November, 2020

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What Customers Don’t Know About Restaurant Work

Culinary Cues

More difficult than you may have thought, more chaotic than you might expect, more poetic than you realize, and more fulfilling than you would understand: this, to me, describes the environment of the professional kitchen that few customers are able to view or experience.

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How to Create and Use a Restaurant Employee Evaluation Form

7 Shifts

Think about the best job you've ever had (hopefully it’s the one you have now!). Perhaps you loved that job because you were good at it, because you clicked with your coworkers, or maybe because your supervisors made you feel appreciated. Because you were invested in your work, you probably enjoyed showing up and were willing to go above and beyond the call of duty.

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Navigating the Bar Business During the Holidays and into 2021

Goliath Consulting

Supply chain issues and Covid-19 are not making it easy to run a bar right now. The Oktoberfest kegs are empty and public spaces are starting to light up with the holiday spirit. Most bar managers are pulling out their gingerbread martini and hot spiced rum recipes to fill their seasonal drink menus. But in 2020 and the midst of a pandemic, will the same old holiday cocktails appeal to guests?

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Why Discounts Will Slowly Kill Your Restaurant

Embrace the Suck

I like a good deal and I’m sure you do as well. I have a friend who is like a bloodhound when it came to finding deals! I mean she is obsessed with getting a better deal. I actually don’t think she has paid full retail once. LOL. Deals are everywhere and we think they drive sales and they do for a short amount of time. It’s a lot like the carrot and stick management style.

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Join Full Course Navigator: Your Path to Professional Growth in Restaurant Leadership

Full Course Foundation is dedicated to nurturing excellence in restaurant leadership. Our Navigator program offers a wide range of resources tailored for professional growth. From high-quality training to personalized coaching, Navigator equips restaurant leaders with the tools they need to thrive in their careers. Unlock your potential with three months FREE access to Navigator by Full Course!

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How Restaurant Owners Can Prepare for the COVID-19 Cold Weather Lull

Modern Restaurant Management

With some outdoor dining pilot programs coming to an end as we head into the winter months, tens of thousands of restaurants across the country will be forced to operate at a fraction of typical capacity without added outdoor seating to supplement the loss. Restaurant owners are being forced to find a way to make it through winter with vastly reduced revenue, and many operators are scrambling to reallocate budgets and manage staffing to survive COVID-19.

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CHEFS – FAILURE IS NOT INEVITABLE

Culinary Cues

It seems that every time I check my email or flip through postings in social media – there is another restaurant, food business, or culinary school preparing to close their doors. It is heartbreaking to read of life visions dashed and even long-standing, viable businesses choosing to throw in the towel. I am writing this to tell you that, in most cases, this does not have to be the storyline.

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How to Create an Effective Restaurant Onboarding Process

7 Shifts

Did you know that restaurant employees change jobs every 56 days ? The restaurant industry welcomes new staff at unprecedented rates. In other industries, the average employee tenure is 4.2 years. In order for new hires to perform well and stay happy in their roles, hiring managers need to pay more attention to the restaurant onboarding process. Strategic onboarding is critical to battling costly and disruptive employee turnover.

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Eli’s Restaurant Group Recoups $1.1 Million Prime Cost Gap During Pandemic with Restaurant365

Restaurant365

Background. Eli’s Restaurant Group is a family of restaurants that’s called Connecticut home for more than two decades. With six restaurant locations and a catering arm, Eli’s Restaurant Group shares the vision that upscale American cuisine can be combined with a friendly, inviting atmosphere. Eli’s provides a “perfect place for families, friends, and sports fans to eat, drink, and enjoy.” Restaurants include Eli’s Brick Oven Pizza, popular for its pizza and w

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Top 3 Fundamentals of Running Vital Restaurant Operations

Hot Schedules

Blog. Top 3 Fundamentals of Running Vital Restaurant Operations. S ome may look back on 2020 as the year that fundamentally changed the hospitality industry – and they wouldn’t be wrong. Between documenting team member wellness to modifying your roster to accommodate changing consumer demand, operating during a pandemic has certainly challenged the way we view success.

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Individual Development Plan Template

There’s no way around it: sometimes employees need your help. Use this free template to clarify expectations, share resources, and set a timeline. Best case scenario, this process helps them improve. Worst case, your great recordkeeping keeps you compliant even if they move on. Download the template today!

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Tips for Keeping Restaurants Afloat as COVID Cases Spike

Modern Restaurant Management

As the restaurant industry continues to grapple with understanding what the new normal looks like, there may be some hope. Recently, the House of Representatives passed the RESTAURANTS Act, which aims to help restaurants work their way through the pandemic, including getting their employees working again. If the bill is passed, it will create a $120 billion revitalization fund for independent restaurants to handle the long-term effects of the pandemic on their industry.

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Myth: Your Restaurant or Bar’s POS Will Cover Your Inventory Needs

Sculpture Hospitality

Touchscreen point-of-sale (POS) systems are a crucial part of any restaurant or bar’s operational processes, but they can be incredibly expensive. POS systems often cost at least $20,000, and that price often comes with the myth that a POS can fulfill all of a restaurant’s operational needs.

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REMEMBERING THE PROFESSIONAL LEGENDS IN YOUR LIFE

Culinary Cues

We are a blend of our experiences and the people whom we let in to our lives. Everyone and everything influences the personal and professional product that we become. It is important to note that to whatever degree we allow it to happen – influencers are all around us – shaping and molding the cook, chef, and person that others will see. If you were to write your story that answers the question: “ how did I become the cook or chef that I am today” – how would you answer?

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New year, new you: why you should be thinking about remodeling your venue

Typsy

This year has been all about figuring out how to adapt, and learning to expect the unexpected. This has really brought to light the ways we need to start thinking seriously about making our venues future-proof - not just attracting customers in a way that works now, but in ways that will continue to work no matter what comes next. Enter remodeling. To be clear, we’re not talking about blowing your budget.

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How to Build the Ideal HR Team

HR doesn’t exist in a vacuum. This work impacts everyone: from the C-Suite to your newest hire. It also drives results. Learn how to make it all happen in Paycor’s latest guide.

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The True Cost of Keeping a Restaurant Open During a Pandemic

EATER

Pim Techamuanvivit | Nahm. San Francisco chef and restaurateur Pim Techamuanvivit breaks down COVID-19’s effects, and the difficult decisions she’s had to make “This is a time that you look around at the people, the makers, the restaurants you care about and you support them because you want them to be here. It’s a matter of extinction,” the chef and restaurateur Pim Techamuanvivit said when we first spoke in August.

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How Many Times Do Customers Have To See an Ad?

Indoor Media

When we think about this question, we think about how effective repetition is. Repetition is one of the cornerstones of any advertising campaign and especially important in today’s world of one-second pop-ups and social media hungry short-term memories. That being said, we have to think about exposure as well, which is essentially the presentation of your advertisement.

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Five Local SEO Tips to Boost Your Restaurant’s Online Visibility

Modern Restaurant Management

Not too long ago, the restaurant storefront and menu helped to attract customers, but now an online presence is more important than ever. The battle for visibility is no longer in your street presence but in web search results. So how do you optimize your online presence and dominate local search results? These five tips should help you implement a solid SEO strategy. 1.

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Zareen’s Celebrates 1,000 Orders with Cheetah

Cheetah

Reading Time: 3 minutes. As the 1000th anniversary with one of our favorite customers is approaching, we decided it’s time for a proper introduction! Meet Zareen’s, a Palo Alto restaurant that gives a new kick to the classic Pakistani & Indian cuisine. Zareen’s has been a Cheetah customer for the past 5 years. Over time, we learned that we share the same values of using fresh quality foods and giving to the community – that’s where our relationship started and that’s what it continues

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Planning Your Restaurant's Path to Profitability

Speaker: James Kahler, COO of Full Course

Ever wondered where to splurge and where to safely conserve when it comes to operating and growing your restaurant? 🤔 Join James Kahler, COO of Full Course and industry visionary, in this new webinar where he'll talk all about best practices to invest in your restaurant's success! Whether you're a new business or an established restaurant, a seasoned pro or a rookie, you'll learn the keys to sustainable success in this competitive industry.

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IT’S STILL A TIME OF THANKSGIVING

Culinary Cues

For most people this will be a different Thanksgiving, a day without the traditional celebrations of large family gatherings, a day with far too much leftover turkey as we attempt to keep some semblance of normality through the bounty of the table. Even though those we care about the most may remain spread out across the country and social distancing is measured in hundreds of miles instead of six feet – there is still plenty to be grateful for.

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How to boost hospitality business revenue through influencer marketing

Typsy

Now more than ever, branching out to find creative ways to promote your business and brand is absolutely essential. The events of this year have proven that “traditional” (in other words, non-digital) marketing can’t give you the same edge and reach that social media can. Partnering with influencers is a great way to leverage yourself into more exposure and boost your revenue.

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Ghost Kitchens Are the Wave of the Future. But Is That a Good Thing?

EATER

Rows of shipping containers were used to create the small kitchens inside the Grand Food Depot in LA. | Mariah Tauger / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images. Delivery-only restaurants, which have proliferated during the pandemic, could change the way the industry does business for years to come Sunset Squares Pizza has fewer than 1,000 followers on Instagram.

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5 Key Things to Remember When Implementing Restaurant Order Taking Software

The Restaurant Times

Since the outbreak of novel Coronavirus disease, order taking in the restaurant business has undergone a complete transformation. Online food delivery now accounts for a substantial revenue share of the entire restaurant business. According to a report on the Restaurant Industry & Market Evolution, 40 percent of restaurant operators said that they are willing to invest between 10-20 percent of their revenue in technology.

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Top 5 Ways to Optimize Your Loyalty Strategy

Speaker: Lauren Barash, Vice President, Brand Marketing

In an ever-evolving industry, building and retaining loyal customers is critical to the success of any restaurant business. Join Lauren Barash, VP of Brand Marketing at Full Course, as she delves into the world of restaurant loyalty programs, and reveals the top five essential strategies to optimize your approach! This webinar will explore: Loyalty trends and what you should be focusing on 📊 Actionable insights and ideas to help you develop the most powerful and effective loyalty program

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Four Reasons to Consider a Virtual Kitchen Now

Modern Restaurant Management

The devastating effects of restaurants during COVID-19 cannot be understated. According to recent data published by Yelp , 26,000 restaurants have permanently closed due to COVID-19. Here in Colorado alone, 62 percent of Colorado restaurants say they will be forced to consider closing permanently in the next six months under current or worsened conditions, according to the Colorado Restaurant Association.

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Cartvertising, How Does It Work?

Indoor Media

If you’re not familiar with Cartvertising, it’s time to learn. Shopping Cart Advertising, what we call Cartvertising , is a type of grocery store advertising that more people are trying because of its great return on investment with repetition, exposure, and targeting. These three concepts are the heart of any successful advertising campaign and are a way to gauge the success of your advertising and customer outreach.

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The Top Benefits Of POS Ordering Systems For Restaurants

BNG Point of Sale

Looking for the secret to boost your restaurant’s profitability? The answer lies in restaurant ordering systems. This easy add-on feature gives you the power to stay efficient while managing food orders, all the while providing a wealth of backend information to help you manage your restaurant teams for improved performance. Today’s online ordering systems for restaurants ensure you get the most for your restaurant dollar at a price that fits your budget, and online ordering systems are a crucia

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Hotels and first responders: tips to host and help

Typsy

First responders have rushed to help their communities over the last few months to help ensure everyone’s safety in this challenging period. Those of us in hospitality might be left questioning what we can do to help - but there are ways we can all pitch in to support first responders, and our communities. In today’s blog post, guest blogger Beau Peters returns with some best-practice tips and strategies for hotels to help support first responders and uphold a safe and secure environment for eve

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2024 Restaurant Spending Trends to Stay Ahead of the Curve

How do you stay on top of what your customers are expecting when they step through your doors? Do you know what’s on their mind? How are you going to account for what they’re planning on doing months from now? As we head into 2024, price-related issues are still top-of-mind for restaurant customers after the inflation boom earlier this year. In this new report, we give you the latest insights on consumer spending trends, attitudes on tipping, and how you can respond.

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Restaurant Dress Codes Frequently Target Black Customers. It’s Past Time for Them to Go.

EATER

Doing away with hard rules about how diners dress means doing away with the ability to enforce prejudice It kicked off with sneakers. On October 23, Kaylan Colbert and her husband, William Johnson, arrived to dine at Umi Sushi in Atlanta. However, they were turned away because Johnson, who is Black, was wearing Nike Air Force 1s. Umi’s website says it has a “strictly enforced” dress code, which bars “ball caps, sneakers, athletic wear and sports jerseys,” but the couple says not only had Johnson

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Contactless Dining is Here to Stay; Here’s How You Can Get Started with it

The Restaurant Times

As restaurants begin to reopen, diners are expecting new and significant changes to curb the spread of coronavirus. Providing safety measures for diners is not only crucial from the public health perspective but has now become fundamental for surviving in business. It is mandatory for restaurants to follow social distancing guidelines and adapt their dining experience.

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Three Fresh Tips for Leveraging PR to Grow

Modern Restaurant Management

Indeed, recent world events have put the kibosh on traditional dining, networking, and events which play a significant role in a company’s business development strategy. Yet, in a crisis like this, there’s one critical thing that should not be forgotten: public relations. Why public relations, you ask? Because public relations lets the public know that you are open for business and are active in your market sectors.