| A | B |
| maitre d' | the person in charge of the servers; he or she will have only a short amount of time with the guests but should leave a lasting impression |
| server | a dining room attendant who takes orders and serves food |
| tips | a gratuity or a "thank you" in the form of money given to the staff at a restaurant |
| host | the person who makes sure that guests are satisfied with their food and dining experience by visiting each table at least once; they typically greet people as they arrive and may also conduct seating |
| dishwasher | the person who cleans every pot, pan, plate, and piece of silverware in the restaurant |
| wages | the amount of money you pay to each member--typically expressed as dollars per hour |
| busser | the person who clears and cleans the tables at a restaurant |
| line cook | the person who makes sure customers orders arrive as they are supposed to |