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Getting orders after recommendations

The Dining Experience • 3m 19s

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    After taking orders, I first see if there are other orders I can take in my section, then pre-bus, then put in orders.

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    In order to give a) guests enough time to enjoy appetizer and b) myself enough time to reset before entrees come, I learn entree average ticket times and track current ticket times. I also track my tables progress on the appetizer.

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