Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 11, 2024

It doesn’t matter if you have been in the restaurant industry for a decade or are just starting out, running a successful restaurant can be a stressful task. Management takes on multiple jobs throughout the restaurant including hiring, marketing, maintaining the budget, operations and keeping customers and staff happy.

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7 Shifts

JULY 28, 2021

Your bartender forgetting to make a drink for one of your tables or your server bringing a plate to the wrong table is all it takes to throw off the rhythm of your staff. At times, it's a civil war between your front-of-house and back-of-house teams. It's time to bust out that clipboard and write a checklist.

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

This may seem like a strange topic for a blog focused on the restaurant industry and the world of food but hear me out. It was strange at first, but then we gradually dressed up a room in our house, set up our computers, turned on the Keurig Coffee Maker and spent our days flipping from one virtual meeting to another. So why not?

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SpotOn

MAY 13, 2024

With the help of targeted summer-themed marketing campaigns that feature your restaurant’s summer menu, atmosphere, outdoor seating areas, seasonal events, hours, and/or location, you will be able to attract both loyal guests and new clients. You only get one chance to make a first impression on a guest.” We can help.

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Open for Business

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Once upon a time, most restaurants operated on a patchwork of paper systems involving notebooks and back-of-the-napkin calculations, not to mention information owners and managers kept in their heads, hunches, and habits. Streamline the front of house. Run a smooth back of house. Streamline the front of house.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Taking the time and energy to create one proves to others (and yourself) that you're serious about the venture. A good operator looks back on their Business Plan on a monthly or quarterly basis to gauge where they are in terms,” says Mark Moeller, president, and owner of The Recipe of Success , a national restaurant consulting firm.

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7 Shifts

MAY 31, 2021

On the other hand, skimping on ingredients increases the likelihood that a guest won't come back – and may even tell others not to do the same. Inventory was ordered based on par levels, which are set based on sales forecasts, which are in turn determined by how many guests you'll serve and what they'll order. Table of Contents.

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Open for Business

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Increasingly, it isn’t just white tablecloth spots that benefit from letting guests book in advance. And thanks to restaurant technology , restaurateurs can now take reservation management to a whole new level. Guests dealt with busy signals, double-booked tables, and transcription errors. More precise planning and scheduling.

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EATER

JANUARY 8, 2024

Considering the enduring popularity of the dinner party, it is perhaps not surprising that there have been a slew of books written to advise prospective hosts on how to throw the perfect shindig. Their tips range from the mundane — make sure you have enough food, don’t run out of booze — to the absolutely absurd. Got all that???

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7 Shifts

MARCH 30, 2022

After two years of only being able to order takeout and having to wear a mask when not at the table, restaurants are poised to bounce back in 2022. Don't underestimate the power of in-house advertising at your restaurant. Take advantage of your real estate to get customers in the door. Does your restaurant have a sign out front?

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EATER

MARCH 8, 2023

The Book of Jewish Food: An Odyssey from Samarkand and Vilna to the Present Day (the American edition is subtitled An Odyssey from Samarkand to New York ) took 16 years to finish, plenty of time to consider the Jewish food question. But, I hear you cry, isn’t it obvious? Gefilte fish! Of course there is Jewish food! Well, yes and no.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 5, 2021

Check out the twenty-one best private dining Austin restaurants! Uchiko’s chef, Tyson Cole, is a James Beard award winner who effortlessly blends styles for a non-traditional take on Japanese cuisine. Fixe Southern House. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Fixe Southern House (@fixesouthernhouse). Lamar Blvd.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Front-of-House. Henry takes his phone, scans the QR code, and indicates that he’s arrived. Speaking of the host stand, let’s take a deeper look at your guest and waitlist management technology. Let’s come back to Henry. Henry is ready to order some dinner. Contactless Technology.

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7 Shifts

MARCH 10, 2022

To help you narrow down your search, here are 24 of out favorite restaurant management apps to start using in your restaurant today. The app is also useful for your front and back end staff, giving them the ability to check upcoming shifts, submit availability, request shift trades, and more. Top Restaurant Management Apps. QuickBooks.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 4, 2021

If not, then you’re missing out on one of the best ways to experience everything that makes Charlotte so unique. If not, then you’re missing out on one of the best ways to experience everything that makes Charlotte so unique. Have you hosted a private event yet? Best Private Dining in Charlotte. The Capital Grille.

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EATER

JULY 11, 2022

Between the return of long lines for pastries and increasingly impossible-to-snap-up bookings, the tables are hot, once again. This competition is perhaps first and foremost proof that consumers are going back to restaurants. For some people, exploring the world of restaurants is synonymous with being out again in the world.

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Buzztime Business

DECEMBER 19, 2023

These 32 winter bar promotions give customers a reason to get out of their PJs and into your place for good times…all winter long. And no, the author of the James Bond books didn’t invent the martini (but he did create the Vesper). 8) Boozy Book Club Give book worms a choice. Start with a series of bartender 101 “classes.”

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Open for Business

JUNE 9, 2023

Keep calm and collected while hearing out a guest complaint. Staff should give the guest their undivided attention and hear them out in full. It can help to paraphrase what the guest is saying back to them to make sure they feel heard and understood. Let guests know you’re taking their feedback to heart.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Providing top-quality food and service should remain your restaurant’s foremost priority, but you also need to get the word out and attract new customers. While you are waiting to be seated, the hostess fans out a deck of cards containing four jokers. If you pull a joker, the meal is on the house. Net result?

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Whether you take a trip to Brew City to explore the world-famous breweries and taprooms, hike around Lake Michigan, or sightsee some of the most impressive architectural feats worldwide, Milwaukee is a shamefully underrated locale. Bacchus is inside the Cudahy building on the first floor and has indoor and outdoor seating.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Delivery and take-out will continue to be the most popular way consumers will get their restaurant meals in a COVID and post-COVID world. Off premise has become a sizable segment of our business, and I don't see it ever going back to pre-COVID numbers. Here are their responses. To read part one, click here.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Whether you’re planning on moving to New York in the near future or just intend to visit the Big Apple for the weekend, knowing the best places to dine privately in Brooklyn will take your experience from average to amazing. Best Private Dining Restaurants in Brooklyn. Best Private Dining Restaurants in Brooklyn. Scottadito Osteria Toscana.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2020

" Take a listen here to learn about Scott Patterson's entrepreneurial venture into the world of coffee and reach out to Castiglia with any topic or guest suggestions at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com. . "We The Main Course. Restaurant of the Future Panel. 20 at 4 p.m. Brands Inc. for approximately $25 million.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 4, 2021

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. 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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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

If you’re planning a special event or want to go out to eat with a large group, you should check out the private dining rooms many restaurants offer. Or, take some photos at the nearby Tribune Tower, a historical landmark about a block away. Chicago brings so many diverse dishes to the table. Nico Osteria.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 19, 2021

There are amazing places to eat where you can also book a private room. Check out my list of the best private dining rooms in Albuquerque below! One room can seat 20 guests, the other up to 40. Come for the meat, stay for the style, come back for new seasonal fare. Albuquerque does not disappoint. Artichoke Cafe.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Don’t want to waste hours looking for restaurants booked to the brim? Then, check out my list of the best restaurants offering private dining in Los Angeles. First up on my list of the top restaurants with private rooms that you should check out is Redbird, located on East 2nd Street in the Little Tokyo neighborhood.

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 5, 2021

When you have something significant coming up where you need to host a large group of guests, there’s no better way to make an impression than by booking a private room at a nice restaurant for your party. Check them all out below! Taking the number one spot on my list is a place called Christner’s Prime Steak & Lobster.

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EATER

MARCH 2, 2022

Here, Eater looks at all the costs in a popular restaurant dish to see what goes into it, and how much profit comes out. With only 22 seats and a strong reputation (built over a series of pop-ups and collaborations, with profits funneled to charities), Dame is popular enough to be booked solid every night. Fryer oil: $1.50

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Restaurant365

JUNE 9, 2021

You can use data to improve restaurant operations, both in your front of house (FOH) and back of house (BOH). Tracking BOH and FOH data can help you root out issues and discover potential solutions. And once you start to implement different changes, you can track your progress with data and find out what’s working.

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EATER

MAY 31, 2023

Wedged between Nova Scotia and New Brunswick in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, the 2,185-square-mile island is a popular vacation destination for Canadians, as well as Americans who treat themselves to the gorgeous drive along the coast up through Maine. But the famous bivalves don’t get all the attention.

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Cheetah

APRIL 10, 2020

Reading Time: 3 minutes While digital technology has helped the front of the house, the back of the house remains the weaker link. Instead of throwing it out, why not dice it up and use it as part of your breakfast menu? Take Havana Café, the popular Cuban bar, and restaurant in the Bronx. You have tons to do.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Enjoy a buckeye football game, go to the zoo, or take a stroll through the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. Check out our list for the best private dining options in Columbus, Ohio! If you’re looking to host a private event in Columbus, be sure to check out Fireproof. Fireproof Columbus.

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EATER

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Lots of the houses had little trains you could take [through the cellars] that were reminiscent of something you would have seen at Disney World,” remembers Christian Holthausen, a French-American strategic consultant in the wine & spirits industry, of his early career in Champagne in the 1990s.

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EATER

JUNE 20, 2023

We did it twice a week, bouncing in the back on our way to the pond at the edge of our property for water. No income, no insurance, eking out a living on dwindling unemployment: We plowed up the extensive lawn and planted rows and rows of vegetables we could can and preserve. Still, I’d always been a willing student.

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Lavu

JANUARY 31, 2020

Dining out is no exception; customers are seeking restaurants that integrate the latest reservation technology. Diners benefit from a streamlined booking process that displays available times and provides instant confirmation of bookings, coupled with the ability to communicate specific wants and needs. Loyalty Program .

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EATER

AUGUST 2, 2023

I’m walking along a lengthy pathway, toward a building that looks much like the big white plantation houses that litter the American South, when I notice that it is lined with hydrangeas that are, for early April, uncharacteristically bright. Depending on who you ask, Branson is either the Live Music Capital of the World or Baptist Vegas.

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