Restaurant Vocabulary

Lily is responsbile for clearing tables after guests are done eating in a restaurant. She does not take orders or take guests to their tables. What is her job?

• busser

• waiter

• waitress

• host

Mr. Z orders a beefsteak that is cooked so that it is still slightly pink inside. How would he like his steak cooked?

• rare

• medium

• well-done

• over-cooked

Choose a different way to ask this question: 'How many people are in your party?'

• How many people came to your party?

• How many people are in your group?

• How many people are you?

'Here's your lemon sorbet, sir. The blueberry sorbet for you, ma'am.' Which course did this waitress serve the guests?

• entree

• dessert

• beverage

• appetizer

Adam helps customers choose the perfect bottle of wines to go with their meals. What is his job?

• head waiter

• bartender

• sommelier

• maitre d'

That new waitress is nervous. There's more coffee in the __________ than in the cup.

• saucer

• plate

• dish

• course

Excuse me, could you ____________ the table? These glasses are from the previous customers.

• clear
• clean
• take out
• lay

What do you see?

• Tablecloth, fork, tray, boiled broccoli

• Napkin, dish, fork, steamed broccoli

• Steamed broccoli, napkin, fork, tray

• Tray, spoon, steamed broccoli, napkin

Jack assists Bob who is in charge of the kitchen. Jack does not wash dirty plates and glasses. What is his job?

• executive chef

• sous chef

• steward

• dishwasher

Which of the following is the first step in the restaurant service process?

• Take the drinks order

• Unfold the napkin

• Greet and seat the guests

• Present the menu