The Perfect Description: Your Professional Lens
Capture the Moment in Words
Imagine you're a detective, but instead of solving crimes, you're documenting service experiences. Your mission? Paint a crystal-clear picture of a team member in a single, powerful sentence.
Spotlight: Standout Descriptions
Pro-Level Snapshots:
- ✅ "Female server, early 20s, blonde hair, 5'5", wearing glasses and blue baseball cap."
- ✅ "Male team member, mid-30s, dark skin, short black hair, wearing white chef's coat and black apron."
- ✅ "Female hostess, late 20s, curly red hair, approximately 5'7", wearing black company polo shirt."
Descriptions That Miss the Mark:
- ❌ "Young lady working the front desk"
- ❌ "Older person behind the counter"
- ❌ "The guy cooking food"
Your Description Toolkit
What Makes a Great Profile?
- Name if wearing a name tag
- Gender
- Age range
- Physical characteristics
- Height (approximate)
- Distinctive clothing or accessories
- Current activity or role
The Secret Sauce
- Objectivity is your superpower
- Precision beats generalization
- Details tell the real story
- Leave judgment at the door
- Create a mental snapshot
Communication Compass: Choosing Your Words
Team Member Vocabulary
✅ Always use: Team Members when describing employees
❌ Avoid:
- Workers
- Employees
- Staff
- Associates
Server Speak
✅ Say: Servers
❌ Avoid: Waitstaff, Waiters, Wait Staff
Why This Matters
You're not just writing a description. You're creating a precise, professional snapshot that speaks volumes in just a few words.
Pro Tip: If someone else read your description, could they instantly spot the person in a crowded room? That's your gold standard.
