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7 Tips for Hospitality Marketing During COVID-19

Social Hospitality

Then, watch market trends related to your industry and your destination. It’s also wise to implement a strong reservation abandonment strategy that allows you to recover most of the direct bookings. . This is one way to promote perks and encourage future reservations. . Consider Your Employees. Focus on the Upsell.

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Coronavirus and Restaurants: A Year In Review

7 Shifts

Total industry sales have seen a steady rise since the end of January, and 283,000 new jobs were added back to the industry in February 2021. With dining rooms closed, the share of shifts that were related to delivery operations increased by 22% early on in April. 2nd half of 2021 and into 2022 will be record boom time.

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7 Ways to Deal With the Labor Shortage in 2021

Touch Bistro

In 2021, the restaurant industry is experiencing an unprecedented labor shortage that’s seeing worker resignations and job openings at an all-time high. million jobs – or 12% – short of pre-pandemic levels as of June 2021. million food service employees lost their jobs in 2020. Well, go ahead and unlearn it. In total, 2.5

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Avoiding Warewashing Woes Ensures a Profitable Kitchen

Modern Restaurant Management

Expert food preparation results in appealing and delicious dishes, employee training reduces errors that can increase wait times and proper warewashing keeps plates, glasses and utensils spotless. Thankfully, technology is pushing the industry forward, and improving everything from reservations to ordering to dishwashing.

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Restaurant Reopening Resources

Modern Restaurant Management

The guidance focuses on food safety, cleaning and sanitizing, employee health monitoring and personal hygiene, and social distancing. The guidance builds on already established best practices and available requirements that address specific health and safety concerns related to the spread of COVID-19. .” Employee health.

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The Complete Guide to Creating a Winning Restaurant Newsletter (+Real Examples)

7 Shifts

in 2021 , and it's been on a slippery slope for years. Get holiday reservations? These can be customers that have the potential to order high-value items, customers that are receptive to brand loyalty marketing, and prospects that fit your business strategy related to location, demographics, and spending habits.

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Hosts Are a Restaurant’s Front Line. It’s No Wonder They’re in Such High Demand Now.

EATER

Comparing the periods of March to November 2020 and March to November 2021, Cheng says there are seven times as many host positions this year than last. At restaurants and bars that rely on walk-in service and foot traffic, Cheng also theorizes that the staffing up is related to needing more muscle at the entrance to the restaurant.