Which Step requires ringing the order within 3 minutes after taking the order?

• A. Step 2: Ring the order within 3 minutes after taking the order
• B. Step 1: Greet within 1 minute
• C. Step 3: Serve drinks with a smile
• D. Step 4: Serve premeal food

Answer: (A)

Focusing on speed and accuracy in turning a guest’s request into a kitchen order is what this item tests. The best step specifies ringing the order within 3 minutes after taking it, which keeps the kitchen informed quickly, helps keep the entire meal flow on track, and reduces the chance of mistakes or delays cascading through the service. Quick entry of the order also supports timely drink and appetizer service as the meal progresses. Other steps cover different parts of the guest experience—greeting within a minute sets the first impression, serving drinks with a smile emphasizes hospitality, and serving premeal items targets starters—but they don’t tie to a concrete 3-minute window for entering the order.