Food & Beverage Service Training Videos - How a Waiter or Server Should Carry Tray in Hotel and Restaurant (Tutorial 13)

Read Full tutorial: www.hospitality-school.com/how-a-waiter-should-carry-tray-in-restaurant/ TABLE OF CONTENT OF THIS VIDEO: https://youtu.be/jGH8rWG8f3U/ 0:16 WHY TRAY CARRYING IS IMPORTANT SKILL Every server should gain expertise on carrying trays properly. Generally trays are carried on the left hand slightly on the above of the left shoulder and away from neck or mouth. Trays can be of various design, size and shapes. In restaurants 27 inch to 30 inch oval trays are used frequently for carrying foods. Cocktail trays are 15 inch which is used for serving beverage items. 0:36 KEY POINTS ABOUT CARRYIN TRAY AT RESTAURANT 1. Check the floor carpet. There may be some defects. 2. Don’t try to use narrow paths or busy areas to avoid collisions with guests or other staffs. 3. While carrying trays be careful about any items falling on the floor which may cause loss of your balance. 4. Careful about sharp corners of furniture and equipment. 1:24 HOW A WAITER OR SERVER SHOULD CARRY A TRAY Procedures for Carrying Tray 1-Don’t only use your fingers but also use your palm of the hand to grip the tray to support your shoulder to carry the load. 2-Try to handle the load by your hand, legs and hip do not take load on your hip which may cause back pain. 3- Don’t move the tray or hand only but move your whole body when you need to turn. 2:12 HOW TO PLACE ITEMS ON TRAY 1. Place all the items in all parts of the tray to ensure proper balance. 2. Heaviest items should be placed on the center of the tray. 2:34 HOW TO PLACE THE TRAY ON TABLE 1.Bend the knees and then put the tray down. 2.Use both hands for proper control. THAT'S ALL FOR HERE BUT WE HAVE COVERED LOT MORE ON OUR WEBITE, SO PLEASE READ THE FULL TUTORIAL: www.hospitality-school.com/how-a-waiter-should-carry-tray-in-restaurant/ AND WATCH THIS VIDEO AGAIN AND AGAIN: https://youtu.be/jGH8rWG8f3U/ *** DON'T FORGET TO VISIT WORLD'S ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR FREE HOTEL & RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT TRAINING BLOG TO READ 250+ TRAINING TUTORIALS ABSOLUTELY FREE: http://www.hospitality-school.com/ *** Please Join our Facebook Page where 27,000 + Members are sharing their knowledge: https://www.facebook.com/Free-Hotel-Management-Training-Blog-wwwhospitality-schoolcom-359579793114/ *** Image Credits: www.stockunlimited.com and www.Bigstock.com *** Video Credits: videoblocks.com