Describes the advantages and disadvantages of being a waitress, tells how to look for work, and discusses service, drink orders, food, restaurant slang, taxes, and tips
"These step-by-step guides on a specific management subject range from finding a great site for your new restaurant to how to train your wait staff and literally everything in between. They are easy and fast -to-read, easy to understand and will take the mystery out of the subject. The information is "boiled down" to the essence. They are filled to the brim with up to date and pertinent information."
For undergraduate Culinary and Hospitality courses that focus on dining room service training, and banquet, catering, and buffet service training Complete coverage of all aspects of dining room service, with real-life examples and updated information on technology in the industry. In The Professional Server, students get an introduction to the many aspects of being a professional server, and experienced servers get an excellent reference to consult for various techniques and service situations they face in their day-to-day work. This popular resource features easy-to-read, self-contained chapters, which flow in a logical sequence and allow flexibility in teaching and learning. Coverage includes areas such as professional appearance, guest communication, table settings, food, wine, and beverage service, and current technologies. Restaurant Reality stories and step-by-step photographs give students an insider's look into what makes an effective server.
It is commonly believed that the work of a waiter consists of taking orders and carrying dishes properly. However, this book aims to give new meaning to the profession and show that the true value of a waiter lies in their ability to help us have a nice time while we recharge our energies. At Trade Academy we are interested in highlighting the relevance of waiters as hosts and salespeople. That is why we called on a specialist with over fifteen years of experience and created this book that includes not only the technical aspects of the profession, but also the human element behind this universal occupation.
This is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book. Filled with real-life examples, The Professional Server: A Training Manual covers all aspects of dining room service. This edition contains in-depth coverage of everything a good server needs to know to be successful in this competitive profession–from professional appearance, to server readiness, to guest communication. Self-contained chapters flow in a logical sequence and offer an explanation of table settings, wine and beverage service and current technologies. Restaurant Reality stories, charts and photos give students an insider’s look into the realities of the profession.
Learn waiter/waitress skills, become more polished and professional and get a taste of the "restaurant lifestyle" with this comprehensive, easy-to-read waitstaff training manual written by a veteran waiter/trainer. As valuable a tool as your favorite order-taking pen or five-turn corkscrew!