Thats all I can think of right now, had a long shift! Im a cook myself, and these are some back of the house lingo Ive used or heard that I think are common.. CLUSTER-F_____ self explanatory (the domino effect of mistakes and screw ups that just snowball and cause ultimate chaos), Walking in as in Ive got 2 Alfredos and a blackend salmon walking in said when the order first comes into the kitchen, Stacked used to describe having orders stacked that you havent even looked at, Knock the horns off it extremely rare, still almost cold in the center rare I need a 16oz N.Y. down, just knock the horns off it. daddy or mommy the restaurant owner that you like ( daddy needs a filet medrare on the fly). Roll/rolling: to continue to make multiple of one item until point/wheel says to stop. skate: verb. There are so many random words that only service industry know! Apologies if this has already been mentioned. The Kitchen Slang and Lingo You Need to Know in Your Restaurant - toasttab Generally HB represents a hamburger and CB a cheeseburger. WHAT DOES ILL HAVE A CUP OF COFFEE IN A DIRTY CUP STAND FOR? Shopper a person eating that is actually an undercover reviewer or quality control agent Tangy: A biting, tart taste that senses tingly in the mouth. The duties and responsibilities of a Waiter/Waitress include welcoming and seating guests, taking guest orders, communicating them effectively to the kitchen and in addition, memorizing the menu and offering recommendations to upsell appetizers, desserts, or drinks. verbal tipper: noun. . Run - To bring something to a table. In more casual restaurants, hostesses hokey during dead periods as part of their sidework. clopen: noun. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Thanks, Rilettes. Point of Sale. Nubs a person that has poor knife skills For instance: FIFO First in, first out. Echo Like heard, a way of letting someone know you heard them. a very enthusiastic guest who will praise you to the skies in lieu of tipping you actual money. Most restaurants use acronyms and abbreviations for food items as well. Ive told my family and friends never to eat salad in a restaurant as it is usually prepared by the server and a lot of the time in places Ive worked with their bare unwashed hands. When ordering pizza, servers use TH to indicate a thin crust or P for pan (thick crust). It signifies traffic flow and whether or not a food critic or health inspector is in the restaurant.
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