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Introduction
Chapter 1 : Fundamentals of Restaurant Operations
Chapter 2 : Ingredients and Yield Loss
Chapter 3 : Cost analysis and ingredient valuation
Chapter 4 : Inventory management
Chapter 5 : Technology, Automation, and Artificial Intelligence in Kitchen Operations
Chapter 6 : Pricing, Contribution Margin and Cost Control
Chapter 7 : Sales, Marketing and the Psychology of the Menu
Chapter 8 : Inventory Management, Internal Controls and Food Safety
Chapter 9: Standardisation and Description of Ingredients and Dishes
Chapter 10 : Service, service processes, and service quality Service as the foundation of the guest experience
Chapter 11 : Digital reviews and online visibility
Chapter 12 : From Concept to Operation
Chapter 13 : Operational Metrics and Performance Management
Chapter 14 : Process Design and Service Flow
14.1 Touchpoints14.2 The role of service styles14.3 Layout and workflow of workstations14.4 Blueprint14.5 Exercises and assignments14.6 References
Chapter 15 : The future of restaurant operations: challenges and opportunities
Chapter 16 : Glossary
Closing worda

14.4 Blueprint

A visual representation of the service process, for example in the form of a flowchart or service blueprint, identifies step by step how the service flows from the guest’s initial arrival to their departure.

In such a flowchart, the interaction with the customer is typically viewed vertically in terms of foreground activities, staff interactions behind the scenes (backstage), and support processes such as inventory management and technical services (Shostack, 1984). This type of visual overview makes it easier for staff to understand their roles, identify possible barriers or bottlenecks, and plan improved responses.

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Figure 14.4: Service Flowchart – The Process from Guest Arrival to Departure

Customer Actions:

  • Guest arrival
  • Greeting / initial contact
  • Seating
  • Ordering
  • Service of food and beverages
  • Payment
  • Departure

Line of Interaction:
The boundary between what the guest experiences directly and the internal processes that take place behind the scenes.

2. Frontstage Actions:

  • Welcoming the guest and escorting them to the table
  • Taking the order
  • Serving food and beverages
  • Final guest interaction (receipt, farewell)

3. Backstage Actions:

  • Kitchen operations (preparation and cooking)
  • Internal order system (sending the order to the kitchen)
  • Operations and coordination behind the scenes

4. Support Processes:

  • Table reservation system (bookings, waiting list)
  • Inventory management and stock control
  • Billing and payment system