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Online video courseLevel A2–B1

English
for waiters

22+ short video lessons for every restaurant situation — from greeting your first guest to handling a difficult complaint.

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Sound familiar?

Working in a restaurant is hard enough. Don’t let English hold you back.

A customer asks a question and your mind goes blank. You smile and nod — but you didn’t understand.
A guest complains and you don’t have the words to respond calmly and professionally.
International guests leave smaller tips because the conversation felt awkward.
You see better jobs at top hotels and restaurants — but your English confidence isn’t there yet.

What’s inside

22+ video lessons

4 complete modules with real restaurant scenarios. Watch on your phone, any time.

Interactive activities

Practise with drag-and-drop exercises, interactive video quizzes and flashcards.

A quiz after every module

Test yourself and see exactly what you have mastered before you move on.

Scripts and vocabulary

Printable reference sheets to keep in your pocket or on your phone for your next shift.

Free 60-page phrase guide

Every phrase for every restaurant situation. Included free — worth $15.

Lifetime access

Study at your own pace and come back to any lesson whenever you need it.

The curriculum

4 modules. Every moment of a shift, from the first hello to the final goodbye.

01Greeting and seating guestsMake a great first impression every time
  • Welcoming Guests
  • Welcoming Guests — Part 2
  • Seating Guests Free preview
  • Making Small Talk With Guests
  • Pronunciation: Vowels Part 1
  • Bonus: Phrasal Verbs
  • Module 1 Quiz
02Taking ordersPresent the menu and take accurate orders
  • Offering the Menu and Starting the Order
  • Taking Food Orders
  • Taking Drink Orders
  • Confirming the Order
  • Pronunciation: Vowel Sounds Part 2
  • Bonus: Desserts
  • Module 2 Quiz
03Special requests and complaintsHandle dietary needs and complaints professionally
  • Dietary Requirements
  • Special Requests and Substitutions
  • Responding to Complaints Professionally
  • Checking In with Guests
  • Pronunciation: Word and Sentence Stress
  • Module 3 Quiz
04Payment and farewellPresent the bill and leave a lasting impression
  • Presenting the Bill Politely / Taking Payments 1
  • Taking Payments 2
  • Responding to Guest Feedback
  • Saying Goodbye Professionally
  • Pronunciation: Accents
  • Module 4 Quiz
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Try a real lesson

Module 1 · Lesson 3 — Seating Guests. Learn the exact phrases for guiding guests to their table and handling special requests. This is exactly how every lesson in the course works.

1
Vocabulary

Learn the key words first

Flip the flashcards to test yourself before you watch the video.

2
Video

Finding the right table

Three people arrive at a busy restaurant. Watch how the waiter greets them and finds the right table. Then answer the questions in the interactive video.

3
Practice

Put the sentences in order

Drag the sentences to build each conversation. There are three dialogues.

Dialogue 1Dialogue 2Dialogue 3
4
Quiz

Check your understanding

Answer all 7 questions to see how much you learned.

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How it works

1

Enrol instantly

Complete checkout and get access straight away — no waiting.

2

Learn at your pace

Study on your phone or laptop whenever it suits you — 10 minutes or an hour.

3

Practise real situations

Interactive videos put you in real restaurant scenarios.

4

Earn your certificate

Finish the course and download your certificate to show employers.

Everything included.
One price.

One payment, no subscription. If you’re not happy for any reason, contact us within 30 days for a full refund.

English for Waiters course (22+ lessons)$67
60-page phrase guide$15
Certificate of completion$22
Lifetime access to all materialsIncluded
$19.99$116
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PDF guides · from $2.99

Prefer PDFs?

Short downloadable guides for quick revision before a shift — or get all 10 in the Waiter’s English Success Bundle.

How To Describe Any Dish In English — PDF coverComplaint Handling Script Pack — PDF coverRestaurant Server Cheat Sheet — PDF coverAle vs Lager — PDF cover
Dan Hayes
Meet your teacher

Dan Hayes

ESL Teacher and Hospitality Training Specialist

I built English for Waiters because I saw the same problem in restaurants everywhere — talented, hardworking staff who couldn’t show their skills because of a language barrier. This course teaches you the exact phrases you need, from greeting your first customer to handling a complaint. No filler. No theory. Just practical English you can use on your next shift.

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next shift?

Join restaurant workers around the world improving their English and earning better tips.

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