Q: What is a station? What is side work? What is a server bank? What do combined steps or consolidation mean? What does full hands in full and hands out mean?
A: Station-different areas of the restaurant. Exp. Bar, your personal section, drink station, etc. Side Work-Things that need to be done in order to keep the restaurant running smoothly. Exp-stocking ice, plates, refilling condiments, restocking as you go etc. Server Bank- Most restaurants require the server to cash the guests out because most higher quality restaurants don't have registers anymore. I usually bring $20(10 ones and 2 fives). Combined Steps and consolidation- multi task. Don't just get a refill for one table, bring everyone that needs one at the same time. Saves time. You won't be running around like a lunatic! Full Hands in and out- never leave the kitchen without having something in your hand. Exp. Drop off a salad while your on your way to check on your table. Serving is TEAMWORK!