A chef working in an open restaurant kitchen

The Silent Codes of Fine Dining

Fine-dining service training for international guests

For Michelin-starred restaurants, Michelin-aspiring restaurants, private members’ clubs and luxury hotel restaurants.

Programme content

Eight modules for front-of-house teams

The programme aligns service with the restaurant’s concept and the expectations of an international clientele.

Our trainers cover service principles, table etiquette and floor situations. The emphasis is on timing, cultural awareness and judgement rather than memorised phrases.

01Concept and service alignment

Define service standards that match the restaurant’s concept, position and guest experience.

02The silent code

Use discretion, restraint and presence without relying on scripts or rigid rules.

03International guest intelligence

Read different cultural expectations and adapt service without making assumptions.

04Presence, communication and judgement

Work on tone, timing, body language and when to engage or step back.

05Fine-dining service standards

Cover the service flow from arrival and coat service through to the guest’s departure.

06Table etiquette and service choreography

Use cutlery, glassware and tableware correctly and coordinate movement in the dining room.

07Consistency across shifts

Apply the same service standards across teams and different service situations.

08Floor scenarios

Practise realistic cases and apply the training to live restaurant operations.

An elegant formal dining room
A formal table setting with wine glasses
Wine glasses prepared for restaurant service