General
the pass
What does the pass mean?
The counter between kitchen and dining room where plates land, get wiped, garnished and inspected before a runner walks them out. It's the chokepoint of service — every ticket comes through here. The chef or expo lives at the pass during a rush and basically conducts the whole orchestra from it.
"Two covers up, one lamb one halibut — pick up on the pass."
Frequently asked questions
What does "the pass" mean in a kitchen?
It's the service window where finished plates get called, checked, and handed to runners.
How do you use "the pass" in a sentence?
"Chef's calling table six — get it up to the pass."
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