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What does the "T" in H.E.A.R.T

Thank

What type of light bulbs should be used in our globe lights?

23 watt, 2700K Soft White

What are two causes of high food cost?

Theft and waste

For their service animals to gain admittance into your restaurant, a person with disabilities is required to provide __________.

Nothing

Your two largest electrical expenses are _________ and ________.

HVAC (A/C) and outside lights

The ___________ gives all Associates a contact for reporting Smart Start violations.

Associate Hotline

The Waffle House payroll week ends at __________ EST on Wednesday

7 a.m.

Explain the difference between the Associate Helpline and the Associate Hotline

The associate helpline is for calls/inquires regarding topics like insurance, W-2, group health, leaves of absence, etc..




The associate hotline is for reporting complaints and Smart Start violations.

What do you do, if food in your refrigerator begins to freeze:



Check the thermostat

What type of sexual harassment involves a manager/supervisor asking an Associate to comply with their sexual demands and upon refusal taking adverse employment action against the Associate?

Tangible Employment Action

Can you legally fire someone who is HIV-positive?

No, because HIV is covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act

When you have a 2nd Door Corp, what is their main responsibility?

Taking Orders

What is the Temperature Danger Zone

41 - 135 degrees

The exact payroll dollars that will hit your P & L are shown on the:

Payroll Post List

Hourly trainees are paid:

Minimum wage

If an Associate works 35 hours in unit A, 10 in Unit B and 5 in Unit C all in the same week how do you allocate the OT hours?

5 OT hours and OT premium will be allocated to Unit B and 5 OT hours and OT premium will be allocated to Unit C.

According to Unit Controllable Margin P & L Account Guidelines, the register shortages goal is ______ dollars or less and the threshold is ______ dollars per period?

$20 dollars / $40 dollars

The difference between the current period and last year's period is called the:

Variance

Food, payroll and operating cost absorb approximately _________ cents of every sales dollar.

55 cents

What technique makes suggestive selling easier?

Alternative of Choice

What are 5-6 items to check when auditing guest checks?

Addition, correct tax, abbreviations, Associate name, correct price, validation, odd items and legible

Pre pulls indicate the par is too high?

False

Knowing the prices and products on the menu will help you _______

Build Sales

When filling out your schedule and you want to select another Associate, move to a blank spot and press the ______.

F6 Key

How can you tell if your grill is not receiving gas?

the cooking zones are off

How many weeks does an Hourly Associate with less than 10 years of service have to work in order to qualify for vacation?

26 weeks




remember they get a vacation check every 6 months (26weeks).

What is the maximum number of days of food inventory you should have in the commissary?

10 days

Each Unit will have 3 pars. What are they:

Weekday, weekend and commissary

When can an Associate diagnosed with jaundice return to work?

When approved by a medical authority

Your sales indicate what the Customer thinks of your _________________, production & service.

Cleanliness, sanitation or associates

Which of these is a low food cost item suitable for a sales contest?


A. T-Bone


B. Pork Chops


C. Chicken


D. Omelet

D. Omelet

When is the weekday PAR amount used?

Sunday through Thursday

Dirty or clogged hood vent filters can lead to ___________ in the restaurant.

smoke

Blocked airflow in a refrigerator can lead to ___________.

Food not cooling properly

Termination, reduction in hours, change to less desirable shifts, threats, or discipline could all be considered examples of _______________.

Retaliation

What should you do if a Customer walks out without paying?

Write down the license plate number as the car leaves the parking lot

USERA stands for ______________.

Uniformed Service Employment and Reemployment Act

Expenses are defined as _________________.

The costs that are incurred to operate a business

What do you do if your power goes out?

Assess your situation, inform your upline management, and continue to take care of customers to the best of your capabilities based on a limited menu.

What shift should the blinds NEVER be down?

Third

Short, simple and immediate rewards are components of:

Successful Contest

If we have the 10 Steps of Customer Service, why do we need the 5 priorities?

It prioritizes what to do when we have multiple tables/customers

What is the 4th step of the Ten Steps of Customer Service?

Write Guest Check

What is the 10th step of the Ten Steps of Customer Service?

Collect Payment, Thank Customers, and Invite them back.

Which leg of the sales stool "holds" the others together?

Attitude

Associates have to be paid for all hours worked. The exception is:

There is no exceptions

Scientific Staffing is the primary control for ______________ in a Waffle House Restaurant?

The 2nd largest expense

Associates must ___________ sign the Payroll Receipt Log to signify they received their money.

Always

What is the maximum number of staffing violations you can have on any one shift over the course of a week?

2

On which 2 days is the weekday par amount not used when pulling food?

Friday and Saturday

What is the most important part of an Associate's uniform?

Their Smile

Food used during the last 24 hours is:

2-2%

What does PRC stand for?

Production Ready Checklist

Where is the Food Safety Baton found?

on the back to the PRC

What is an organization that is an established partner with your restaurant called?

Affinity Group

How many slices are in one lemon?

6

What is the minimum internal cooking temperature for cheesesteak?

155 degrees for 15 seconds

The "A" in H.E.A.R.T. stands for:

Apologize to the Customer

You may need to turn off any unnecessary equipment if ____________.

Your breakers will not stay set

According to the 7-Point Food Cost Plan, where do you post the Drawer Pull Log"?

The action center

Calculate Lost coffee sales using the following information:


- 72 mugs brewed


- 28 coffee sales recorded on guest checks


- Cost = $1.00 per cup

$8.00

To help turn the most tables during peak volume use a(an):

Expeditor

The Production Ready Checklist (PRC) serves as a:

guide for the Unit Manager to ensure that everything needed to run the Unit is "prepped" and on the floor. Completed on 1st shift every day AND on 3rd shifts on weekends, holidays or other high volume shifts.

The General Leger list:

details of each of the P&L accounts

As an Expeditor you can quarterback your team and _________________.

Supervise production and service during high volume

What is the silent killer?

overtime

What is the #1 cause for a unit to have high overtime?

low people quota

What is Profit Quality or PQ?

Wasted Dollars or


The amount you miss your PBB target by

What is the 602 account?

Overtime

The P&L is a one-page summary of income and expenses for a _______ day period.

28 day period

What is the main reason Food Cost systems fail?

The Unit Manager stops following the systems

Who can complete a PRC?

Any trained Associate

What is the correct top-to-bottom stacking order for food in your cooler?

1st - Ready to Eat (City and Diced Ham)


2nd- Whole Meat & Eggs (Bacon and Country Ham)


3rd - Ground Meat & Injected Meat (Quarters, Originals, Sausage, T-Bone, Pork Chops, and Cheesesteak)


4th - Poultry (Chicken)

How should chemicals be stored?

Away from prep areas

What should you do if a customer's car is damaged in your parking lot?

Remain calm, do not admit fault, call the police if it is an accident, listen carefully and take detailed notes, report all Customer damaged property incidents to your upline management and then call the Risk Management Department at the corporate office

What should you do if an Associate asks to change their schedule?

Include the Associate in the process of finding a replacement

What must food handlers do after touching their hair, face, or body?

wash their hands

The Scientific Schedule generates projected sales performance figures based on same unit sales from last year and the _____ - week sales trend per shift.

12

What should you do if you receive a counterfeit bill (either by a bank deposit or when counting the drawer during shift change)?

1. Obtain a Counterfeit Note Report from the bank. Ensure the Unit # is clear on the report.


2. Book the amount of the counterfeit bill(s) as as a shortage under Cash Audit Shortage.


3. Fax or email the Counterfeit Note Report and a completed shortage deduction form (found on UIS) to Kathy Robinson. Ensure that the shortage instructions show that it is counterfeit on the shortage deduction form.



True or False?


You do not need a counterfeit pen, cause you can just hold the bill up to the light and tell if its real?

False. There should Always be a counterfeit pen or light by the register.

What system allows Division Managers to make changes to scientific staffing guidelines on the schedule?

Online Redline

What is the temperature range between 41 F and 135 F degrees called?

The Temperature Danger Zone

What may be the problem if the brewed coffee is not hot?

Defective warming element

A missing spray head on the coffee machine may lead to _________?

Weak coffee

What is the rule for ordering Operating Supplies

Order what you need

The C&t Binder is __________.

A daily operational manual that Associates use to help them achieve operational superiority

This Critical System ensures a smooth transition for the relief management coming in and for the Unit Manager going into their days off:

Unit Manager's Days Off Baton

Which of the following is a basic element of effective Sales Building?


A. Food Safety Baton


B. Coaching


C. HEART


D. PRC

Coaching

What is the easiest way to run a good food cost?

Earn your team's respect

Serial numbers on back door tags should be recorded where?

In the C&t

How many weeks of schedules should always be posted on your Action Center?

2 weeks

To successfully recruit a new Customer into the restaurant, you must _____________.

Be sincere when inviting someone to dine in your restaurant

What should a Unit Manager do if a Salesperson reports that they are not making tip credit?

Have the Associate report their actual tips on a Tip Log Worksheet for the entire week

The gas tank analogy relates to:

36-hour build up

A key to building sales is having enough food on hand to sell. Ordering too much can result in spoilage while ordering too little can result in shortages. A simple rule of thumb is that the total dollar amount of the unit's inventory (immediately after receiving a food order) should not exceed __________ times the DA

3 times the DA

A Customer claims that they have been injured in your store. You should ________.

Apologize, call 911 if needed, and do NOT admit fault

Which one of the following is a low food cost item suitable for a sales contest?


A. T-bone


B. Sirloin


C. Ribeye


D. Waffle

D. Waffle

Which food item has been associated with Salmonella Typhi?


A. Undercooked chicken


B. Steamed Hashbrowns


C. Beverages


D. Toilet Paper

C. Beverages

More customer complaints can be traced back to __________ than anything else.

Perceived disrespect

What is the main reason we tag the back door?

To prevent food being taken out and picked up later

A tenured Associate is a "No Call, No Show" for the first time. What do you do?

Find out what happened and discipline them appropriately

Build Up: Floor Count/The Pull

Completed once a day after 1st shift to replenish food used during the previous 24 hrs. After completing the Build-Up, there should be 36 hrs of food on the floor.


The Floor count sheet is used to record current stock available on the floor to prepare for the Pull. The Pull sheet is generated on UIS and indicates how many issues of each food item to "pull."

How do you appropriately handle two of your Associates arguing on the floor?

Communicate often, train your associates correctly, and praise and reprimand appropriately and consistenlty

Conducting line checks every three hours is part of this Critical System: Helps manage food safety and must be completed every shift. Baton includes a Food Safety Checklist, dish machine temperatures, corrective actions, and hot & cold holding temperatures. The Food Safety Baton is located on the back of the PRC.

Food Safety Baton

What may be the problem with the grill if the cutting board is burned?

Clogged Flue

What is the best way to find out if your Customers are satisfied with the service your team is providing in the restaurant?

Walk the line

The "1st Mile" is divided into two categories.

Affinity Groups


First 5 in all 4

What makes up the Operating Account (633)?

items such as dishes, silverware, paper and cleaning supplies, to-go supplies and uniforms.

What is the lost coffee sales formula?
(A/2)-B) x C =



A= number of mugs of coffee brew


B= number of mugs of coffee sold


C= cost of a mug of coffee

What should you do if you suspect that all cash is not making it into the register?

Conduct surprise mid-shift audits

When should management expedite?

Anytime staffing calls for an expeditor

What should you do if your UIS terminal breaks and is unusable?

Personally call the computer helpline and retain all paperwork until a new computer arrives

What does AFAT mean?

Account for all Tickets

How is Hot Chocolate served?

With two pieces of ice

When should food handlers who wear gloves wash their hands?

Before putting on the gloves

How can an employer show undue hardship when accommodating an employee's religious practices?

Costs are more than ordinary administrative cost

2-2% is:

The day's issue's dollars divided by the net sales from the previous three shifts

What are itching and tightening of the throat a symptom of?

Food Allergy

What Unit Controllable Margin P&L account is Excess Payroll Overlap and Excess Payroll extra hours charged to ?

600 account

This Critical System contains a list of cleaning assignments that are to be done after each shift:

End of Shift Responsibilities (EOS)

When can you train Hourly Associates?

When a manager is present

From the items listed below, which one should you review daily before closing your Form 4?




A. Job codes of each Associate


B. CCT


C. Confirm your truck order


D. Vacation Pay

A. Job codes for each associate

Variance is the ________.

Percentage difference between the current year's results and last year's results

Straws and other debris wrapped around the wash arm hub may lead to ______________.

Dishes not getting cleaned

This critical system is posted on the Action Center on 1st or 2nd shift on Sundays and is turned in at Division meetings on Thursdays

Dish Inventory

When is a Unit considered to be quality staffed?

if 18 of the 21 shifts for the week are staffed with no more than 2 violations per shift

What should you do if you see a customer sexually harasses one of your Associates?

Talk to the Associate and confront the Customer about their behavior

How many hours does the Unit or District Manager count towards quality staffing, if they work a full 7 hour shift as a Grill Operator?

7

When is it okay to tell a sexual joke at work?

never

Which of the following helps to maintain high levels of Customer Service?

Being professional and respectful at all times

What should you do if a Customer complains about the service they received?

Empathize with the Customer and practice Service Recovery

Which of the following is an example of Suggestive Selling?


A. What can I get ya!


B. How about smothered onions, melted cheese, and capped off with some mushrooms in your hash browns today?


C. Want a waffle?


D. For here or to go?

B. How about smootherd onions, melted cheese, and capped off with some mushrooms in your hashbrowns today?

Employers cannot question the truth, validity, or reasonableness of religious practices, but they can consider if the practices are _____________.

"sincerely held"

Heavy condensation buildup on your windows likely means _______________.

Your thermostat is set too low

What does DA stand for?

Daily Average

What is Daily Average?

The total sales for the Operating Period divided by the number of days in an Operating Period

What is the 5th step of the Ten Steps of Customer Service?

Call Order

According to the Unit Manager Partnership Agreement, how often is your Division Manager suppose to call you?

daily for the first 30 days

How many hashbrowns does a box of hashbrowns yield?

30 orders per box

How many cups of coffee does a pot of coffee yield?

6 1/2 mugs per pot


How many orders does a package of Chunked Ham yield?

21 orders per package


How many ounces of ham are in 1 order of ham?

1 1/2 ounce


How many ounces of chili are used as a chili topping?

1 three ounce ladle


How many slices do you get from a tomato?

6 slices per tomato

How much does a bain marie of Waffle Batter yield?

24 waffles per bain marie

What three items are hot-held at Waffle House?

Grits, Chili, and Gravy

When do you use the Steam table to reheat cold food?

Never

The steam table should keep the chili, gravy, oatmeal and grits at what internal temperature or higher?

135 degrees

How often do you check the internal temperatures of all hot-held foods?

Every 3 hours at a minimum

What does the "H" stand for in HEART?

Hear (Hear the Customer)

What does the "E" stand for in HEART?

Empathize

What does the "R" stand for in HEART?

Respond

What is the BIG question?

Who's Expediting

Who's Expediting?

Anyone available who is qualified

How long should you scrub hands and arms vigorously?

10-15 seconds

How long should the entire hand washing process take?

20 seconds (the time it takes to sing "Happy Birthday one time through)


What minimum temperature water should you wash hour hands in?

minimum of 100 degrees

What temperature is the wash cycle on the dish machine?

150 degrees

What temperature is the rinse/sanitize cycle on the dish machine?

180 degrees

How many hours of notice should an Associate give the Manager on Duty (no texting) if they know they are going to be absent?

6 hours

What type of fingernail polish is acceptable as a part of our uniform code?

No polish of any type is allowed

Step 1 of the Ten Steps of Customer Service?

Friendly Greeting for ALL Customers

Step 2 of the Ten Steps of Customer Service?

Beat to the Seat

Step 3 of the Ten Steps of Customer Service?

Suggestive Sell

Step 6 of the Ten Steps of Customer Service?

Call Back

Step 7 of the Ten Steps of Customer Service?

Anticipate Needs and Deliver Drink Order

Step 8 of the Ten Steps of Customer Service?

Deliver Hot Food

Step 9 of the Ten Steps of Customer Service?

Follow up

What is Priority #1 of the Five Service Priorities?

Friendly Greeting (by their name whenever possible)

What is Priority #2 of the Five Service Priorities?

Delivering Hot Food

What is Priority #3 of the Five Service Priorities?

Taking Payment at the Register

What is Priority #4 of the Five Service Priorities?

Take Order

What is Priority #5 of the Five Service Priorities?

Set Up new customers being seated

What is the Fab Four?

Greet


Beat to Seat


Order before beverage


Pre-Bus

What is Terrific Two?

Pull/Drop/Mark


Walk the Line

What is the One Great Rule?

Never, ever, ever hold orders

What is the Magnificent 7?

Fab Four


Terrific Two


One Great Rule

What is a Tip Credit?

Tip Credit is equal to the difference between minimum wage and the actual cash wage a Salesperson is paid.

Minimum Internal Cooking Temperature of Injected whole meats (WH steaks and chops)?

155 degrees for 15 seconds

Minimum Internal Cooking Temperature of Whole Meats ( bacon and country ham)?

145 degrees for 15 seconds

Minimum Internal Cooking Temperature of Shell Eggs?

145 degrees for 15 seconds

Minimum Internal Cooking Temperature of Ground meat (hamburgers and sausage)?

155 degrees for 15 seconds

Minimum Internal Cooking Temperature of Poultry?

165 degrees for 15 seconds

Minimum Internal Cooking Temperature of Reheated Foods?

165 degrees for 15 seconds within 2 hours

What does WOTC stand for?

Work Opportunity Tax Credit

How many uniform tops do associates receive during training?

2

When are additional tops issued to associates

every six months

stock ownership in the company is available to all hourly associates after how many years of service?

1 year

What are the four steps of the process of Coaching Associates?

TELL ME


SHOW ME


WATCH ME


FOLLOW UP


Praise & Recognition =

Motivation

Respect & Appreciation =

Retention

How many days are in an operating period?

28 days

How many periods are in a year?

13 periods

What Unit Controllable Margin P&L account is additional workers comp charged to?

652 account

Food Cost, Payroll Cost, and Operating Cost absorb how much of every sales dollar.

at least 55 cents

Within 48 hours of receiving your P&L you should?

Compare numbers to manual Blackbook



Mark-up cover page



on the back of P&L write 2-3 realistic measurable action plans with deadlines to improve accounts most out of line.

If an Associate works 50 hours in Unit A and 5 in Unit B, how is OT paid?

10 OT hours and OT premium will be allocated to Unit A and 5 OT hours and OT premium will be allocated to Unit B.

What is PPL stand for?

Payroll Post List

What does the Payroll Post List show?

the exact dollars that will hit the P&L

When does the "tax tip credit" rule apply?

Once training is complete and tips are earned

All cash shortages will be collected through?

a Cash Register Shortage Form

Every two vacation bonus checks an associates earns equals?

one "Year of Service"

What is the continuous years of service Premium for a salesperson with more than 1 but less than 2 years of service?

10 cents an hour

What is the continuous years of service Premium for a salesperson with more than 2 but less than 3 years of service?

15 cents an hour

What is the continuous years of service Premium for a salesperson with more than 3 but less than 4 years of service?

20 cents an hour

What is the continuous years of service Premium for a salesperson for 4 years or more of continuous service?

25 cents an hour

What is the second shift premium for a salesperson?

20 cents per hour

What is the third shift premium for a salesperson?

10 cents per hour

What is the same unit premium for salespersons for 13-26 weeks in the same unit?

25 cents per hour

What is the same unit premium for salespersons for 27-52 weeks in the same unit?

30 cents per hour

What is the same unit premium for salespersons for 53 weeks in the same unit?

40 cents per hour

What are the four legs of the waffle house sales stool?

Outside Events


Defense


Offense


Attitude

Who can pick up an associates pay?

only the associate

When is a manager walk through required?

Every time the manager enters the unit

What is the first thing you should do when an associate is injured?

Apply first aid

What is S&R

Stop and Recruit

What does AVP stand for?

Area Vice President

What does APD stand for?

Area People Director

What does HRS stand for?

Hourly Recruiting Specialist

What does C&t stand for?

Coach and Train

What does TUM stand for?

Training Unit Manager

What are automatic no hires?

Unsigned application


No access to a phone


Unreliable Transportation


Not at least 16 yrs old

What is delta par?

When going from weekday to weekend and back to weekday par

What is the procedure for stock rotation in the commissary that ensures that the first food items in, will be the first ones pulled and used?

FIFO (First in, First out)

When the volume slows down is it better to send home a SP or a backup GO?

Grill Operator (they cost more money)

The unit manager should show up at least how many minutes before shift change?

30 minutes

Are projected sales adjusted based on menu prices?

yes

What ae the 5 service priorities?

1. Greet


2. Deliver Hot food


3. Take payment


4. Take order


5. Set up

What is meant by the phrase "getting your house in order?"

Sanitation, Staffing, and Production Ready

What does PTD stand for?

Period to Date

What is TTM/LTM

Talk to me/Listen to me

What is PQ?

Profit Quality

When an employee is injured on the job by when should you notify the insurance company

within 24 hrs (Else pay a $100 fine)

Security Charges are prorated across the ?

Company

What happens to a cash shortage form greater than $25?

It gets mailed to corporate

What is known as the lost art?

Suggestive Selling

Where is a coach the majority of the time?

On the floor

What is the means for clearing the register at the end of each shift?

Z-reading

Every meeting at Waffle House is begun in what manner?

Reading the smart start

The purchase from a vendor is called a what?

Paid out

What is the 606 account?

register shortages

What does ITT stand for?

It Takes two

Who is responsible for finding a replacement for an associate if they want a day off after the schedule has been posted?

The associate (Schedules are posted 2 weeks at a time) but approved by the unit manager

To be quality staffed you are allowed a _________ grace period for each full time slot on your schedule and a ____________ grace period for part time slot.

1 hour grace period for full shift and a 30 min grace period for half shift

Vending Commissions are charged to what Unit Controllable Margin Account?

440 account

Whose responsibility is it to drive 1st mile program

Division manager

Who is responsible for overtime when an associate is borrowed from another unit?

The unit that borrowed the associate

Define accrual.

Spreading expenses across several periods

Each day prior to closing the Form-4 review the UIS payroll for what?

Hours worked, pay rates, job codes

How should vendors enter and exit the unit?

in through the front door and out through the back door.

What % gratuity is added to all To Go orders?

10 percent

What supports the P&L by listing the detail of each account?

General Ledger

Who should verify the money coming off the floor?

The UM and a sales associate coming off the floor

When you receive a deposit slip back at the bank what should you look for on it immediately?

Validation for correct date and amount

How many deposits must be made on time each period for a unit manager to make their bonus?

24 of 28

What is 3/4 of recruiting?

Attitude

Where can you find the number of associates who should be on staff?

People Data Sheet

What is the operating target?

2.7

What is the Food Cost target?

29.9

What does PDS stand for?

People Data Sheet

What is the second largest expense?

Payroll

Does as associate meal require a guest check?

Yes

For every dollar in food cost you need how many dollars in sales

$3.00

Yield for a package of pecan?

42.7

Where are the best places to find associates?

Customers and associate referrals

Progressive discipline is _________________, ____________ and ______________.

Firm, Fair and consistent

What should happen to an associate check that is never picked up?

return it to corporate

What is the temperature for waffle irons?

375-400 degrees

What is the temperature coffee should be from the coffee machine?

195 degrees

What is charged to the 601 account on the Unit Controllable Margin P&L?

Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC)

What is the temperature range for the refrigerator?

38-41 degrees

What are the 10 laws of Management conduct

1. No Discrimination


2. No Sexual harassment or Dating


3. No Payroll manipulation


4. No abusive, unprofessional behavior


5. No manipulation of performance data


6. No Retaliation


7. No theft or misuse of property


8. Investigations should be truthful


9. No substance abuse or firearms


10. Confidentiality and privacy

The 10 laws of Management Conduct are broken down into 3 categories, what are they?

Employment Practices


Pay Policies


Personal Conduct

What is the percent on the P&L paid in rent?

15.7 percent


List four benefits offered to associates

Paid vacation


Weekly cash payroll


Insurance


Stock Program

Based on the new Thursday to Thursday system, how many days is an Hourly Trainee in class with the Division Hourly Trainer before they go to the unit they were hired for?

2 days

Where should the UM's days off baton be kept?

The Action Center and the Form-4 binder

What does WTFW stand for?

What to File Where

Coaching is a

Process

training is a

event

What is an affinity group?

A business relationship that promotes goodwill and community involvement

What are the characteristics of a good coach?

Patient, Positive and Assertive

What is the definition of net sales?

Total sales minus taxes

When should a cash audit be done?

After 2pm


After Sunday payroll


After days off baton (check in and check out)

What are the top 2 factors in staffing a restaurant?

Stop and Recruit


Retention

For the People Quota to be CODE RED it would be less than what percent?

90 percent

What percent of employee theft is by opportunity?

70 percent

What is Diversity?

The differences and similarities we see in ourselves and others

What is the UM days off baton?

A system that accounts for what was in the in the unit prior to the UM days off and what is in the unit upon return. Assigns accountability

What is the 7 point food cost plan?

1. Tip cups


2. Change Bowl


3. Talk about food cost with associates


4. 100 percent menu test


5. 36 hour build up


6. mid-shift drawer change


7. Back door always tagged

When should you conduct a commissary audit?

1. Day before the Unit Manager's day off


2. Day after the Unit Manager's day off


3. When making the weekly food order


4. Just prior to the arrival of the food order since inventory levels will be quite low, making it easier to count

When should the PRC be completed?

Everyday before 1st shift


Before 3rd on Friday, Saturday and Holidays

What is the goal of the P&L?

Increase Sales and Decrease expenses

What are the 4 steps of coaching?

Tell me - Show me - watch me - follow up

2/2 can vary by plus or minus what percentage?

plus or minus 3 percent

What 3 categories can the "Middle Expenses" be classified in?

Controllable


Limited Control


Least Control


When can you legally hold an associates pay?

ONLY with the approval of the legal department

What is the Form-4?

The form that compiles the daily business information for a Waffle House unit.

What are the 4 corner stones of Food Cost?

36 hour build up


Awareness


Security


AFAT

What items are contained on the UM days off baton?

Cash audit


sanitation grade


commissary audit


deposits up to date


blackbook up to date


UM out notes


Relief out notes

What does PPE stand for?

Payroll Post Mortem Examination

What is people Quota?

The number of associates who worked 14 hrs or more as required by the DA

How do you calculate lost coffee dollars?

((cups brewed/2) - cups sold) x price of a cup of coffee

How many slices of tomato per tomato do you get?

6

How thick are tomato's sliced?

1/4 inch

Who pays for the 1st $300 dollars of an associates workers comp. claim?

Corporate

Is it okay to allow a trained associate to check in the food order if you are stuck on the grill?

no

What are 2 types of recruiting?

Active - Stop and Recruit


Passive - Accepting applications

What are the 3 elements to an effective contest?

short


simple


immediate results

Using a pocket scale what is the correct weight for ground coffee per filter

2.7 ounces

What does excessive negative pressure mean?

That the fresh air system needs adjusting

How does Waffle House keep its profile?

High profile in the unit


Low profile outside of the units

What are the 2 main reasons we terminate?

Dating


Money

Are we more competitive internally or externally?

Internally

What percent do we pay in security?

0.4 percent

What does xv stand for on the P&L?

Expense report

What is the problem if you smell fumes in the water heater room?

Clogged vent or vent pipe is disconnected

What does it mean if the refrigerator coils are frozen?

Torn gaskets

What is the easiest and most often stolen food item?

Coffee

What is the target dollar amount per unit per period for contest?

$40

What is 2/2?

The amount of food that was used in the last 24 hours.


"Getting your house in order" and "being production ready" are examples of which leg of the Sales Stool?

Defense

What are Key Fobs?

They are discound cards that can go on a key chain that we give to organizations as an incentive to eat with us

When are UM's eligible to participate in the WH stock program?

After 1 year of employment

What is the best way to keep stress low when volume increases on a shift?

Keep the flow system moving properly

What is an air gap?

It is a separation in the pipes from the fresh water supply and the dirty water supply to prevent backflow

What are the two types of sexual harassment?

Quid Pro Quo (Tangible Employment Action)


Hostile Work Environment

What is Newcomers?

It is a support system for 1st year UM's


Food Cost equals

Paid Outs & Issues - Commissary Overage


Which account is Overtime charged to?

602

Which account is Payroll charged to?

600

Which account is your Associate Training and the Training Coordinators compensation charged to?

603

Which account are grill op bonuses paid to?

605

Total Payroll is ?

the sum of all the "60x" accounts

Unit Manager Salary is charged to which account?

750

Manager Trainee pay is charged to which account?

765

District MGR Salary is charged which account?

752

Area Manager Salary is charged to which account?

757

Division Manager Salary is charged to which account?

755

Regional Manager Salary is charged to which account?

756

SVP and EVP salaries are charged to this account?

760

Supplement Pay (referred to as GAP pay) for Unit Mgrs is charged to which account?

751

District and Division manager Supplement Pay is charged to which account?

798

What account are credit card fees charged to?

797 credit card fees

Food cost is charged to which account?

500

What account are BCL and drug testing cost charged to?

Close Support

What account is Food Sales charged to?

400

An item charged out with a prefix of "XV" on your General Ledger was charged from where?

an expense report

Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is charged to which account?

601

Contest Dollars are charged to this account?

694

Register shortages are charged to this account?

606

Rent is charged at a standard of 15.7% to this account?

640

Workers Compensation is charged to this account?

650

Support Services, such as garbage service, hood cleaning, grease pumping and pest control to name a few are charged to this account?

629

security dollars are charged to this account?

693

Food Rebate and Vending Commission are charged to which two accounts?

401 and 440

Close Support is where BCL and Drug testing are charged to. What account number is this charged to?

682

Payroll taxes are charged to which account?

608

Managers should never leave the Unit through which door?

Backdoor

Which door should a manager walk out when going to the bank, but returning to the unit.

Front Door

Which door should any manager ALWAYS enter the unit from?

Front Door

When should a manager walk out the back door to go to the bank?

NEVER!!!!

How often should a manager watch CCT at a minimum?

Everyday for at least 30 min

Window are fogged up inside a unit, what should you do?

Lower Temperature on Thermastat

What does FMLA stand for?

Family Medical Leave Act

Where should you store your P&L/GL afte discussing any questions with your Div Mgr?

Blackbook

When toast comes out too light from the Toaster, what could be the possible cure?

Check setting of timer


or Dirty Crumb tray

If both sides of the toaster won't work, what two things should you check first?

Check to see if plugged in


Check the breaker

What could be wrong with the coffee maker if the pot of coffee being brewed overflows?

Defective regulator or


Timer needs adjusting

If the dish machine has a wash temp below 150 degrees would two things could be wrong?

Burned out element


Improper thermostat adjustment

What could be wrong with a toaster that toasts on one side only?

Defective Element

If the coffee is too strong tasting, what 2 things could be wrong?

Brew temp lower than 195 degrees


or water levels too low

What could be wrong with coffee machine if coffee is not hot?

defective warming element

What 5 things could be wrong if the refrigeration is too warm?

Blocked air flow inside


Blocked compressor fan, dirty coils


Doors ajar


Bad thermostat or set wrong


Bad Freezer defrost clock/setting

What do you do if the Coffee Grinder machine does not run?

Push the reset button on the back of the grinder

What do you do if you smell gas from the wate heater?

shut off gas at heater or meter and call the gas company

Cash Payroll is paid on Sunday, beginning after 7:00 A. M. for _______________________________ shift Associates?

departing 3rd

Associates on what shift(s) should be paid after 2:00pm on Sunday?

1st and 2nd

Regular Pay and vacation pay are on the ____________ _____________ System?

Cash Payroll

How many unpaid checks can an Associate have on the computer?

3 - Last week, this week and a vacation check

What address are W-2's sent to for all associates?

The Assoiciates address shown on the Cash receipts Statement (make the necessary changes on the computer to keep the address current)

How far back can you reprint signature logs and cash receipt statements?

8 weeks back

Where will associates that work at multiple units be paid at?

The Unit where the most hours were worked



Payroll register must be signed in what color ink?

Blue or Black ink



Who can pick up an associates check?

only the associate

What is the sweet tea formula?

1-5-4




1 pot tap water


5 pots brewed tea


4 level mugs of sugar

What is the color temperature for the light bulbs in the globes?

2700K

How many slices do you get out of a choc pie?

6 double slices

What should the water temperature at the hand be for a C-12 Booster Heater?

110 degrees F


120 degrees F


140 degrees F



Which way should you turn the screw on the toilet to get it to stop running?

Clockwise

What are the three basic components of the Air Systems in a restaurant?

HVAC, Fresh Air Fan, Exhaust Fan

How long should a rinse cycle be on the Insinger Dish Machine?

20 seconds

How many bumpers on a Hobart Dish Machine

2 inside and 4 outside

What should the soap pump be set at?

3.6

How often do the bumpers need to be checked on a Dish Machine?

Every two weeks

What is the minimum amount of times a commissary audit should be completed each week?

Minimum of 3 times a week

Explain how/when uniforms are to be issued to hourly assoiciates

Each associate is given 2 uniform tops during orientation/training (one when hired, then another after being Red/Blue Star Certified).


Additional tops are issued every 6 months after that, extra uniforms can be purchased at the Associate's expense.

How many uniform tops would an associate get in there first 12 months?

4


1 when hired


1 when red/blue stared


1 at first 6 month anniversary


1 at 12 month anniversary

When are Associates allowed to eat their Meal Allowance?

Meals must be taken immediately before the shift, during the shift, or immediately after the shift. Associates cannot take their Meal Allowance "To-Go" and "To-Go" food will need to be paid at full price. Associates who choose to eat during their shift should do so when volume is slower and it will not interfere with taking care of the Customer.

True or False? An Associate can be counted as both a Salesperson and a Grill Operator role on your people quota if they can perform both jobs.

False: Associates, regardless of their cross-training, can only be counted as ONE role for People Quota.

Restrooms cleaned and stocked and all lights on and in good working order are part of which Critical System?

The Managers Walkthrough

What should guide your ticket calling when expediting? WHY?

The "Big Meats" especially chicken and pork chops because these take longer to cook and should hit the grill first - this helps to make sure the meal is ready all at once versus being delivered at different times.

What does the acronym C.A.T.S. stand for

Refers to the filter Expeditors should use when interacting with other Associates and assessing their performance; It stands for Coachability, Attitude, Teamwork, and Skill

When should EOS responsibilities be done?

EOS respsonsibilities should be completed throughout the shift and be finished by the end of the shift.

Rule #1

Show up

How many hours a week must a part-time associate work to count towards People Quota?

14 hours (minimum)

When a dish shatters, what must be done to ensure that there are no Customer and Associate injuries?

-All associates need to help clean up the area


-Sweep the broken pieces from the floor and discard them in a trash bin in the back room, away from food prep/storage


- The grill must be shut down and cleaned


- All exposed food and open insert pans must be discarded


Inform Customers that the grill it temporarily shut down and that food will be recooked, apologize for the delay


-Sandwich area must be wiped down


-Clean out insert pans with water


Check dishes above the grill to ensure that there are no dish shards inside

How often should you clean the outside windows and ledges of your unit?

Weekly (minimum)

How many packs of saltines are served with a large bowl of chili?

4

What is the 4 o'clock position?

The position that hot coffee, hot tea, and hot chocolate should be served to a customer (the mug handle should be in the "4 o'clock" position for the Customer to easily grab)

What is the proper silverware set-up on the table?

Place the napkin to the Customer's right and place the knife with the blade facing left. Then place the fork and spoon.

True of False? All associates should know what the WTD Food Cost is daily.

True. All Associates need to feel accountable for the unit's Food Cost and take responsibility for doing their part to minimize Food Cost

Once a table is cleaned and sanitized, where are the "Favorites Menus" placed?

On the table

True or False? You should have no more than 15 days of inventory stored in the commissary.

False. You should have no more than 10 days of inventory stored in the commissary. This information can be found on the Form-4.

What should a Unit Manager do if an Associate wants to change their schedule?

Require the Associate to find their replacement and have it approved by the Unit Manager

True of False? To-Go Waffles each come with 2 butter cups and 1 syrup.

False. Each To-Go waffle comes with 1 butter cup and 1 to-go syrup unless the Customer specifically ask for more.

What are the 5 items you cook on the 400 degrees side of the grill?

Hashbrowns


Bacon


Sausage


Chicken


Pork chops

When making grits, how much butter is to be added?

1/2 lb (or 1/2 of a block of butter)

True of False? Register shortages should be collected from Associates in cash.

False. Register shortages should NEVER be collected in cash. Always use the CRS Form.

Scientific Staffing

Parameters on staffing roles that have been determined as the best coverage for that unit based on last year sales and the last 8 weeks' shift trends.

Reality 1

Its all about the Customers and Associates

The formula for P&L

Controllable Margin = Sales - Food Cost - Opperating - Excess Payroll/Overlap - Direct Expenses

"One Great Rule"

Never, ever, ever hold orders

What is the gas tank analogy?

36 hour build up - you want to fill up your gas tank to last the next 36 hours.

What is the maximum number of staffing violations you can have on any one shift over the course of a week?

2

What is the main reason that systems fail?

The unit manager stops following up on them because of boredom, complacency, laziness or crisis/putting out fires

List the 4 sections of your P&L

Food Cost


Operating


Excess Payroll/Overlap


Total Direct Expenses

What are the 3 elements of a successful contest?

Short, simple, immediate reward

At what point does a Unit Manager start earning a same unit bonus?

52 weeks (1 year). Then receives their first one at 104 weeks (2 years)

The Waffle House payroll week ends at a.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday

7 a.m. Eastern Time

Overlapping Hours

Refers to the extra payroll created when one person clocks in to do a job and the person they are to replace has not clocked out

True or False? The Expeditor/Manager should always take the blame if things go wrong.

True. As the team leader, you are accountable for your team's performance, plus, arguing wastes time and does not take care of the Customer.

Unemployment Insurance

A program that provides financial benefits to people who have become unemployed through no fault of their own.

Excess Payroll

Excess payroll greater than 1 hour

True or False? To maintain your waffle bakers, you should clean all of them every day.

False. You should clean 1 waffle baker daily Monday through Thursday, rotating them from left to right, and top to bottom.

True or False? If a To-Go customer requests more condiment packets than their order comes with, don't charge them for the additional condiments.

True

Heat and cool your unit for

Customer Comfort

When cleaning up vomit or bodily fluids, why do you need 2 garbage bags?

The 1st garbage bag will be used to dispose of clean up waste (soiled paper towels and gloves). The 2nd garbage bag will be used for soiled clothing (scarf, apron for laundering).

Who is Metro Distributors, Inc. ?

A professional vending company that has been associated with Waffle House for 40+ years and is aware of our vending policies and needs. They are who to call for machine and vendor service.

As a Unit Manager, you are expected to show up for work at least minutes prior to shift change.

30 minutes

What is the first step in recruiting new customers?

Making sure your House is in order

True of False? Waffle House accepts Travelers Checks from Customers.

False. Associates are never to accept Travelers Checks as payment

What are the only meats that are cooked under a weight?

Bacon


Sausage


Pork chops

What are the 4 steps of Home Run Recruiting?

1st Base. Walk the line and start conversation.


2nd Base. Pick up on obvious clues.


3rd Base. Ask them how their business or work is going.


Home plate. Trade contact information

What is the recommended thawing time for O. J. and Lemonade?

1 day in the refrigerator

When should Grill Filters be regularly cleaned?

At shift change

Work-related injuries need to be reported within how many hours?

24 hours of management being made aware of the situation (if not reported within 24 hours, a $100 fine is incurred on the unit's P&L)

True or False? An associate who notices that a Customer is armed should approach the Customer about the firearm because Waffle House policy prohibits firearms in the unit.

False. While it is Waffle House policy that firearms are prohibited on Waffle House property (except for law enforcement/security officers), Associates should not approach or question the Customer about their firearm)

Dish inventory is completed on Sunday and turned in on what day?

Thursday

K-Class extinguisher

The large silver extinguisher (usually located by the swinging door) that has chemicals designed to extinguish cooking grease fires.

Which fire extinguisher would you use for an electrical fire?

10lb ABC extinguisher (the small red one)

What is an Old Fashioned Omelet?

When a customer prefers that their omelet be cooked on the flat grill instead of in the omelet pan.

What is the only thing used when cleaning the nozzles and diffuser on the Coke machine?

Hot water. do not use any bleach, dish soap, or chemicals to clean nozzles and diffusers.

Which meats are cooked under the dome?

Chicken


Cheesesteak


Country Ham


(all the C's)

What are credit card chargebacks?

When a customer contacts their credit card issuer/bank to dispute charges. If the issuer/bank deems it a valid dispute, the chargeback is charged to the unit's P&L.

The credit the unit receives based on how much the jukebox is played

Vending Commissions

Always schedule a Door Corps at least how many minutes before you anticipate getting busy.

30 minutes. this will allow them to set up and get organized.

True of False? To save on payroll, you're encouraged to be exactly at 100% People Quota and no more since extra staff would be an unnecessary cost.

False. Having more than 100% People Quota will be beneficial since it will prepare you for call outs, leaves of absences, and turnover. Plus, other units may need additional help and can pull from your staff to help.

Using 2 ladles of chili for Topped hasbrowns is an example of bad _______ ________ and having a customer reject an improperly cooked T-Bone is an example of _______

Portion Control


Waste

What consumes about 13% of the energy in a unit?

Dishwashing

The money made after subtracting expenses from sales is _____________.

Profit

YourCash Over/Short account year-to-date column (third column on your P&L)should always be?

Zero. Remember, any errorsget corrected or credited, so if its not zero, you have an error, contact yourup-line and then your Area Administrator to get corrected. (do not get thisconfused with your Cash Register Shortages)

Quality Staffing

1. Always staff according to Scientific Staffing


2. 1 hour grace period for each full-time slot and 1/2 hour grace period for each part-time slot (for Salesperson and Grill Operator only).


3. All units are graded on the A, B, C grading scale.

Situational Selling

a technique that makes it easier to suggestive sell food by offering items that may suit what the Customer is looking for in their meal.

How can you correct a high yellow flame on the two eye burner?

adjusting the air/gas mixture

When you notice people congregating in the parking lot but not coming in to eat it is best to?

Give them a few minutes and then call the police to have the parking lot cleared

2/2 Food cost should vary by no more than what %?

3%

True or False? If you get a slice of bread stuck in the toaster, simply unplug the toaster and use a butter knife to get the bread out

False. When a piece of bread gets stuck in the toaster, unplug the toaster then, turn it over to shake the piece of bread out. Do NOT use a knife to dig the bread out.

Extra Payroll

Excess payroll less than 1 hour. You have a .20 hour grace period before the time counts as extra payroll

4 levels of Grill Operators

1. GT - Grill Operator Trainee


2. GO- Grill Operator


3. GM - "Master" Grill Operator


4. GR - "Rock Star" Grill Operator

How many egg pans should you be using every shift, every day?

6

During which of the 10 steps of Customer Service would you pre-bus and suggest dessert?

#9 Follow up

What is the minimum people quota required for a unit before a Manager Trainee is to be checked in?

100%+

The Unit Manager should post schedules at least how many weeks of schedules at all times?

2 weeks

What food items are excluded from the employee Meal Policy?

Steaks


Chicken


Country Ham


Pork Chops


and selected Promotional Items

What is added to a "Country Classic" major meat

Grilled onions and mushrooms with gravy on top

Taking advantage of opportunities like First Mile and Suggestive Selling are examples of which leg of the Sales Stool?

Offense

What 7 items should be included in the condiment caddy?

Ketchup


Mustard


Heinz 57 Steak Sauce


Lea & Perrins Steak Sauce


Lea & Perrins Worchestershire Sauce


Tabasco Sauce


Picante Sauce

Eggs must be discarded after how many hours above the grill?

4

Under what policy will no phone-in To-Go orders be taken

The Full House Policy

If there is a gas outage, what menu items cannot be prepared?

Meats


Hashbrowns


Grilled Toast


Egg orders


Grits


Gravy


Chili

Why is silverware washed separately from dishes and mugs?

To prevent chipping the dishes/mugs with the metal silverware

When is a pepper shaker considered dirty?

When the grains of pepper cannot be seen thru the glass.

When would you use the term "make" when calling a mark?

When there is a difference between two of the same menu items on a single order

"White on the right"

Refers to table settting fundamental where sugar and salt go on your right as you reach over the menus (on the left for booths beside windows)

What should you do if water is dripping from the booster heater?

Check the Temperature/Pressure reflief valve

What can happen to your coffee machine if the dual voltage switch isn't set right?



It will take longer to brew a pot of coffee

How often should you spray and wipe off the spread head on the coffee machine?

Once a week

What should the ground coffee in a filter weigh?

2.7 ounces

What should the soap pump be set at?

3.6

What do the bumpers do on a Dish Machine?

Protect the hood

How long should a gallon of soap last for the Insinger Dish Machine?

4 weeks

How often do the bumpers need to be checked on a Dish Machine?

Every two weeks

How long should a rinse cycle be on the Insinger Dish Machine?

20 seconds

How many bumpers on a Hobart Dish Machine

2 inside, 4 outside

Which direction should the fresh air vents behind the grill be facing?

up

If Refrigerator is dripping inside, you should....

Check the drain pan and drain line and make sure its not clogged

How often does the sandwich board unit need to be thawed?

Once a week

How do you clean off a burner on the 2-Eye Burner?

Scrape off, then place on top of other burner and burn off build up

What is the correct cooking temperature range for a waffle baker?

370-390 degrees

How do you clean the front, inside cover of the grill?

With grill gloves and wipe down with a towel

What should every Refrigerator have inside it?

A hanging thermometer

How often should you pull the drip tray out from the 2-Eye Burner and clean it?

Daily

How long should you let the pilot on the grill run when you are lighting it before you switch it back to ON?

About one minute

How long should a waffle baker sit before being plugged in after it has been sprayed with water?

24 to 48 hours

What do you do to enlarge a single camera view?

Double click on the camera view

Which button do you click to see the camera views at full screen?

Max View

Where are the multiplex view buttons located in relation to the camera views "interface"?

To the right

How would you best view video for November 26th in the "search video" mode?

Use calendar, scroll through dates, find November 26th, click on that date

Which button do you click to access video that has been previously recorded?

Search Video

In "search video" mode, what do each of the boxes in the timeline at the bottom left of the screen represent?

hours

When using the "search video" mode, what will appear in the grid timeline located at the bottom of the screen after selecting a date to view a video?

Pink boxes

Which of the following buttons is NOT available to click or select in LIVE Video Mode?

Copy Video

What is the correct login name for searching video?

WH

What would be the correct "search video" password for Unit #7?

W0007

The only approved method for calling in orders at Waffle House is _______.

Pull/Drop/Mark