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CHEFS – WHAT DOES YOUR MENU REPRESENT?

Culinary Cues

These aspects include: décor, skill level of staff, style of service, pricing, profit, type of vendors selected, kitchen layout, equipment selection, marketing and advertising, pay scales, dining room seating, type of china, glassware and flatware, even the location and color scheme for the exterior of the restaurant.

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Keeping Up with the Holiday Hiring Rush

Modern Restaurant Management

The holiday rush is here, and as the world goes from pandemic to endemic, customers are dining out more. A recent survey by the National Restaurant Association found that 65 percent of operators do not have enough employees to support customer demand. Too often, interviewers make snap judgments about candidates early on.

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2023 Outlook: Trends and Challenges Restaurants Will See, Part Two

Modern Restaurant Management

In terms of trends, it is clear that in 2023 technology will continue to shape and enhance the restaurant industry and we will see operators adopting new technologies to create an even more seamless and frictionless experience for guests, while still maintaining unique and engaging dining experiences.

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How to Open a Coffee Shop: The Ultimate Guide

7 Shifts

Get to know your future customers, before they even step foot in your door. You may discover that your target customers enjoy an afternoon pick-me-up and are sensitive to price. Reference secondary research studies or create your surveys and questionnaires to send out to a select group of people! List all employees and partners.

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How Supporting Customer Facing Staff Helps with Employee Retention – Top 5 Tips

Cheetah

Customers who have been cooped up at home for the past two years are anxious to get back to dining out. At the same time, with the rise of takeout and food delivery, they have become accustomed to a different kind of dining experience. Indoor Dining Gives Rise to Rude Customers. Risks to Your Employer Reputation.

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5 Effective Ways to Increase Profit Margins at Your Restaurant

Cheetah

This sparked a lively debate around the efficacy of mandatory service fees. Is it fair towards customers? Many customers relate to the plight of service staff and are fine paying for what is clearly intended to supplement higher wages. Is it worth it considering the IRS taxes auto-gratuity ? Retention means money.

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6 Effective Ways to Increase Profit Margins at Your Restaurant

Cheetah

This sparked a lively debate around the efficacy of mandatory service fees. Is it fair towards customers? Many customers relate to the plight of service staff and are fine paying for what is clearly intended to supplement higher wages. Is it worth it considering the IRS taxes auto-gratuity ? Retention means money.