Front of the House: 10. Serving Guests – Table Service

When it is time to serve the meal avoid some common pitfalls with the tips in this elearning course Serving Guests – Table Service. In this course we will look at the two components of serving; the mechanics of getting food to the table and serving courteously and professionally. We will discuss proper loading, carrying and unloading of trays to prevent spills and potential injury, and the benefits of using a serving stand. Finally we will review the proper etiquette for serving, who to serve first, the correct side to use and how to professionally present the meal.

Part of the series Front of the House, the ecourse Serving Guests – Table Service includes a video lesson, downloadable student materials and a short online quiz to check your comprehension of the course.