{"id":6736,"date":"2024-02-09T15:51:57","date_gmt":"2024-02-09T15:51:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ihmnotessite.com\/?page_id=6736"},"modified":"2024-02-09T15:54:05","modified_gmt":"2024-02-09T15:54:05","slug":"lounge-service","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ihmnotessite.com\/index.php\/lounge-service\/","title":{"rendered":"Lounge service"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Lounge service<\/strong> is a hospitality concept that focuses on providing a<\/p>

  • Comfortable and<\/li>
  • Semi-private environment<\/li>
  • where guests can enjoy drinks and small bites.<\/li>
  • This service is often found in hotels, airports, and standalone establishments,<\/li>
  • where the atmosphere is a key component of the experience.<\/li><\/ul>

    INTRODUCTION<\/strong><\/p>

    • Lounge service epitomizes the perfect blend of relaxation and sophistication in the hospitality realm.<\/li>
    • Characterized by its laid-back yet upscale ambiance, this style of service offers guests a space to unwind and socialize while enjoying a selection of beverages and light fare.<\/li>
    • From plush seating to personalized service, lounge service is about creating a memorable and comfortable experience.<\/li><\/ul>

      KEY FEATURES OF LOUNGE SERVICE<\/strong><\/p>

      • Ambiance and Atmosphere:\u00a0<\/b>The design and d\u00e9cor of a lounge are central to its service, often featuring comfortable seating, ambient lighting, and soft music to set the mood. Lounges may offer a variety of seating arrangements, from intimate booths to communal tables.<\/li>
      • Beverage Expertise:\u00a0<\/b>A hallmark of lounge service is a well-curated selection of beverages, including premium spirits, cocktails, wines, and artisanal coffees and teas. Bartenders and staff often have specialized knowledge to recommend and prepare drinks.<\/li>
      • Limited Food Menu:\u00a0<\/b>Unlike full-service restaurants, lounges typically offer a more concise menu focused on appetizers, snacks, and small plates designed for sharing. The menu items are often gourmet or artisanal, emphasizing quality over quantity.<\/li>
      • Personalized Service: <\/b>Staff are trained to provide attentive yet unobtrusive service, often building rapport with regular guests. The service is tailored to create a sense of exclusivity and personal attention.<\/li><\/ul>

        ADVANTAGES<\/strong><\/p>

        • Social Hub<\/li>
        • Revenue Generation<\/li>
        • Versatility<\/li><\/ul>

          DISADVANTAGES<\/strong><\/p>

          • Space and Investment<\/li>
          • Market Limitations<\/li><\/ul>

            ORGANIZING LOUNGE SERVICE<\/strong><\/p>

            • Strategic Layout<\/li>
            • Staff Training<\/li><\/ul>
              EXECUTING LOUNGE SERVICE<\/b>
              <\/b><\/div>
              • Maintaining Ambiance<\/li>
              • Quality Control<\/li><\/ul>

                THE FOLLOWING ITEMS REQUIRED FOR LOUNGE SERVICE<\/b><\/p>

                • Small linen stock<\/li>
                • Ashtrays<\/li>
                • Salvers<\/li>
                • Glasses: assorted<\/li>
                • Cups, and saucers for the service of hot beverages<\/li>
                • Dry goods: coffee, tea and sugar<\/li>
                • Check pads, bill pads, and stock sheets for alcoholic beverages<\/li>
                • Basic alcoholic drinks: spirits, aperitifs, liqueurs and minerals<\/li>
                • Cocktail snacks: cocktail onions, salted peanuts, gherkins, and cheese sticks, etc.<\/li>
                • Other beverages: Horlicks, cocoa, and chocolate etc.<\/li><\/ul>

                  THE LOUNGE STAFF MUST BE PREPARED FOR:<\/b><\/p>

                  • Morning coffee<\/li>
                  • Aperitifs and cocktails before lunch<\/li>
                  • Coffee, liqueurs and brandy after lunch<\/li>
                  • Afternoon tea<\/li>
                  • Aperitifs and cocktails before dinner<\/li>
                  • Aperitifs and cocktails after dinner<\/li>
                  • Service of late-night beverages, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic.<\/li>
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                    LOUNGE SERVICE – IN HOTELS<\/strong><\/p>

                    • In-house guests or residents need not pay cash as they can sign a check bill to confirm the service received.<\/li>
                    • The check bill must have the appropriate room number.<\/li>
                    • A triplicate checking system followed.<\/li>
                    • The third copy remains with lounge staff for reference.<\/li>
                    • Stock taking should be held at regular intervals<\/li>
                    • Stock sheet should be completed daily.<\/li><\/ul>

                      ROUTINE CHECKLIST AND MAINTENANCE<\/strong><\/p>

                      • The lounge staff commences preparation in the morning<\/li>
                      • Cleaning is done<\/li>
                      • Carpets are vacuumed<\/li>
                      • Coffee tables are polished<\/li>
                      • Ashtrays emptied and cleaned<\/li>
                      • Tables positioned correctly, brasses polished<\/li>
                      • Ensure everything is ready for service.<\/li>
                      • During busy schedules, early in the morning,<\/li>
                      • One lounge staff is deputed to keep the lounge presentable all the time.<\/li>
                      • The table tops clean.<\/li>
                      • Ashtrays emptied and all dirties are removed.<\/li>
                      • Before lunch and dinner:<\/li>
                      • Cocktail snacks may be placed on the coffee tables and<\/li>
                      • After lunch, the tables must be prepared for the service of afternoon tea.<\/li>
                      • The lounge is often the front window of the establishment,<\/li>
                      • So the standard should be high.<\/li>
                      • If the buffet is laid down then guests help themselves.<\/li>
                      • Gueridon service may be offered to the guests.<\/li>
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