Section 9: Expediter and Food Runner
Lesson 8 of 19

Eye contact while dropping food

+5 XP

Look at the , not the table. Lock eyes for half a second.

Look at the , not the table. Lock eyes for half a second when you say enjoy. This is the one moment in the meal where the guest feels seen. Do not stare at the plate while you are placing it. Place the plate, look up, smile, name the dish, then move. (See the Five Handoffs in Section 10A.)

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