Your customers count on you to create a wonderful cafe experience everyday. That is the implied or explicit promise of our marketing and what most of us aspire to deliver. The way we get there is by paying close attention to what our customers love and fortifying those element of the business through focused resourcing and training and improving as we go. What are some of the most important areas to focus on that will truly communicate to your customers that you take their patronage seriously and that we are here to serve? Today we are going to cover the main things customers love, why they are important, how to create a culture that maintains them, and what you can expect as a result.  We cover: Preemptive service Thoughtful variety Empathy Attention to detail Cleanliness Consistency Follow through and acknowledgement Related Episodes:  098 : Loving the Closing Shift : Problems, solutions, and philosophy on work 424: Developing Menu and Hospitality Guides 282 : How to Listen to your Customers 433: Winning Staff and Customer Loyalty 340 : Encore Episode of “10 Reasons to Love the Customer”! Blog: The Customer of Tomorrow   Thank you to our amazing sponsors! Get the best brewer and tool for batch espresso, iced lattes, and 8 minute cold brew! www.groundcontrol.coffee   The world loves plant based beverages and baristas love the Barista Series! www.pacificfoodservice.com