Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 5, 2023

When people think of the way AI is currently used in quick service restaurants – such as fast-food chains – they might think of AI-powered voice bots utilized at drive-thrus or AI tools to forecast inventory needs based on demand. Restaurant owners agree, as nearly half of hospitality operators in the U.S.

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Open for Business

JUNE 9, 2023

Restaurant complaints are unavoidable in the hospitality industry. But how you handle complaints from restaurant customers determines whether a problem results in a happy regular for life or a one-star review. Give everyone plenty of guidance on how to manage customer service complaints as part of your training program for new hires.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2020

Now that consumers have become more particular with dining, service standards have skyrocketed, and expectations are higher than ever before. When people decide to dine in your establishment, they don’t just want to eat good food; they want to have a pleasant experience, as well. Self-Service Tech.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Long before the restaurant chains of today, decades prior to the birth of fine dining, experience dining, and molecular gastronomy, there were neighborhood cafes that were part of small communities across the country. Full-service restaurants would later refer to this as a Table d’hote selection.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Last November alone, a record-high one million American hospitality workers quit their jobs. When technology elevates the role of the human worker, there really is no dichotomy between automation and hospitality. That doesn’t mean, however, that the restaurant industry’s pace of tech adoption is likely to slow down.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 26, 2022

When you dine out at a restaurant, you tip your server. Most customers don't think twice about leaving a few dollars on the table or selecting a percentage on a tablet. The practice of tipping is straightforward—money in exchange for work or a service. Tips were left in European taverns to ensure quick and good service.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 8, 2020

We were greeted by the manager of the restaurant and shared with him the concept of contactless dining, an experience where dine-in guests can view menus, order, and pay directly from their mobile phones. One would think mixing technology and hospitality is like mixing oil and water… it doesn’t work.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 19, 2024

However, as we surge forward, it's imperative to highlight what's missing from today's dining experience and identify the qualities that elevate a great manager to give the next level service assisted by AI, required to succeed in this new environment. What's Lacking in the Dining Experience?

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 3, 2023

Customers would like up, sometimes around the block, hoping for a seat in her rather small restaurant where she featured, what we called – blue plate specials. I love my customers, I care about them, I am happy to see them, I want to know more about them, and I am grateful that they put their trust in my cooking.”.

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Social Hospitality

MAY 6, 2020

The hospitality industry has been hit hard, and it can often be difficult to see silver linings in immense uncertainty and tragic circumstances. Nevertheless, some brands have demonstrated how to be good to their customers, associates, healthcare providers, and communities during this time.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Overall, the biggest lesson we’ve taken from this unpredictable year is that in order to successfully spread the spirit of BBQ and kindness, we need to be transparent with our communities, engage with our most loyal customers, and be there for them in hard times. Open and clear communication across our organization has been pivotal.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Hospitality operators are rapidly turning to contactless ordering and payment solutions to help navigate the long road back to normal from COVID-19’s impacts. While it’s a smart innovation that some say is long overdue, the reality is operators are responding to customer demand. Yes, ordering and payment is important.

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Future Food

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Hospitality Mindset – It’s All About The Customer. The Business of Food starts with thinking about hospitality – I call it a Consumer-First Approach. Food and hospitality spend across the globe is on the rise, with all sectors vying for the food-dollar.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 22, 2024

Now the latest insult to the business of restaurant hospitality and any attempt to justify value is charging for bread. In fact, our business is based on the concept of gathering in a special place where service with a smile was the obvious complement to “breaking bread”. Great hospitality is common sense.

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Open for Business

MAY 19, 2023

Hospitality trends are constantly shifting, and there’s only so much a restaurant owner can do to predict what’s coming next. First of all, making the most of technology can boost your bottom line by helping you do more with less without compromising hospitality. Bar seating with light bites continues to be a hospitality trend.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

According to Black Box Intelligence and Snagajob , full-service restaurants are feeling the pinch and report approximately six fewer employees in the back of house and three fewer in the front of house. Operators will look to technology to offset labor shortages and free up staff to enhance the dining experience.

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Open for Business

JULY 7, 2023

The definition of the word hospitality can change depending on context. But when it comes to restaurants, the word hospitality has always meant the art and science of crafting a warm, welcoming, and positive experience for guests. To guests, the best hospitality feels almost magical. In the hotel industry, it means one thing.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Guests are dining out more often than last year and and rewarding great service, with the highest tips at bars and fine dining restaurants, according to hospitality industry data from Lightspeed Commerce Inc. percent) and fine dining restaurants (19.9 percent year-over-year at fine dining and 3.53

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Restaurant Engine

APRIL 10, 2024

Carry out is growing, but demand for in-person dining continues. While dine-in is alive and well in restaurants today, you may be wondering whether you should expand to carry out and offer both services. 61% have dined at a restaurant. When people dine-in you can offer them amazing customer service along with their meal.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Restaurant staff expect better pay and improved working conditions, while diners expect more convenience and faster service — without sacrificing the human touch. Customers can enjoy a seamless dining experience, and restaurant operators can realize greater returns on their investments. There are 6.92

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Squirrel Systems

MARCH 8, 2024

From the kitchen to the dining room, robots are revolutionizing how meals are prepared, served, and even created. These robots are designed to work alongside human staff, handling repetitive, hot, and greasy tasks, thereby reducing workplace hazards and freeing human workers to focus on more complex culinary and customer service functions.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 27, 2023

However, persistent labor shortages are pushing restaurants to explore automation and artificial intelligence to streamline operations – from kitchen management to customer service – to alleviate staffing pressures while also enhancing efficiency.

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Future Food

JUNE 16, 2021

Usage of modern technology has accelerated uptake and development, including our new proprietary software that provides Future Food with a new competitive F&B/hospitality threat & gap analysis tool – the application & results of which, have paid off immensely with the restricted working environment.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 4, 2021

One particularly enticing prospect for a good time in Charlotte is to host a large gathering at one of Charlotte’s exquisite private dining restaurants. So, if you’re thinking of hosting your next work holiday party or special occasion soon, check out my list of the 15 best restaurants for private dining in Charlotte! Dressler’s.

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 21, 2023

Suddenly patrons were standing in long lines not just for the food and ambience, but to catch a glimpse of the chef in his (or noticed better late than never) or her starched chef whites wearing a smile and walking through the dining room like a member of royalty. The entire experience was elevated and so were prices.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 10, 2024

Located in a market with a focus on Latin American businesses, what sets Destino apart (aside from inventive cocktails) is the note under the dessert menu: “In lieu of tipping, we add a 20% service charge to each order to support a professional wage for our entire team. Table of Contents What is a service charge?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 30, 2024

Typical restaurant KPIs involve monitoring costs around food, labor and supplies, pricing adjustments, table turnover rates during peak periods, customer wait times, promotion effectiveness, brand sentiment on review sites, and training completion rates. KPIs lose relevance if unrealistic for teams execute across the business.

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Future Food

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Trends that will shape the future of your food and hospitality projects for 2020. Trends are no longer limited to the cuisines on offer or the style of service. Customers have feelings, opinions and are savvy when it comes to choosing where to spend their money. Service Excellence at every price point.

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Apicbase

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Who can imagine the restaurant industry today without off-premise dining options like delivery, takeaway, curbside pickup, ghost kitchens, and drive-thru? It’s safe to say that off-premise dining has become an essential part of consumers’ lifestyles and a massive driver of industry growth. The reason is simple.

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Open for Business

JUNE 15, 2023

But knowing how to teach empathy can make a serious impact on your staff, customers, and the bottom line. This important skill can create a positive workplace culture and improve the hospitality experience for guests. After all, hospitality is a two-way street. Credit: Getty Images. Recognizing unconscious bias.

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Future Food

AUGUST 8, 2022

Design driven spaces: The Kitchens @ Kedron Wavell Services Club. Clubs are hospitality environments. That’s right, not gambling destinations but hospitality and lifestyle destinations for their members and visitors. Design driven spaces: Greenbank Services Club (Club Café).

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 10, 2024

Located in a market with a focus on Latin American businesses, what sets Destino apart (aside from inventive cocktails) is the note under the dessert menu: “In lieu of tipping, we add a 20% service charge to each order to support a professional wage for our entire team. Table of Contents What is a service charge?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 29, 2023

A restaurant omnichannel strategy puts the customer at the center of the dining experience. Now more than ever, customers have more opportunities to engage with restaurants across multiple channels. 2020 fast-tracked the adoption of omnichannel for even the most traditional dine-in establishments.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

If you’re planning an event, like a milestone birthday, holiday party, or work dinner, you’ll want to check out restaurants that offer private dining. If you’re planning an event, like a milestone birthday, holiday party, or work dinner, you’ll want to check out restaurants that offer private dining. But, don’t be overwhelmed!

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Culinary Cues

MARCH 26, 2022

These are the restaurateurs who call me up and ask: “My dining room is full, why am I not making any money?”. [] NOT UNDERSTANDING HOW TO PLAN EFFECTIVE MENUS. Develop your standards, teach your standards, execute your standards, measure your standards, and solicit feedback on how those standards sit with customers, vendors, and staff.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 4, 2021

Plus, if you’re planning a romantic dinner for a special occasion, a holiday party, birthday, or other events, you’ll find some truly delicious restaurants for private dining in Denver. From private rooms and private chefs to secluded seating and enticing entrees, I’ve put together 15 of the best restaurants for private dining in Denver.

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Social Hospitality

JANUARY 5, 2022

For most restaurants, the focus remains on delivery and pickup to serve customers. The pandemic’s toll on restaurants was more limited than otherwise because of delivery services. They make it easy to tune into customer needs and address customer issues. Covid-19 impacted customer service in new ways.

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