headwaiter
Definition
Noun: 1. A senior dining-room attendant who supervises other waiters and manages the seating of customers: A headwaiter is the person in charge of the waitstaff in a restaurant. Their responsibilities include assigning tables to customers, overseeing the service provided by other waiters, and ensuring the smooth operation of the dining room.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The headwaiter greeted us at the door and showed us to our table.
- Please speak to the headwaiter if you have a complaint about the service.
- As headwaiter, his job is to coordinate the entire waitstaff during the busy dinner service.
Advanced Usage
- "to summon the headwaiter": to call for the headwaiter, often to address a specific issue or request.
- The customer summoned the headwaiter to compliment the excellent service.
Variants and Related Words
- Maître d'hôtel (or Maître d') (n): A French term with the same meaning as headwaiter, often used in more formal or high-end restaurants.
- The maître d' ensured every detail of the dining experience was perfect.
- Captain (n): In some restaurant hierarchies, particularly in fine dining, a "captain" may have similar supervisory duties to a headwaiter or maître d'.
- The captain described the evening's specials in detail.
Synonyms
- Supervisor (of waitstaff): A person who oversees the work of the waiters.
- Dining room manager: A manager specifically for the dining area service.
Related Phrases
- To be in charge of the floor: An expression meaning to be the person managing the dining area.
- Tonight, Maria is in charge of the floor.
Noun
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a dining-room attendant who is in charge of the waiters and the seating of customers
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