Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 24, 2021

Day-to-day demands – coupled with all of the FOH and BOH duties – can be simply too overwhelming for many small restaurant owners. However, having a strategic and effective digital marketing plan in place allows local restaurants to attract new customers and retain the ones they already have. Can customers find you?

Marketing 203

Marketing Social Media Mobile Ordering Website Management 203

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

For that to happen, it's necessary to understand the rules of tipping out, choose a structure that works for your staff, and communicate that structure to employees clearly. At full-service restaurants, even tip splitting is still an option. Tip Pooling by FOH & BOH. Table of Contents. What is a Tip Out?

Tip Distribution 195

Tip Distribution FOH Front of House Restaurant Law 195

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 15, 2021

The ingrained customer behavior over the past year, delivery, mobile orders, curbside pick-up, will likely continue. The pandemic effectively accelerated trends in how restaurants interact with customers. Lavu, the restaurant technology services company, estimates 42 percent of food purchases are made online.

Technology 203

Technology Loyalty Program Front of House Online Ordering 203

Touch Bistro

MARCH 25, 2021

A new hire checklist for restaurant employees can make the onboarding process easy and painless for all parties involved. Why reinvent the wheel every time a new hire joins your team when you can formalize the process? Your New Hire Checklist for Restaurant Employees. Get Your Employee Handbook Template. Download Now.

Hiring 52

Hiring Employee Relations FOH BOH 52

7 Shifts

MARCH 27, 2020

However, many states that are forcing restaurants to stop their dine-in services are allowing them to operate as takeout and delivery-only establishments. Do you have delivery drivers who you could hire, or would your FOH staff take on this role for extra pay? How to communicate your COVID-19 restaurant closure.

Social Media 312

Social Media Restaurant Law Employee Relations Communication 312

Lavu

MARCH 13, 2020

If your staff relies on outdated methods of placing orders, it’s likely that restaurant communications are strained, which means your restaurant is operating below its potential. Your team of employees can only do so much with what they’re given, so you might consider improving their modes of communication. Update to Mobile POS System.

FOH 78

FOH Mobile Ordering BOH Front of House 78

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

They want to be here, they don't want to give bad service. You have to hire happy people that want to be there,” said Kelly Phillips. They want to give good service. The restaurant initially opened with no tipping or service charge. Keep communication flowing. Ksenia Adams said keeping communication open is vital.

BOH 195

BOH Restaurant Law Back of House Front of House 195

Sling

MAY 9, 2023

ADD_THIS_TEXT Restaurant operations (or RO for short) is the collective term for all the activities that go into managing a food-service business — everything from the daily responsibilities that need to be done to the long-term planning that keeps the business on track. How to improve restaurant operations What is restaurant operations?

Operations 78

Operations Loyalty Program Food Safety Front of House 78

Restaurant365

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Named after their son, Sweet Lou’s aims to greet guests with a smile and great food, drink, and service. Their mission statement says it all: “Serving our best, from the kitchen to the community through high quality ingredients, a welcoming environment, responsible service and local outreach.”

Hiring 78

Hiring Demo Communication Back of House 78

Sling

AUGUST 9, 2023

March 2023 13 Expert Tips for Effective Employee Communication March 2023 11 Types of Job Shifts Managers Should Know March 2023 What Is Incentive Pay and How Does it Work?

Article 78

Article 2023 2022 2021 78

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 18, 2023

When customer complaints or employee concerns come up, each manager can get up to speed just by reading the log book. Employee communications tools When it comes to employee communications, texting and phone calls get the job done. Slack is a more general employee communication tool that also makes it easy to connect online.

Management 397

Management Management Email Marketing Point of Sale 397

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 18, 2023

When customer complaints or employee concerns come up, each manager can get up to speed just by reading the log book. Employee communications tools When it comes to employee communications, texting and phone calls get the job done. Slack is a more general employee communication tool that also makes it easy to connect online.

Management 195

Management Management Email Marketing Point of Sale 195

7 Shifts

MAY 31, 2021

The term can refer to the logistics of any and all tasks in a restaurant, including its finances, its kitchen, its staff, and its service model. Tables and surfaces need to be cleaned frequently so customers don't have to wait too long (and can feel safe when dining at your restaurant). Customer Service. Service Model.

Operations 363

Operations Inventory Hiring Customer Service 363

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

If you're new to the industry and are wondering what experience you'll acquire in a restaurant job, or if you're an industry vet looking to clearly communicate your abilities and skills on a restaurant resume, read on for 20 distinct skills learned while working in a restaurant. Food Service Skills For Your Resume. Table of Contents.

Front of House 370

Front of House Back of House Kitchen Safety Food Safety 370

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

After that, the most popular back-office technologies were accounting software (55%), mobile payments (52%), and third-party food delivery services (51%). The restaurant tech industry is growing, with software and services designed to streamline almost every aspect of your business.

Technology 312

Technology Mobile Ordering Social Media Online Ordering 312

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

My managers also used code names based on menu items to “rate” female customers. At her first job as a server, she tried to show a new hire how to make a side salad. Your next step is to signal to your staff (and customers) what you stand for. Salt & Straw uses an internal communication platform called The Dot.

Leadership 195

Leadership FOH BOH Website Management 195

7 Shifts

MAY 11, 2020

We don't want to reopen the restaurants unless we know that we can provide a safe and healthy work environment and eating environment for our customers. You may even need to bring on more FOH staff to act as your delivery drivers if you’re offering direct. I'm so sorry, I'm not doing that anymore.’

BOH 368

BOH FOH Food Safety Equipment 368

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Restaurants will adopt mobile-first hardware architectures and API-connected software platforms that can be unified at every digital touchpoint, from order taking at POS or self-service, to food prep in smart kitchens, to service in-house, and finally delivery to in-restaurant tables or the customer’s front door.

Mobile Ordering 215

Mobile Ordering Front of House Fast Casual Customer Service 215

Sling

DECEMBER 24, 2020

Even when your customers can’t come out and visit your restaurant in person, they can still stay in touch — and perhaps order delivery — through the power and reach of the internet. 1) Hire A Restaurant Social Media Marketing Manager. Restaurant social media marketing is more important for the success of your business than ever before.

Social Media 78

Social Media Marketing Customer Service Hiring 78

Sling

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

A well-designed restaurant website is the cornerstone of this online presence and can serve to both attract new customers and build loyalty in existing customers. If need be, hire a professional photographer or purchase high-res photos online to give your website the extra kick it needs. Gramercy Tavern. Schlotzsky’s.

Website Management 78

Website Management Loyalty Program Online Ordering Mobile Ordering 78

Gourmet Marketing

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Your staff makes or breaks your restaurant, keeps things running when you’re not around and represents your brand concept in front of each customer. That’s why many restaurateurs are turning to online restaurant job boards to relieve some of the pressure of finding, vetting, and hiring qualified workers. Hiring Options.

Hiring 52

Hiring Website Management Advertising Social Media 52

Lavu

MARCH 11, 2020

At the center of this technology lies a POS system in which a transaction between a merchant and a customer takes place. If you want your POS system to benefit management, employees, and customers, you should have a restaurant POS system that streamlines the process for all three groups. Front-of-house (FOH) management.

Management 78

Management Management Cash Management Mobile Ordering 78

Apicbase

APRIL 20, 2022

Verify that both customers and employees understand your brand concept. You want your guests to remember the excellent service, the general ambience, the fun decor, and maybe even that catchy playlist they listened to during dinner. In addition, it will ensure BOH and FOH efficiency (and consistency) for years to come.

Franchise 52

Franchise Franchising Cash Management Kitchen Safety 52