As customers enter your restaurant, there should be no doubt to them that they should have to wait to be seated or if they should proceed to seat themselves.
PLEASE SEAT YOURSELF SIGN
This instruction can be carried out by one Stanchion Masters® sign stand. Choose from a variety of rustic wood colors to match your restaurant theme or choose a color that adds contrast to attract more attention and enhance the customers welcoming feeling. We also offer two marble colors to choose from that may better fit your theme.
PLEASE WAIT TO BE SEATED SIGN
For this instruction, “Please wait to be seated” is more of a command and we recommend adding an addition post and one rope connecting the post to the sign stand. The addition of the extra post and rope create a subtle barrier letting the customer know they should wait to be seated. Choose from a variety of rustic wood colors to match your restaurant theme or choose a color that adds contrast to attract more attention and enhance the customers welcoming feeling. We also offer two marble colors to choose from that may better fit your theme.
HOSTESS SIGN IDEAS
- Use a combination of the “Welcome” or “Please Seat Yourself” and “Please Wait to be Seated” signs to effectively manage customer flow in your restaurant.
- Customize the signs with your restaurant’s logo or branding to create a cohesive look.
- Consider adding a small shelf or table near the entrance for customers to place their belongings while they wait to be seated.
- Have a host or hostess stationed near the signs to greet and guide customers as they enter the restaurant.
- Offer a small incentive, such as a complimentary appetizer or drink, to customers who wait to be seated rather than seating themselves.
- Train your staff to assist customers in finding a seat if they are unsure of where to go, even with the signage in place.
- Rotate the placement of the signs periodically to keep the entrance area looking fresh and engaging.
- Consider using additional signage or decor elements to further enhance the customer experience and reinforce your restaurant’s theme.