Restaurant Terminology

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Seating

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The arrangement or assignment of tables and chairs in a dining area for guests.

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Reservation

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An arrangement made in advance to secure a table at a restaurant for a specific time and date.

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Open Seating

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A dining policy allowing guests to choose any available table without a prior reservation.

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Overbooking

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The practice of accepting more reservations than the actual seating capacity to maximize potential revenue.

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Call-Ahead Seating

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A system where guests can notify the restaurant of their arrival time in advance, reducing wait times.

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Residence Time

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The average duration that a customer spends at a restaurant from arrival to departure.

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Point of Sales System

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A computerized system used to process transactions, manage sales, and track inventory in a restaurant.

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Culinary

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Relating to cooking or the kitchen; often used to describe the art and skill of food preparation.

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Pass-Through

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A window or opening in a kitchen for transferring food from the kitchen to the dining area without direct contact.

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Restaurant Manager

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The individual responsible for overseeing daily operations, staff management, and customer service in a restaurant.