How to respond to a guest complaint
Working in the hospitality industry means having to deal with the occasional complaint from a guest. It's going to happen - but don't panic! You can't always...
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Lesson details
Working in the hospitality industry means having to deal with the occasional complaint from a guest. It’s going to happen – but don’t panic! You can’t always please everyone, and often the negative feedback will be about something that’s out of your control.
Complaints can also be really helpful for figuring out what you or your venue can improve upon. Learning how to respond to complaints from guests is a really valuable skill for a server – if you respond in a positive way and take the comments on board, you can completely turn the situation around!
Young Waiter of the Year Brooke Adey shares her pro tips for dealing with this tricky situation without losing your cool.
What you'll learn in the How to respond to a guest complaint lesson
- How to handle a guest complaint and rectify the situation
- Tips for responding to guest complaints in a positive and professional manner
Instructor

Brooke Adey is a highly experienced professional in the hospitality and beverage industry, currently working as the State Sales Manager for Saint Wine in South Australia. With over 15 years of industry experience, Brooke has held pivotal roles such...
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