Before serving, you should know which of the following?

• A. Desserts available
• B. Soups
• C. Peak times
• D. Specialty drinks available

Answer: (C)

Knowing peak times helps you anticipate guest flow and plan how you pace service, seat guests, and coordinate with the kitchen. When you expect the dining room to be busiest, you can pre-bus more, check back at the right intervals, and keep drinks and apps moving so entrees don’t lag. That readiness keeps tickets from piling up and prevents delays in service. While being familiar with desserts, soups, or specialty drinks is useful for menu knowledge and upselling, none of those determine how you should approach the table or manage the table-turn during the rush. The focus before serving is on understanding when the restaurant will be busiest so you can manage timing and staffing effectively.