Restaurant Workers

• baker

  /ˈbeɪkər/ (noun)
  A person who makes and sells bread, cakes, and pastries.

• barkeeper

  /ˈbɑːrˌkiːpər/ (noun)
  A person who owns or manages a bar where alcoholic drinks are sold.

• barmaid

  /ˈbɑːrmeɪd/ (noun)
  A woman who serves drinks in a bar.

• barman

  /ˈbɑːrmən/ (noun)
  A man who serves drinks in a bar.

• bartender

  /ˈbɑːrtɛndər/ (noun)
  A person who mixes and serves alcoholic drinks at a bar.

• busboy

  /ˈbʌsˌbɔɪ/ (noun)
  A person, usually a young man, who removes used dishes and assists in setting tables in a restaurant.

• carhop

  /ˈkɑːrhɒp/ (noun)
  A person who serves food to people in their cars at a drive-in restaurant.

• caterer

  /ˈkeɪtərər/ (noun)
  A person or company that provides food and drink for events.

• chef

  /ʃɛf/ (noun)
  A professional cook, especially one in charge of a large kitchen.

• confectioner

  /kənˈfɛkʃənər/ (noun)
  A person who makes or sells candies and sweet foods.

• cook

  /kʊk/ (noun)
  A person who prepares food for eating.

• dishwasher

  /ˈdɪʃˌwɒʃər/ (noun)
  A person or machine that cleans dishes.

• headwaiter

  /ˌhɛdˈweɪtər/ (noun)
  The main server in a restaurant, who usually oversees the other servers.

• host

  /hoʊst/ (noun)
  A person who receives or entertains guests.

• hostess

  /ˈhoʊstɪs/ (noun)
  A woman who receives or entertains guests.

• pastry chef

  /ˈpeɪstri ʃɛf/ (noun)
  A chef who specializes in making desserts, especially cakes and pastries.

• prep cook

  /prɛp kʊk/ (noun)
  A cook who prepares ingredients before they are cooked.

• restaurateur

  /ˌrɛstərəˈtɜːr/ (noun)
  A person who owns or operates a restaurant.

• server

  /ˈsɜːrvər/ (noun)
  A person who serves food or drinks to customers.

• short-order cook

  /ʃɔːrt ˈɔːrdər kʊk/ (noun)
  A cook who prepares fast foods quickly.

• sous-chef

  /ˈsuː ʃɛf/ (noun)
  The second in command in a kitchen; the person ranking next below the head chef.

• steward

  /ˈstjuːərd/ (noun)
  A person responsible for supplies and food in a ship or a plane, or managing a large event or household.

• waiter

  /ˈweɪtər/ (noun)
  A man who serves food and drink at tables in a restaurant.

• waitperson

  /ˈweɪtpɜːrsən/ (noun)
  A person who serves food and drink at tables, can be used instead of waiter or waitress.

• waitress

  /ˈweɪtrɪs/ (noun)
  A woman who serves food and drink at tables in a restaurant.

• wine steward

  /waɪn ˈstjuːərd/ (noun)
  A person in a restaurant who is responsible for selecting, ordering, and serving wines.