Modul 4

RESTAURANT

Read this conversation below!

Examples Of Phrase For Host And Waiter

The Host Or Hostess The Waiter Or Waitress
 When you first go in, the host or hostess will want  The waiter will usually start off by introducing
to know how many people are eating with you. him- or herself:
How many?/ How many are in your party?/two? Welcome to D'Angelo's. My name is Rebecca.
 Some popular restaurants expect you to have a  If the restaurant has daily specials, the server will
reservation before you come. In that case, the tell you about them:
hostess might ask: Let me tell you about our specials today. We have a
Do you have a reservation? miso-glazed Chilean Sea Bass with a side of
 If the place is really busy, you might have to wait. mashed sweet potatoes and sauteed spinach.
They'll say:  Then you're expected to order drinks:
It's going to be about a 15-minute wait. Can I get you something to drink?
 If you decide to wait, they'll write your name on a  If you're not sure, the server will offer to come
list: back again in a few minutes:
Can I get your name? Do you need a little time to decide?
 And then, when it's your turn to sit:  They'll go around the table to each person, using
Mr. Knight, your table is ready. phrases like these:
 The host or hostess will take you to your table with And for you sir?/What can I get for you?
one of these phrases:  Then they'll leave:
Right this way. I'll be right back with your drinks.
Follow me, please.  When the waiter or waitress returns, he or she
 If it's a nice restaurant, they may ask: will ask you to order your food:
Would you like me to take your jackets for you? Are you ready to order?
 And then they say goodbye:  If the dish you order has a choice of side dishes,
Jacob will be your server tonight. they'll offer to let you choose:
Enjoy your meal. That comes with either fries or a baked potato.
Which would you prefer?

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 Would you like fries with that, or a baked potato?
 If you ask for something, the server will say:
Sure./certainly
 But if you ask for something that's not available,
you'll hear:
Oh, I'm sorry. We're all out of the salmon.
 When the waiter or waitress brings you your food,
they'll probably ask:
Can I get you anything else?
 After you're finished eating everything, someone
will come to collect your dishes:
Would you like me to take that?
 Then the server will come out to ask about your
meal and offer dessert:
How was everything?
Can I interest you in our dessert menu?
 When you're finished with your meal, they'll offer
to bring you the check:
I'll bring the check right out.
 And sometimes there are questions about the
check:
Would you like me to split it?
Do you need any change?

Choose the correct answer!

1. I have to _______ next Saturday because it's my 4. Can you bring table 2 some _______ so they
birthday. can eat their dinner?

debit debits

charge silverware

book off paycheques

2. Your _______ will be by in a moment to take a 5. I'll write down that I started at nine o'clock,
drink order. because I forgot to

busboy punch in

sous chef cash out

waiter take out

3. Some of our regulars were so drunk they had to 6. The cheese on these nachos isn't _______
be _______ and sent home in taxis. enough.

cut off fried

last call boiled

defrosted melted

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7. We have two domestic and two imported beers 4. Is anyone interested in soup or salad as an
on _______ ?

mild alcohol

draft a la mode

homemade appetizer
8. I'll take a gin and soda 5. How would you like your steak _______ ?

on the rocks poured

on the side cooked

à la carte to look
9. Seniors get a _______ on food, but not on 6. Is there anything else you'll be _______ ?
liquor.
needing
dessert
needed
discount
to need
sauce 7. And how is everything _______ ?
10. The reservation requested a _______ if there's
so far
one available at seven.
so good
dishpit
so fine
restroom
8. Are you all _______ with your first course?
booth
great
1. Can I _______ anyone in a cold beverage to
start? complete

bother finished
9. Did anyone _______ room for dessert?
interest
serve
interact
2. Has everyone _______ , or do you need a few save
more minutes with the menu? get
choosed 10. Is this all together, or would you like _______
bills?
decided
some
picked
3. Would you like to hear today's _______ ? other

specials separate

seasons

leftovers

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Match each response to a question or statement below

1. Good evening. Can I have a table for two? A. ____

Medium rare, please
2. Could we see the menu? B. ____
We;ll have two glasses of red wine, please
3. Are you ready to order? C. ____
A coffee would be nice
4. Could you explain what this dish is? D. ____
Yes, we acept Mastercard and Visa
5. What would you recommend? E. ____
No, thanks. I’s stuffed. I couldn’t eat another
thing
6. I’d like the garlic prawns to start and the F. ____ You’re welcome. Hope to see you again
sirloin steak
7. How would you like your steak? G. ____ Good evening. Yes, please come this way
8. What would you like to drink? H. ____ Not quite. Could you give us a few more
minutes?
9. How was your food? I. ____ Certainly
10.Would you like any dessert? J. ____ I’d recommend the sirloin steak. It’s very good
11.Are you sure? How about the coffee? K. ____ It’s a lamb casserole with vegetables and
mashed potato
12.Could I have the bill, please? L. ____ Excellent choice
13.I think there’s a mistake on the bill M. ____ Certainly, i;ll bring it right away
14.Can I pay by credit card? N. ____ I’m very sorry about that. I’ll get it changed
15.Could I have a receipt, please? O. ____ Certainly, here you are
16.Thank you. The food was amazing P. ____ It was delicious. Thank you.

Use the number prompts to write a restaurant dialogue between two customers and a waiter

Customers Waiter
1. Tell the waiter you would like a table for two 2. Welcome the customers, sit them down and give
them menu. Ask what drinks the customers
would like
3. Look at the menu and order some drinks 4. Serve the drink and ask what starter and main
course each customer would like
5. Order starters and main courses 6. Take the customer’s ordeer and repeat it back to
the customer. Then, get the food and bring it to
the table
7. Thank the waiter 8. Check the customers are happy with the food
9. Comment on the food 10.Ask if the custoers would like dessert
11.Order desserts 12.Write down the order and bring the desseerts
13.Ask for the bill 14.Calculate the bill and give it to the customers.
Then, thank the customers
15.Pay the bill and thank the waiter