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Restaurant and Hotel Uniforms, Catering Uniforms

When you are considering how best to make a first impression on your patrons, you should think of the professional appearance of your staff. It is always best to stick with an appropriate colour and cut for your hotel uniform. The idea behind a uniform is to easily identify an individual as being part of an institution, and so distinctive uniforms are a must for hotel staff as it will make them instantly recognisable to customers and each other.

Your choice of uniform plays an important role in ensuring your hotel puts forth a professional image; keeping up the highest standards at all times. This indicates to your visitors that you take great pride in your hospitality. Hotel and restaurant staff often have a range of uniforms available to them, it is important to choose carefully.

The most instantly recognisable hotel uniform consists of plain black trousers, a white shirt and a waistcoat - although you could opt for different colours to complement your brand. The advantage of this style is that it is suitable for both men and women and easily available at a reasonable cost. It is also easy to get hotel uniforms branded by embroidering or screen printing the company name and logo onto the items. This will create the appearance of even greater professionalism. It would be wise to purchase the basic uniforms in bulk to make savings.

If you own or manage a high-end hotel then you may want to choose something slightly more elaborate. Many upmarket hotels choose Chinese-style waistcoats, usually in gold, red or black, with a long skirt or trousers. These not only add a little bit of culture, they also look good on both genders and will make your hotel staff stand out.

To make your managers easily visible, a suit always looks very professional and impressive. It also gives an air of authority and will indicate to both staff and patrons, who is in charge. A suit should also be comfortable to wear.

As there are so many styles of hotel uniforms available, there will easily be a suitable choice for all of your staff; from the receptionists to the porters, waiters and managers. The uniforms maybe unisex or specifically chosen to your male and female staff; smart and simple lines create a professional and attractive image. Any staff that come into contact with the public could simply have utilitarian dress or highly attractive designs. In any case it is important that these staff members are dressed in keeping with the general ambience of the hotel.

First impressions are lasting, and you should ensure that your staff’s appearance make a favourable impression upon your customers. It is easy to combine fashion and professionalism; however, it is most important to ensure that the material is durable and easy to wash. A uniform acts as a visual communication tool between clients and staff; make it easy for your customers to recognise who can help them with their enquiries.

Provided by Art Division, March 2012.

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