TABLE RESERVATION SCRIPT
Scenario: Telephone Table Reservation
1. Opening / Greeting
Staff:
“Good day! Thank you for calling [Restaurant Name]. This is [Staff Name] speaking. How may I
assist you?”
2. Reservation Inquiry
Guest:
“I’d like to reserve a table.”
Staff:
“Certainly, ma’am/sir. I’ll be happy to assist you with your reservation.”
3. Gathering Reservation Details
Staff:
“May I kindly have the following details for your reservation?”
Guest Name
“May I have your name, please?”
Date of Reservation
“For what date would you like to make the reservation?”
Time
“At what time should we expect your arrival?”
Number of Guests
“How many guests will be dining with us?”
Contact Information
“May I have your contact number for confirmation purposes?”
4. Special Requests (If Any)
Staff:
“Do you have any special requests such as dietary requirements, seating preferences, or a
special occasion we should prepare for?”
5. Availability Check
Staff:
“Please allow me a moment to check our availability.”
(Pause)
“Thank you for waiting. We have a table available for [number of guests] on [date] at [time].”
If not available:
“Unfortunately, we are fully booked at that time. May I suggest an alternative time or date?”
6. Confirmation of Reservation
Staff:
“To confirm, you have a reservation under the name [Guest Name] for [number of guests] on
[date] at [time]. Is that correct?”
Guest:
“Yes.”
7. Reservation Policy Reminder (Industry Practice)
Staff:
“Please note that we kindly hold reservations for 15 minutes. If you are running late, we
appreciate a call to inform us.”
8. Closing / Courteous Farewell
Staff:
“Your reservation is now confirmed. Thank you for choosing [Restaurant Name]. We look forward
to serving you.”
“Have a pleasant day!”