English for Hotel and Restaurant Professions

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English for Hotel and Restaurant Professions

Learning Objectives

• Understand and use specific vocabulary related to hotel and catering professions.

• Communicate effectively with customers and colleagues in a hotel and restaurant setting.

What English hospitality words and terms do you already know? For example - Hotel, single room, full board, reception etc etc.

Hotel and Catering Vocabulary

• Terms and expressions commonly used in the hospitality industry.

Types of Accommodations

• Hotel

• Motel

• Resort

• Hostel

• B&B

• Can you think of anymore?

Other Types of Paid Accommodations

What type of paid accommodation offers individual rooms within a larger building?

A

Resort

B

Motel

C

Hostel

D

Hotel

Which type of paid accommodation typically offers shared rooms and facilities?

A

Resort

B

Hotel

C

Hostel

D

Motel

What type of paid accommodation is typically located along highways and offers basic amenities?

A

Hostel

B

Resort

C

Hotel

D

Motel

Which type of paid accommodation offers fully furnished apartments for short-term stays?

A

Serviced Apartment

B

Hotel

C

Hospital

D

Motel

Which type of all inclusive accommodation is often found in popular tourist destinations?

A

Care Home

B

Hostel

C

Resort

D

Hospital

Types of Rooms

• Single

• Double

• Twin

• Suite

• Connecting

• Adjoining

• Can you think of anymore?

Other types of rooms

Which room type usually includes a separate living area?

A

Double

B

Twin

C

Suite

D

Single

What type of room typically has a shared bathroom?

A

Suite

B

Dormitory

C

Studio

D

Cabin

What room type is characterized by having a kitchenette?

A

Studio

B

Villa

C

Chalet

D

Bungalow

Which room type typically offers multiple beds in a room?

A

Executive Room

B

Standard Room

C

Deluxe Room

D

Family Room

What type of room usually has a private balcony or terrace?

A

Bungalow

B

Townhouse

C

Mansion

D

Cottage

Hotel Services

• Room service

• Housekeeping

• Front desk

• Bellhop (Porter)

• Concierge

• Can you think of anymore?

Hotel Services

What is the department responsible for providing food and drinks to hotel guests in their rooms?

A

Room service

B

Bellhop

C

Housekeeping

D

Front desk

Which department provides assistance and recommendations for guests regarding local attractions, dining, and transportation?

A

Concierge

B

Front desk

C

Room service

D

Housekeeping

Which department is in charge of cleaning and maintaining the rooms and public areas of the hotel?

A

Housekeeping

B

Front desk

C

Room service

D

Concierge

Which department handles guest check-ins, check-outs, and other guest-related services?

A

Room service

B

Housekeeping

C

Bellhop

D

Front desk

What is the term for the staff member who assists guests with their luggage?

A

Bellhop (porter)

B

Housekeeping

C

Concierge

D

Room service

Restaurant Vocabulary

• Menu

• Order

• Reservation

• Bill/check

• Tip/gratuity

• Can you think of anymore?

Restaurant Vocabulary

What do you call the list of available dishes in a restaurant?

A

Order

B

Menu

C

Bill/check

D

Reservation

What is the term for requesting a table or room in advance?

A

Tip/gratuity

B

Reservation

C

Menu

D

Order

What is the word for giving instructions to prepare and deliver food or drinks?

A

Menu

B

Tip/gratuity

C

Reservation

D

Order

What is the name for the total amount of money you have to pay for your meal or stay?

A

Tip/gratuity

B

Menu

C

Order

D

Bill/check

What is the term for a voluntary payment given to the staff for good service?

A

Tip/gratuity

B

Reservation

C

Order

D

Menu

Types of Restaurants

• Fine dining

• Casual dining

• Fast food

• Buffet

• Cafe

• Bar

• Can you think of anymore?

Types of Restaurants

Which type of restaurant is commonly found in hotels and offers a high-end dining experience?

A

Fine dining

B

Fast food

C

Buffet

D

Casual dining

What type of restaurant is typically found in hotels and offers a relaxed dining experience?

A

Buffet

B

Fine dining

C

Fast food

D

Casual dining

Which type of restaurant is commonly found in hotels and provides quick and convenient meals?

A

Fast food

B

Buffet

C

Fine dining

D

Casual dining

What type of restaurant in a hotel offers a wide variety of dishes in a self-service style?

A

Casual dining

B

Buffet

C

Fine dining

D

Fast food

Which type of restaurant in a hotel typically serves light meals, snacks, and beverages?

A

Fine dining

B

Casual dining

C

Cafe

D

Fast food

Effective Communication

• The ability to convey information clearly and accurately to others.

• What words do you of when you read 'Effective Communication' ?

Effective Communication

Customer Service Qualities

• Greeting customers

• Active listening

• Handling complaints

• Offering assistance

• Thanking customers

• Can you think of any other qualities?

Customer Service Qualities

What is one of the qualities of good customer service?

A

Stocking shelves

B

Greeting customers

C

Managing inventory

D

Processing payments

What is an important skill for customer service representatives?

A

Ignoring customers

B

Multitasking excessively

C

Active listening

D

Talking non-stop

How should customer complaints be handled?

A

Blaming customers

B

Arguing with customers

C

Handling complaints

D

Ignoring complaints

What should customer service representatives offer?

A

Refusing to help

B

Ignoring customers

C

Offering assistance

D

Hiding from customers

What should customer service representatives do after helping a customer?

A

Ignoring customers

B

Insulting customers

C

Thanking customers

D

Demanding tips

Colleague Communication Qualities

• Being polite and respectful

• Using appropriate language

• Listening actively

• Being clear and concise

• Providing feedback

• Can you think of any other qualities?

Colleague Communication Qualities

What are some important qualities of colleague communication?

A

Being polite and respectful

B

Using appropriate language

C

Being clear and concise

D

Listening actively

Which of the following is an important aspect of colleague communication?

A

Ignoring feedback

B

Providing feedback

C

Withholding feedback

D

Avoiding feedback

What is one way to show respect in colleague communication?

A

Being rude

B

Being aggressive

C

Being polite

D

Being sarcastic

What does active listening involve in colleague communication?

A

Engaging attentively and responding appropriately

B

Interrupting and talking over others

C

Daydreaming and not paying attention

D

Ignoring and disregarding others

Why is being clear and concise important in colleague communication?

A

To hide information and deceive colleagues

B

To complicate matters and confuse others

C

To ensure effective understanding and avoid confusion

D

To waste time and prolong discussions

Summary

• Hotel and catering vocabulary: terms and expressions commonly used in the hospitality industry.

• Effective communication: the ability to convey information clearly and accurately to others.

What are ALL of the 'shifts' that Cath can work?

A

Days and weekends

B

Days, evenings and public holidays

C

Days, evenings, public holidays and weekends

D

Public holidays and weekends

What is ''sightseeing''?

A

Going to Specsavers

B

Visiting interesting places

C

Having a look around the reception

D

Cath can test their eyes

When the guests leave what does Cath do?

A

She calculates the bill

B

She takes the payments

C

She caculates the payment takings

D

Bill comes to take the payment

During a nightshift

A

Cath works with a colleague

B

Cath works alone

C

Cath works with Bill

D

Cath works alleen

What were the things Cath learnt on her 2 year course?

Cath might go to University to study ..

A

A Bachelor of Business in Hospitality Management

B

A Manager of Bachelors in Hospital Business

C

A Business Bachelor in Manage Hospital

D

A Hospitality Manager in Bachelor Business

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