Great restaurant service starts with confidence. You have to be comfortable when interacting with a variety of customers because you never know who will walk into your venue.

While this comes as a natural trait to some, it isn’t always so easy for others. But thankfully, it’s a skill that can be honed over time, giving you the know-how to approach each table with the same enthusiasm and confidence every time.

Hospitality consultant and educator Kate Edwards shares her tips for making a great impression on customers from the get-go in this online lesson.

What you'll learn in the How to interact with restaurant guests lesson

• Tips for improving your ability to talk to strangers
• The etiquette of approaching and welcoming guests
• What reading the guest entails

Who the Table service fundamentals course is for

Servers, it’s time to learn the skills you need!