A Taste of Centerplate University Banquet Training
GM Richard Ginzel demonstrates proper plating during Banquet Server Training.
Centerplate University steps up the game with custom training content created to educate our front-line staff with banquet service best practices – further evidence Centerplate is committed to making it better to be there for every guest, every time.
Created by the talented staff at the New Orleans Morial Convention Center and the Mercedes Benz Superdome/Smoothie King Center, these vignettes will be the cornerstone of a hospitality training program that will set Centerplate banquet service to an unrivaled standard of excellence. View the selection of segments below.
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What’s In It For Me? Welcome to Centerplate
What can you get out of a career at Centerplate? This segment explores how you and Centerplate benefit from exceeding guests expectations in food and beverage service.
Correct and Incorrect Plate Service
Learn about the correct methods for plating a banquet table; including serving a table completely, serving from the left counter-clockwise, and delivering plated meals low to avoid interfering with guests’ conversations.
Issue Resolution
How do you deal with correcting guests’ concerns? This segment shows the success in resolving concerns correctly, and the repercussions bad resolution can have for your guests’ experience.
Mastering Water Service
Refilling water is a delicate operation; learn the best methods to refill water without interfering with guests meals.
Tray Carrying
Carry with confidence! Learn how to balance trays and transport banquet entrées for tables effortlessly.
Beverage Service
Placing drinks low, handling from the stem and serving clockwise are some of the methods to deliver beverages to guests without fear of missteps or spills.
Proper Decorum and Dress
Your appearance is impactful! Learn about how delivering a superior image to your guests can build a positive image of confidence to banquet service operations.
Proper Table Clearing
Learn about clearing plates effectively without fear of dropping or clanking flatware.
Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler!
Learn more about Centerplate’s commitment to bringing the best of the Big Easy to our hospitality operations within New Orleans.
