People who work at the restaurant

Captain or Host or Hostess	– a person who serves drinks at the bar or in the bar if it is a separate establishment.
Whiter or Waitress	– the head cook.
Busboy	– a person who meets and sits the guests.
Sommelier or Wine Steward	– a person who washes dishes.
Bartender	– a person who takes the orders and serves the meals.
Buffet server	– a person who waits on guests at a buffet or helps people to choose from a buffet menu.
Floor supervisor	– a person who works in the kitchen but doesn't' actually cook
	or just makes simple things like salads.
Cashier	– a person who pours water, clears and sets tables, and performs other similar chores.
Manager	– the head waiter or waitress.
Chef	– the person who operates the restaurant or manages the work of a restaurant.
Cook	– a person who actually prepares meals.
Kitchen aid	– a person who takes orders for wine and sometimes for other alcoholic drinks.
Dishwasher	– a person who receives payments from the guests.

 

Divide all people who work at a restaurant into two groups: kitchen staff and floor staff or serving staff.

 

Fill in the blanks with prepositions where necessary. Translate the story.

TIPPING GUIDE

Dining Out:

– Waitstaff – 15-20%... the bill, excluding tax and expensive wine. Many restaurants automatically add a 10-15% gratuity... parties... six or more, so check the menu. You can add another 5%... exceptional service.

– Wine Steward / Sommelier – If they help you choose a bottle... wine (or choose it... you), 10-20%... the wine bill only. Use discretion based... how much service was provided (did he allow you to taste before you selected?) If the wine is very expensive, it's generally acceptable to cap your tip... a reasonable amount (say, about $20), since you are tipping... the service received. Leave cash or specify... the credit card receipt which portion is... the sommelier.

– Buffet Servers – $1-$2... person dining. Lean... the higher end if they bring you drinks.

In the Lounge:

– Bartender / Cocktail Waitress – 10-15%... the total.... free drinks... Las Vegas, $1-$2... round.

 

Agree or disagree with the following statements. Give your reasons.

For agreement use: I quite agree. I agree with you. I fully agree. I think you are right.

For disagreement use: Actually, I don' agree. I don't think that's right. I don't think that's true (correct). Well, I am not sure if that's true (right, correct).

 

1. The more stars the restaurant gets, the better the service is.

2. The more stars the restaurant gets, the lower the prices are.

3. The more restaurants there are in the city, the better for customers.

4. The more exotic the restaurant is, the fewer customers it gets.

5. Tipping is a good custom.

6. When I eat out I always leave a good tip.

7. Restaurants are busy only on weekends and before holidays like Christmas.

8. Traditional restaurants that sell "local" food are popular only among tourists.

9. Dining out is a unique French tradition.

10. Dining out is not very popular in Russia.

11. Going to a restaurant is always fun and pleasant.

12. If the city is not a resort it doesn't need restaurants at all.

 

12. Discuss:

1. What makes a good restaurant?

2. What is more important for a restaurant: location or advertisement?

3. Why do celebrities open restaurants so often?

4. Would you like to work in a restaurant? Why?

5. If yes, what position would you like to take?

6. Would you like to be a restaurant manager? Why?

 

13. Speak about... restaurants in your city.

14. Write an essay on the topic “Restaurants In …” (choose any city or country).

Fill in the gaps with the right words from the list below. Translate the story.

FLO

Located in a well-known __________, this old German __________ dates back to 1886 and still holds the record for the best sauerkraut in Paris. The brasserie, which is in surprisingly good __________ despite its age, has welcomed movie stars in its time. Sarah Bernhardt apparently __________ on sauerkraut here, when she was doing a __________ at the Theâtre de la Renaissance. The decor is divine, especially the elaborate __________, the leather booths and the stained glass __________ separating the rooms. Expect to __________ EUR30-EUR46 ordering à la carte. Lunch set menu available for EUR21 and dinner __________ for EUR30.

Open Hours: Lunch: noon – 3 pm daily; Dinner: 7 pm – 1 am __________.

Brasserie, ceilings, menu, to dine, window, daily, area, to pay, condition, play.

 

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