Goliath Consulting

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

From streamlining operations to enhancing customer experiences, a plethora of cutting-edge technologies are reshaping the restaurant landscape like never before. Smart Menus and Personalized Dining Experiences Leading the charge are platforms like Popmenu, revolutionizing how diners interact with menus.

2024 147

2024 Technology Kitchen Safety Website Management 147

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Restaurants are no longer just about the food – they are about the complete dining experience, which includes ambiance, service speed, and personalized interaction. These technologies promise to streamline processes, improve customer service, and provide a competitive edge in an increasingly digital world.

Operations 189

Operations Front of House Customer Service Customer Experience 189

7 Shifts

APRIL 7, 2021

New CDC restrictions not only hindered capacity percentages but changed the way employees interacted with customers daily. This process also includes exploring the historical and philosophical practices of customer service. Tell them to communicate with the newer staff members while answering any questions that they may have.

Training 370

Training Food Safety Customer Experience Insurance 370

7 Shifts

AUGUST 19, 2020

By including them in your vision for the restaurant and providing tips on how they can improve their own food service skills, you’re putting trust and responsibility in their hands from day one—another key aspect of a person’s job satisfaction. Happier, motivated staff results in reduced turnover and better customer service.

Training 370

Training Kitchen Safety Customer Service Food Safety 370

Culinary Cues

APRIL 26, 2020

It matters not whether you are selling a Wagyu beef tenderloin or a fried chicken sandwich – what is essential is that your product is so good, so well prepared, so special that customers look at it, smell it, and take that first bite followed by a pause of surprise and a response that begins with “WOW”! Convenience is the name of the game.

Guest Recovery 313

Guest Recovery Kitchen Safety Customer Service Food Safety 313

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Customers are going to be hesitant to dine indoors. By providing a safe, pleasant and healthy indoor dining experience, and promoting and marketing it to your new and past customers, restaurants can help to hasten the return of customers and keep everyone safe. An app-first experience for restaurant chains.

Marketing 234

Marketing Social Media Food Safety Email Marketing 234

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Customers with food allergies take a great risk to eat food prepared by someone other than themselves, as they may suffer potentially severe consequences from coming into contact with a triggering allergen. While this is by no means a comprehensive list, these are some common food allergens that you should read up on: Tree Nuts.

Allergens 190

Allergens Kitchen Safety Front of House Food Safety 190

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Keeping staff has long been an issue for the food and beverage industry, but many restaurants now feel it is their primary obstacle to running a successful business. These lead to poor employee experience and often frustration among staff.

Management 198

Management Management Food Safety Communication 198

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 12, 2021

The benefits of a digital workplace can put restaurants in a better position to increase profits, reduce waste, and experience greater growth. Giving workers mobile communication tools increases retention in several ways: Empowers workers by giving them access to real-time communication to help them perform their jobs better.

Mobile Ordering 198

Mobile Ordering Front of House Communication Online Ordering 198

Clover - Restaurants

MAY 7, 2024

While your customers may never meet BOH team members, these restaurant jobs are essential to delivering a fantastic hospitality experience. Provide valuable input on pricing, menu adjustments, and marketing initiatives to enhance the overall dining experience. Proven experience in a management or supervisory role.

Back of House 52

Back of House BOH Kitchen Safety Front of House 52

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 31, 2021

Amid the chaos of mandatory lockdowns and wavering safety regulations, only the most adaptable were able to stay afloat. Service industries have been forced to shift how and where they communicate with their customers, making digital customer experience (CX) an essential component of the restaurant business model moving forward.

Customer Experience 192

Customer Experience Customer Service Online Ordering Food Safety 192

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

There is more to success in the competitive restaurant business than just great food and service. Cultivating a positive brand image, building customer affinity and differentiating from the competition are essential components of any forward-thinking business strategy. That’s where public relations comes in.

Social Media 198

Social Media Employee Relations Food Safety Influencer 198

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 7, 2021

However, in the process of resuming and continuing restaurant operations, operators need to take steps to lower the risk of infection among employees and customers and prevent the spread of COVID-19. Food safety and restaurant cleanliness. Technology also helps bridge communication between restaurant management and staff.

Technology 197

Technology Operations Food Safety Kitchen Safety 197

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 30, 2023

.” Simple concept yet much harder to pull off for today’s restaurants struggling to harmonize in-store, drive-thru, delivery and curbside experiences for both customers and employees. Customer expectations are level set by their most advanced in-store and digital experiences.

Operations 180

Operations Mobile Ordering Customer Experience Online Ordering 180

Embrace the Suck

MAY 14, 2023

In my years of experience both as a restaurant consultant and a restaurant owner, I've observed the industry from multiple angles. It begins with a pinch of complacency, a dash of poor decision-making, and a generous serving of ineffective communication. The experience your patrons receive is critical to your restaurant's success.

Leadership 221

Leadership Customer Service Loyalty Program Customer Experience 221

7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

This includes greeting guests and thanking them for their patronage, conducting tableside checks, and resolving any customer complaints quickly, effectively, and empathetically. The best restaurant managers take customer service a step further, recognizing regulars and personalizing service for a more memorable guest experience.

Management 195

Management Management Kitchen Safety Front of House 195

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 23, 2022

Consumers visit a fast food or quick serve restaurant (QSR) with a goal in mind: secure a tasty meal incredibly quickly. Once upon a time, a frontline employee at a fast food restaurant did not necessarily need technological skills to apply for the job. Who makes the magic happen? Cashiers, cooks, and other QSR crew members.

Food 190

Food Food Safety Front of House Fast Casual 190

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 19, 2024

Chefs and restaurateurs are constantly seeking innovative methods to elevate dining experiences. This meticulous process guarantees that each bite offers a consistent experience, crucial for the enjoyment and safety of diners. Chefs are experimenting with Delta 8 to create novel flavor profiles and sensory experiences.

Fine Dining 118

Fine Dining Food Safety Uniforms Innovation 118

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 4, 2023

However, these ‘traditional’ solutions are notorious for causing headaches for managers, who have to rely on past experience and gut instinct when creating schedules that will meet both employee preferences and business needs. The latest WFM technology innovations also include modern compliance and communication tools.

2023 167

2023 Customer Experience Restaurant Law Communication 167

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Over the last 18 months, restaurants have managed incredibly difficult challenges, primarily driven by having to operate with new, constantly evolving safety guidelines. Restaurants that spent much of the last year trying to win back customers, are now struggling to win back employees. At Arepitas in Round Rock, TX, Yelp user Emely T.

Management 190

Management Management Seasonal Menu Customer Experience 190

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Overall, the biggest lesson we’ve taken from this unpredictable year is that in order to successfully spread the spirit of BBQ and kindness, we need to be transparent with our communities, engage with our most loyal customers, and be there for them in hard times. We created a ?live live update tracker? live update tracker?

Hospitality 198

Hospitality Food Safety Customer Experience Online Ordering 198

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 8, 2020

Communications. As the coronavirus has taught us, a robust communications network is critical to ensuring that everyone is kept aware of changes. With restaurants pivoting to delivery only or curbside operations around the globe right now, getting this information to your customers is critical to spreading the word.

Food Safety 208

Food Safety Kitchen Safety Front of House Website Management 208

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

I think that guests will be choosy with where they go out in the future, and concepts that provide an authentic and safe experience will definitely have the edge. The younger generations don’t just want great food, they expect memorable experiences. Britt Mills, Senior Director of Customer Experience at Mobiquity.

2021 230

2021 Mobile Ordering Loyalty Program Kitchen Safety 230

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 13, 2022

Provide Customer Service Training. There is a direct correlation between customer service level and staff training. You will then have a capable team that consistently delivers unbeatable levels of customer service. Encourage Staff Members to Communicate Effectively. Allow customers to express themselves.

Front of House 218

Front of House Kitchen Safety Customer Service Point of Sale 218

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 3, 2021

Smart Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) brands have been able to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic by way of nimble and adaptive solutions that prioritize providing exceptional experiences to consumers, a factor that is paramount to the success of many QSRs. Simplified Mobile Experience. Automated Safety.

Technology 198

Technology Mobile Ordering Kitchen Safety Food Safety 198

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 8, 2020

We were greeted by the manager of the restaurant and shared with him the concept of contactless dining, an experience where dine-in guests can view menus, order, and pay directly from their mobile phones. Hospitality and technology worked together to build a better and more profitable restaurant experience for everyone.

Hospitality 209

Hospitality Technology Mobile Ordering Food Safety 209

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

QSRs Shift Focus from Slow-Paced Dining to Swift, Transactional Experiences Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs) are reimagining their dining spaces to prioritize speed, convenience, and personalization over traditional, slow-paced dining experiences. For the second part, click here.

2024 216

2024 Loyalty Program Cash Management Customer Experience 216

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 30, 2020

Restaurants are scrambling to accommodate a new kind of market – the frenzied and fearful delivery customer. How are restaurants responding to this new type of customer? As a restaurant operator, it’s imperative to understand and adapt to this new type of customer or else risk significant losses.

Delivery 205

Delivery Food Safety Mobile Ordering Customer Experience 205

The Restaurant Group

JANUARY 26, 2023

When done right, it can reduce staff turnover and improve your overall customer experience. Commercial Kitchen Components A commercial kitchen design needs five components: Service area Cooking station Food preparation area Washing or cleaning station Storage area These sub-areas ensure smooth and successful kitchen operations.

Design 78

Design Kitchen Safety Food Safety Front of House 78

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

No matter how excellent your customer service is, you will always encounter the occasional aggressive customer. If you've worked in the hospitality industry, you've already had to deal with an aggressive customer or two. Six Tips for Handling Aggressive Customers. Your Customer Should Feel Appreciated.

Cash Management 198

Cash Management Customer Service Food Safety Restaurant Law 198

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 26, 2021

Customer comfort levels with on-premise dining varies and proper hygiene continues to be at the forefront of diners’ minds. Secure the collection area, by communicating health and safety efforts to guests with messaging and signage at the pickup/curbside line and/or notes inside takeout bags. In the U.S.,

Guest Recovery 204

Guest Recovery Mobile Ordering Kitchen Safety Consumer Goods 204

Ken Burgin

JUNE 6, 2023

Role-Playing Scenarios : Design chat-based scenarios where ChatGPT acts as a customer with specific needs or complaints. This will help train staff in customer service skills and problem-solving. Health and Safety Compliance: Develop interactive health, safety, and cleanliness standards modules.

Training 68

Training Kitchen Safety Dietary Restrictions Food Safety 68

Culinary Cues

APRIL 30, 2020

Whichever side of the question you find yourself on – there is no denying that the constraints will be significant, customers will be very leery about entering a restaurant, and initial sales will never be enough to keep a restaurant solvent. This is absolutely essential if you want your customers to return.

Point of Sale 309

Point of Sale Customer Service Customer Experience Cash Management 309

7 Shifts

JANUARY 26, 2021

For both safety and ease, there isn’t a better option. And when customers are empowered to handle these tasks, dining room staff can take extra care to do what they do best—give guests memorable dining experiences. Our #1 thing is that we don’t want to discriminate how people get our food.

2021 370

2021 Front of House Social Media Back of House 370

7 Shifts

MARCH 10, 2021

They have a passion for food, an adventurous spirit, a strong work ethic, and the ability to teach and lead. There are many reasons why a restaurant fails — no industry experience on the part of the owner, poor location, not enough operating capital — but the main reason is a lack of planning.

Management 370

Management Management Small Business Email Marketing 370

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2024

In the year ahead, we will continue to offer our customers the true and authentic service our brand is known for, making sure they feel taken care of when visiting any of our more than 500 restaurants across the country. Moreover, in the coming year, early access to novel menu additions is set to become a sought-after offering.

2024 133

2024 Loyalty Program Customer Experience Customer Service 133

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Valentine’s Day is often a busy time for restaurants, but many are now dealing with various challenges amid the pandemic, like no indoor dining or limited capacity as well as more customers opting for carry out. Restaurant websites should have a clean, uncluttered feel and customers should easily be able to navigate between pages.

Marketing 221

Marketing Email Marketing Website Management Social Media 221