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How to clear a table
When working in a restaurant, it's important to learn proper table clearing etiquette. When exercised with confidence, it shows guests that you are a dedicated...
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This lesson includes
- Closed captions & dubbing
- Downloadable resources
- Mobile app (iOS & Android)
Lesson details
When working in a restaurant, it’s important to learn proper table clearing etiquette. When exercised with confidence, it shows guests that you are a dedicated professional and it ensures you don't intrude on their dining experience.
Because clearing tables is something you’ll have to do regularly as a server, it’s important to learn how to do it without fumbling.
Hospitality consultant and educator Kate Edwards explains the best way to clear a table without interrupting your guests in this online lesson.
What you'll learn in the How to clear a table lesson
- What to clear and what to leave on the table
- How to clear tables by following proper restaurant etiquette
- What not to do when clearing a table
Instructor
Kate Edwards is a hospitality consultant with over 30 years of experience in the industry. Her consulting company, Kate Edwards & Company, develops service and training programs and works with chefs, managers, and entrepreneurs to help them develop...
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