Food/Beverage
Lodging
Safety
Tourism
Vocabulary
100

What do we call the person who takes your food order in a restaurant? 

Server/Waiter 

100

What do you call the person who checks guest in at a hotel? 

Front desk clerk/Receptionist 

100

What do you do if you spill water on the floor? 

Put a wet floor sign up then clean it or find someone who can. 
100
What do people call a trip they take for fun? 
Vacation 
100

What does "hospitality" mean? 

Making guest feel welcomed and comfortable 

200

What is the correct way to carry multiple plates of food? 

On your arm/hand, not stacked

200

What does a "check-out-time" mean?

The time guests must leave their room.

200

What should you do if there is a small kitchen fire? 

Use a fire extinguisher or cover it. Never use water. 
200

Name one popular tourist attraction in the United States? 

Statue of Liberty, Disney World, Grand Canyon, Etc.

200

What is a "reservation'?

Saving a spot at a hotel or restaurant

300

What does "86" mean in a restaurant?

The item is sold out or no longer available 

300

What is a concierge's job?

Helping guest with directions, reservations, or local services.

300

Why should knives always be carried with the blade pointing down? 

To prevent injury 

300
What does an itinerary show? 

A plan of travel activities, places, and times. 

300

What does "guest experience" mean? 

How the guest feels about their service and stay.
400

Why is it important to know about food allergies in a restaurant?

To keep guest safe and avoid allergic reactions

400

Why is housekeeping important in a hotel?

Clean rooms make guests happy, safe, healthy and likely to return. 

400

What does PPE stand for in workplace safety? 

Personal Protection Equipment 

400

Why is tourism important to local businesses? 

Tourist spend money and support the local economy. 

400
What is "up-selling"?

Suggesting a guest but a better or more expensive option. 

500

What is the difference between front-of-house and back-of-house in food service?

Front is customer-facing jobs and back is kitchen/behind the scenes jobs. 

500

What's the difference between a standard room and a suite? 

A suite is larger and usually has more than one room. 

500
Why is it important to know where the emergency exits are in a building? 

For quick and safe evacuation in case of emergency. 

500

What's the difference between domestic tourism and international tourism? 

Domestic = within your country 

International = traveling to another country 

500

What does "customer service" mean? 

How staff help and take care of customers/guests. 

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