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BRING BACK THE 20 SEAT BISTRO

Culinary Cues

There were eighteen or twenty seats (mostly deuces) and in better weather maybe two more tables on the street or alleyway in front or beside these tastes of a chef. There was little waste since managing twenty seats was much easier than trying to fill expansive dining rooms with a turn or two on busy nights. PLAN BETTER -TRAIN HARDER.

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26 Proven Ways to Market Your Restaurant Online and Increase Bookings

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Collaborate with nearby businesses for events or promotions, and ask them to include a link to your website on their site. Another way to get local backlinks is from local news articles, food bloggers, or restaurant directories to boost your visibility in search results. Use it to share updates, special events, or new menu items.

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18 Restaurant Manager Interview Questions to Assess Leadership and Operational Skills

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In this article: What strategies do you use to motivate and engage your restaurant employees? How do you prepare your team for special events or holiday rushes? Can you give an example of how you’ve managed a large event or special occasion at a restaurant? How do you handle situations where an employee is underperforming?

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Increase Table Turnover: 7 Easy Steps to Boost Restaurant Revenue Fast

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In this article, well walk you through 7 easy steps to increase table turnover effectively, helping you boost your bottom line while maintaining a great dining experience. The last thing any restaurant should do is make the customer feel like they are being pushed out of their seat for the next guest.

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FULL HOUSE, ALL HANDS ON-DECK

Culinary Cues

The anxiety building up to a full house in the hotel packed with a series of food events has made it impossible to relax. The battery of cooks and service staff are the extended hands of the chef – the people who will execute a meal, an event, as it has been envisioned. We had seating for 150 and there wasn’t an empty chair.

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WHY RUNNING A CLUB KITCHEN MIGHT BE THE TOUGHEST AND MOST SATISFYING CHEF POSITION OUT THERE

Culinary Cues

In this size operation there will likely be a sous chef for each restaurant outlet and a banquet chef whose focus is large-scale events. Does the chef take care of his or her own ordering or work through a purchasing agent or steward? Each property is unique – thus the job of chef is also unique.

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17 Restaurant Promotion Ideas To Boost Orders And Customer Loyalty

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If youve got a big outdoor patio, maybe a summer evening special event is the best move. These recurring events give existing customers a reason to come back regularly, and give new customers something to talk about. Its a win-win: you fill seats, support a cause, and get shared across the organizations social media and email list.

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