Front of the House: 07. Understanding the Menu – Writing Menu Descriptions

A well-written menu is the first step on a diner’s journey. In our Understanding the Menu – Writing Menu Descriptions course, we will look at some best practices for writing menu descriptions. We’ll discuss how a good description of a meal can make or break the dish, and why with so many restaurants updating menus or using chalkboard menus, you may be called on to write descriptions. Discover the do’s and don’ts of describing a menu item, some examples on how you can dress up your description to make it more appealing to guests, and how descriptions can differ depending on the type of restaurant you are working in.

Part of the, Front of the House series, our Understanding the Menu – Writing Menu Descriptions course includes a video lesson, downloadable student materials and a short online quiz to check your comprehension.