Definition

A person in charge of the waitstaff in a restaurant, responsible for managing the service and seating guests.

Example

The headwaiter greeted us at the door and showed us to our table.

Conversation

Have you met the new headwaiter at that restaurant we love?

No, I haven't! What's he like?

He's really friendly and seems to run the place smoothly.

That's great to hear! It makes dining out so much better.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Headwaiter → It is formed from "head" (from Old English "heafod", meaning the top or leader) and "waiter" (from Old French "waitier", meaning to serve or attend). The word "headwaiter" refers to the person who leads or supervises the waitstaff in a dining establishment.

Memory Tip

Think of the 'head' as the leader and 'waiter' as someone who serves. A headwaiter is the one who leads the serving staff.

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