Food and Beverage Service II
UNIT OF COMPETENCY :            PREPARE THE DINING
                                ROOM/RESTAURANT AREA FOR
                                SERVICE
UNIT CODE                :      TRS512387
  Learning Outcome                              Learning Content
1. Take table                1.1 Inquiries are answered promptly, clearly and
   reservations                  accurately.
                             1.2 Pertinent questions are asked to complete the
                                 details of the reservations.
                             1.3 Reservations data are recorded on forms
                                 accurately based on establishment’s standards.
                             1.4 Details of the reservations are repeated back and
                                 confirmed with the party making the reservation.
                             1.5 Additional information about the food service
                                 establishment is provided when necessary.
2. Prepare service           2.1 Service or waiter’s stationsare stocked with
   stations and                   supplies necessary for service.
   equipment                 2.2 All tableware and dining room equipment are
                                  cleaned, wiped and put in their proper places.
                             2.3 Special tent cards and similar special displays are
                                  put up for promotion.
                             2.4 Cleanliness and condition of all tables, tableware
                                  and dining room equipment are checked.
                             2.5 Water pitchers and ice buckets are filled.
                             2.6 Electrical appliance or equipment like coffee pots,
                                  tea pots, plate warmers etc. in the dining area are
                                  turned on and kept ready.
                             2.7 Condiments and sauce bottles are refilled, and the
                                  necks and tops of the bottles are wiped clean and
                                  dry.
3. Set up the tables in   3.1 Tables are set according to the standards of the
   the dining area            food service establishment.
                          3.2 In cases where the menu is pre-arranged or fixed,
                              covers are set correctly according to the
                              predetermined menu.
                          3.3 Tableware and glassware are wiped and polished
                              before they are set up on the table.
                          3.4 Cloth napkins are folded properly and laid on the
                              table appropriately according to napkin folding
                              style.
                          3.5 Buffet or display tables are skirted properly
                              taking into account symmetry, balance and
                              harmony in size and design.
4. Set the                4.1 Lights are adjusted according to time of the day.
   mood/ambiance of       4.2 Tables, chairs and other dining room furniture are
   the dining area            arranged to ensure comfort and convenience of the
                              guests.
                          4.3 Appropriate music is played when applicable
                          4.4 Floors/carpets are cleaned and made sure are dry.
                          4.5 Air-condition or cooling units are adjusted for the
                              comfort of the guests
                          4.6 Decorations are set-up according to theme or
                              concept of the dining room.
Information Sheet
                                                                    1.1-1
                              Inquiries
       1. Telephone Calls -    May be received through the following:
                               1.1 Telephone - always play a significant role in hospita
                                    industry. People from all round the world call for ma
                                    booking or asking information or transferring messa
                                    the guest or for various other purposes. If you are a
                                    hotelier, then you may have to answer telephone ca
                                    This happens mostly with front desk staffs.
                               1.2 Fax - All your business faxes are managed in the
                               cloud. Receive, sign, send and store faxes online. No mo
                               busy signals or waiting for faxes. Send, receive, sign and
                               faxes directly from your computer, laptop, phone or tablet
                               your business faxes are managed in the cloud. Receive, s
                         send and store faxes online. No more busy signals or wai
                         for faxes. https://www.efax.com.ph
                         1.2 Email–sample email of a customer.
                               Hi Deygus,
                         Thank you for responding.  I have changed the form and
                         also updated it again since I sent this question in.  I have
                         actually tested the form a couple of time and the email rea
                         does come me.One more question if you don't mind.  This
                         is very long and there is a lot of wasted space.  Is there a
                         to take out some of the extra space?
                         I was so delighted to find this website and a form that fits
                         needs.  Keep up the decent work.
                         Mary
                         1.3    Internet -
                         1.4    In person
 2. Details of the       May include:
    reservation          2.1 Date of reservation –
                         2.2 Time of arrival
                         2.3 Number of persons
                         2.4 Name of person who will use the reservation
                         2.5 Name of person making the reservation
                         2.6 Contact details of the person checking in and of the
                              person making the reservation
                         2.7 Specific requirements
3. Reservation records   May include:
   or forms              3.1 Reservation Sheets
                         3.2 Logbook
                         3.3 Computer
                         3.4 Reservation Cards
4. Supplies              May include:
                         4.1 Napkins
                         4.2 Menu folders
                         4.3 Order slips
                         4.4 Wine list
                         4.5 Condiments
                         4.6 Toothpicks
               4.7   Table cloth/Placemats
               4.8   Salt and Pepper shakers
5. Tableware   May include:
               5.1 Dinnerware/chinaware
                    5.1.1 Cover/service plate
                    5.1.2 Dinner plate
                    5.1.3 Entrée plate
                    5.1.4 Fish plate
                    5.1.5 Bread plate
                    5.1.6 Soup bowl/plate
                    5.1.7 Cups and saucers
      Qualification:
                         Food and beverage Service II
No.                     Unit of Competency                        Code
1.       Prepare the dining room/ restaurant area for          TRS512387
         service
2.       Welcome guest and take food and beverage service to   TRS512388
         guest
3.       Promote food and beverages production                 TRS512389
4.       Provide food and beverage services to guest           TRS512390
5.       Provide room service                                  TRS512391
6.       Receive and handle guests concerns                    TRS512392
Unit of Competency:
                    Prepare the dining room/ restaurant area for
                               service
Learning Outcome:
                      1.   Take table reservation
                      2.   Prepare service stations and equipment’s
                      3.   Set up the tables in the dining area
                      4.   Set the mood/ambiance if the dining area
Learning Content:
 1.Taking Reservation
2. Table Set-up
 3. Napkin Folding
 4. Skirting design in buffet/ display tables
 5. Dining room/restaurant equipment
                        Information Sheet1.1-1
                      1. Details of Reservation
                  1.1 Date of reservation
                  1.2 Time of arrival
                  1.3 Number of person
                  1.4 Name of person who will use the reservation
                  1.5 Name of making the reservation
                  1.6 Contact details of the person checking in and
                  of the person making the reservation
                  1.7 Special Requirements
       Information Sheet                    2.2-2
2.1 Dinnerware/        2.2             2.3                    2.4 Hollowware
Chinaware              Glassware       Silverwares/Flatware’s
2.1-1. Cover/          2.2-1. Stem     2.3-1. Dinner Fork     2.4-1. Soup
Service Plate          wares                                  Tureen
2.1-2. Dinner Plate    2.2-2. Fooled   2.3-2. Dinner Spoon    2.4-2. Platters
                       wares
2.1-3. Entrée Plate    2.2-3.          2.3-3. Soup Spoon        2.4-3. Coffeepots
                       Tumblers
2.1-4. Fish Plate      2.2-4. Mugs     2.3-4. Butter Knife/     2.4-4. Teapot
                                       Spreader
2.1-5. Bread Plate                     2-3-5. Steak Knife
2.1-6. Soup                            2.3-6. Fish Fork
bowl/plate
2.1-7. Cups and                        2.3-7. Dessert Fork
Saucers                                2.3-8. Teaspoon
                                       Information Sheet3.3-3
       3.Napkin Folding
        3.3-1. Pyramid
 3.3-2. Birds of Paradise
      3.3-3. Bishop’s Hat
 Napkin Folding
      3.3-4. Rose Bud
        3.3-5. Sail
        3.3-6. Candle
        3.3-7. Crown
        3.3-8. Goblet Fan
           Information Sheet                                   4.4-4
           4.Skirting Design in Buffet/ Display Tables
     4.4-1.     Diamond Style
     4.4-2.     Pleated Box
     4.4-3.     Shirred Pleat                           Skirting Design in Buffet/
     4.4-4.     Single Pleats                           Display Tables
     4.4-5.     Tulips
     4.4-6.     Scallops
     4.4-7.     Butterfly
                          Information Sheet                              5.5-5
           5.Dining Room/ Restaurant Equipment
5.5-1.   Service Tray
5.5-2.   Gueridon
5.5-3.   Cake Display
5.5-4.   Refrigerator/Chillers
5.5-5.   Coffee Makers/Machines
5.5-6.   Point of Sales
5.5-7.   Wine Service Equipment
                          Self-Check                                   1.1-1
           1.      All about knowledge in the subject matter.
                    1.1.1. What are the different table skirting and napkin folding
                           style?
      1.1.2. How will you treat your guest?
      1.1.3. Name at least Five (5) dinnerware/chinaware.
            Self-Check                                     2.2-2
2.   Demonstration/skills.
     2.2-1. Make at least Ten (10) Table Napkin folding Style.
     2.2-2. Perform a table setting/ American Style.
     2.2-3. Demonstrate the diamond style in skirting.
             Self-Check
                                       3.3-3
3.   Methods of Assessment
     3.3-1. Practical/Demonstration for table setting, skirting and
     napkin folding.
     3.3-2. Role play to test the students if the knowledge and skills
     in taking reservation to the guest in telephone reservation.
     3.3-3. Oral questioning in different tableware.