduction of two types of sweep service: ladies first sweep and time sweep.
In a ladies first sweep, servers serve banquet hall tables one at a time, like a centipede.
Each server in a ladies first sweep carries three plates and follows the banquet captain's direction.
Ladies are served before men in a ladies first sweep service.
Special meal requests should be communicated to the captain and retrieved by the server if instructed.
Servers must pay close attention to cues from the banquet captain during a ladies first sweep.
A time sweep is a more formal and synchronized service method.
The banquet hall is divided into groups of four to five tables for a time sweep.
Servers in a time sweep are organized into teams of four to five with a team leader and caboose.
The team leader in a time sweep is responsible for plate count and team presence.
The caboose can carry two plates or adjust based on the number of guests at a table.
Servers carry two plates each and follow the team leader in a synchronized manner.
Servers position themselves behind guests, make eye contact, and serve with a coordinated signal.
The team serves guests to their left and right in a specific sequence during a time sweep.
Team members must stay together and cannot serve a table if a member is missing.
A time sweep is efficient and professional, serving a large number of guests in a short time.
When done correctly, a time sweep appears as a choreographed dance.
Transcripts
in this video we will cover two
different types of sweep service a
ladies first sweep or standard sweep and
a time sweep in a ladies first sweep all
servers work together to serve the
banquet hall one table at a time like a
centipede until the entire room is
complete each server carries three
plates looking out for the banquet
captain to direct them where to place
the plates in this type of service the
waiters serve each lady at the table
before serving the men they then move on
to the next table until the room is
completely set if a guest cannot eat
what you are serving and they request a
special meal communicate this to your
captain immediately and then retrieve
the special meal yourself
if the captain instructs you to do so
when working a lady's first sweep you
must pay close attention to the cues
given to you by your banquet captain a
time sweep is intended to be much more
formal and synchronized in a time sweep
the banquet hall is divided up into
groups of four to five tables the
servers are broken up into teams of four
to five servers and assigned a section
of tables every team will have a team
leader and a caboose the team leader is
responsible for knowing how many plates
to take to each table and for making
sure all members of the team are present
during service the caboose is important
because he or she can take two plates
one or none depending on how many guests
are seated at the table in a time sweep
each server carries two plates the
servers will follow their team leader
and approach each table at the same
position the group makes one full
rotation around the table and positions
themselves behind the guests they are
about to serve everyone makes eye
contact the team leader gives a signal
and each server places a plate in front
of the guests to their left with their
left hand steps back
places the second plate in their left
hand and serves the guests directly to
their right the team then follows the
team leader in a straight line back to
the kitchen to pick up the plates for
their next table
it is absolutely mandatory that all
members of the team stay together you
cannot serve a table when you are
missing a team member a time sweep is a
very efficient and professional way to
serve a
large number of guests in a short period
of time when done correctly the time
sweep is perfectly synchronized to look
like a choreographed dance
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