① Learning Objectives:
Understand Formal Dining Etiquette
Students will be able to identify and follow the proper protocols for formal dining, including the correct use of utensils, table settings, and the sequence of courses.
Demonstrate Proper Table Manners
Students will exhibit appropriate table manners, such as proper posture, the polite handling of food, and respectful conversation during meals.
Master Serving Techniques
Students will understand and be able to execute various serving techniques, including the proper way to present and serve dishes, pour beverages, and clear the table.
Navigate Different Cultural Dining Practices
Students will recognize and adapt to various international dining customs and etiquette, showing cultural sensitivity and awareness in diverse dining situations.
Develop Hosting and Guest Skills
Students will gain skills in both hosting and being a courteous guest, including the ability to set a welcoming atmosphere, offer and receive toasts, and manage dining-related social interactions.
②Class Schedule
8/27
Introduction, Course Overview
Syllabus Overview
Planning and discussion of Final Project
Dinning Etiquette Introduction
Dinning Service Introduction
9/3
Stop Embarrassing Yourself -Where it All started
• Overview of Origins of Why Dinning Etiquette is important
• Dinning Etiquette Assignment Overview / Exercise
Remarkable Service -Chapter 1
• What are the principles of Remarkable Service
• Menu Overview pg. 29-31
• Dinning Etiquette Assignment Overview / Exercise
• Napkin Folding Exercise - Pyramid
9/10
Stop Embarrassing Yourself -Meeting the Matrie D' and Making Reservations
• Explanation of how Etiquette all starts from the moment you make a reservation.
Remarkable Service -Chapter 2
• What are the Different styles of Service?
• Kitchen Terminology/Slang
• Overview of Positions - Pg. 37
• Napkin Folding Exercise - Cardinal's Hat
9/17
Stop Embarrassing Yourself -Understanding
Place Settings
• Why are there so many forks?
• Titanic Scene
• Mock Table Setup - Buffet Reception
Overview / Exercise
Remarkable Service -Chapter 3
• Clean and Safe Dining Room
• Menu Overview pg. 29-31
• Dinning Etiquette Assignment Overview /
Exercise
• Napkin Folding Exercise - Rosebud
9/24
Stop Embarrassing Yourself -Basic Table
Manners
• When to Say Yes and No
• How to be properly Excused
• When and when not to engage in certain conversations
Remarkable Service -Chapter 5
• Reservations and Waiting Lists
• Moment of Contact - Walking through door
No Reservation Policy Overview / Exercise
Napkin Folding Exercise -Lady Windermere's Fan
10/1
Stop Embarrassing Yourself -Napkin
Etiquette
• What is the pruper Napkin for the proper event?
• How to use a Napkin at the dinner table?
• Table 1 on 1 Napkin Overview /Exercise
Remarkable Service -Chapter 4
• Preparing and Maintaining the Dinning Room for Remarkable Service
• Areas of Guest Contact
• Dining Room Floor Plans
• Organizational Techniques
• Napkin Folding Exercise - Crown
10/8
Remarkable Service -Chapter 6
• The Importance of the flow of Service pg. 142
• Preparing and Maintaining the Dinning Room for Remarkable Service
• Arcas of Guost Contact
• Dining Room Floor Plans
• Organizational Techniques
• Napkin Folding Exercise - Crown
10/22
Biagio's Outing
10/29
Stop Embarrassing Yourself -The Art of Eating Bread Salad and Soup
• Slurp or Not to Slurp
• What is the Appropriate Eating Utensil?
• Mock Table Setup - Buffet Reception Overview /Exercise
Remarkable Service -Chapter 8
• Wine Service
• White or Red? Which is Chilled?
• Different types of Wine Glasses
• Wine Terminology / Slang
• Napkin Folding Exercise - Bird of Paradise
11/5
Stop Embarrassing Yourself -The Main Course + Buffet Etiquette
• Understanding the Following how main courses are composed
• Starch, Protein, Vegetable, Sauce
• Beef, Pork, Chicken, Fish Options for large Banquets.
• How to have Buffet Etiquette
• Taking an Order Demo / Exercise
• Plating Food Exercise
Remarkable Service -Chapter 9
• Banquet Service
• Difference Between Banquet and Ala Carte Service
• How to set up a Buffet Reveption
• Buffet Reception Demonstration
• Napkin Folding Exercise - Gobier Fan
11/12
Stop Embarrassing Yourself -The End of the Meal + Dinner Party Etiquette
• How to properly consume sweet treats
• What utensils are to be used?
• Understanding the purpose of a Dinner Party
• Best way to dress for Dinner Party
• Dinner Party Interaction Exercise
Remarkable Service -Chapter 10
• Remarkable Service Interactions
• Understanding and Improving Server Interactions
• Service Orientated Culture
• Guest Focused Employees
• Napkin Folding Exercise - Angled Pocket Napkin Fold
11/19
Stop Embarrassing Yourself -Ordering &Beverage Etiquette
• What to Order and How to Do It with Beverages and Food Items
• Ordering Scenario - Food and Beverage
Remarkable Service -Chapter 7
• Offering Water (Possible Up Charge Opportunity)
• Paring of Wines / Cocktails
• Napkin Folding Exercise - Arum Lily
11/26
Final exam
12/3
Morton's Steak House
③ Required Text:
Stop Embarrassing Yourself: The Guide to Dining Etiquette Paperback
Remarkable Service 3rd Edition by The Culinary Institute of America (CIA)
④ Course Requirements/Grading:
Participation 40%
Homework 20%
Organization/Style of assignments 20%
Creativity/Originality 20%