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RESTAURANT PROCESSES
- TABLE PREPARATION
1. Table Preparation
1.1 Cover the Table with a Tablecloth
1.1.1 Quality Criteria
- Use a tablecloth according to the shape of the table: round, oval, or rectangular.
- The tablecloth should be smooth, without stains or holes.
- The tablecloth should hang evenly from all sides of the table without touching the floor.
1.2 Arrange the Chairs
1.2.1 Instructions
- Place the chairs at equal distances from each other.
- Follow a special arrangement only if specifically requested.
1.3 Place Charger Plates
1.3.1 Quality Criteria
- Use white plates with a diameter of 32 cm, without decorative rims.
- Charger plates should be placed at the edge of the table, without extending beyond it.
2. Setting Cutlery and Glasses
2.1 Arrange Cutlery and Glasses
2.1.1 Cutlery Arrangement Instructions
- Place knives on the right side of the charger plate: first the main knife, then two medium knives to its right.
- Place forks on the left side of the charger plate: first the main fork, followed by two medium forks to its left.
2.1.2 Glass Arrangement Instructions
- Place the water glass in front of the main knife.
- Position the wine glass at a 45-degree angle to the right above the water glass.
- Place the aperitif glass at a 45-degree angle to the right below the water glass.
3. Additional Accessories
3.1 Place a DUNI Napkin on the Charger Plate
3.1.1 Quality Criteria
- Fold the napkin according to the specified requirements, or ask the supervisor for preferred folding instructions if none are given.
3.2 Place the Complete Condiment Set
3.2.1 Check
- Ensure that the condiment set contains all necessary items.
- Verify that the olive oil has no rancid smell and that the balsamic vinegar has no “mold” formed.