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.

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Seating Email Marketing Marketing SEO 221

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

7 Shifts

JULY 28, 2021

Maybe one of your servers just called in sick at the last minute, your shipment of inventory containing all the ingredients for tonight's dinner special never showed up or the plumbing is acting up again. At times, it's a civil war between your front-of-house and back-of-house teams. Table of Contents.

Communication 430

Communication Management Management Front of House 430

7 Shifts

JANUARY 11, 2021

We’ve also included some links to our partners who are offering special discounts and trials to evolve your restaurant with the best tech in the industry. Winterize Your Patio Seating ?? Our traffic-heavy streets are now home to ad-hoc patio seating. "Winter is coming".said said every restaurateur in existence.

Guest Recovery 358

Guest Recovery Online Ordering Outdoor Front of House 358

Culinary Cues

AUGUST 9, 2021

Wow visuals on the plate and in the dining room, wow views from every seat, wow service, and of course – wow flavors on the plate. Guests will return when the effort expended to create memorable complete dining experiences is front and center. The goal of every restaurant and every chef is to create memorable experiences for the guest.

Front of House 473

Front of House Customer Experience Workshop Dine-in 473

7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

Managing a restaurant is a delicate routine—if we can even call it a routine. A better description might be a balancing act that presents new and unique challenges every day. Managers are responsible for nearly every aspect of the restaurant and have to cover a variety of duties. This part of the job is arguably the most multi-faceted.

Management 397

Management Management Kitchen Safety Front of House 397

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 11, 2021

The system can also help to streamline front- and back-of-house processes to increase employee workflow and production efficiency, as well as customer capacity requirements, allowing outdoor orders to be handled quicker and with better service. Actionable Insights Gathered by POS Data. Customized and Tailored Promotions.

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Outdoor POS Front of House Seasonal Menu 197

7 Shifts

MAY 15, 2023

When the pandemic forced restaurant shutdowns, Huang turned his uncle's Fresh Meadows restaurant, Peking House, into a fried chicken popup, also called Pecking House, albeit with a spelling variation. He joined us on the Pre-Shift Podcast to tell us about his new restaurant, paying fair wages, and how he feels about tipping.

Fine Dining 195

Fine Dining Back of House Front of House Dine-in 195

Culinary Cues

JULY 12, 2020

They say we’re back. The kitchen lights are back on, deliveries arrive, the battery of ranges is fired up, and cooks (some of us) are welcomed back. Sure, there are temperature checks at the back door, masks donned upon arrival, and deep hand cleaning constantly throughout the day, but in reality no one knows if this is enough.

Front of House 407

Front of House Back of House Dine-in Food Truck 407

Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

The community is lively year-round, with various seasonal outdoor concerts, food markets and bars with great happy hour specials. If you are looking for weekly drink specials or Happy Hour deals in Williamsburg, check out my list of the 21 best spots! The vibe is relaxed and retro, with a four-seat bar and bright lights.

Specials 104

Specials Front of House Back of House Bar 104

Squirrel Systems

APRIL 11, 2024

For many, dining at restaurants in the summer has a special charm, as one of the only times in a year we get to dine outdoors. Servers can act on a diner’s impulse decisions, and even upsell items based on preferences diners may indicate, or their requests for recommendations or specials.

POS 97

POS Operations Mobile Ordering Front of House 97

QSR Automations

APRIL 29, 2024

That’s where ConnectSmart® Host comes in – it’s a game-changing tool that helps restaurants manage their front-of-house operations with ease. From front-of-house to back-of-house, QSR Automations’ ConnectSmart® Kitchen and Host have got your back.

Front of House 52

Front of House Back of House Social Media Fast Casual 52

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. Does your restaurant have a sign out front? For your restaurant, that means competition. Table of Content.

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Advertising 2022 Social Media Email Marketing 370

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 16, 2021

Looking back on my last few articles, I have focused on facts, on technology and on the hard time that we are all having hiring staff. They visited her every day until she was able to come back to work. We all had contests for our staff where the goal is to sell the most specials/most wine/most desserts, etc. Caring Managers.

Front of House 208

Front of House Cash Management Back of House Hiring 208

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 22, 2021

As people begin heading back out, they want to be able to interact with each other and not be distracted by unnecessary entertainment gimmicks. When using biophilic design it is important to use natural tones for tables, bar fronts and seating to replicate tones found in nature. Use Design to Excite the Senses.

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Design 2022 Front of House Sports 212

Sante

JANUARY 16, 2020

Their generous “Happy Hours” seem to keep customers coming back. Berkshire House is officially open. Berkshire House is located at 143 N. If Happy Hour is your thing, Berkshire House is a sure bet for your Favorites list. A $3 Happy Hour usually can’t be beat.

Front of House 130

Front of House Back of House Outdoor Seating 130

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 27, 2020

He cautioned that when restaurants can reopen for dine-in service, they will have to face the bittersweet reality of less seating capacity and less sales–he estimates as much as 30 percent–due to social distancing practices and guest apprehension. "They "The fighter is going to win, right now."

Front of House 175

Front of House Social Media Back of House Seating 175

Touch Bistro

MAY 26, 2021

Dad is king for a day, which means millions of families will be on the hunt for Father’s Day restaurant specials to mark the special occasion. Plan the right Father’s Day restaurant specials and your venue could become the spot for not only Father’s Day feasts, but also repeat business on many other days throughout the year.

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Specials 2021 Seasonal Menu Outdoor 97

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Front-of-House. This piece in your technology stack should give your customers accurate wait times based on the tables already seated and allow them to make reservations so they can plan around current capacity limits or patronize your restaurant for special occasions. Let’s come back to Henry.

Technology 203

Technology Front of House Back of House Point of Sale 203

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 10, 2021

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. Promoting your restaurant should start with promoting the food itself. However, too many restaurants fall into the trap of promoting items with a low food cost and high margin.

Marketing 226

Marketing SEO Front of House Website Management 226

7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

Managing a restaurant is a delicate routine—if we can even call it a routine. A better description might be a balancing act that presents new and unique challenges every day. Managers are responsible for nearly every aspect of the restaurant and have to cover a variety of duties. This part of the job is arguably the most multi-faceted.

Management 195

Management Management Kitchen Safety Front of House 195

Open for Business

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

With the best reservation software, restaurants can control the pacing from behind the scenes to ensure the front of the house and kitchen teams never get slammed by too many guests being seated all at once. With an easy-to-use system, a server needs no special training to seat tables in a pinch. Increased revenue.

Reservations 78

Reservations Management Management Front of House 78

Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Saketumi Asian Bistro Iron Chef House Kyoto Ozu Japanese Cuisine & Lounge Hibino KI Sushi Taiki Daigo Hand Roll Bar. Saketumi Asian Bistro is especially popular for lunch specials with different bento boxes, a Maki special, noodles special, and sushi bar lunch specials that all come with miso soup and a salad.

Front of House 101

Front of House Fast Casual Fine Dining Back of House 101

Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

The fact is, we can’t go back, but we can look forward. There is always a level of comfort in reflection, even if there is “no turning back”. There is a bit of fear regarding what might be faced when stepping through that back kitchen door, yet at the same time there is always a twinge of excitement about the same.

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2020 Back of House Front of House Food Order 305

Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 9, 2021

They offer outdoor seating on a first-come-first-serve basis, and it makes for an even better dining experience. I’ll be back, and I suggest you give them a try as well! Kid Shelleen’s Charcoal House & Saloon. It can be tricky when you’re trying to find different food choices. Order Online.

Back of House 147

Back of House Fast Casual Front of House Online Ordering 147

EATER

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The front bar of the Mission District restaurant, awash in cadmium yellow paint and matching furnishings, including the hanging disco balls, leads into a larger back dining area that’s equally gonzo in neon green. On a psychological level, there’s something deeply comforting about the childlike feeling of being dwarfed by one’s seat.

Design 82

Design Front of House Seating Back of House 82

Ken Burgin

MARCH 1, 2020

There also need to be special precautions with staff who are coughing or appear to be sick. Front of House: Have hand sanitiser available for customers at the entrance. Review cleaning practices: do staff wipe down a seat then use the same cloth to wipe the the table? Have a special bucket with equipment and gloves.

Front of House 155

Front of House Back of House Uniforms Customer Service 155

Cheetah

MARCH 26, 2021

Looking into one of these, you’ll find all your typical back of house buildout of ovens, ranges, and refrigerators, as well as a chef, line cooks, and dishwashers. Some operate as a stand-alone kitchen, others are existing restaurant kitchens turned virtual, yet others are specially-made facilities housing multiple operations.

Front of House 144

Front of House Online Ordering Delivery Back of House 144

7 Shifts

JULY 27, 2023

Jason Hammel opened Lula Cafe in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood back in 1999. More than 20 years later, the award-winning farm-to-table institution is one of the city's most celebrated restaurants. For an industry with a high rate of first-year closures, Lula Cafe's longevity is a testament to what Hammel calls a youthful mindset.

Communication 195

Communication Front of House Education Back of House 195

EATER

JULY 11, 2022

This competition is perhaps first and foremost proof that consumers are going back to restaurants. According to data from Yelp , searches for reservations in the first quarter of 2022 were up 107 percent compared to the same period in 2021, and interest in indoor seating is significantly outpacing outdoor dining.

Front of House 85

Front of House Reservations Fine Dining Back of House 85

Touch Bistro

AUGUST 23, 2021

Establish a sense of arrival with unique signage and seating for guests waiting for tables, like London, U.K.-based Try using textures, patterns, or even objects like the Taiwan Noodle House in Beijing, China. In fact, color alone can influence up to 90% of a guest’s initial impression. The added benefit? Image Source ].

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Design 2021 Front of House Sourcing 129

Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

San Jose is also home to the Winchester Mystery House, a mansion the widow of gunmaker William Winchester constructed over many years. La Foret is a French restaurant housed in a storied building, once a boarding house during the California Gold Rush. A special brunch is offered on Sundays. Best Restaurants in San Jose.

Back of House 118

Back of House Online Ordering Front of House Seasonal Menu 118

Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 19, 2021

ViA VECCHiA Blue Spoon Little Tap House East Ender Katahdin Restaurant The Front Room. I recommend ordering their House Smoked Turkey Panini, Poutine, Cider-Poached Beets, or Beef Stew. It has a bright and contemporary atmosphere where you can sample their noodles and other specials indoors or on their heated outdoor patio.

Front of House 113

Front of House Seasonal Menu Online Ordering Back of House 113

Sling

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Guests are seated and served in total darkness. Sur un Arbre Perche (French for ‘On a Perched Tree’) in Paris, France seats guests in a swing for the duration of their stay. Sur un Arbre Perche (French for ‘On a Perched Tree’) in Paris, France seats guests in a swing for the duration of their stay. Source: ConradHotels3.Hilton.com.

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Front of House Fine Dining Dine-in Back of House 148

Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 12, 2021

Time Out Market New York Olympia Wine Bar Atrium DUMBO Henry Street Ale House The Binc AlMar 68 Jay Street Bar Superfine Randolph Beer DUMBO Brooklyn Heights Wine Bar & Kitchen Evil Twin Brewing NYC – DUMBO Dumbo Station Gran Electrica Seamore’s Dumbo. And, what better way to get to know an area than by trying out some local bars?

Bar 109

Bar Front of House Back of House Online Ordering 109

Indoor Media

MARCH 29, 2021

Cartvertising, IndoorMedia’s shopping cart advertising program, places your business on the baby seat and nose portions of grocery store shopping carts. As far back as 1885, Thomas Smith wrote in his guide, Successful Advertising , that customers needed to see an ad twenty times before purchasing a product. Repetition .

Advertising 148

Advertising Front of House Seating Small Business 148

Restaurant365

JUNE 9, 2021

You can use data to improve restaurant operations, both in your front of house (FOH) and back of house (BOH). Restaurant KPIs impacting a profitable front of house. How much does a guest need to spend so that it was a profitable use of that seat? So, what data should you be tracking around your FOH?

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FOH BOH Front of House Back of House 78