Synopsis
The trainees are in chucked into the deep end as they experience waiting at a 75-person wedding.
- Programme: Michel Roux's Service
- Episode: 3
- Channel: BBC Two
- Broadcast year: 2011
- Hospitality & Catering | Providing Customer Service in Hospitality
Licence: ERA Licence required
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Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
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