7 Shifts

APRIL 24, 2020

The outbreak of COVID-19 in early 2020, and subsequent social distancing and self-isolation protocols have wreaked havoc on restaurant workers everywhere. With most restaurants operating on dine-out only, and many having closed their doors, restaurant staff are left with hours reduced—or out of a job entirely.

Social Media 352

Social Media Insurance Website Management Government 352

Culinary Cues

MAY 13, 2023

Is it culinary school, working in well-known restaurants, finding an established chef to mentor them, or is it something else entirely? Oftentimes these properties boast a few a ’la carte restaurants, room service, special property events, banquets, weddings, buffets, and three meals a day in at least one of their outlets.

Hotels 505

Hotels Point of Sale Cash Management Training 505

Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

The chef must define that destination: how the restaurant wants to be perceived by all stakeholders. [] A Mentor to Others. Budgeter Cost Controller and Analyzer Marketing Resource. THE LAW: First and foremost – the restaurant must be profitable! Restaurant Consulting. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG.

Restaurant Law 450

Restaurant Law Coaching Café Sourcing 450

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Seventy-two percent of people choose a restaurant based on comments and images shared by others on Facebook, according to a study by Social Media Monthly. It’s time to grab a bigger slice of the metaphorical cake of the restaurant marketing world! Restaurants require patrons to physically go into the premises.

Social Media 493

Social Media Advertising Events Customer Experience 493

Culinary Cues

MARCH 26, 2022

Are you thinking about owning a restaurant? You are not alone if the thought of putting your name on a restaurant awning has crossed your mind. One of the most tempting forays into entrepreneurship is the restaurant business. Instead, let’s look at some of the common reasons why restaurants fail (this is only a sampling).

Cash Management 462

Cash Management Social Media Restaurant Law Communication 462

7 Shifts

JULY 10, 2020

Restaurants took a major hit from COVID-19 in 2020, with sales dropping by 79% in mid-March. If your restaurant was forced to shut down during the worst of the pandemic, then you’re not alone. Pssst, if this is your first opening, check out our blog on How to Start a Restaurant! ] Set a budget ??

Events 351

Events Social Media Seating Kitchen Safety 351

Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

The tasks of the chef are fairly universal: planning menus, putting your signature on each dish, hiring and training staff, ordering product and building vendor relationships, controlling costs and adhering to budgets, maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment, etc. The answer is emphatically – no.

Beverage 520

Beverage Events Food Order Website Management 520

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 18, 2021

If you wish to start a commercial kitchen, restaurant, cafe, or fast-food joint, you will need a range of kitchen equipment. Read blogs, buying guides, and ask experts before finalizing your purchase list. Type of food business, i.e., smoothie parlor, restaurant, or institution. Your budget. Your proposed food menu.

Equipment 450

Equipment Kitchen Safety Certification Food Safety 450

Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 27, 2023

One of the dilemmas restaurateurs’ face is the approach taken with the management and delivery of a restaurant concept and menu. To make it simple, the restaurant can choose to be either chef centric or restaurant centric. In a restaurant centric operation, the standards are what defines the restaurant.

Hiring 449

Hiring Training Pricing Presentation 449

Culinary Cues

MAY 5, 2021

My question to you is, how will management of Restaurants, Clubs and Hotels try to provide a sense of balance and wellbeing for the chefs who have the history of working from dawn until well into the night, six and sometimes seven days a week. A well-run hotel or restaurant meets or exceeds standards regardless of a manager’s presence.

Hotels 473

Hotels Coaching Employee Relations Training 473

Culinary Cues

MAY 8, 2023

The chef must be very well-versed in a number of cuisines and able to not only plan menus that fit in with the concept of a restaurant, but also represent the mission of the operation through special menus for various events. Finally, the chef signs every plate of food that leaves the kitchen.

Kitchen Safety 492

Kitchen Safety Food Safety Coaching Training 492

Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 12, 2021

The trials and tribulations associated with the restaurant business are many – it is not an endeavor for the faint of heart. Every chef, and for that matter every professional cook hoping to one day become a chef, MUST understand the business component of operating a restaurant. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG.

Restaurant Law 470

Restaurant Law Education Definition Social Media 470

7 Shifts

AUGUST 12, 2020

So far, 2020 has thrown marketing plans, advertising budgets, and restaurant growth out of the window. Whatever plans and forecasts you had for your restaurant are yesterday’s bread now. But as restaurants reopen and business starts to pick up again, it’s important you pick up your marketing plan too.

Marketing 418

Marketing 2020 SEO Loyalty Program 418

Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

From my experience, it is difficult to experience a dinner for two in a moderate full-service, independent restaurant for less than $120 without gratuity. Those family-owned restaurants in your town are the lifeblood of the community. How, in this case with restaurants, do these operators find a way to financial success?

Pricing 415

Pricing Marketing Insurance Seasonal Menu 415

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 21, 2020

Even though the COVID-19 pandemic persists across the globe, governments have started easing lockdown restrictions and allowing restaurants to reopen finally. High-end restaurants that tend to have a pricier menu should look to add more affordable items. Rid yourself of the non-essentials, get back to the basics, and work smart.

Social Media 539

Social Media Food Safety Cash Management Customer Service 539

Culinary Cues

AUGUST 9, 2021

The goal of every restaurant and every chef is to create memorable experiences for the guest. Make it fun! [] FOR THE SOMMELIER AND BARTENDER: Food and beverage pairing is a fast road to customer satisfaction and a great way to maximize profit potential for the restaurant. Restaurant Consulting. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG.

Front of House 474

Front of House Customer Experience Dine-in Workshop 474

Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

I’m not a big fan of quick service restaurants, but I would be willing to bet that the menu items originally created by their corporate culinary team doesn’t translate to what is served in restaurant number 953. Can they meet the crowds and even exceed budgeted customer counts on a given day? www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG.

Customer Service 439

Customer Service Customer Experience Presentation Point of Sale 439

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 14, 2020

Many potential customers can feel financially strained after Christmas, and it can become more difficult to attract people to your restaurant. Read on to discover some tips and tricks about keeping footfall high and encouraging those with a low budget into your restaurant. January doesn’t have to be a low-income month.

Social Media 307

Social Media Advertising Blog Dine-in 307

Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 30, 2019

I have the privilege of working with many different restaurants and food businesses. One of the most important goals of any restaurant is dependability and consistency. Even when the owner is present – he or she must depend on the consistent interactions between customers and the restaurant’s employees.

Cash Management 359

Cash Management Point of Sale Leadership Website Management 359

Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Maybe you picked up quickly on the restaurant menu and what was demanded of your station on the line, or as a second semester student you are feeling underchallenged and certain that you can handle anything. The expeditor (if they are good) can solve problems in the moment and keep the chaos of a restaurant in check. You want more!

Kitchen Safety 446

Kitchen Safety Food Safety Back of House Front of House 446

Culinary Cues

JULY 15, 2022

Sorry, there isn’t a lot of good news for restaurants and chefs in recent years-except up to this point customer demand for the experience is rising. When one of the big four or five producers or distributors closes or slows down production then the trickle effect falls squarely on the restaurant and the consumer.

Food Supply 448

Food Supply Food Truck Consumer Goods 2000 448

Harbor Touch

MARCH 18, 2025

Running a restaurant is a demanding job. Weve worked with countless restaurant pros whove faced these challenges head-on. Their stories inspire these 10 proven restaurant management tips and tricks for success. Its practical wisdom drawn from years of supporting restaurant managers, crafted to stand the test of time.

Management 148

Management Management Seasonal Menu Cash Management 148

Culinary Cues

MAY 15, 2021

The restaurant industry continues to be devastated – not just as a result of the pandemic but because the pandemic brought underlying issues to the surface. The glory days of the restaurant industry have been laid to rest and they may never return to any semblance of normalcy. What if……happens? How will we react?”

Customer Experience 449

Customer Experience Cash Management Customer Service Front of House 449

Culinary Cues

JUNE 26, 2021

Over the past few decades, I have been asked to design a number of kitchens for restaurants and banquet spaces – a task that I thoroughly enjoy. Creating restaurants is an expensive endeavor. When it comes to setting the stage for restaurant success – “good enough” is never good enough. Restaurant Consulting.

Design 446

Design Fine Dining Uniforms Waste 446

Gecko Hospitality

DECEMBER 18, 2019

You don’t need high overhead to promote your restaurant with a high return. Here are some of the best ideas for promoting your restaurant with a small marketing budget. With the Internet and social media, that isn’t the case if you’re trying to promote your restaurant. You Don’t Need Money to Sell More Entrees.

Coupons 84

Coupons Social Media Email Marketing Customer Experience 84

Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

With more than one million restaurants in the US we can flip a coin and hope for the great, will likely step through the doors of good, and far too often settle into the mediocre. So, just in case the information is not well known to some – here is the BEST OF Restaurant 101, a good start. [] START WITH KNOWING THE MARKET.

Fine Dining 449

Fine Dining Front of House Customer Service Customer Experience 449

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 9, 2020

This rise in digital interactions has made it critical for restaurants to have well-designed websites. In this ultimate restaurant website design guide for beginners, you’ll learn: How to prepare for a website makeover. How to promote your restaurant’s website. Restaurant website design ideas from real restaurants.

Design 397

Design Online Ordering Website Management Social Media 397

Culinary Cues

AUGUST 31, 2019

Picture this scenario – one that many of us have experienced or observed: Jake had spent seven years in quality restaurant operations from line cook to sous chef and had proudly built his skill level along the way. Restaurant Consulting. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. Every interaction between employees – carried Jake’s name.

Reference 346

Reference Uniforms Take-out Social Media 346

Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 3, 2022

A light day in terms of events, but the restaurant is capped on reservations. The hotel restaurant doesn’t serve lunch (except for special events) which gives us a chance to catch our breath. We review the bakery components on the special menus for the day and typical inventory of baked goods for restaurant service.

Back of House 435

Back of House Hotels Front of House Book 435

Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Be an advocate within your restaurant for a benefit package that includes exercise. Convince your restaurant to organize a softball or pick-up basketball team, or even install a few pieces of weight training equipment in the basement of your business. Restaurant Consulting and Training. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG.

Education 390

Education Consumer Goods Training Back of House 390

7 Shifts

MARCH 10, 2021

Successful restaurant owners have many traits in common. Here we've outlined seven practices of highly successful restaurant owners. The fact that 60% of restaurants fail in their first year and 80% close within five years of their grand opening is an indication that few have what it takes for long-term success.

Management 370

Management Management Small Business Email Marketing 370

Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Those months when food cost percentages were out of whack, and labor cost efficiency was 10 percent higher than budget helped me to know where to look for problems in the future. Whenever someone tells me that they don’t take regular inventories in their kitchen I cringe and know they have little idea about how a restaurant makes money.

Kitchen Safety 346

Kitchen Safety Food Safety Take-out Inventory 346

Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 5, 2019

We look back on the hundreds of menus planned, budgets made, orders placed, inventories taken, employees hired, trained and sometimes fired, chef coats ironed, cuts stitched and burns treated, and smiles and laughter with team members when service is done. Restaurant Consulting. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG.

Inventory 75

Inventory Employee Relations Take-out Training 75

Culinary Cues

JULY 19, 2022

The list of responsibilities keeps growing: menu planner, budget manager, concept developer, quality controller, purchaser and negotiator, trainer, and of course – accomplished cook – this is the job description for a restaurant chef. Restaurant Consulting. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER.

Training 447

Training Presentation Employee Relations Article 447

7 Shifts

MAY 11, 2020

It’s been months since restaurants across the US, Canada, and beyond were forced to shutter their dining areas in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak. Plus, as part of our COVID-19 resources initiative , it’s time we pivot our own content to help your restaurant have a successful reopening. I'm so sorry, I'm not doing that anymore.’

BOH 368

BOH Food Safety FOH Equipment 368

7 Shifts

JULY 30, 2021

With plenty of restaurants to choose from, you want to make sure yours stands out from the rest. You may have the finest ingredients, the friendliest staff, and a picture-perfect venue, but if your restaurant isn't getting noticed, all that hard work will go to waste. Did you know that over 35% of restaurant customers in the U.S.

Email Marketing 370

Email Marketing Social Media Loyalty Program Website Management 370

Goliath Consulting

MARCH 3, 2023

Have a budget Suppose you have the skills to open and run a franchise. In that case, give yourself a realistic sense of what franchise opportunities fit your budget and the money you’re willing to invest. Let’s Talk Goliath Consulting Group is a restaurant consultancy group based in Atlanta, Georgia.

Franchise 195

Franchise Franchising Email Marketing Document 195