Even with all the conversations and tools available to us around the subject of hospitality, it is easy to engage in the pursuit of it in a way that ends up not resonating and lacks meaning. We can go through the motions, inspired as we are by the example of others, and not see the magic we assumed would follow our efforts. So, what does running a coffee shop with meaningful hospitality look like?

Today we are going to deep dive into this subject and breakdown for you in detail the areas, levels, and methods for engaging in and cultivating meaningful hospitality both across the bar and behind it.

We cover:

How meaningful hospitality as a lifestyle and conviction.
Why aligning business values with operations is crucial
Recognizing and rewarding positive actions
How building trust takes time and consistent effort
Every interaction should validate the customer's significance.
Why protection and accountability is important in meaningful hospitality
Where patience and understanding human needs is fit in effective hospitality
Understanding individual needs is crucial for effective service
Why systems should support the values of the business
Consistent application of standards is essential for fairness
Mutuality and co-creation enhance the hospitality experience
Why emotional metrics are as important as numerical ones
Continuous learning is vital for hospitality providers
Letting go of outdated practices is necessary for growth

This was originally a talk developed for a webinar put on by our coffee friend, Sarah Naylor of Day Break Coffee cart.

See the link below to learn more about what she does!

Link:

www.daybreakcoffeecart.com

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