Social Hospitality

MAY 18, 2020

In a world driven by social media and online search, sales tactics are essential to generate revenue. Organize Local Seasonal Events There is a tiny village called Banon in the French Provence. Local seasonal events have always been among the top sales tactics for the hospitality industry.

Hospitality 195

Hospitality Marketing Social Media Hotels 195

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Restaurant website design: Taking a DIY approach vs. hiring a web development team Consider whether you want to build your restaurant's website or hire someone to do it for you. Do I have the budget to hire a web development team? Social media is a great place to engage with customers.

Design 398

Design Social Media Mobile Ordering Online Ordering 398

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Many restaurants are still working around hiring and staff retention struggles, meaning they may be unable to fully capitalize on the demand of the holidays. Hire Additional Staff in Time. Are there any events that have special staffing needs? If your restaurant doesn't have events, skip to the next step.

Seasonal Menu 370

Seasonal Menu Hiring Reference Mobile Ordering 370

Gecko Hospitality

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Building Up Your Staff for Hiring Season: Strategies for Successful Finding, Interviewing, and Onboarding Candidates. Hiring for hospitality businesses is always a challenge. Now, ramping up for the hiring season just added another dimension. If you don’t have a social media page, start one or two today.

Hiring 52

Hiring Social Media Recruiting Hospitality 52

Clover - Restaurants

JUNE 6, 2024

These employees are generally entrusted to mitigate customer complaints, create shift schedules, handle cash drawers and bank deposits, help employees navigate interpersonal conflicts, and even hire employees on behalf of ownership. But you can use your list to prioritize your hires and measure your future progress.

Leadership 52

Leadership Front of House Back of House Cash Management 52

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Invest in an Online Presence Social media platforms provide an unparalleled opportunity to get in front of the right audience at the right time. Having a social media page is important, and claiming your property across all social platforms is recommended. In many cases, trends are a good thing.

Marketing 199

Marketing Social Media SEO Front of House 199

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Many local restaurants have never touched advertising or social media; they've been the neighborhood's go-to spot for decades. What social media platforms do they use? See how they're branding themselves online and across social media and what kind of promotions they're running throughout the week.

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Seating Email Marketing Marketing SEO 222

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 12, 2022

As a restaurant, you’ve got the opportunity to feed into that joyful excitement with special events for the season, so grab the chance before the winter holidays takeover! Make sure the effort you’ve put into planning your Halloween party pays off by advertising sufficiently and strategically in the weeks leading up to the event.

Advertising 192

Advertising Social Media Food Truck Seasonal Menu 192

7 Shifts

AUGUST 12, 2020

There are many restaurants who’ve never touched advertising or social media, and they’ve been the neighborhood’s go-to spot for decades. See how they’re branding themselves online and across social media, and what kind of promotions they’re running throughout the week. Share recipes or videos of ‘how it’s made.’

Marketing 420

Marketing 2020 SEO Loyalty Program 420

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 23, 2020

These social networks don't have the capabilities your restaurant needs to become an online business. Here are a few things to consider: The pros and cons of the DIY approach to restaurant website design Pros: Making your own website for your restaurant is much more affordable than hiring professional help.

Website Management 370

Website Management Online Ordering SEO Hiring 370

Sling

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Our experts have created a list of proven grand opening ideas for small businesses that will help you get the word out and host the best event possible. 1) Build Buzz With Social Media. Social media is one of the best ways to reach a large audience for your grand opening. 10) Hire A Caterer. 9) Book A Band.

Small Business 148

Small Business Social Media Advertising Events 148

Restaurant365

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Your individual hiring decisions define your company culture over the long term, impacting both the customer experience and employee retention. Short-term restaurant hiring challenges, like filling open roles because you’re understaffed, may seem like the most urgent day-to-day priority. Offer a competitive wage and benefits.

Hiring 78

Hiring Loyalty Program Employee Relations Recruiting 78

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 28, 2021

Plus, using pictures of your restaurant and food on social media is a great way to get noticed and spark digital conversations. Consider the fact that nearly 50 percent of diners are influenced by social media. Spearheading promotional events. Optimizing your website and social media pages.

Social Media 216

Social Media Website Management Mobile Ordering Food Order 216

The Restaurant Times

MARCH 10, 2022

You must captivate interest to hire and retain your restaurant staff. Good workers are a clear indicator of a good restaurant and excellent service; thus, it is essential to hire the best staff and to do so, you must follow specific procedures that will assist you in building a great restaurant team. . Hire The Right Talent.

Hiring 52

Hiring Healthcare Recruiting Insurance 52

Open for Business

MARCH 23, 2023

Hiring the right people for restaurant marketing jobs can mean you’re getting more out of your marketing efforts. Types of restaurant marketing jobs How to hire and set goals for the role What does a restaurant marketing job entail? It’s smart to invest in experienced candidates for social media marketing jobs if you have the budget.

2023 78

2023 Marketing Social Media Email Marketing 78

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

Hire the right people to build the right culture Building an engaged team starts with hiring the right people that fit the culture you want to build in your restaurant. The culture should fall in line with your company’s core values and mission — so guide your hiring process by first building out these key details about your company.

Employee Relations 253

Employee Relations Hiring Social Media Training 253

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 28, 2022

It’s best to hire a professional photographer for this. So it's best to use neutral tones and small, supplementary splashes of color to make the main event shine. Use Social Media to Promote Your Business. Ghost kitchens are a modern concept, so using modern promotional techniques like social media makes sense.

Social Media 207

Social Media Advertising Small Business Food Order 207

Culinary Cues

AUGUST 28, 2020

Engage in social media even more than before – post positive info daily. Social distancing is un-nerving in restaurant settings – how can you make it fun? Whether it’s menu, special events, feature nights, or catchy pricing packages – do something that keeps people guessing and returning to your social media posts for more news.

Social Media 436

Social Media Communication Loyalty Program Training 436

Culinary Cues

APRIL 3, 2020

Some events like this may be out of our control – but how we deal with them lies squarely on our shoulders. If it is any consolation – numerous other industries will take time to recover to business levels of 2019 – so they will be slow to hire. There has never been a more important time to MASTER SOCIAL MEDIA.

Guest Recovery 318

Guest Recovery Social Media Kitchen Safety Food Safety 318

EATER

JANUARY 31, 2024

While I’ve tried to hire more people to help out, finding skilled labor is very difficult.” Tam says it takes nearly two years of mentorship with any newbie before he can determine whether they’re competent enough to hire on a regular basis. Pan is doing the same, preparing DBC at a handful of private events around the new year.

Social Media 128

Social Media Online Ordering Hiring Back of House 128

Open for Business

MAY 16, 2024

Additionally, a website allows you to reach a wider audience through social media sharing, linked press coverage, or online advertising. Hire a designer or choose a website builder Professional designers can create custom websites for your brand or you can utilize a website builder that comes with easy-to-use templates.

Website Management 78

Website Management Email Marketing SEO Seasonal Menu 78

Embrace the Suck

MARCH 22, 2019

To help you break free from the pack of mediocrity, here are seven creative (and controversial) ways to challenge your hiring mindset. Actively recruiting talent must be a top priority when hiring in the coming year! Get on social media and network like your business depends on it because it does. Invest in taking action!

Recruiting 257

Recruiting Social Media Back of House Hiring 257

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 21, 2020

However, as long as you keep the spotlight on food safety – sanitization, employee health monitoring and personal hygiene, and social distancing – your restaurant won’t be a hub of contagion. Hire Specialists. Given the unpredictable nature of circumstances today, you need to promote and market the event.

Social Media 210

Social Media Food Safety Cash Management Kitchen Safety 210

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 24, 2023

The website should allow them to enter the type of event they want catered, date, location and number of expected guests. When the catering manager calls back, they should sound excited to cater the customer’s event! Hire a Good Catering Manager One of the most important things a catering manager does is marketing.

Catering 193

Catering Website Management Point of Sale Travel 193

Buzztime Business

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

No worries, we’ve got you covered with a month’s worth of events, menu ideas, and offers (plus free graphics you can totally steal for social media or a holiday email campaign). The host can be someone you hire, or even your own staff if you opt for the new digital trivia solution. Procrastinated?

Social Media 78

Social Media White Paper Seasonal Menu Bar 78

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Hiring top talent can be a daunting task for any organization. The need for high-volume recruiting typically arises from rapid growth, seasonal demands like the upcoming holiday season, Challenges While high-volume recruiting can be an exciting indicator of organizational growth, it poses unique challenges for hiring teams.

Recruiting 88

Recruiting Hiring Employee Relations Technology 88

Buzztime Business

MAY 1, 2023

The first step is to align your trivia event with your business objectives. If your Saturday middays need TLC, try a relaxed trivia brunch or lunch event. Happy hour trivia in bars is always a win as well… Question 2: Are there competing bar trivia events? Plus, hosts enjoy not having to shout above socializing guests!

Bar 78

Bar Events Email Marketing Social Media 78

Buzztime Business

MAY 1, 2023

The first step is to align your trivia event with your business objectives. If your Saturday middays need TLC, try a relaxed trivia brunch or lunch event. Happy hour trivia in bars is always a win as well… Question 2: Are there competing bar trivia events? Plus, hosts enjoy not having to shout above socializing guests!

Bar 78

Bar Events Email Marketing Social Media 78

Buzztime Business

MAY 1, 2023

The first step is to align your trivia event with your business objectives. If your Saturday middays need TLC, try a relaxed trivia brunch or lunch event. Happy hour trivia in bars is always a win as well… Question 2: Are there competing bar trivia events? Plus, hosts enjoy not having to shout above socializing guests!

Bar 78

Bar Events Email Marketing Social Media 78

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 31, 2022

This unique approach puts our employees first because we believe that attracting, hiring, and nurturing the right people is what sets our businesses apart. Talk about things like foot traffic, day-parts, local events, and what that part of the city looks like in the future. Give an overview of the market conditions in your area.

Point of Sale 398

Point of Sale Back of House Document Download 398

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Awareness Campaigns Awareness campaigns include social media ads such as Facebook and/or Instagram ads that reach out to a specific audience in a specific location (for example, people between 20 to 55 years old living within a 5km radius of your restaurant). The graph trend speaks for itself.

Loyalty Program 284

Loyalty Program Marketing Social Media Mobile Ordering 284

7 Shifts

JUNE 3, 2022

Give your employees the flexibility to swap shifts with their coworkers in the event of last-minute changes. This can be as large as supporting a social mission or as small as a commitment to creating a great place to work. Showcase your core values in your employee handbook, in new-hire training, on your company careers page.

Tip Distribution 398

Tip Distribution Email Marketing Communication Coaching 398

7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

You're responsible for tactical duties like training new hires, conducting performance reviews, disciplining rule breakers and poor performers, and handling compensation changes—in addition to more interpersonal tasks like mentorship and ensuring professional growth. This part of the job is arguably the most multi-faceted.

Management 398

Management Management Kitchen Safety Front of House 398

7 Shifts

JANUARY 7, 2021

There are many restaurants who’ve never touched advertising or social media, and they’ve been the neighborhood’s go-to spot for decades. See how they’re branding themselves online and across social media, and what kind of promotions they’re running throughout the week. Share recipes or videos of ‘how it’s made.’

Marketing 195

Marketing 2021 SEO Loyalty Program 195

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

If they have outdoor dining and require all of their staff to wear masks and gloves, practicing social distancing in the restaurant, they should prominently display those things everywhere. Lastly, put up a sign that says your restaurant is open and practicing social distancing. Doing these things accomplishes that and then some.

Marketing 233

Marketing Social Media Food Safety Email Marketing 233

Get Beyond

OCTOBER 24, 2023

In 2022, an estimated 51 million shoppers participated in the event. Are you ready to make the best of this one-day event? Here’s how to prepare for Small Business Saturday before, during, and after the event. If your team needs help, now is the time to hire and grow your team.

Small Business 52

Small Business 2023 Social Media Customer Experience 52

Open for Business

APRIL 12, 2023

The once temporary “We’re hiring!” In fact, the recent National Restaurant Association State of the Industry Report revealed that 87% of restaurants plan to do some hiring in the coming year. Don’t miss a chance to meet plenty of potential hires in person in a low-stakes setting. Attend their events to meet potential hires.

Recruiting 78

Recruiting Hiring Training Hospitality 78