Names of restaurants are more than mere assemblies of culinary words cleverly tossed together. The name of a restaurant can tell you everything from the hours of operation, the size of the staff, and how the wine will be presented. I say CAN because-- as with most things with historical roots-- sometimes the original intentions … Continue reading Restaurant 101: What’s in a Name?
Expo: short for "expediter", a person who organizes the flow of food from the kitchen into the dining room. This requires a strong knowledge of how long it takes each dish to cook (cook time) and how quickly the kitchen is currently cooking each dish (ticket time). Good expos will alert servers or managers if … Continue reading Restaurant 101: Expo
The front desk can be your best friend or your worst enemy whether you are a guest, a server, or a front of house manager. The amount of information that a host is privy to and the logistical finesse required to keep service running smoothly is enormous. The Basics The restaurant host, first and foremost, … Continue reading Restaurant 101: The Host, Your Best (Worst?) Friend
