The Restaurant Industry
This is the term for a person who runs or manages a restaurant.
chef
This item is used to hold your drink at a table, typically made of glass.
glass
A common side dish made from sliced potatoes, often served crispy.
french fries
A common phrase used when raising glasses to celebrate.
cheers
The act of bringing food to the customer’s table.
service
The term for a worker who serves drinks at a bar or pub.
bartender/barman
This is the utensil you use to cut food in the kitchen or at the table.
knife
This creamy spread is often served with bread or baked goods.
butter
A polite way to say that you want to order food at a restaurant.
Are you ready to order?
The name for the list of food and drinks available in a restaurant.
menu
This service involves delivering meals to customers outside of the restaurant.
delivery
You’d typically find this item on a dining table, and it’s used to wipe your mouth.
napkin
This is a rich, flavorful dish often served as a starter in French cuisine, made with a variety of herbs and cream.
soup
You might say this when you want to let the waiter know you've finished your meal.
keep the change
This is when you take food away from the restaurant to eat at home.
takeout/ to go/ takeaway
The area of a restaurant where customers are not allowed to smoke.
non-smoking area
This equipment is used to clean dishes after a meal.
dishwasher
A commonly served dish with bread and cheese, sometimes served with additional toppings like vegetables or meats.
pie/tart
A phrase used when you’re dissatisfied with your food being prepared too well.
This is overcooked.
The act of reserving a place at a restaurant ahead of time.
to book
This worker greets customers at the door and manages reservations at a restaurant.
receptionist
This is a large, often communal, area in a restaurant where customers sit and are served food.
booth
This type of food can be served as an appetizer or a side dish, often made with raw vegetables and a dressing.
salad
A common phrase used when someone is extremely hungry
I´m starving!
When dining at a fast food restaurant, you may choose this type of service where you eat in the restaurant.
eat in