10 Phrasal verbs used at the restaurant

Phrasal Verb	Meaning	Examples
Clear out	To remove all items or people from an area	1. The staff cleared out the dining area after closing. 2. We need to clear out the tables for the next customers. 3. The manager asked us to clear out the kitchen for cleaning. 4. Please clear out the chairs from the event space. 5. They cleared out the restaurant to prepare for renovation.
Take in	To accept or receive customers or guests	1. The restaurant takes in reservations for large parties. 2. We can't take in any more customers; the restaurant is full. 3. They take in walk-in customers during lunchtime. 4. The hotel takes in guests from all over the world. 5. The café takes in orders for takeout and delivery.
Bring out	To serve or deliver food or drinks to customers	1. The waiter brought out our appetizers promptly. 2. Can you bring out the main course, please? 3. She brought out a bottle of wine for the table. 4. They brought out desserts for everyone to enjoy. 5. The bartender brought out our drinks with a smile.
Set up	To prepare or arrange tables, chairs, or equipment	1. We need to set up the tables for the banquet tonight. 2. Can you set up the projector for the presentation? 3. She's setting up the buffet for the brunch service. 4. Let's set up the outdoor seating area for customers. 5. He set up the bar counter with all the necessary tools.
Run out of	To exhaust the supply of something	1. We ran out of ingredients for the special dish. 2. The restaurant ran out of space for additional tables. 3. They ran out of wine glasses during the event. 4. The kitchen ran out of gas halfway through dinner service. 5. We can't serve dessert; we've run out of ice cream.
Call in	To request someone or something to come, especially for assistance	1. We had to call in extra staff for the busy weekend. 2. The manager called in a repair technician for the dishwasher. 3. Can you call in the food supplier to restock? 4. She called in sick and couldn't come to work. 5. The chef called in a favor to get fresh seafood delivered.
Take away	To prepare food for customers to eat elsewhere	1. The restaurant offers take away options for busy customers. 2. Can you take away the order for table six? 3. They took away our leftovers and packed them nicely. 4. He's taking away the sandwiches for a picnic. 5. Let's take away some pastries for a snack later.
Check out	To pay and leave a restaurant or establishment	1. We're ready to check out; can we have the bill? 2. They checked out of the hotel early in the morning. 3. Can you check out at the front desk before leaving? 4. She checked out and left a tip for the waiter. 5. Let's check out and head to the next restaurant.
Hold up	To delay or slow down the progress of something	1. The kitchen is held up due to a shortage of staff. 2. Can you hold up the order for a moment? 3. The delivery truck is held up in traffic. 4. The renovation project is being held up by permit issues. 5. Let's hold up on serving until everyone is seated.
Come in	To enter a restaurant or establishment	1. Welcome! Please come in and have a seat. 2. They came in and asked for a table for two. 3. Can you come in and join us for dinner? 4. He's coming in to pick up his takeout order. 5. Let's come in and try the new menu items.