Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 17, 2020

These restaurants rely on linen companies for this service as they rent all of the above. Directly – those clothing stores that have relied on providing restaurant uniforms have found that their business model is void of customers. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. Harvest America Ventures, LLC. Restaurant Consulting.

Uniforms 471

Uniforms Cash Management Brewery Consumer Goods 471

Culinary Cues

AUGUST 4, 2022

Pride in doing things right is a tremendous motivator for employees, owners, and customers and a lack thereof catches up pretty quick. Ah, a subscription is a way to boost revenue without providing any real service and then feeding off the vulnerability of customers. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. Restaurant Consulting.

Front of House 331

Front of House Coaching Uniforms Back of House 331

Culinary Cues

JULY 14, 2023

If you are opening a full-service, high-end restaurant then make sure that it is unbelievably great, a restaurant that becomes a destination, the type of operation that is a benchmark for everyone else, a place that gets people excited and leaves them scratching their head wondering: “how can any restaurant be that great?”

Cash Management 302

Cash Management Uniforms Food Supply Café 302

Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

So, here is what we know and what we must learn to work with: [] COVID PROTOCOLS WILL LIKELY BE WITH US FOR SOME TIME: You’re tired of it, your employees are tired of it, and your customers are tired of, but it is the second-best tool in your toy chest (next to the vaccine) to help keep this pandemic under control and keep everyone safe.

Food Supply 420

Food Supply Employee Relations Kitchen Safety Social Media 420

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 7, 2024

The consummate performance of these units is non-negotiable, given their role in preserving product integrity, meeting health standards, and enhancing customer experience. A reputable repair service will have the expertise to diagnose and fix problems effectively and efficiently.

Healthcare 106

Healthcare Uniforms Food Safety Customer Service 106

Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

A restaurant cannot survive on attitude, service, and food alone – it must operate as a savvy business. Make sure that every part of your system aligns with consistency: purchasing specs, production, flavor profile, presentation, and service. Don’t think service – think hospitality. [] MAKE SURE EVERYTHING IS SPOTLESSLY CLEAN.

Fine Dining 396

Fine Dining Front of House Customer Service Customer Experience 396

Culinary Cues

AUGUST 28, 2020

Remember all of those exciting things that you did to draw customers in when business was great? It seems that far too many restaurants when faced with the extraordinary challenges of the day are relegating their operations to utilitarian delivery of product and service. Work at it, train for it, stand behind it, and make a difference.

Social Media 438

Social Media Communication Loyalty Program Training 438

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

As the convergence of technology and gastronomy continues to unfold, the dining landscape is evolving across every sector, spanning the swift pace of quick-service restaurants to the relaxed ambiance of family dining. Advancements in restaurant technology have revolutionized the way diners experience their meals, from ordering to service.

Fast Casual 114

Fast Casual Fine Dining Customer Service Casual 114

Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Even the most loyal guest will start to drift away if they can’t depend on the service, the product, or the hours of operation. Even when the owner is present – he or she must depend on the consistent interactions between customers and the restaurant’s employees. Engage them and they will become your ambassadors.

Cash Management 268

Cash Management Point of Sale Leadership Website Management 268

Ken Burgin

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

What is the typical service like on a busy shift? Getting an idea of the pace, volume, and intensity of service can help applicants gauge if they’re a good fit for the environment and what will be expected of them during peak times. Are there opportunities for further training, or to attend workshops and events?

Front of House 78

Front of House Tip Distribution Kitchen Safety Customer Service 78

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 20, 2023

As consumers watch food prices continue to rise, the demand for cost-effective meal solutions are prompting c-stores, full-service, and quick-service restaurants to increase their offerings. Providing the same experience in flavor, texture, and quality keeps customers loyal. Consistency is key.

Food 166

Food Food Supply Waste Food Safety 166

Culinary Digital

MARCH 20, 2024

A streamlined menu is the cornerstone of efficiency in the onboarding process within a food service establishment. By paring down the variety of dishes and ingredients, a streamlined menu facilitates a more focused and straightforward training regimen, expediting the journey to proficiency for fresh recruits.

Seasonal Menu 52

Seasonal Menu Customer Service Customer Experience Training 52

Culinary Cues

JANUARY 12, 2021

Each line cook during service had one dish to prepare completely. Service was swift and efficient as the 300-400 patrons were acknowledged at each meal. What was most impressive to me was the work leading up to service. Prior to the beginning of service each cook had to prepare two sample plating’s of his or her respective dish.

Seasonal Menu 471

Seasonal Menu 2005 Hotels Customer Service 471

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 30, 2023

Yet, threats to limited-service and full-service restaurants are still lurking behind the scenes. Full-service restaurants, for instance, are particularly subject to the effects of inflation—as consumers appear to shift some spending to limited-service establishments and QSRs to save food costs.

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Technology Fast Casual Waste 2023 184

Culinary Cues

JANUARY 15, 2020

This applies to all who hold a position of higher authority, those who have entry-level positions, those who sell you ingredients and deliver them, and those customers who patronize the restaurant where you work. Take pride in the chef’s uniform. When you wear that uniform you are paying respect to them. Be a proud cook.

Uniforms 318

Uniforms 2000 Consumer Goods Small Business 318

7 Shifts

MAY 23, 2024

For example, if you notice that some of your customers don't eat the vegetables you serve as a "side dish" for your meals, you can make it optional or an add-on. Solutions can include preparing for possible changes in pricing, staffing, customer trends, and new technology.

Point of Sale 222

Point of Sale Seasonal Menu Food Supply Cash Management 222

Izettle

MARCH 28, 2019

The customer is king! The customer is always right! The customer is yeah, yeah, we get it! It’s no secret how important customers are to a growing business. But have you ever thought about how you could better connect with your customers? How could it improve customer satisfaction?

Customer Experience 45

Customer Experience Customer Service Point of Sale Consumer Goods 45

Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 16, 2019

START DEPENDABLE – STAY DEPENDABLE: Once you are employed make sure that you are at work, ready to go, full of energy, smile on your face, uniform in order, and 15 minutes early. When we rush and cut corners because we are busy – we violate the trust that customers invest in and relinquish our pride at the same time.

Uniforms 322

Uniforms Equipment Small Business Customer Experience 322

7 Shifts

JANUARY 7, 2020

An engaged staff is crucial for smooth operations, satisfied customers, a strong workplace culture, and high profits. They believe in what they do and therefore bring in higher profits by treating customers better and upselling. Give employees certificates for completing certain courses or training milestones.

Employee Relations 349

Employee Relations FOH BOH Certification 349

Izettle

MARCH 28, 2019

The customer is king! The customer is always right! The customer is yeah, yeah, we get it! It’s no secret how important customers are to a growing business. But have you ever thought about how you could better connect with your customers? How could it improve customer satisfaction?

Customer Experience 40

Customer Experience Customer Service Point of Sale Consumer Goods 40

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Without a brand-friendly decorated dining space or friendly interactions with staff, restaurants need to make the extra effort to reach and engage with their customers, and this can be facilitated through a strong digital presence. Having a basic website or relying on a third-party delivery partner to market a virtual brand is not sufficient.

2030 204

2030 Customer Experience Delivery Uniforms 204

Culinary Cues

JUNE 16, 2020

Your regular customers were your ambassadors and your raving fans. Financial incentives are important, but so are the non-tangible investments like enhanced training and a new attitude that shows how much you care about them and their life challenges. [] CELEBRATE THE CRAFT. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER.

Social Media 287

Social Media Entertainment Email Marketing Customer Experience 287

Indoor Media

JULY 25, 2020

Driving more customers and increasing margins will be moot if you spend all that extra revenue right away. It never hurts to look through your expenses and cut extra services that aren’t contributing to your bottom line. And still, others have reduced expenses by price-matching their laundry services. Save, Save, Save.

Advertising 166

Advertising Coupons Customer Service 2008 166

Sling

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Some services absolutely demand special equipment (and even special training), and offering them right out of the gate can put a serious dent in your startup capital. This information can help make things easier in the later stages of starting a landscaping business. But doing so can make things more expensive and more difficult.

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Insurance Equipment Customer Service Hiring 78

Lavu

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

As you develop the restaurant employee handbook, view it as an ongoing training resource instead of just a categorical list of rules, and separate the information into categories: Performance and Appearance Policies . Customer Service Standards. Customer Service Standards. What service style do customers expect?

FOH 78

FOH Social Media Restaurant Law Food Safety 78

Sante

JULY 18, 2019

Teaser: When was the last time you dined out, experienced remarkable service, incredible food, and left the restaurant feeling buoyed, impressed, delighted, and overwhelmingly satisfied? As such, let your customers know about the farmers, fishermen, ranchers, and other noteworthy food producers you rely upon. Burger.jpg. Be consistent.

Customer Experience 108

Customer Experience Customer Service Uniforms Back of House 108

Culinary Cues

MARCH 14, 2024

When you watch finished plates slide down the pass ready for service, what do you see? When you walk through the dining room and observe service and interactions between staff and guests, what do you see? We can take impeccable care of our chef uniform and careless about washing our hands for 20 seconds. It’s that simple.

Coaching 331

Coaching Uniforms Fine Dining Customer Service 331

Apicbase

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Heavenly Desserts’ digital-first approach has significantly boosted operational efficiency and enhanced customer experiences, propelling them to become the UK’s fastest-growing dessert restaurant franchise. Improved customer engagement and convenience. A digital mindset not only strengthens relationships with customers.

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Franchise Franchising 2008 Mobile Ordering 52

Apicbase

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Heavenly Desserts’ digital-first approach has significantly boosted operational efficiency and enhanced customer experiences, propelling them to become the UK’s fastest-growing dessert restaurant franchise. Improved customer engagement and convenience. A digital mindset not only strengthens relationships with customers.

Franchise 52

Franchise Franchising 2008 Mobile Ordering 52

Restaurant Engine

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Some of your customers have even asked about catering options. You might consider hiring specific team members for your catering service to ensure it runs smoothly every time. Can you afford to invest in additional uniforms or aprons for your servers? Do you have the extra services customers might want?

Catering 113

Catering Website Management Seasonal Menu Food Supply 113

The Restaurant Times

AUGUST 31, 2020

Offering a remarkable customer service constitutes one of the critical success factors of running a restaurant business in a growing market like Saudi Arabia. Delivering a standard service to your customers requires setting restaurant benchmarks for food quality and customer service. through 2018- 2023.

Document 52

Document Customer Service Training Audits 52

Lavu

MARCH 30, 2020

If a restaurant doesn’t have clearly defined, measurable goals for service and sales – then it’s hard to keep everyone on the same page. Ultimately, your hiring process should be used to predict how well a new recruit will work long-term with your customers, other staff, and you. Provide Continuous Training.

Employee Relations 78

Employee Relations Training Hiring Back of House 78

The Restaurant Times

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Streamline Employee Training Period. This will help them in self-training and act as a ready reckoner for their day-to-day tasks. This will also ensure that your restaurant employees are trained in all areas of restaurant operations. Maintains Uniform Standards and Consistency In Operations. Easy Delegation Of Tasks .

Operations 40

Operations Uniforms Cash Management Document 40

Ken Burgin

DECEMBER 12, 2023

They hold the ‘collective memory’ of customers and the area – likes, dislikes etc. They’re the ones who will clean the fridge shelves when it’s quiet, while Mr A Team is off talking to the cutest customers. If you insist on tray service for all beverages, they even use one for two cups.

Cash Management 68

Cash Management Uniforms Consumer Goods Management 68

Cheetah

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Exquisite interior, highly skilled staff and specialty drinks are always great, but the decoration, menu choices, bartenders’ uniform and all other elements still need to match. Share the brand story with your staff to encourage a service that matches it. After all, your customer did have quite a lot to drink. .

Bar 60

Bar Management Management Front of House 60

Cheetah

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Exquisite interior, highly skilled staff and specialty drinks are always great, but the decoration, menu choices, bartenders’ uniform and all other elements still need to match. Share the brand story with your staff to encourage a service that matches it. After all, your customer did have quite a lot to drink. .

Bar 60

Bar Management Management Front of House 60

Sling

OCTOBER 1, 2023

You’ll gain valuable experience in such foundational business practices as: Marketing Food prep Payroll Menu development Scheduling Suppliers Employee development Networking Customer service The lessons you learn can be directly applied to the catering business you start. the customers you want to serve). Hire and train.

Catering 78

Catering License Transportation Advertising 78