self service
No staff needed
Self service describes arrangements where customers handle tasks traditionally performed by staff.
At a self-service gas station, you pump your own fuel.
Self-service kiosks let you check in at airports or order food without interacting with employees.
The model trades personal attention for speed and lower costs: The cafeteria is self-service.
- kioskStandalone public booth
- checkoutPayment completion process
- automatedOperating without human control
- vendingSelling through machines
- buffetSelf-service meal display
help yourself · cafeteria · fast food · ATM · pay at pump · gas station · pump · terminal · touch screen · touchscreen · scan · DIY · do it yourself · unmanned · convenient · quick · independent · machine
- service modelssubscription, freemium, pay-per-use, pay per use, on-demand
- fast casual diningfast food, grab and go, takeout, food court, menu board
- catering stylesbuffet, plated dinner, seated dinner, sit-down dinner, cocktail reception
self servicefull service
Complete provision of amenities
full-service · table service · valet service · personal service · concierge service
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