Useful Phrases for Waiters and Waitresses in English

Here are some useful phrases to use if you work in a restaurant and are serving English speaking clients:

Getting customers seated - first you will need to check if customers have a reservation or not

Good morning/afternoon/evening, welcome to *name of restaurant*

Do you have a reservation?

What name is the reservation under?

How many people would you like a table for?

Your table isn't ready yet, would you like to have a seat at the bar and have a drink?

It's going to be a 15 minute wait for a table, is that ok?

*Name of the customer* your table is ready, please follow me.

Please follow me to your table.

Can I take your jackets/coats please?

Once customers are seated

Here is a menu.

Would you like to see the wine list?

Would you like to see the cocktail menu?

Tonights specials are...

What can I get you to drink?

Ordering

Are you ready to order?

Do you need more time to decide?

What can I get you?

Would you like me to recommend something to suit your taste?

*Name of dish* is particularly good, I would recommend it. 

Dessert/Coffee

Would you like to see a dessert menu?

Can I get you a coffee or aperitif?

The Bill

Is there anything else I can get you?

Would you like the bill?

Are you paying by cash or card?

One moment I will just get the card machine.

Are you paying together or separately?


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- Amy