English vocabulary used in Western restaurant kitchens

1. Hotel service, fashionable English

Reserving a Room Reserving a hotel room (telephone)

(H=Hotel, G=Guest)

H: George's Hotel.

This is the George's Hotel.

G: I’d like to reserve a room.

I’d like to reserve a room.

H: When for Sir?

Sir, when do you want to use it?

G: This weekend.

This weekend.

H: Thank you. Just a moment, please.

Thank you. Please wait a moment.

H: Front desk, sir.

Sir, this is the front desk.

G: I want a single room with bath next Saturday.

I want a single room with bath next Saturday.

H: Hold on, please.

Please wait.

(A few seconds later) (A few seconds later)

H: We'll have it ready for you, sir.

Sir, we will The room is ready for you.

G: Fine.

OK!

H: May I have your name and phone number, sir?

Sir, please What is your surname and phone number?

G: Yes, my name is XinHua Zhou, and the number is 116079.

My name is Zhou Xinhua, and my phone number is 116079.

Inquiring about the Hotel Charges Inquiring about the Hotel Charges (telephone)

H: (Operator) George's Hotel. Can be of any assistance?

(Operator) The George Hotel. What can I do for you?

G: Yes, I’d like to find out about the room charges.

I’d like to know about the room charges.

H: Just a moment, sir. I’ll put you onto reservations.

Just a moment, sir. I'll take over the reservations department for you.

H: (Reservation Clerk) Reservations. Can I help you?

(Reservation Clerk) Reservation Department. How can I help you?

G: Yes, could you tell me the rates for your rooms?

Can you tell me the rates for your rooms?

H: Yes. It's 350 to 550 dollars for a single, 550 to 750 for a double for a twin.

Yes. The price for a single room is 350-550 yuan, and the price for a double room is 550-750 yuan.

G: I see. I am visiting your city in April. How soon should I make

a reservation.

I understand. I plan to go to your city in April. How early should I book a room?

H: Well, the sooner, the better. If you've made your schedule, why don't you book the room now?

Well, the sooner the better. If you have made your travel plans, why not make a reservation now?

Making a Hotel Reservation Reservation (telephone)

G: Hello.

Hello!< /p>

H: (Operator) Green's Hotel. Can I help you, sir?

(Operator) Fairmont Hotel. Sir, what do you do for me?

G: Yes, I’d like to make a reservation.

I’d like to make a reservation.

H: Thank you, I’ll connect you with our reservation clerk.

Thank you. I'll pick up our reservation staff for you.

G: Thank you.

Thank you.

H: (Reservation Clerk) Hello, reservation office. Can I help you?

(Reservation Clerk) Reservation Department, how can I help you?

G: Yes, I'd like to reserve a double room with bath for November twenty-first and twenty-sixth.

I'd like to reserve a double room with bath for November twenty-first and twenty-sixth. Stayed on the 26th.

H: Just a moment, sir. I’ll check and see…yes, that can be arranged. Your name, please?

Sir, please wait a moment, I want to check... Yes, a room like that can be arranged. What is your surname?

G: Yes, my name is Wang Lin.

My name is Wang Lin.

H: Thank you very much, Mr. Wang.

Thank you, Mr. Wang.

Confirming a Hotel Reservation Confirming that the room has been booked (telephone)

H: (Operator): Greatwall Hotel.

(Operator) Greatwall Hotel.

G: Reservations, please.

Please contact the reservations department.

H: Thank you. Just a minute, sir.

Thank you. Sir, please wait a moment.

H: (Reservation Clerk): Reservations. Can I help you?

(Reservation Clerk) This is the reservation department.

How can I help you?

G: Yes, I'd like to confirm my reservation. This is Wang Lin from Hong Kong. I've reserved a double room for January second.

I would like to confirm the outcome of my reservation. I am Wang Lin from Hong Kong. I have booked a double room for January 2nd.

H: Yes, Mr. Wang. We have your reservation from Hong Kong.

We'll be expecting you on January second. Thank you.

Mr. He, we have received your reservation call from Hong Kong. We look forward to your visit on January 2nd. Thank you for your patronage.

Changing A Hotel Reservation Change reservation date (phone)

H: GreatWall Hotel. Can I help you?

GreatWall Hotel. Can I help you?

G: Yes, I'd like to cancel my reservation and make a new reservation. My name is Wang Lin and I have made a reservation for January tenth, but is it possible to change it to the twelfth? With the heavy snow up here, my car has broken down.

I would like to cancel my original reservation and make a new one. My name is Wang Lin, I booked a room for January 10th, but is it possible to change the date to the 12th? My car was damaged due to the snow here.

H: Yes, just a minute while I check our record, Mr. Wang. Yes, it is possible to change it to the twelfth. Thank you, Mr. Wang.

Okay, please wait a moment while I check our records. Mr. Wang, okay, you can change the reservation to the 12th. Mr. Wang, thank you.

G: Thank you.

Thank you.

Ordering Breakfast through Room Service at the Hotel

Ordering Breakfast through Room Service at the Hotel

H: (Room Service): Hello. Room Service. < /p>

(Room Service Department) Hello! Room Service Department.

G: Hello. May I order my breakfast for tomorrow morning?

Hello! Can I order my breakfast for tomorrow morning?

H: Yes, Sir . What time would you like to have it, sir?

Yes. Sir, when would you like to have breakfast?

G: Can you make it at 8:00

Can you make it ready at eight o'clock?

H: All right, sir. What would you like to have?

Yes, sir.

What do you want?

G: Well, pineapple juice, bacon and eggs, toast, and a pot of coffee.

I want pineapple juice, ham and eggs, toast. and a pot of coffee.

H: All right. Anything else.

Okay. Do you want anything else?

G: That’s all. My room number is 604.

No more. My room number is 604.

H: Thank you, sir.

Thank you, sir.

Ordering Lunch Ordering Lunch

H: Hello, Room Service.

Hello, Housing Services.

G: Hello, I’d like to order my lunch.

Hello, I’d like to order my lunch.

H: All right, sir.

All right, sir.

G: I’ll have a tomato and lettuce salad, a tomato omelet.

I’ll have a tomato and lettuce salad, a tomato omelet.

H: Our omelet is served with green vegetables.

Our omelet is served with green vegetables.

G: I’d like a salad, too.

I also like salad.

H: Yes, sir. What kind of dressing?

OK, sir. Which condiment do you want?

G: Oil and vinegar, please.

Please give me oil and vinegar.

H: Do you want any rolls?

Do you want bread?

G: Yes, and a pot of coffee, please.

Yes, give me another pot of coffee.

H: All right, six. Anything else?

Yes, sir. Do you want anything else?

G: No, that’s all.

No, that’s all.

H: May I have your room number, please.'?

May I have your room number, please.'?

G: 504. 504.

Room 504.504.

H: Thank you, sir.

Thank you, sir.

G: Thank you.

Thank you.

Attendance & Service

(W = Waiter, G = Guest)

W: Did you ring, sir?

Did you ring the bell? Sir.

G: I wish to turn on the light, where is the switch?

I wish to turn on that light, where is the switch?

W: There is it, beside the wardrobe.

There is it, beside the wardrobe.

G: By the way, you might have my things sent up here.

By the way, please move my things up here.

W: Certainly, sir.

Yes, sir.

W: What would you like for starters, sir?

What would you like for starters, sir?

W: How would you like your steak done, sir?

How would you like your steak done, sir?

G: Medium for everyone except me, I'd like mine underdone.

Others can just cook them medium-rare, except for me, I like mine underdone. A little bit.

W: Yes, sir. How about a little soup before the steak?

Before eating the steak, would you like some soup?

G: Let us have some vegetable soup and some nice crisp toast, please.

Let us have some vegetable soup and some nice crisp toast, please.

Let us have some vegetable soup and some nice crisp toast, please.

W: And to follow?

What’s next?

G: Let me see. Oh, some oysters, please.

Let me think about it. Oh, please bring some oysters.

W: With pleasure, sir. Would you like a drink before your meal?

Very good, sir. What should I drink before dinner?

G: Bring us a bottle of gin.

Bring us a bottle of gin.

W: What will you take for dessert?

What snacks do you want?

G: Ice cream for everyone, please.

Let’s have a cup of ice cream for everyone.

W: How does this room suit you, sir?

How does this room suit you, sir?

G: This is rather small. I want a larger one, if you please.

This room is too small. If it's convenient, I'd like a bigger room.

W: What about this one?

How is this one?

G: This will do very well. What do you charge for it? < /p>

This room is very good. How much is the accommodation fee?

W: Five hundred dollars per day, sir.

Five hundred dollars per day, sir.

G: Will you give me a reduction if I stay here for several days?

If I stay here for a few days, is there any discount?

W: I'm afraid that no reduction can be made.

Sorry, there is no discount.

G: This is rather expensive. I must have a cheaper one. Can’t you show me something less expensive?

This is a bit expensive. I want a cheaper one. Can you show me some cheaper rooms?

W: Yes, sir, Come this way, please. Will this one suit you?

Yes, sir. Please come here. Is this room to your liking?

G: Is there a bathroom attached to this room?

Is there a bathroom attached to this room?

W: Yes, it has a private bathroom adjoming.

Yes, it has a private bathroom adjoming.

G: How much do you charge?

How much does it cost?

W: Four hundred dollars a day.

400 US dollars one day.

G: Well, I’ll take this one.

Well, I’ll take this one.

W: All right, sir. Here is the key of the room. Please leave it at the counter when you go out.

OK, sir. This is the room key. Please give it to the reception desk when you go out.

2. Commonly used English vocabulary in hotels

Words used in hotel rooms

blanket blanket

bowl toilet bowl

bureau wardrobe

couch(sofa)bed couch bed

crib crib

curtain curtain

cushion chair cushion

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door door

doormat doormat

double bed double bed

drapery curtain

dresser dressing table

floor wax floor wax

foam-rubber mattress latex mattress

folding bed foldable bed

foot-rest footstool

< p> furniture polish furniture polish

hat rack hat rack

headboard bedside frame

liquid soap liquid soap

mattress bed cushion

mirror mirror

pillow pillow

pillow case pillow case

arm chair chair with armrests

bath rug and brush (placed at the bathroom door) carpet and bath brush

bath-room bathroom

bath tub bathtub

bed bed

bed pad mattress

bedstead bedstead

bedspread bedspread

bench bench

quilt quilt

< p> sanitary receptacle covered trash can

sheet(s) quilt

shower showerhead

single bed single bed

sofa Sofa

stool stool

table & chair table and chair

tile floor (bath, wall) tile floor (bath, wall)

upholstery interior decoration

wardrobe wardrobe

wash basin wash basin

waste basket waste basket

window window

windowsill window sill

lobby words

baggage luggage

cashier cashier

counter counter

foreign exchange Foreign currency exchange

front desk general information desk

porter porter

receptionist receptionist

register card registration card

safety deposit safe

suit case suitcase

table phone

Food-related words

atmosphere atmosphere< /p>

clientele customer

enjoy enjoy

excursionist temporary visitor

food & beverage food and beverage

full house full of guests

gourmet gourmet

guest guest

holiday marker holiday visitor

honorable guest VIP

host owner

passenger passenger

point of purchase purchase point

restaurant & tourism catering industry and tourism industry

right price Reasonable price

satisfaction satisfaction

service service

tourist tourist

tourist industry tourism industry

value value< /p>

VIP (very important person) important person

visitor visitor

Restaurant (gallery) terms

accounting accountant

< p> assistant manager deputy manager

automat vending machine

baker cook baker

banquet hall banquet hall

bar bar< /p>

captain restaurant foreman

cashiers cashier

catering department catering department

catering manager catering manager

chef chef

chef cooks cooking chef

Chinese dining room Chinese restaurant

coffee shop coffee shop

cocktail lounge lounge

< p> food and beverage control cost management

general manager general manager

greetness restaurant reception

heat cook chef

hotel hotel

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independent restaurant independent restaurant

in season peak season

Japanese cooking Japanese cuisine

main dining room main restaurant

off season off-season

pastry cook frozen cook

restaurant hotel pool restaurant hotel pool restaurant

roast cook barbecue chef

room deparment room department< /p>

snack bar fast food restaurant

specialty restaurant flavor restaurant

steward waiter

supervisor food manager

teas hop teahouse

vegetable cook

vegetable cook

waiter male waiter

waitress female waiter

ware washers washers

western dining room western restaurant

Chinese restaurant terms

shtray ashtray

banquet & reserve banquet menu

base stock basic stock

bill bill

bloat in oil smoke

boil boil, rinse

broil burn, fry over high fire

buffet self-service counter

Cantonese cuisine Cantonese cuisine

cash payment in cash

change tray cashier tray

check, check< /p>

check out checkout

Chinese table service Chinese table service

chopsticks chopsticks

closed steam stewing

cloth napkin cloth napkin

coaster coaster

coddle simmer

compote high mat

cook burst

credit card credit card

cuisine cooking

decoct boil, cook

dining room safety restaurant safety

frizzle fry

front desk counter

fry fry

greet guests welcome

grill grill

hanky small towel