The first ten seconds at the door decide how a guest feels about the evening. In that time the host needs four things: who they are, where they are sitting, what the occasion is, and one detail that matters tonight.
Less on the screen, not more
A host stand that shows everything shows nothing. The arriving list should carry a portrait, the party size, the table and a single line of notes. The full record is one tap away for anyone who needs it.
- A portrait, so the greeting can come before the name
- The table and its timer, so seating is one tap
- The occasion, so the team can prepare
- One note: an allergy, a preference, a guest of honour
A host stand that shows everything shows nothing.
The rest of the evening runs better when the door is calm. Tables turn on time, the kitchen paces properly and the sommelier knows which table to visit first.
