Introduction to restaurant &

Grooming standard followed in hotels

PRACTICAL NO. -1
 Learning Objective:

• Student will understand about restaurants and will be able to maintain

standardized cleanliness and appropriate grooming standards required for a
person associated with Hospitality industry specially working in Food
Production and Food and Beverage Service.
 Introduction to restaurant & Grooming standard followed in hotels

Content
 
• Defining hygiene
• Importance of cleanliness
• Hygiene in food service industry
• Personal appearance and grooming standards.
 Introduction to restaurant & Grooming standard followed in hotels

• A Professional and Hygienic Appearance

• A shower or bath should be taken daily.
• Always use deodorants.
• After shave and perfumes should be used avoiding strong ones.
• Sufficient sleep, an ample and healthy intake of food and regular exercise will keep you
healthy in a good condition and allow you to cope up with the daily work pressure.
• Pay attention to your hands, they must always be cleaned, free from nicotine, stains
and well-trimmed nails.
• No nails varnish should be worn.
• Males should be clean shaven, if with any moustache neatly trimmed.
• Females should only wear light make up.
 Introduction to restaurant & Grooming standard followed in hotels

• Ear rings should not be worn with the possible exception of studs.
• Your uniform should be cleaned, well starched, well pressed and all buttons should be present in
the uniform.
• Hair should be cleaned and well groomed, and no long hair, if any, it should be tied at the back.
• Shoes should be cleaned, comfortable, and simple and make sure there should be no long heels.
• You should brush your teeth twice a day once in the morning and second before you report on
your shift.
• Any cuts or burns should be covered with the Band-Aid and correct dressing. If it’s on the
visible part of the body then refrain from the guest contact.

• If feeling sick, for example having cold or other infection, they should be reported to the
supervisor immediately.
 Introduction to restaurant & Grooming standard followed in hotels
• Grooming Standards for Ladies 

• Hair:should be neat, well styled and should appear professional 

1. Hair should be trimmed regularly, neatly combed and in place always. 
2. Shoulder length hair should be neatly pinned to keep away from face. 
3. Hair longer than shoulder length should be cut straight evenly and tied at the
nape of the neck. 
4. The bun must be secured at the back of the head or slightly above the nape with a
black net. 
5. Do not use colored / plastic bands. 
6. Hair should be clean, non- greasy, free of oil, color and streaking. 
7. Permed and curly hair should be kept neat and restrained. 
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• Finger nails: Well maintained and clean 

1. Neatly cut, shaped and clean 
2. Excessively long nails are not allowed. 
3. Use only light and neutral color of nail polish 
4. Nail polish should cover entire nail, never chipped 
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• Jewelry on hands: Conservative and Elegant 
1. Only one ring on each hand, rings should be sober, conservative and not too
large. 
2. Watches should be conservative and not flashy or too large. 
 Introduction to restaurant & Grooming standard followed in hotels

• Other Jewellery: 
1. only one set of earrings 
2. Dangling or flashy or large size not permitted 
3. Two thin bangles, either ofgold or silver, permitted. 
4. One thin gold or silver chain. 
5. Only a small nose stud. 

• Footwear: Proper footwear should be worn all the times `

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1. Closed black leather shoes
2. Always well-polished and in good condition 

• Toenails 
1. Short and maintained clean 
2. Nail polish should match finger nail polish and should not be chipped 
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• Makeup: Simple and basic make- up 

1. Appropriate foundation suited to each skin type should be used to avoid oily looks 
2.Eye Shadow to be subtle and not too loud 
3. Eyeliner to be thin, straight and applied neatly 

• Uniform: Immaculate, (perfect and clean) Smooth, Clean, without creases or stains 
1. Light color Formal shirt, full sleeves
2. Formal Trouser, front creased 
3. Matching silk scarves 
1. Sari to be pinned neatly 
2. Pins should not be visible 
3. Sari to be worn in a way that the navel is not visible 
4. Blouses with high back (no deep cuts), sleeves up to elbows. 
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• Grooming Standards for men 
Hair:Conservative and well maintained, short neatly cut 
1. Should not fall on forehead, touch the ears or touch the collars. 
2. Neatly combed, not oily, not tremed. 
3. Only conservative hairstyle permitted. 
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4. Moustaches neatly trimmed. 
5. Should not cover upper lip. 
6. Face clean shaved 
7. Beards only permitted as part of religious sentiments. 
Nails: Trimmed and well maintained 
1. Clean and dirt free. 
2. No nicotine, carbon or ink stains on the fingers. 
 
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• Ornaments 
1. Only one simple ring on any one hand 
2. No bracelets or bands (excepts for religious reasons) 
3. Watches should be conservative and not flashy or too large. 
4. Leather strap should either be black, brown or tan 
5. Metallic strap should be gold or silver 
Footwear: Well maintained, well-polished, in good condition 
1. Only black shoes are permitted 
2. Socks to match the colour of the shoes or trousers  
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• Uniform: Immaculate, spotless, well ironed 

1. Light colour Formal shirt, full sleeves
2. Formal Trouser, front creased 
3. Matching Tie
4. No loose threads or broken buttons 
5. Cuffs and collars to be stain free and clean. 
6. Belts should be plain black or brown, not cracked or dull, simple non
flashy buckle, not more than 1.5 “wide. 
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 Introduction to restaurant & Grooming standard followed in hotels

• Expected Outcome:-
 
• Students will be able to understand grooming standard which are
required in the hospitality industry.
• Students will understand the significance of wearing the dress code
according to the hotel industry as it gives them sense of duty and
belongingness.
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