Prepare a handwritten guest check.

Processing should include

• filling out the check
• pricing the check, including tax and gratuity
• verifying the accuracy of the check
• collecting the money and making change
• exploring point-of-sale (POS) platforms.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

• What are the basic parts of a guest check?
• What is the effect of the human factor in verifying the accuracy of the guest check?
• When are handwritten guest checks needed?

Communication

• Why is it important for handwritten guest checks to be written in a neat, legible, and organized manner?

Leadership

• How can the check be computed in an efficient manner?
• What is the most efficient way to make change?

Management

• How can management ensure that all waitstaff prepare and process guest checks accurately?