How to Pour Wine at the Table as a Waiter

Pouring wine as a waiter isn't as simple as pouring any other drink. It requires some pomp and circumstance. There is an entire routine that you and the customer go through. Follow these steps to pour wine at the table as a waiter.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Wine bottle
• Corkscrew
• Cloth napkin
• Ice bucket and stand

1. Fill an ice bucket with ice if the customer ordered a white or blush wine that needs to be kept cold. Carry the bucket and stand to the side of the table and place them there.
2. Drape a cloth napkin on your arm. Grab the bottle of wine from storage or from the bar. Make sure you have your corkscrew in your pocket.
3. Bring the wine bottle to the table. Stand next to the person who ordered it. Present the label to them so they can approve it.
4. Use your corkscrew to open the bottle while standing at the table. Act with care and open it professionally.
5. Cut around the foil protection. Put the foil in your pocket. Screw into the cork and slowly remove the cork. Place it on the table so the person who ordered it can smell it.
6. Pour a small amount of wine in the glass of the person who ordered it. They will swirl it around in the glass and taste it. Wait for their approval.
7. Give wine to everyone at the table who wants it. End with the person who ordered it. Wrap the napkin around the wine bottle and either place it in the wine bucket or on the table to breathe.

Tips & Warnings

• Pay attention to the person ordering the wine bottle from the wine list. Make sure you get it exactly right because you'll be opening it before it gets to the table.

Who Can Help:

• Learn more today about America's leading online University
• Flexible Scheduling, Online Programs, Get Info Now