Preparation for laying Glassware

 

1. Preparation for laying Glassware:

  1. Get Racks of clean glasses from your side station or the dish room.

  2. Carry only one rack at a time to the restaurant or dining room.

  3. Place the glassware rack on a tray jack.

  4. Few examples of glasses used in restaurants are - Red wine glass, White wine glass, Water glass or Water Goblet etc. 

  5. Make sure glasses are clean and free of water spots, lipstick marks, food residue, chips or cracks.

  6. Return soiled glasses to the dish room.

  7. Remove chipped or cracked glasses and report to the supervisor. 

  8. Make sure you know the wine list and the required glasses for each wine.

  9. Have your carrying plate ready with a clean, folded napkin.

  10. Never transport glasses with your bare hands.

2. Placing Glassware on Table:

  1. Place a water glass one-inch above the tip of the knife blade at each place setting.

  2. Place the red wine glass above the tip of the big knife, at about 1 cm distance to it.

  3. Place the white wine glass next to the red wine glass, on the right-hand side and a little lower near the tip of the small knife (or spoon if there is one).

  4. The glasses must not touch each other but be as close as possible.

  5. Put the water glass behind both glasses to form a perfect and compact triangle.

  6. Return empty racks to the dish room.

3. Placing Tabletop items:

  1. Pick up tabletop items from your side station.

  2. Get enough of each of the following items to set on all tables:

  3. Centrepieces.

  4. Salt and pepper shakers and grinders.

  5. Sugar Bowls.

  6. Condiments and cracker baskets.

  7. Ashtrays and matches.

  8. Always Check the condition and appearance of each item.

  9. Clean or replace any items if necessary.

  10. Place Items on the Service Tray.

  11. Do not overload the tray.

  12. Make as many trips as necessary to safely carry items.

  13. Always carry the tray to the dining room and place it on a tray jack.

  14. Place each item neatly in the centre of the table according to the hotel's standard table setup specifications.

  15. In case the tables are against the wall, then place tabletop items at the end of the table top or near the wall.

4. Check your work

  • All glasses must be positioned the same to preserve the harmony of the table.

  • All tabletop items must be positioned at the appropriate place as per the hotels standard.

  • The water glass should be only removed after the guest leaves.

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