Knowing how to handle food allergies and dietary requests in English is one of the most important skills in a restaurant. A wrong answer can make a guest very ill. The good news: you don’t need to know every ingredient. You need a few clear phrases and one simple rule. Tap 🔊 to hear each
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Here are 10 things you should never say to a restaurant guest, and what to say instead. A guest can love the food and still leave unhappy because of one small phrase. You don’t need perfect English to fix this. You just need a few better phrases. Tap 🔊 to hear each one. Want to
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These customer complaint scripts for restaurant staff give you the exact words to say, word for word. Guests complain about the same few things, so you can prepare. Learn one script for each problem: wrong food, cold food, a long wait, something in the food, the bill and poor service. Tap 🔊 to hear each
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The meal is almost over. You clear the main course plates. The table looks satisfied. Now comes the moment that many servers fear: “Would you like to see our dessert menu?” Your heart races. What if they ask about ingredients? What if someone has allergies? What if you cannot describe the desserts well? Here is
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A customer sits down for lunch. You approach with a smile and ask: “What can I get you to drink?” They reply: “Just coffee, please.” Simple, right? But then they ask: “What’s the difference between a latte and a cappuccino?” Your mind goes blank. You know both have coffee and milk, but… which is which?
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A customer sits down. You bring menus. They look at the drink list and ask: “What wine goes with this?” Your heart races. You know there are reds and whites. But which one? What if you recommend the wrong thing? This is one of the most stressful moments for new servers. Wine and beer seem
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You look at the menu. Your customer points to a steak and asks: “How is this cooked?” Your mind goes blank. You know it’s beef. But how do you explain the cooking method? What if they ask “How do you want it cooked?” What does that even mean? This is a common challenge for ESL
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You see the menu. Your customer asks: “What do you recommend to start?” Your heart beats fast. You know the food is good. But how do you describe it in English? What words should you use? This is a common problem for ESL servers. You understand the menu. But explaining it to customers feels difficult.
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I want to tell you a story. It’s about why I created this course. It’s about you. Maybe you’re working in a restaurant right now. You speak English, but sometimes you feel nervous. When a customer asks a question, your heart beats fast. When you need to explain the menu, you worry about making mistakes.
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Professional references and recommendation letters can help you get your next restaurant job. Many applications ask for two or three references. This guide shows you who to ask, the exact words to use, and what to do if you don’t have good references. Tap 🔊 to hear each phrase. Want to practise this with video?
