7 Shifts

JUNE 4, 2021

Inventory turnover ratio. Your CoGSs is an essential number to have when determining your menu prices, inventory and impacts your net profit margin. To calculate your COGs, you need the following numbers: Beginning Inventory, or the value of the inventory you start with. Ending inventory , or what you have leftover.

Point of Sale 417

Point of Sale Inventory Employee Relations Customer Service 417

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

The fine-dining concept specialized in thoughtfully curated experiences and he and his team weren't convinced they could find a post-pandemic audience. "When I decided to re-concept the space, I took another part of the building and remodeled it to look exactly like the Purple Parrot dining room.

Fine Dining 106

Fine Dining Seasonal Menu Dine-in Magazine 106

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Her daughter struggled with food allergies, and finding a safe place for her family to dine out felt nearly impossible. Their inventory system, POS, digital menus, online ordering apps—everything was on the table. Tara Gilad started Vitality Bowls to solve a problem.

Restaurant Law 195

Restaurant Law Fine Dining 2014 Food Safety 195

Hot Schedules

MARCH 26, 2020

Managing Inventory in the Days of COVID-19. Restaurants around the world are leaning on that creativity – reimagining their dine-in concepts as the world stays home, and finding new ways to reach customers. Several fine-dining establishments are preparing at-home meal kits. We don’t have all the answers.

Inventory 97

Inventory Management Management Social Media 97

Culinary Cues

APRIL 23, 2023

Fine, that may be the case but let’s just see. But, for a moment, let’s take inventory: [] CHECK YOUR REPERTOIRE: You need not remember every ingredient, in every dish, but you must understand the methods and the result. It is the classic diatribe – “I can do that better that the chef.

Seasonal Menu 481

Seasonal Menu Leadership Training Fine Dining 481

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Whether it's the utilization of AI-driven analytics to elevate menu design or the precision of robotics transforming kitchen operations, a new era in dining is taking shape. This requires a modular design approach, from adaptable kitchens to multifunctional dining spaces.

Fast Casual 114

Fast Casual Fine Dining Customer Service Casual 114

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 16, 2023

Many food and beverage establishments have seen success with technology — such as contactless options, automation to support changing workforces and innovative customer loyalty strategies — in their endeavors to meet the demand for safer and more convenient dining experiences. Gone are the days of cash-only transactions.

Loyalty Program 167

Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Dietary Restrictions Point of Sale 167

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 15, 2020

The Indoor Dining Blueprint Governor Cuomo recently announced their new blueprint for indoor dining , which somewhat opens up indoor-only restaurants to the public. And restaurants also pose possible risks, concentrations of people inside [for] indoor dining. What support is available for New York restaurants 1.

2020 285

2020 Restaurant Law Fine Dining Outdoor 285

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 21, 2021

A fine-dining restaurant with an emphasis on ingredients may present the menu simply, with descriptions of where the ingredients are from. Pros: Very low labor and inventory costs and steady incremental sales growth. Cheap digital menu marketing that captures a share of online dining demand. Less food inventory.

Fast Casual 370

Fast Casual Food Truck Casual Customer Service 370

Restaurant Engine

AUGUST 2, 2020

Restaurant owners implement Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions for inventory management and real-time low stock notifications. Also, when inventory levels fall below par, an ERP system will prompt a manager to re-stock, or even automatically place an order to a supplier.

Inventory 80

Inventory Management Management Point of Sale 80

Culinary Cues

JUNE 26, 2021

Are auto manufacturers fine with poorly designed assembly lines? Are hospital administrators fine with operating rooms that are not quite right? Are operators of meat packing plants fine with inefficient cutting lines? In what other industry are developers inclined to accept built in problems with design?

Design 367

Design Fine Dining Uniforms Waste 367

The Restaurant Group

MARCH 11, 2024

But restaurant finances are notoriously complex, with so many types of expenses to manage: Dining and kitchen supplies Commercial real estate Utilities Maintenance Insurance Marketing Payroll And more Restaurant budgeting can be head-scratching and very time-consuming. Every restaurant must aim to spend low and earn high.

Management 78

Management Management Cash Management Insurance 78

Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

Getting that dish just right, controlling costs, managing inventory, meeting budgetary goals, topping yesterdays customer count, clearing the rail of tickets without any re-fires, a complement from customers, top ratings on Trip Advisor or Yelp, or a positive local restaurant review can all be viewed as a competitive opportunity.

Fine Dining 409

Fine Dining Coaching Dine-in Café 409

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Augment Ice Production Ensure your ice machine inventory can match the impending demand. Fine-Tune Your Operational Workflow Increased footfall dictates a reevaluation of your kitchen's workflow. Remember, the key to withstanding the pressure of warmer climates and crowded dining halls is in pre-emptive action.

Kitchen Safety 114

Kitchen Safety Equipment Fine Dining Food Safety 114

Culinary Digital

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

This concise ingredient list simplifies inventory management, maintaining tighter control over stock levels. Optimized Inventory Control A limited menu presents a valuable opportunity to precisely forecast ingredient needs, leading to more efficient stock management and significantly reducing food wastage.

Food 52

Food Seasonal Menu Inventory Waste 52

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Switching from a fast-casual concept to fine dining can allow for a nice change of pace. There'll be new branding, a new staff, different inventory, and updated forecasting involved. You can reference and compare the key metrics from all of these locations like total revenue, profit margin, inventory variance, etc.

Management 370

Management Management Document Hiring 370

Sling

MAY 13, 2023

Whether you’re looking to hire employees for a fine dining establishment, a food truck, or a fast food business, you’ll need any number of restaurant positions to make up the foundation of your team. A fine dining establishment may need all 24 positions on this list, while a food truck may only need three or four.

Front of House 78

Front of House Back of House Kitchen Safety Food Truck 78

Culinary Cues

MARCH 9, 2021

The garde manger must be conservative with portion sizes while affording the greatest impact on the dining experience. It is a fine line to walk – one that requires the planning of the menu to be such that all courses are designed to marry with others. It is this combination that affords the restaurant an opportunity to earn a profit.

Fine Dining 385

Fine Dining Presentation Seasonal Menu Design 385

Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

So, let’s take inventory. INSTANT FEEDBACK It may not come from the chef or the owner as much as cooks would like but an empty plate returning from the dining room is all that is needed to signal a job well done. How we approach this determines our assessment of what we have chosen to do for a career.

Employee Relations 385

Employee Relations Fine Dining Training Communication 385

The Rail

MAY 15, 2024

As a result, the demand for quick and convenient dining options has been met. It’s perfect for a quick bite, personal dining experience, or when guests are on the go. Table service, on the other hand, encompasses both a fine dining experience and a full-service restaurant that offers variety and a complex menu.

Fast Casual 52

Fast Casual Customer Service Customer Experience Fine Dining 52

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Quick-service restaurants are also feeling the pressure – large chains like Chick-fil-A and McDonald’s have had to close dining rooms due to insufficient staffing. Operators will look to technology to offset labor shortages and free up staff to enhance the dining experience. Service with a smile is not a thing of the past.

2022 186

2022 Hospitality Loyalty Program Point of Sale 186

7 Shifts

JANUARY 23, 2020

Live-work-dine neighborhoods do not generate enough outside traffic to sustain a business if it is not designed correctly” — Daniel Reed Hospitality 2. Keep in mind what everyone else is doing, walk the fine line between ground breaking and comfortability. Fine dining, fast casual, etc.) Choose your location wisely.

2020 335

2020 Hiring Cash Management Education 335

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

QSRs Shift Focus from Slow-Paced Dining to Swift, Transactional Experiences Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs) are reimagining their dining spaces to prioritize speed, convenience, and personalization over traditional, slow-paced dining experiences.

2024 212

2024 Loyalty Program Cash Management Customer Experience 212

7 Shifts

MARCH 3, 2021

Fast casual is king With dining rooms effectively shut down early last year (many of them still limited), restaurants had to rethink how they would be serving hungry diners. In New York City, southern chicken-and-waffle restaurant Sweet Chick pivoted from casual dine-in to fast casual by rebranding as Lil’ Sweet Chick.

Fast Casual 195

Fast Casual 2021 Back of House Casual 195

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Speak to what sets you apart from the pack, what food you'll serve, the service style (fast-food, fast casual, fine dining, etc.) Here is also a good time to discuss processes you plan to adhere to in the back of the house, such as food cost control methods and who your inventory suppliers are. Inventory management systems.

Point of Sale 398

Point of Sale Back of House Document Download 398

Restaurant365

MAY 20, 2020

Making smart, effective decisions around your food and labor costs as you continue with take-out and delivery options and begin to open your dining room can help you emerge from the economic shutdown with improved processes on a path to profitability. Manage Your Inventory. Controlling food costs begins with a smarter menu.

Inventory 148

Inventory Food Order Customer Experience Waste 148

Open for Business

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

While traditionally associated with fine dining, the prix fixe (pronounced “pre-feks”) menu has transcended its high-end roots, becoming a popular culinary trend. Pick a theme Create a cohesive dining experience by choosing a theme that ties all your dishes together. into your menu.

Menu 78

Menu Seasonal Menu Fine Dining Social Media 78

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Menu variety plays a substantial role in every dining experience. A short menu can slim down the food costs through streamlined inventory management, as well as reduced food waste. Consider, removing processed or pre-packaged ingredients from their inventory. Simplified Menus. Focus on seasonal produce to ensure peak freshness.

2022 216

2022 Customer Service Online Ordering Website Management 216

Clover - Restaurants

APRIL 9, 2024

Reliable, quality food suppliers for restaurants are one of the few key components that a dining establishment must have to remain operational. They keep the kitchen stocked, help ensure quality products, and provide valuable support that allows you to focus on what you do best: creating a great dining experience for your customers.

Food Supply 98

Food Supply Online Ordering Food Truck Food Order 98

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 28, 2022

How the customer prefers to order (for delivery, for pick-up or to dine-in). Your inventory on hand. You need to find the fine line between collecting the information you need and respecting your customers’ privacy. Which of your locations the customer orders from most. What the customer orders. Company Information.

Loyalty Program 204

Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Email Marketing Online Ordering 204

Sling

JULY 1, 2023

1) Define the concept of your restaurant “Restaurant” is a word encompassing a wide variety of venues , from bistros to fine dining establishments and even ghost restaurants. 7) Fine-tune your menu Your restaurant’s menu is the heart of its identity. With so many different options, what’s your restaurant concept?

Fine Dining 78

Fine Dining Cash Management Restaurant Law Consumer Goods 78

Margin Edge

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

As a refresher, COGS = beginning inventory + purchased inventory – ending inventory. You could also have a POS error where the buttons aren’t ringing in correctly, servers could be giving away beer to drive tips, or someone could just be really bad at counting inventory. What Are COGS & Why They Matter.

Inventory 82

Inventory Point of Sale Waste Fine Dining 82

Cheetah

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Ghost kitchens, a delivery-only restaurant model with no physical space for dine-in, have become essential lifelines during the pandemic. While different operational strategies and business models are put to the test, one thing is clear – ghost kitchens are not a trend, they are the new reality as delivery and dine-at-home surge.

Front of House 148

Front of House Food Supply Back of House Fine Dining 148

Clover - Restaurants

MAY 21, 2024

Whether your eatery is a one-person operation or a fine dining establishment, you can access travelers’ attention through national media such as TV shows, newspapers, and podcasts. Similarly, make sure servers feel confident about upselling items to customers who may only have one opportunity to dine at your restaurant.

Travel 52

Travel Tourism Social Media Website Management 52

Open for Business

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Whether it’s chic and modern or rustic and cozy, fine dining or casual, the atmosphere needs to enhance the dining experience and make it memorable for all the right reasons. Inventory management Don’t overlook inventory management systems. Use this opportunity to fine-tune every aspect of your setup.

License 78

License Email Marketing Seasonal Menu Front of House 78

Restaurant365

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

If your forecasts are off and you understaff or under order inventory, it negatively impacts the guest experience, and ultimately the bottom line when you lose business as a result, or your managers are forced to comp meals to compensate for poor service. How to forecast restaurant sales.

2022 78

2022 Point of Sale Inventory Events 78

Restaurant Clicks

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

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Fine Dining 107

Fine Dining Reservations Dine-in Online Ordering 107