Countermen: meaning, definitions and examples
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countermen
[ ˈkaʊn.tər.men ]
business, restaurant
Countermen are workers who serve customers at a counter, particularly in establishments such as diners, cafes, or grocery stores. They are responsible for taking orders, preparing food or drinks, and ensuring customer satisfaction.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The countermen at the diner were very friendly.
- Our countermen quickly prepared our meals.
- The countermen handled the lunch rush with ease.
Translations
Translations of the word "countermen" in other languages:
🇵🇹 atendentes de balcão
🇮🇳 काउंटरमैन
🇩🇪 Thekenmitarbeiter
🇮🇩 petugas konter
🇺🇦 контролери
🇵🇱 pracownicy stoiska
🇯🇵 カウンターマン
🇫🇷 employés du comptoir
🇪🇸 empleados de mostrador
🇹🇷 tezgah çalışanları
🇰🇷 카운터 직원
🇸🇦 موظفو الكاونتر
🇨🇿 pokladníci
🇸🇰 zamestnanci pultu
🇨🇳 柜台工作人员
🇸🇮 delavci na pultu
🇮🇸 diskstarfsmenn
🇰🇿 кассирлер
🇬🇪 კაუნტერის მენეჯერი
🇦🇿 kassa işçiləri
🇲🇽 empleados de mostrador
Etymology
The term 'counterman' is derived from the combination of 'counter', which refers to a flat surface for serving food or drinks, and 'man', which typically denotes a person. The use of 'counter' in this context dates back to the Old French word 'cunter', meaning a flat surface, while 'man' has its roots in Old English 'mann', representing an adult male. The job of a counterman has evolved over the years from simply serving food to taking on responsibilities such as food preparation, inventory management, and customer service, often within fast-paced environments. The emergence of diners and cafes in the early 20th century popularized the position, leading to its common usage in the hospitality industry.