Which step directly precedes Place Order in the Steps of Service?

• A. Dessert and After Dinner cocktails
• B. Mis en Place
• C. Place Order
• D. Immaculate Station

Answer: (B)

The main idea is readiness and organization before you interact with guests. Mis en place is the step where you get the station prepared: stock all necessary items, lay out menus and tools, ensure glassware and silverware are clean and within reach, and review any guest notes or specials. This preparation creates the smooth foundation you need to take orders accurately and efficiently, so it directly precedes the action of placing an order.

Dessert and After Dinner cocktails happen later in the dining sequence, after the main course or at the end of the meal. Immaculate Station matters for ongoing cleanliness, but the explicit step that comes immediately before taking orders is the mis en place setup—the moment when everything is in its place and ready to go.