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Restaurant Team of the Year Award

For the team that makes the restaurant work, front and back

RecognisesTeam performanceCustomer service
RecognitionTeamCommunityIndustry

About this category

The Restaurant Team of the Year Award celebrates a restaurant team whose kitchen and front of house work as one.

It rewards consistent service, great food and a team spirit guests can feel.

Eligibility

Open to restaurant teams of any size, based in or serving the region. Self-nominations and nominations made by others are both welcome.

Judging criteria

  • Entries are judged on guest experience and reviews
  • Teamwork between kitchen and floor
  • Results achieved and team development

Qualitative criteria

  • How the team works together
  • Challenges faced and how they were met
  • Each member's part in the result

Metrics

  • Results against targets
  • Improvements delivered
  • Guest or colleague feedback

Additional criteria

  • Include what the team delivered
  • The part each member played and a word from a guest or manager

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