American Service Style

 

AMERICAN SERVICE STYLE

American Service is a simple and informal form of service, It is also known as a Plated Service. In this American Service Style, dishes are plated in the kitchen by  the kitchen staff or chef and placed at the guest's table  from the left hand side, drink and clearing should be from the right hand side

It is a very  easy service,  By this service, dishes are placed nicely in the kitchen, and the server moves clockwise when the food plates are present.

Dishes are served like Prawn cocktail, salads, Masala dosa, Vada Sambar, Burgers, Ice cream, etc, This service followed in busy areas and when is service need to be very fast. 

THE FEATURES OF AMERICAN SERVICE STYLE

1. American Service is the quick and  requires less labor-intensive service and little space

2. This service is  followed at diner or family-style restaurant, coffee shop & food counter

3. Pre-plating or Pre-setting of table must be done with  silverware, but this  service require 3  covers up since most  of the food of the meal is served and garnished on a plate. 

3. The preparation of  food is completed in the kitchen except salad and bread and butter.

5. American service requires only one server one area to serve  the meal but with an experienced serving skill. 

American Service Style Video 

Table Setting Video  

ADVANTAGES OF AMERICAN SERVICE

- Service skill is not required

- Low labor cost

- Need Fewer Waiters

- Quick Service

- High seat turnover as service is fast

- The kitchen staff has scope demonstrating their planning skills

DISADVANTAGES OF AMERICAN SERVICE

- No personalized service

- Chances of plate wastage

- Skilled  waiter do not have the  scope to show

- Food may become cold

- More kitchen time and labor.