7 Shifts

OCTOBER 31, 2022

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. You can't start a restaurant without a plan. But it doesn't have to be overwhelming. Table of Contents. Download now.

Point of Sale 397

Point of Sale Back of House Document Download 397

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 8, 2020

When it comes to email, e very $1 you spend can mean $38 back to your business —that’s a 3800% ROI. Have a cocktail or menu competition The next time you are changing up your menu, open up a slot for an item that will be created by a member of your kitchen or front of house staff. for some of their favorites.

Front of House 370

Front of House Social Media Employee Relations Back of House 370

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Restaurants turned to restaurant management apps to navigate this change, and it appears there’s no going back. The app is useful for both your front- and back-of-house staff, allowing them to check upcoming shifts, submit availability, request shift trades, and more. Try 7shifts for free.

Operations 367

Operations Management Management Mobile Ordering 367

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. Hang Your Restaurant's Menu in The Window. For your restaurant, that means competition. Table of Content.

Advertising 370

Advertising 2022 Social Media Email Marketing 370

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Restaurants turned to restaurant management apps to navigate this change, and it appears there’s no going back. The app is useful for both your front- and back-of-house staff, allowing them to check upcoming shifts, submit availability, request shift trades, and more. Try 7shifts for free.

Operations 352

Operations Management Management Mobile Ordering 352

7 Shifts

JULY 12, 2023

I started doing private catering events with Michael and then that grew into us wanting to buy out the other partners of Poppy + Rose. She now co-owns Poppy + Rose, Poppy & Seed , and Root of all Food , an LA-based catering company. But first, Reed recounts how she followed her husband into restaurants. "I What are we going to do?

Front of House 370

Front of House Back of House Take-out Book 370

Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

In the kitchen – work responsibilities are divided into oversight and action positions – the number depending on the scope of the restaurant menu and the size of the operation, but basically there are chefs, cooks, and support staff. This includes back waiters, bus personnel, and bartenders.

Seasonal Menu 520

Seasonal Menu Back of House Customer Service Front of House 520

7 Shifts

JULY 28, 2021

At times, it's a civil war between your front-of-house and back-of-house teams. Recommended Reading: Data-Backed Ways to Engage Employees and Reduce Restaurant Turnover. You would think something as second nature to people as communication would be easy to manage in the workplace. Table of Contents. Field questions.

Communication 430

Communication Management Management Front of House 430

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.

Technology 147

Technology Front of House Back of House Online Ordering 147

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2023

From that data, restaurant owners can gather winning insights into how to create an optimized menu, develop a promotional strategy as well as to create back-of-house efficiencies during peak hours to be able to handle an increase in orders. This can help increase sales and also encourage repeat business.

Loyalty Program 165

Loyalty Program Social Media Email Marketing Online Ordering 165

7 Shifts

AUGUST 16, 2021

But it's the good shifts, when the front of house and back of house are flowing like a symphony, when customers are delighted, and the restaurant atmosphere feels effortless—that's the best part about restaurants. The way to run great shifts is to get out ahead and schedule pre-shift meetings. What is a pre-shift meeting.

Front of House 397

Front of House Back of House Coaching Customer Service 397

7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

One other way you may need to manage inventory is with menu planning. Some restaurant managers work directly with the chef to plan menu item selection or daily specials. Managing a restaurant is a delicate routine—if we can even call it a routine. This wide-ranging responsibility is a lot, and it often leads to burnout.

Management 397

Management Management Kitchen Safety Front of House 397

7 Shifts

JANUARY 10, 2024

Twenty minutes east of the White House, in D.C.’s 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.

FOH 221

FOH Front of House Customer Service Back of House 221

7 Shifts

AUGUST 6, 2021

Staff scheduling, inventory management, menu analysis , guest satisfaction, profitability, and so much more rest on the shoulders of accurate restaurant forecasting. When successful, they keep a restaurant in the black - but they require time, dedication, and a good bit of math to get right. Table of Contents. Profit Estimation.

Seasonal Menu 370

Seasonal Menu Point of Sale Inventory Food Supply 370

Next Restaurants

MAY 8, 2024

From innovative marketing techniques to strategic menu optimization, these methods offer a roadmap for encouraging repeat business and feeling excited to welcome new customers. Spotlight Your Star Dishes Your star dishes are the menu items that have earned a special place in your customers’ hearts (and stomachs).

Loyalty Program 106

Loyalty Program Social Media Point of Sale Online Ordering 106

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 29, 2019

We gravitate that way in our thinking towards other areas of our business, including looking at new products to add to our menu. Let’s take a look at some non-product ways of bringing value to our customers and spark some innovative thinking beyond your menu offerings. Was the menu confusing or the ordering process complicated?

Innovation 142

Innovation Menu Back of House Front of House 142

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 24, 2022

When properly deployed, they can transform the employee experience by improving daily operations, syncing front-of-house and back-of-house communication and execution, and delivering a memorable dining experience that won’t send staff to the walk-in cooler for a good cry. Hospitality is greater than the sum of its parts.

Technology 221

Technology Front of House Back of House Dietary Restrictions 221

Culinary Cues

AUGUST 9, 2021

What we seem to forget sometimes is that those memorable experiences are due to a collective effort of every person involved in creating a dining event. What we seem to forget sometimes is that those memorable experiences are due to a collective effort of every person involved in creating a dining event.

Front of House 473

Front of House Customer Experience Workshop Dine-in 473

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 18, 2019

January is fast-approaching, and hot lunch spots will soon be back on the mind of every highschool and college student in your area. Want to capture the hungry, back-to-school lunch crowd for January? Create a fixed-price ‘Mix and Match’ menu with soups, salads, and sandwiches for customers to choose from. (If is a common one.)

Specials 362

Specials Food Truck Seasonal Menu Social Media 362

7 Shifts

JANUARY 10, 2024

Twenty minutes east of the White House, in D.C.’s 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.

FOH 195

FOH Front of House Customer Service Back of House 195

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 18, 2023

Brian, the executive chef, changes Ronin’s menu daily to reflect the best of the week’s harvest. With a location in the heart of a downtown area and the limitations of operating in a century-old Ice House, the Lights anticipated the need for adaptability to maximize space. It's the tables!

Back of House 162

Back of House Seating Seasonal Menu Design 162

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Plant-based food businesses, events, and pop-ups are frequently entering the market and it has become exceedingly clear that this is not just a fad. For this reason, the culinary, tourism and hospitality industries need to evolve and expand their brand by offering plant-based protein alternatives on menus.

Dietary Restrictions 215

Dietary Restrictions Food Front of House Back of House 215

7 Shifts

MARCH 16, 2022

In the restaurant industry, it can be difficult to maintain front- and back-of-house staff, as many will eventually move on to pursue new ventures such as school, travel, or alternate employment. Worse yet, some may leave simply because they do not feel valued or that there is no meaning attached to the work they do. Be Flexible.

Front of House 370

Front of House Back of House Communication Customer Service 370

The Restaurant Times

AUGUST 22, 2022

Sitting back and allowing culinary professionals to decide the course of your meal can be enjoyable as well as comforting. For the restaurant owners, prix fixe menus are like a breath of fresh air. Based on the principle of ‘less is more’, prix fixe menus can increase the efficiency and speed of your restaurant. Host’s Table.

Menu 52

Menu Seasonal Menu Front of House Back of House 52

7 Shifts

JANUARY 20, 2023

So stock up on all-purpose cleaners and check your soap dispensers and other supplies to get back to your regular schedule. And this huge event draws in a lot of people who are looking for a quick and easy meal. Super Bowl Sunday is one of the most important days for restaurants across the United States. In 2019, diners spent $81.30

Specials 195

Specials 2023 Social Media Email Marketing 195

SpotOn

MAY 13, 2024

  From crafting a summer menu that celebrates seasonal ingredients to offering cool beverages can enhance customer loyalty, adapting to the busy season with innovative menu ideas and online ordering can set your restaurant apart. “Invest in marketing , train your staff, and be ready. We can help.

Seasonal Menu 98

Seasonal Menu Outdoor Email Marketing Loyalty Program 98

7 Shifts

JUNE 23, 2020

In-house delivery has become a popular option for restaurants, especially during COVID-19, as there are no added fees and the restaurant has control over the delivery radius. Pros of in-house delivery. Cons of in-house delivery. The second option is take-out and delivery which the restaurateur runs and controls. No added fees.

FOH 370

FOH Delivery Insurance Back of House 370

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

You need to put yourself in front of diners, get them in your door, and turn them into ambassadors of your restaurant that come back and tell their friends about you. Before you get any ideas for a cheesy radio spot, take a step back and look at the bigger picture. Restaurant owners and operators wear a lot of hats. Table of Contents.

Seating 221

Seating Email Marketing Marketing SEO 221

Buzztime Business

JUNE 2, 2023

Then bring everyone back inside to enjoy a special menu full of grilled items from meat to veggies. 5) Live Trivia Tournament Bring the action back indoors with a live trivia tournament. Instruct Dad to bring his envelope back in the next two weeks to reveal his special offer. Every Daypart for Dad!

Bar 147

Bar Social Media Insurance Sports 147

Culinary Cues

APRIL 18, 2023

Covid pulled the drapes back to reveal OZ as just an average guy trying to hide his inadequacies with smoke and mirrors. Stop with menus that don’t make sense, that fail to tell a story or show any semblance of unity. Everything is different since the pandemic, yet so many things are no different than they were 5 0 years ago.

Food Truck 322

Food Truck Back of House Education Training 322

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2024

At the beginning of the year, we like talking about trends. They seem like anchors for the new year. Trends create frameworks to understand where to start and what to focus on. I want to highlight trends in restaurant promotion for 2024. To deal with it, restaurants need to offer ready-made solutions for customers. How can you achieve this?

2024 204

2024 Social Media Customer Experience Events 204

Buzztime Business

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Build Winter Bar Promotions Around Can’t-Miss Events 1) Bartender Mini Demos For the best ROI, kick off best winter bar promotions and events that repeat on a weekly basis. JR’s Pub in Goose Creek, South Carolina ran an 8-week trivia digital live trivia event on Tuesdays and increased sales by 30%. 5) Bar Games Tournament Darts.

Bar 88

Bar Seasonal Menu Events Back of House 88

Open for Business

JANUARY 26, 2023

Before launching any new menu promotion idea, it’s a good idea to go back to basics and get clear a few basic points first. Many restaurant owners offer a percentage off a meal or specific menu item. For a family restaurant, it could be a kid-friendly event happening in the parking lot. Who is the target customer base?

2023 122

2023 Loyalty Program Social Media Seasonal Menu 122

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 31, 2022

How do you see menus and loyalty evolving? After two years of mobile ordering by consumers, menus are becoming more and more interactive both inside and outside. Down the line, menus will become practically customized to the individual consumer. How is QSR ownership changing? Every minute! Great question. David Vance.

Employee Relations 186

Employee Relations Back of House Front of House Customer Experience 186

Buzztime Business

AUGUST 24, 2023

These 13 Labor Day bar promotions will pack the house and show guests a great time over the long weekend. 2) Beyond the Backyard: Grill n’ Games Event About 58% of Americans will get their grill on at home over Labor Day weekend. Trivia University The kids are going back to school, but what about the adults? 1) Clear the Beer!

Bar 78

Bar Seasonal Menu Back of House Events 78

Open for Business

DECEMBER 12, 2023

One of the things that makes Ben’s Friends so effective is that they provide all services free of charge to chefs, line cooks, bartenders, servers, back-of-house team members, and so many more. Ben’s Friends will be there to help promote and to guide live meetings hosted weekly.

Hospitality 158

Hospitality Insurance Back of House Beverage 158

Clover - Restaurants

JUNE 6, 2024

Several common front-of-house restaurant leadership roles include general manager, assistant general manager, bar manager, events manager, and shift lead. These individuals have various levels of responsibility for hiring staff, creating front-of-house schedules, and handling money. The question is, how do you find a good one?

Leadership 52

Leadership Front of House Back of House Cash Management 52