Standard operating steps of Chinese food table setting
1. Set the stage.
First of all, the waiter needs to clean and set the table before eating. Cleaning includes cleaning the desktop, wiping the tableware, changing napkins, etc. Setting the table needs to be carried out according to certain rules. Generally speaking, tableware should be placed on plates, plates should be placed on placemats, and placemats should be placed on tablecloths. Tableware should be placed from outside to inside, that is, from fork, knife, spoon to spoon. There are also certain requirements for the placement of tableware, such as the placement of knives and forks should be parallel, and the placement of spoons and spoons should be vertical.
2. Dining etiquette
When the meal begins, the waiter should first pour tea or water for the guests. When pouring tea or water, the waiter should first pour it for the elderly or VIPs, and then pour it for others. During the meal, the waiter should always pay attention to the needs of the guests and add drinks or tableware for the guests in time. Guests should use the correct tableware when eating, for example, they should use knives and forks instead of forks and spoons when eating. You also need to pay attention to posture when eating, and keep elegant sitting posture and gestures.
3. Post-meal treatment
After the meal, the waiter should clean the table for the guests in time, including cleaning the tableware, plates and mats. In the process of cleaning, the waiter should keep quiet and efficient. If the guest needs to pack, the waiter should provide the guest with a packing bag and put the food in it. Finally, the waiter should see the guests off and thank them for coming.