How to deal with unexpected situations and rude customers in fast-food outlets

At the end of the 7-hour face-to-face training session, participants will be able to:

• Identify their own reactions to unexpected events in order to better understand their strengths and areas requiring attention.
• Apply communication and stress management techniques to deal effectively with difficult situations and rude customers.
• Adopt professional approaches to prevention and self-protection in order to defuse tensions, ensure a positive relationship and minimise the risk of conflict.
• The course will therefore cover intrapersonal (getting to know oneself better), interpersonal (dealing with customers) and preventative (protecting oneself/anticipating) aspects.

• Identifying high-risk situations;
• Managing stress and emotions;
• Defusing tensions;
• Preventing unforeseen situations and incivility;
• Managing complex situations individually or collectively

• Certification of prior learning

• All audiences

There are no specific technical prerequisites.

Some initial work experience, particularly in customer-facing roles, is recommended.

A sufficient command of the French language (spoken and written) is required to follow the course and take part in teaching activities (discussions, role-plays and simulations).

16 people

• Fully classroom-based training

• In-company on-the-job training
• Group lessons

• Equipped technical platforms
• Room equipped with networked computer workstations
• Unmarked room with video projector

Positioning upstream of training entry.

Interviews, remediation with the educational referent and/or company referent during training.

Taking account of beneficiary satisfaction during and at the end of training.

Possibility of post-training support.

For beneficiaries with disabilities: possible adaptation of training and certification methods, support by the TH referent.

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Teachers certified by the French Ministry of Education, trainers with a three-year higher education qualification and significant experience in adult education, and professionals from the industry.

Trainers with experience in tailoring learning to individual needs.

Expert trainers in specific trades

In-course evaluations (ICE)

This training course aims to strengthen participants’ practical sales skills in the fast-food sector. It enables participants to immediately improve their professional practice and can serve as a stepping stone to further career progression within the catering sector.

• Targeted roles and functions
The skills developed can be applied in various roles within the fast-food or commercial catering sector:

• All-round fast-food employee
• All-round team member
• Sales assistant / counter staff
• Restaurant host or hostess
• Assistant team leader or team leader (with experience)

• Possible career progression
With experience and a good command of customer service and sales techniques, participants can progress to roles with greater responsibilities:

• Team lead or manager
• Assistant manager in fast food
• Outlet or service manager

• Possible further training
This training programme can be supplemented by other vocational training courses in the following areas:

• Sales and customer service techniques
• Managing difficult situations with customers
• Team management in the catering sector
• Organisation and optimisation of service
• Food hygiene and safety

Access for people with disabilities

Boost your fast-food sales through tailored sales techniques, a professional approach and optimised customer relations:

• A short, practical training course (7 hours) directly applicable to the fast-food workplace.
• Content specifically tailored to the realities of the sector: speed of service, brief customer interactions, upselling and optimising the average basket size.
• Active teaching methods: collaborative workshops, practical scenarios and role-plays inspired by real-life situations at the point of sale.
• Training focused on sales effectiveness and customer satisfaction, two key priorities for fast-food outlets.
• Skills that can be immediately applied in the workplace to improve customer reception, service quality and sales performance.
• Training suitable for employees or anyone wishing to enhance their skills in the catering and sales sectors.