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Understand Dining Room Service 1

Total questions: 24

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

To bring dishes to the table without using a tray.

a)

Independent Service

b)

Butler Service

c)

Hand Service

d)

Buffet Style

2.

Emphasizing a particular menu item to a customer.

a)

Highlighting

b)

Discount

c)

Sale

d)

Marketing

3.

A computerized ordering system that allows the wait staff to remotely send the order electronically to the kitchen.

a)

Sale

b)

Computerized

c)

Marketing

d)

Point-of-Sale System

4.

Which system for placing orders is the most efficient and future oriented?

a)

reading the orders aloud

b)

calling orders over an intercom

c)

putting written orders on a spindle

d)

entering orders into a computerized device

5.

Shaniya used a tablet to record a customer’s order, automatically send it to the kitchen staff, and calculate the bill. What is this system called?

a)

amenities

b)

point of sale

c)

cash transaction

d)

video technology

6.

Which duty is least likely required of a foodservice employee?

a)

making change

b)

ordering supplies

c)

serving customers

d)

computing the check

7.

The kitchen has finished Erica's order and is ready for Becky to deliver it to the table. What is the correct order and method that Becky should use to serve food and tea to Erica?

a)

refill her tea from the left, and serve the plate to the left of Erica by sliding it into place

b)

refill her tea from the right, and serve the plate to the right of Erica by sliding it into place

c)

serve the plate to the right of Erica by sliding it into place, and then refill her tea from the left

d)

serve the plate to the left of Erica by sliding it into place, and then refill her tea from the right

8.

Jamie and Jesse decided that for their wedding they would like the entrée to be served using modern American plated service. This means food is:

a)

A. portioned, prepared, plated, and garnished tableside.

b)

B. portioned, prepared, plated, and garnished in the kitchen.

c)

C. prepared, arranged on platters, and garnished in the kitchen, and then portioned by servers tableside.

d)

D. prepared, arranged in dishes, and garnished in the kitchen, and then placed on a table for guests to portion themselves.

9.

Jesse is the headwaiter at a fine dining restaurant. What is his responsibility?

a)

Jesse is responsible for assisting the captain.

b)

Jesse is responsible for an area of about 5 to 10 guests.

c)

Jesse is responsible for the service in the banquet room.

d)

Jesse is responsible for the overall management of service.

10.

What type of spoon is used for clear soups and broths?

a)

coffee spoon

b)

dessert spoon

c)

bouillon spoon

d)

espresso spoon

11.

When serving a table full of guests, who should be served first?

a)

men

b)

women

c)

children

d)

host of the meal

12.

An upscale hotel is setting up a wedding buffet. Fresh fruit, roast beef, grilled vegetables, mashed potatoes, a garden salad, assorted breads, and beverages will be served. What items will a dining room attendant most likely serve?

a)

the salads

b)

fresh fruits

c)

grilled vegetables

d)

beverages and bread and butter

13.

Who is the first contact for guests in full-service restaurants?

a)

chef

b)

manager

c)

wait person

d)

host or hostess

14.

Many of Angel’s food orders were prepared incorrectly because the cooks were unable to accurately read her orders. What skill should Angel practice?

a)

human relations

b)

listening abilities

c)

verbal communication

d)

written communication

15.

An average gratuity left for service is:

a)

15–20% of the check total.

b)

10% of the subtotal on the check.

c)

what the guest feels is the right amount.

d)

the money in the guest’s pocket at the time.

16.

Mike and Susan tell their waiter they would like something to warm them up, so the waiter recommends they try beef stew. What is the waiter doing?

a)

upselling

b)

suggestive selling

c)

focusing on limiting the amount of leftovers

d)

attempting to sell certain items before they spoil

17.

The Miller family's first impression of the Western Steakhouse restaurant was negative. Which scenario would cause this negative impression?

a)

The server was appropriately dressed in a clean uniform.

b)

The Millers were greeted as they walked into the restaurant.

c)

The server was very rude to the Millers while taking their order.

d)

The manager stopped by the Millers' table and introduced herself.

18.

Rick and Bill choose to share a piece of pie, but the waiter suggests they each try the new cheesecake, which is the most expensive dessert. What is the waiter doing?

a)

upselling

b)

suggestive selling

c)

just trying to please his customers

d)

trying to limit the amount of leftovers

19.

When a server is placing the water glass on a table, the glass should be placed above the tip of the:

a)

salad fork.

b)

bread knife.

c)

dinner knife.

d)

dessert spoon.

20.

To which side of the guest should a waiter stand and which hand should be used when serving a salad to a guest?

a)

left side with left hand

b)

right side with left hand

c)

left side with right hand

d)

right side with right hand

21.

How should a server provide good customer service to a group celebrating an important occasion?

a)

by giving special attention to the guest of honor

b)

by checking with the table every three to four minutes

c)

by pulling up a chair and offering congratulations to the guest of honor

d)

by coming to the table as little as possible to minimize interrupting the party

22.

Which service staff member is responsible for clearing, cleaning, and resetting tables?

a)

busser

b)

cashier

c)

host

d)

server

23.

When clearing a beverage, on which side of the guest should the server stand, and which hand should be used?

a)

left side with left hand

b)

left side with right hand

c)

right side with left hand

d)

right side with right hand

24.

Which dessert should a server suggest for a person who is on a sugar-restricted diet?

a)

frosted pound cake

b)

fresh fruit compote

c)

ice cream sundae

d)

key lime pie