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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.

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