Personality behind the bar
Unless you like to visit a factory, it is great to have a real person taking care of you. Having a real ‘personality‘ behind the…
The bar
It doesn’t matter if you are a hotel bar, service station in a restaurant or a high-end cocktail lounge. A bar serves drinks. There are…
Mise en place
This French culinary term means: ‘putting in place’. It is your preparation to make sure your shift has everything ready which you might need. As…
Serving trays
These trays come in all shape or forms. Their main purpose is transportation of plates and glasses. They are unmissable in any restaurant or bar…
Running plates
The signal comes in form of a buzz, blinking light or clear ring of a bell. ‘Food is ready to be served’ is the meaning…
Setting tables
Before guests are seated, tables should be set. Some places just have an empty table with salt&pepper-shaker, some have a complete set of cutlery, glasses,…
Taking orders
A pretty essential part of being a server, is taking orders. The moment you arrive at your table you are a salesperson. When they start…
Service
The service industry requires you to multitask your whole shift. It is a tough job, mentally and physically. To help you out DenTheMan has some…
Toilet etiquette
Perhaps a subject which feels a little out of line for DenTheMan but it really is not. Cleanliness and hygiene are a big part of…
Eating etiquette
Eating in public might be one of the most common activities which should be followed by etiquette‘s. Usually we learn from a young age, how…