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For the community service, I decided to work at a restaurant called Ali Baba Grill Restaurant. Located on 2060 S. University Blvd, the establishment in question possesses a rather considerable appeal as an outcome of the unique delicacies that it offers to persons from all cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Nonetheless, the most interesting aspect regarding Ali Baba Grill Restaurant involves its consistent reputation as a Middle Eastern eatery. Usually, restaurants tend to focus on the incorporation of core competencies that provide them with sufficient competitive advantage against their rivals (Scapp and Seitz 123). In this respect, the restaurant’s image as an eatery that serves tasty Middle Eastern dishes to consumers positions it as a rather sturdy competitor within the location in question.
From a personal
perspective, I engaged in specific duties and obligations during the time that
I was working at the establishment in question. In particular, I assisted in
the preparation of the catering menu as well as the distribution of food dishes
ordered by the restaurant’s customers to their respective homes for two weeks.
The experience, while difficult, was a revelation since it provided me with an
understanding regarding the intricacies of the restaurant sector. Normally,
restaurants are faced with increasing challenges that arise out of the need to
satisfy the customer on a holistic level (Barrows 66). In this respect, I
focused on performing my duties to the utmost level in an effort to contribute
to the positive reputation that the restaurant possesses. For instance, I
ensured that I arrived early at the establishment for the aim of making
deliveries within the shortest amount of time possible hence generating good
reviews for Ali Baba. To this end, volunteering for the exercise was a deserved
experience that I would attempt again if provided with the opportunity.
Works Cited
Barrows, Clayton W. Introduction to the Hospitality Industry. John Wiley & Sons, 2012.
Scapp, Ron, and Brian Seitz. Eating Culture. State University of New York Press, 2008.