When checking the bookings diary prior to service, the following five (5) things would be important to check:
- Any special requests the customers may have
- Timing of bookings
- Food orders for guests
- Are there any children
- Any special dietary needs that the guests may have
While knowing if a customer is a regular VIP guest can be helpful and having an Instagram account may be of interest, they are not as critical as the other factors when preparing for service.