If a guest asks to hold bread, what should you do?

• A. Confirm and refrain from placing bread on the table; offer alternatives.
• B. Serve bread immediately on seating.
• C. Remove bread from service altogether.
• D. Ignore the request.

Answer: (B)

Bread service right after seating sets a welcoming tone and keeps the dining experience flowing. When a guest asks to hold bread, the standard move is to confirm their preference and proceed with the normal bread service unless they specify otherwise. Delivering bread promptly shows attentiveness and hospitality, helps guests settle in quickly, and prevents confusion about whether bread is available. If the guest truly wants no bread or a longer hold, you adjust accordingly, but the default is to serve bread on seating and address the hold request as it comes.