Introduction to quick service restaurants
QSR (quick service restaurants) is one of the biggest, most exciting sectors in hospitality - but there's so much more to it than meets the eye! It's a place where you can learn high-value professional skills, make great friends, and push yourself to grow in an industry that is constantly evolvin...
This course includes
- Quizzes & knowledge checks
- Downloadable resources
- Closed captions & dubbing
- Mobile app (iOS & Android)
- Hands-on activity
Supported by trusted hospitality organizations
This course is supported by leading hospitality organizations, reflecting recognized industry best practice.
Skills you will gain
Course details
QSR (quick service restaurants) is one of the biggest, most exciting sectors in hospitality - but there’s so much more to it than meets the eye! It’s a place where you can learn high-value professional skills, make great friends, and push yourself to grow in an industry that is constantly evolving.
So if you’re new to QSR (quick service restaurants) and wondering what it’s all about, this course is for you. With guidance from QSR specialist, Diego Teixeira, you’ll discover the range of incredible opportunities waiting for you in QSR.
These lessons will cover everything you need to know to get started in the industry, make the most of your experience in quick service restaurants, and deliver a great guest experience - no matter your role or where you work.
What you’ll learn in the Introduction to quick service restaurants course
- What a quick service restaurant is
- What makes QSR different to other types of restaurants
- How to overcome the common challenges of QSR
- How to make the most of benefits in QSR
- Why it’s so important to think of yourself as an ambassador for your restaurant
- The top skills you’ll need to succeed in QSR and rise through the ranks
- Common guest expectations, and how to meet them
- What operational excellence looks like
- A day in the life of a QSR employee
- Where a career in QSR can take you!
Who the Introduction to QSR course is for
This course is aimed at new and aspiring staff in the quick service restaurant industry.
Course content
10 lessons · 38m 28s total · 1 hands-on activity
Course instructor

Diego Teixeira is a QSR Operations Specialist for Guzman y Gomez, a multinational Quick Service brand. Throughout his career, Diego has had the opportunity to lead a number of projects, teams and initiatives, always keeping a clear focus on...
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This course is globally recognized by the Institute of Hospitality and is worth one (1) CPD point.
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