7 Shifts

JULY 10, 2020

Stay tuned for a few special tips from Melissa Bensky, one of Toronto’s most prolific foodgrammers with her account, @tastethesix. Plan your budget to include food costs, labor costs, operating costs, marketing costs, and any extra costs such as for party favors and special decor. Plan your staffing ?????

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Open for Business

MAY 9, 2024

From transforming your space into an outdoor retreat to making the most of occasions like Father’s Day and Pride Month, there are several ways to elevate your dining experience, attract new guests, and boost your bottom line this season. Engage customers with mouth-watering photos, behind-the-scenes glimpses, and seasonal deals.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 1, 2021

They first opened their doors way back in 1918, and they’ve delivered a combination of elegant cuisine and five-star customer service ever since. You’ll work with the staff to develop a custom menu and wine pairing. Don’t let the name fool you; the menu is quite accommodating for large groups.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Food Service Skills For Your Resume. 5 Restaurant & Food Service Skills for Your Resume. Food Service, Kitchen, & Hospitality Tech. A resume for a cook or chef job should include familiarity with and specific experience in the following areas, if applicable: Food prep of specific menu items. Table of Contents.

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Open for Business

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

While traditionally associated with fine dining, the prix fixe (pronounced “pre-feks”) menu has transcended its high-end roots, becoming a popular culinary trend. When curated with care and promoted effectively, this menu is a powerful tool for any restaurant, capable of making a memorable impression and drawing eager guests through the door.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 9, 2022

Today’s Happy Hour Special: Paying By Text Message. Restaurants have been making a comeback while a global pandemic still clutches owners, staff, and customers. Restaurants can even deliver a simple text message to accept customer payments instead of taking credit cards over the phone while others wait on hold.

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Touch Bistro

MAY 26, 2021

The short answer is offering enticing 4th of July specials. The right 4th of July specials will drive traffic to your restaurant, helping you take advantage of one of the biggest celebrations of the year. Planning 4th of July Specials for Your Restaurant. A mobile POS that you can take tableside to capture customer orders. .

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7 Shifts

JULY 24, 2020

That’s why our teams—who specifically work to improve restaurant operations, performance, and staff happiness—have curated a 7-course menu of the best books about understanding restaurant management. So pull up a chair and take a deep dive into some of the most insightful and actionable tips from the best in the business.

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 18, 2020

It makes them feel like they’re special, since they know the secrets. Film a few Instagram Stories in the kitchen, showcasing your specials of the day, and then encourage people to make a reservation for that evening. This will encourage your customers to want to take a picture and share it on Instagram.

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Restaurant Clicks

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021

You can find places specializing in Italian dishes, Spanish dishes, and East Asian dishes, among others. Bitter Ends provides window service to its customers ordering online. The luncheonette also sells its foods at the Linea Verde Green Market to give customers convenient access to its food during its off-days.

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Ken Burgin

JULY 17, 2022

Finalise the Festive Menus – it may be months away, but customers want menu and price certainty. Think about how to deliver a great experience with fewer staff – that might mean more self-service and product outsourcing. Review the range of menu styles and pricing – small, medium, large still works for pricing and range.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

They're people leaders, customer service providers, line cooks, inventory managers, occasional bartenders, public relations reps, number crunchers, and even marketers. It is your roadmap to attracting and retaining customers. Identify Target Customers. Restaurant owners and operators wear a lot of hats. Table of Contents.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Some customers have the gift of foresight, using DoubleDash to add on recovery (or hair of the dog) essentials from nearby stores. As travel season approaches, we anticipate seeing more people lean into making their vacation destinations feel more like home, with an increase in activities like cooking while traveling!

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 22, 2023

The benefits of AI for restaurants are undeniable from automation, to real-time control and information analysis, to improved customer service. These include: Chatbots and customer-facing AI : Who doesn’t want to enhance their dining experience? AI does not capture customer data.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Restaurants with private dining spaces are great places to hold events and celebrate special occasions or work parties. Specific three or four-course menus are available for service in either of the private rooms. Make a Reservation. Make a Reservation. Make a Reservation. Chart House. With views of the St.

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SpotOn

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

After the austerity and hibernation of the first couple months of the year, the spring season brings ample opportunities to fill tables and reach new customers. For restaurant operators, it's the perfect opportunity for a prix fixe menu. Seasonal decorations show your guests that you're invested in their experience.

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Social Media Seasonal Menu Email Marketing Online Ordering 52

Buzztime Business

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Discover how to boost holiday season traffic into your restaurant from Thanksgiving through New Year’s Eve – and beyond… 1. Promote Private Parties to Jump Start Holiday Season Traffic Don’t wait. Start spreading the word that your restaurant welcomes holiday party reservations! Do the same at your restaurant.

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Culinary Cues

JULY 12, 2020

Meticulous plate presentations do not apply, the basic rules of thumb: “hot food hot, cold food cold” are a stretch when a guests meal is placed in disposable containers for re-heating at home, and the showmanship of service is relegated to passing a bag of food through a car window. The service staff is even more on edge than the cooks.

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Open for Business

OCTOBER 20, 2023

From budgeting and licensing to crafting the perfect menu, here’s everything you need to know about how to open a restaurant. Market research Before you even think about the menu or location, you need to understand the guests who will walk through your doors. Creating the menu Your menu is the restaurant’s calling card.

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The Rail

MARCH 27, 2024

A thorough competitor analysis for restaurant businesses may include access to the following data: Operations Menu items and pricing Marketing methods Customer reviews In each area, data can help you to see what’s working for these other businesses that you can learn from. Menu optimization isn’t a once-off task.

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7 Shifts

MARCH 10, 2022

Reservation software keeps your hosts organized, review sites provide you with actionable feedback on your performance, and staff management software keeps your team in sync with auto scheduling. As diners flock back to restaurant dining rooms after an extended hiatus, reservations have become more important than ever. Apple | Android.

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7 Shifts

MARCH 16, 2022

A restaurant earns its reputation primarily from two things: its food and its service. In order to deliver on both these accounts, it's critical to cultivate an environment where people — customers and staff alike — want to be. That's why it is important to learn how to motivate your restaurant employees. Acknowledge Your Employees.

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The Rail

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

They look up nearby places to eat, read reviews, scan QR codes to look at menus, order delivery — the list goes on. Best of all, customers like the idea too: 89% of people say they would rather text with a business than speak with them on the phone. SMS marketing is when a business sends marketing materials to customers via text.

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Marketing Loyalty Program Email Marketing Seasonal Menu 115

QSR Automations

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Online reservation and booking Although online reservations aren’t exactly new, we can see that numerous businesses are attempting to improve the customer experience on that front. The pandemic has forced restaurants to rethink how they approach admitting customers into their premises.

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Make a Reservation. This eatery that specializes in brunch has so much history packed into a quaint and cozy building. Hillside Farmacy combines quality food with even better service to create a wonderful dining experience. Make a Reservation. Make a Reservation. Hillside Farmacy. Launderette.

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Online Ordering Back of House Seasonal Menu Reservations 131

Ken Burgin

JUNE 6, 2023

Here are the training suggestions I was given by ChatGPT for FRONT OF HOUSE S TAFF Menu Knowledge Training : Utilise ChatGPT to create quizzes and interactive modules to test employees’ understanding of the menu. This will help train staff in customer service skills and problem-solving.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Casa Enrique is a Michelin-star winning Mexican food restaurant specializing in dishes from head Chef Cosme Aguilar’s home state of Chiapas. The menu has plenty of Mexican favorites like made-to-order guacamole and tacos, but you’ll see a lot of regional dishes from Chiapas that are sure to wow your taste buds. Make a Reservation.

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Restaurant Clicks

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Make a Reservation. Stop by and try one of their seasoned steaks with their signature rub broiled at 1700 degrees. Plus, everything on the menu pairs well with something from the wine list or one of the local craft brews. Make a Reservation. Don’t forget to try their Macarons, reserved for dessert.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Watawa is an excellent option for a multicourse dinner, but they also have great lunch specials daily with discounted prices on two or three-roll selections that come with a soup or green salad. If you can’t reserve a seat in the small dining room, Bai Sushi has a fast and budget-friendly take-out and delivery service.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

While I’ll always love Seattle for introducing me to iconic grunge bands like Pearl Jam and Nirvana, this city has a special place in my heart for a different reason: the food culture. The Walrus & the Carpenter service is second-to-none, and they have great indoor and outdoor dining options. Make a Reservation.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

Their private dining options are some of the best in the city, and they can accommodate up to 400 people for any special occasion. The menu options include mouthwatering local fares like Elk Sausage Sliders with foie gras, Steelhead Trout, and the excellent Wagyu Tomahawk Ribeye. Make a Reservation. Make a Reservation.

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 6, 2021

In addition to the formal dining room, a large marble bar sits beside a bar area where many young professionals gather for drinks and offerings from an à la carte menu. Notably, the service is outstanding. In 2017, the James Beard Foundation recommended Aria for its “Outstanding Service” award. Make a Reservation.

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Seasonal Menu Reservations Online Ordering Fine Dining 109

The Rail

JUNE 19, 2023

One strategy that can be particularly impactful is to build a customer-centric brand. By making the consumer the key point of focus, your restaurant can not only survive but thrive in an industry where customer satisfaction and loyalty are keys to longevity. A truly customer-centric restaurant brand reflects this.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Named for the late, larger-than-life founder, restaurateur, and friend to the stars, Arthur J left a hospitality legacy that his sons and grandchildren proudly carry on through excellent service and high-quality meals. The Arthur J is a classic neighborhood steakhouse that uses a specially made wood-fired grill to cook all their cuts of beef.

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Fine Dining Reservations Back of House Seasonal Menu 114

Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Maybe you’re making special dining plans for a birthday, family reunion, or other meaningful events. Artichoke Cafe High Noon Restaurant & Saloon El Pinto Restaurant Farm & Table Ruth’s Chris Steak House Seasons 52 Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant Savoy Bar & Grill Seasons Rotisserie & Grill St.

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The Restaurant Times

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Menu pricing is one of the most underestimated aspects of restaurant management. If your customers don’t think the prices on your menu are reasonable, how great your concept or your food is won’t matter much. Therefore, restaurants must keep the menu at the heart of all restaurant operations and business plans.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Kachka’s dinner menu has options for pre-fixe caviar and vodka tastings along with an incredible a la carte menu with the very best caviar and roe, Russian seafood cocktails, and seafood spreads, pickled vegetables, shareable hot plates, dumplings, and main entrees. Make a Reservation. Make a Reservation.

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