Hospitality Italian
Free course ~90 min · 6 modulesLinkedIn-ready certificate

Hospitality Italian

The Italian you actually need on shift — free to learn.

Six focused modules covering the real situations hospitality workers face in Italian: welcoming guests, front desk basics, food and drink service, complaints, phone and written Italian, and emergencies. Study free at your own pace, then take the exam when you feel ready.

Who it's for
English-speaking hospitality workers who want to prove working Italian to Italian employers: hotel staff, waiters, bartenders, resort and event staff, receptionists.

At a glance

Course
Free, online, self-paced
Certificate
€7.99, paid only after you pass
Exam
20 questions, 75% to pass, free retakes
Verification
Unique certificate ID, publicly checkable at hospitalitycertificate.com/verify
Study time
About 90 minutes, 6 modules
Issued by
Hospitality Certificate (CertHub network)

Module 3 of 6

Food & drink service

Taking orders, describing dishes, and allergies in Italian.

Taking orders without pressure

Server repeats an order back to seated diners while pointing to an unreadable note.
Phrases to keepClick audio icon to listen

“Siete pronti per ordinare, o vi serve ancora qualche minuto?”

Opening without pressure

“Come desidera la cottura della bistecca?”

Clarifying preparation — 'How would you like your steak cooked?'

“Allora, un risotto e due branzini alla griglia. Da bere?”

Repeat-back plus natural upsell

Allergies: precision over politeness

Server checks a guest dietary requirement directly with the kitchen before replying.
Phrases to keepClick audio icon to listen

“È un'allergia o una preferenza?”

Severity changes how the kitchen must treat it

“Controllo con la cucina e torno subito da lei.”

Never guess on allergens — 'I'll check with the kitchen and come straight back'

Quick Shift Check

Why should you always repeat orders back to the table?

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