Restaurant Portfolio by Bruce Kalver - Book

Restaurant Portfolio by Bruce Kalver – The Essential Guide for Performers

Introducing the NEWLY UPDATED AND EXPANDED EDITION of the Restaurant Portfolio—the ultimate resource for anyone looking to thrive as a performer in the restaurant scene! Building on the success of the original blue 8 1/2 x 14 edition, this updated guide offers a comprehensive, step-by-step approach to everything you need to know about finding, working, and retaining a restaurant job.

What’s Inside the Portfolio?

• Appetizers:

  • Finding the Right Restaurant
  • Getting the Appointment
  • Key Phrases
  • Meeting the Manager
  • Tips or Pay

• Main Course:

  • Getting Ready
  • What to Do There
  • How to Act
  • Building Rapport
  • Keeping the Restaurant
  • Expanding and Adjusting Hours

• Side Orders:

  • Addressing Problems
  • Getting Along with Waitstaff
  • Dealing with Tip Stealers

• Desserts:

  • Pushing Tips
  • Promoting Your Shows

• Today's Specials:

  • Select-a-Restaurant Worksheet
  • Restaurant Phone Form
  • File Folder
  • Restaurant Brochure
  • Letter of Agreement
  • Signs for Tables
  • Tip Pins
  • Bucks slip/Care Card

This newly expanded edition also includes a Restaurant Journal, complete with all the necessary forms to keep track of your restaurant engagements and performances.

Bruce Kalver's Restaurant Portfolio is THE resource guide for anyone wanting a job as a walk-around performer in a restaurant. You will find yourself referring to this book time and time again!

Pages: 45, Saddle Stitched, 8 1/2 x 11 inches.

Get your Restaurant Portfolio today and start building your successful performing career!