If you've seen any film or television show set a restaurant, you have heard the number '86' thrown around like a verb by restaurant staff. It has two meanings. The first one is "We're out of" as in "86 the meatloaf" means "We are out of the meatloaf." The second meaning is little more ephemeral. … Continue reading Restaurant 101: 86
If you have ever encountered a neighbor at your local supermarket hollering "Corner" while hurtling around the end of the cereal aisle, chances are you narrowly missed slamming into a person who works in a restaurant. (I will neither confirm nor deny that I have shouted "Corner" in public spaces like farmer's markets, parking garages, … Continue reading Restaurant 101: “Corner!”
This is simply a primer on basic wine service for those of you hosting in your home, or others of you who are seeking a restaurant job who have lied on your resumes (not that I have ever known anyone who has done that....) 1. Get a wine key. A real one, you are a … Continue reading Hospitality @ Home: Wine Service
Reservations are more than a guarantee of a table during a busy Saturday night, there’s a lot to know to make the reservation system work for you. 1.Call. I’m taking a firm stance on this one, because it is something I truly believe; it is always best to call rather than book online. Calling … Continue reading Restaurant Etiquette: Reservations
The word Turn in a restaurant is more than a verb, it is noun. In restaurant speak, a Turn is the liminal space between one party completing their meal and leaving the table and the next party arriving to take residence at the same table for their meal. When service is running smoothly, turns are … Continue reading Restaurant 101: Turns
