7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

If you're standing in line waiting to order the special of the night, the seasonal Panzanella Salad, you don't want to hear “86 the special”. Or, if you've worked in a restaurant as a chef, line cook, or as part of the FOH (front-of-house), you may have used this hospitality term yourself. Table of Contents. What does 86 mean?

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 21, 2023

Culinary School Bonanza – Becoming a Chef is Cool: Not too long ago – cooks learned their trade and aspired to become a chef through in-house apprenticeship and the school of hard knocks. PART TWO: The Era of the Chef: Ah, now things really changed. The once restaurateur-centric restaurant was about to become chef-centric.

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Back of House Food Supply Government Dine-in 394

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! Best Happy Hour Deals in Williamsburg NYC. Freehold Brooklyn. The Hidden Pearl.

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Specials Front of House Back of House Bar 104

Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

It’s a special present from the restaurant to see good happy hour deals available as long as I visit during their specified times. Whether you’re a Nashville local or a tourist in tow for a day or two, there’s a happy hour drink special waiting for you. Specializing in craft beer and excellent pub food, M.L.

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Specials Online Ordering Bar Food Order 117

Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Cafe Central Ruth’s Chris Steak House Anson Eleven Landry’s Seafood House Taft Diaz Mesa Street Grill Park Tavern Magic Bistro Pelican’s Steak & Seafood Thyme Matters Pot Au Feu West Texas Chophouse Garufa Entrecôte & Co. Ruth’s Chris Steak House. Best Private Dining in El Paso.

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Dine-in Specials Back of House Book 106

Touch Bistro

JULY 26, 2021

We’re sharing ideas for Labor Day restaurant specials that will help you maximize profits and make your restaurant a Labor Day destination for years to come. In this article you’ll learn: How Labor Day can impact your restaurant How to plan Labor Day promotions 14 Labor Day restaurant specials to try this September. All hands on deck?

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Specials 2021 Seasonal Menu Email Marketing 99

Culinary Cues

MAY 27, 2023

Dedicate the effort to make it special, make the time to allow everyone to sit down TOGETHER and break bread, talk, relax, and laugh together (front and back of the house). We need to embrace the good and understand the bad and the ugly. But we need to be cognizant of a primary reason for “being connected”.

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Technology Front of House Social Media Back of House 353

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

Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

I rounded up the best steakhouses in Chicago to give you plenty of ideas for a night out, special occasions, and beyond. Prime & Provisions seeks to recreate the classic steakhouse vibe by serving traditional steaks never made from hormonally-treated beef. Chicago has some of the best steakhouses in the world. Maple & Ash.

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Serving Reservations Fine Dining Seasonal Menu 109

7 Shifts

JANUARY 26, 2021

2020 was a year that the restaurant industry won’t soon forget. From a projected record growth at the top of the year to a decline of nearly $240 billion in sales and 2.5 million out of work, it was nothing short of devastating. Through it all, we emerge from the year as an industry in evolution—and our restaurants need to evolve with it.

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2021 Front of House Social Media Back of House 370

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 15, 2024

Provide special menu options from the cities the contenders hail from – a Philly Cheesesteak if the Eagles make it or a Cuban for Miami. Dive into Super Bowl-specific catering menus and other deals to reach those not leaving the house. Themed Menus for the Win : Want to show support for this year’s best teams?

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Food Supply Point of Sale Back of House Inventory 208

Gecko Hospitality

DECEMBER 29, 2022

What started out locally in Fort Myers has since expanded to help surrounding communities and serving hundreds of families. But it’s really special when the people in the business actually put boots on the ground to serve others. “It’s When we give back to our community, we want to give to fulfill that basic need.”

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Specials Back of House Food Supply Recruiting 89

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.

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Point of Sale Back of House Document Download 397

Culinary Cues

AUGUST 9, 2021

The answer is obvious – if those involved directly or indirectly with your team feel the magic of your operation, feel it in the same way that the guest does, then they will perform better, look forward to their work, engage better with others on the team, and feel part of something special.

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Front of House Customer Experience Workshop Dine-in 473

Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 3, 2022

I can feel the knot in that muscle move slowly from the top of my ankle to the back of my knee. By 7am I am walking through the back door of the kitchen. I polish off breakfast in record time, kick back another coffee, tie on an apron, and walk through the kitchen with clipboard in hand. I nod and give him a thumbs up.

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Back of House Hotels Front of House Book 341

Culinary Cues

APRIL 6, 2020

Dating back to Medieval times when cooking was reserved for nobility and later during the Renaissance when merchant travelers relied on local taverns for respite and a chance to break bread – restaurants and restaurant life has always been present. It is this understanding that will bring the industry back.

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Travel Back of House Customer Service Small Business 443

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Attempts have been made to eliminate tipping altogether, but many restaurants ended up reverting back to a traditional tipping system. It also eliminates some of the downsides of tipping like inconsistent wages, an emphasis on “good tables,” and an individual mentality among serving staff. Table of Contents. What is tip pooling?

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Tip Distribution Management Management Back of House 370

Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Austin, Texas is one of those cities that, no matter how often I come back to it, I always find something new and exciting to do. Pueblo Viejo offers a variety of Mexican food, Distant Relatives serves up mouth-watering BBQ, and Dough Boys churns out fresh, wood-burned pizzas. Best Breweries in Austin. Jester King. Austin Beerworks.

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Brewery Serving Seasonal Menu Online Ordering 117

Restaurant Clicks

MAY 26, 2021

With so many great specials, you may even find yourself visiting a few of the spots on our list. This local gastropub is housed in a two-level building filled with local art. Specials include $1 draft beers, well drinks, and wine, $2 PBR pounders, $2 tacos, $4 mini quesadillas, $5 wings, and more! Calling all beer lovers.

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Specials Online Ordering Back of House Bar 78

Culinary Cues

JULY 31, 2023

A few years back, I posted an article about the UNWRITTEN RULES of the kitchen. It was an attempt to outline those universal guidelines for success in a kitchen, those attributes, and expectations of anyone who ties on an apron. My hope is that these are worthy enough of a space on your kitchen bulletin board or the chef’s office door.

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Kitchen Safety Back of House Front of House Food Safety 329

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.

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Technology Front of House Back of House Dietary Restrictions 223

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.

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Front of House Back of House Coaching Customer Service 397

The Restaurant Times

MARCH 8, 2023

International Women’s Day is a day to celebrate the achievements of women and to raise awareness about gender inequality. Every year on March 8th, people around the world recognize the progress made by women in different fields and acknowledge the challenges that still lie ahead.

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The Restaurant Times

AUGUST 27, 2021

He specializes in the creative design and concept development of restaurants, bars, and public spaces for hotel products of the future. Founder Christian Abell has worked in the hospitality industry for 30 years, with passion and creativity to a succession of increasingly responsible executive positions.

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Design Specials Front of House Back of House 52

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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Technology Front of House Back of House Online Ordering 147

SpotOn

APRIL 8, 2024

Independent restaurants have the opportunity to join in celebrating mothers and brunch items by creating a special mother's day brunch menu, dinner service, or promotions that cater to families. That's why we compiled this list of ideas for both in-house and online experiences. Moms aren't the only winners, however.

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2024 Seasonal Menu Social Media Loyalty Program 98

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.

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Front of House Cash Management Back of House Hiring 209

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.

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POS Operations Mobile Ordering Front of House 97

Buzztime Business

JUNE 2, 2023

Then bring everyone back inside to enjoy a special menu full of grilled items from meat to veggies. Bring in a local rock band for evening entertainment complete with fatherly drink specials. 5) Live Trivia Tournament Bring the action back indoors with a live trivia tournament. Every Daypart for Dad!

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Bar Social Media Insurance Sports 147

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 22, 2021

In the race to become one of the more popular restaurants in your area it takes more than serving good food and pouring outstanding cocktails. As people begin heading back out, they want to be able to interact with each other and not be distracted by unnecessary entertainment gimmicks. Use Design to Excite the Senses.

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Design 2022 Front of House Sports 213

Perfect Daily Grind

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Throughout the 16th century, many coffee houses opened across the Middle East, including in Lebanon. People would meet in coffee houses to discuss social, political, and spiritual issues. Once the coffee begins to boil, it can be removed from the heat, before being brought back to a boil again.

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Front of House Café Back of House Beverage 166

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Elmo Steak House, Harry & Izzy’s, HC Tavern + Kitchen and 1933 Lounge, Chroman was in placed in charge of training. Elmo Steak House, Harry & Izzy’s, HC Tavern + Kitchen and 1933 Lounge, Chroman was in placed in charge of training. "So, one day I just made this decision: I’m going to go back to school.”

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Education Back of House Training Leadership 178

EATER

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

For 120-plus years, the Nagasako family served the West Maui community, and it started with Mitsuzo Nagasako, who opened a candy store on the corner of Front Street and Lahainaluna Road in the early 1900s. Over the years it housed a saloon, stage, and movie theater. For some, it was simply home.

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Front of House Back of House Food Truck Dine-in 134

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

You are sitting in your favorite restaurant and have placed an order on a tablet at your table. After a few seconds of placing the order, a notification appears on your messaging app. Ding* ‘Your order is being prepared by Chef Bot 19 and will be delivered to your table in approximately 19 minutes. Let’s Start With the Why.

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Front of House Mobile Ordering Loyalty Program Back of House 211

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. The restaurant serves both lunch and dinner, and they have a daily happy hour on weekdays. I’ll be back, and I suggest you give them a try as well! Kid Shelleen’s Charcoal House & Saloon.

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Back of House Fast Casual Front of House Online Ordering 147

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2024

Trend Two: Increasing the Importance of User-Generated Content (UGC) UGC serves as social proof and is more effective than direct advertising. 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.

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2024 Social Media Customer Experience Events 209

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Recent surveys are showing the vast majority of Americans have been cutting back on dining out. Adopt In-House Technology to Improve Service and Reduce Errors. It is of critical importance right now that restaurants give customers every reason to return, and reduce every possible risk that might keep them from coming back.

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Technology Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Download 180