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?
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Learning how to ask for a raise or promotion is a real job skill, just like taking orders. Most servers never ask, because they don’t know what to say. This guide gives you the best timing, word-for-word phrases and what to say if your manager says no. Tap 🔊 to hear each phrase. Want to
The Problem Marcus Didn’t Know How to Handle Marcus had been working at Riverside Bistro for eight months. Good server. Reliable. The managers liked him. His coworkers respected him. But something was wrong. Every week, his manager asked him to come in 30 minutes early to set up the dining room – before he clocked
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Your first 30 days as a server can feel scary. New menu, new system, new team, and all of it in English. Every good server had hard first shifts. By the end of this post, you’ll have a simple 30-day plan and 14 phrases for work. Tap 🔊 to hear each one. Want to practise
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Want to know how to get hired as a server? Good news: restaurant interviews are very predictable. Managers ask the same 10–15 questions almost every time. In this guide you’ll get short, easy answers to the most common questions, plus what to wear, what to bring and what to say after. Tap 🔊 to hear
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Everyone Makes Mistakes — But Not Everyone Recovers Well Tom had been a server for two years. He was good at his job. Guests liked him. His tips were solid. Then one Saturday night, disaster struck. He forgot to put in table 14’s order. Completely forgot. The family of four sat waiting for 35 minutes
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Why Phone Calls Are Different From Face-to-Face Maria had been a host for three months. She could seat guests perfectly. She remembered regulars’ names. She managed the waitlist smoothly. But when the phone rang, she froze. “Good evening, Bella Roma Restaurant…” What comes next? Do I say my name? Do I ask what they want?
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Numbers and money in restaurant English can be stressful. Guests speak fast, and you need to do maths at the same time. This guide gives you easy phrases for prices, payment, splitting the bill and tips. Tap 🔊 to hear each one. Want to practise this with video? See the English for Waiters course →
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Speaking to managers and coworkers is a big part of every shift. Many servers talk to their team more than to guests. But team English is different from guest English. By the end of this post, you’ll have 14 phrases for your manager, the kitchen and your team. Tap 🔊 to hear each one. Want
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