7 Shifts

MAY 3, 2021

It’s also important to note that using outdoor space and adding more seating to your restaurant can increase your revenue by 30%. The addition of patio seating—be it in a garden behind the restaurant or in the street out in front—means more tables to touch. Staff up with unlimited users, roles, and departments.

Outdoor 370

Outdoor Point of Sale Seating Dine-in 370

7 Shifts

JULY 22, 2022

It’s also important to note that using outdoor space and adding more seating to your restaurant can increase your revenue by 30%. Outdoor dining, bar, and event spaces that open in the summer come with an added scheduling challenge. Special Events. Event management. Staffing for summer. Assign Stations. Communications.

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Tip Distribution Certification Document Seasonal Menu 391

Culinary Cues

MAY 13, 2023

Oftentimes these properties boast a few a ’la carte restaurants, room service, special property events, banquets, weddings, buffets, and three meals a day in at least one of their outlets. The ability to execute events of more than 500 persons helps to build competence, speed, efficiency, and confidence.

Hotels 426

Hotels Point of Sale Cash Management Training 426

Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The stores were empty, and restaurant service staff were staring out windows from the vantage of unfilled seats. Create events that service every business. Push aside the doom and gloom, stop blaming on-line shopping and meal delivery for empty stores and restaurant seats. Pool your resources to address safety. Why not you?

Customer Experience 362

Customer Experience Customer Service Food Safety Retail 362

SpotOn

APRIL 24, 2024

There are bars with domestic beers, gluey nachos, and one glitchy TV that make you realize there’s a six-pack in the fridge at home (and more comfortable seats). Equal parts bar and venue, Armory hosts large events of all types: live music, MMA fights, cornhole tournaments, and enough happy hours and DJ nights to keep partygoing St.

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Entertainment Point of Sale POS Bar 98

7 Shifts

MARCH 10, 2021

There are a variety of ways that you can get more involved in your community and benefit your business as well: Sponsor local events and charities. Attend a National Small Business Week event. Expand or Remodel Expanding your restaurant's outside seating area with a deck, patio or tent, could bring you real financial benefits.

Management 370

Management Management Small Business Email Marketing 370

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 18, 2023

Each table has its own wench, which allows them to be raised and lowered to any desired height –– seated, cocktail, or all the way up to the ceiling –– using a network of cables and an electric power source. The wow factor of the tables coming up during an event as a transition is always a fun treat for guests as well.

Back of House 167

Back of House Seating Seasonal Menu Design 167

Culinary Cues

AUGUST 4, 2022

When I read an article the other day about BMW charging a subscription fee for heated seats in their cars, I thought: “Where are we going with this?” Of course, people want heated seats: “Oh well, I guess we have to pay, and pay, and pay for something that was previously part of the deal.” Everything counts in a value formula.

Front of House 328

Front of House Coaching Uniforms Back of House 328

Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

In this size operation there will likely be a sous chef for each restaurant outlet and a banquet chef whose focus is large-scale events. Does the chef take care of his or her own ordering or work through a purchasing agent or steward? Each property is unique – thus the job of chef is also unique.

Beverage 487

Beverage Events Food Order Website Management 487

Open for Business

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Front-of-house employees can review notes and details for every table, including any special events that are happening or guest requests. Take advantage of the software’s assignment recommendations to maximize seats. This helps turn tables faster and seat guests more quickly from the waitlist. Event management systems.

Technology 147

Technology Front of House Back of House Online Ordering 147

Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

There will always be the missed family events, the 5 a.m. They don’t want to relax and step off the roller coaster of “making a dent in the universe” – they want to stay in the driver’s seat, they NEED to stay in the driver’s seat. Hard as those things may be – they are part of a chef’s reality.

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Seating Uniforms Communication Take-out 572

Ken Burgin

AUGUST 6, 2023

Do you have outdoor seating available? Are highchairs or booster seats available for young children? Is there seating available for studying or work? Do you host events or live music nights? Frequently Asked Questions about parties and events How can I book a private event or party? How do I book a table?

Dietary Restrictions 60

Dietary Restrictions Book Events Customer Service 60

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

They are struggling with false waits (customers waiting to be seated even when there are plenty of empty tables). And now cue the retail holiday job ads, that annual event enticing restaurant workers away with promises of elevated hourly pay and bonuses.

Retail 223

Retail Hiring Recruiting Insurance 223

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 10, 2020

” No one knows for sure, but we are seeing glimpses of a trend that may be the answer for restaurant owners and operators: expanded outdoor seating. ” An (ROI) Argument for Expanding Outdoor Seating. Creating or expanding outdoor seating is nowhere near as expensive as a building expansion. Inside Out.

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Outdoor Seating Customer Service Small Business 221

Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 4, 2021

I’ve had some memorable meals for holiday parties, birthdays, and work events at places like Mimosa Grill and The King’s Kitchen. Have you hosted a private event yet? You can take comfort in their spacious private dining rooms and elegant decor when hosting or attending an event here. Have you ever eaten a cooked steak?

Dine-in 117

Dine-in Fine Dining Website Management Book 117

7 Shifts

AUGUST 6, 2021

Faultless restaurant forecasts, however, are dependent on navigating predictable trends like holidays and seasonality alongside unpredictable ones such as weather and major world events. This number should include in-house seats filled, takeout customers, and delivery customers. Events can drastically drive up demand for a restaurant.

Seasonal Menu 370

Seasonal Menu Point of Sale Inventory Food Supply 370

Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

The Gold Room can seat a fourteen-person dinner for up to 14 or a lounge-style party for thirty guests for private dining. I loved the option to play your own music during the event! Groups smaller than six will be seated on a first-come, first-served basis. The restaurant now celebrates serving all who may enter. Order Online.

Dine-in 112

Dine-in Seasonal Menu Reservations Seating 112

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 6, 2023

Dead times are a hit to your wallet as a business owner as empty seats represent wasted capital investment. Seeing empty seats in your restaurant is disheartening, but the impact goes beyond just losing money. The key to filling seats and tackling declining revenue lies in changing customer behavior.

Seating 180

Seating Innovation Marketing Loyalty Program 180

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Often restaurants will have multiple televisions playing whatever sporting event is on that night and customers tend to focus on them instead of the people they are at the restaurant with. When using biophilic design it is important to use natural tones for tables, bar fronts and seating to replicate tones found in nature.

Design 212

Design 2022 Front of House Sports 212

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 3, 2020

Masks and distanced seating are great short-term adaptations to the current climate but restaurants must work toward returning to full capacity. While it may seem like restaurants can survive and return to normal with band-aid solutions like masks and distanced seating, this is not the case.

Technology 180

Technology Consumer Goods Customer Experience Seating 180

Culinary Cues

AUGUST 22, 2022

There were eighteen or twenty seats (mostly deuces) and in better weather maybe two more tables on the street or alleyway in front or beside these tastes of a chef. There was little waste since managing twenty seats was much easier than trying to fill expansive dining rooms with a turn or two on busy nights.

Seating 442

Seating Front of House Back of House Cash Management 442

Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 5, 2021

The Parlor Room seats twelve, the Small Boardroom seats eight, and the largest boardroom seats 24. The restaurant’s large private dining area can accommodate up to 100 seated or up to 150 standing. Mattie’s Austin has been a go-to event venue for years. The restaurant offers three spaces for private dining.

Dine-in 111

Dine-in Fine Dining Book Website Management 111

7 Shifts

AUGUST 18, 2021

Try to be as prompt as possible when it comes to seating, and provide your guests with accurate estimated seating times. But today, the customer experience begins long before guests are seated. Recommended Reading: BLOG NAME. Don't make your customers wait too long. No one likes a line, especially when they're hungry!

Customer Service 369

Customer Service Customer Experience Online Ordering Loyalty Program 369

Perfect Daily Grind

MARCH 24, 2022

To keep up with this explosive growth, many coffee events and trade shows are being held in China’s “first tier” cities, such as Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen. These events include trade shows, networking opportunities, and exhibitions, as well as China’s national coffee competitions. Shanghai FHC Festival 2021.

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Events 2021 2016 Café 154

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

From a safety perspective, communal tables can be easily adjusted based on current CDC recommendations as certain seats and portions of the table can be blocked off to limit capacity. Additionally, it is a great, practical option to have available for restaurants when they’re able to host larger gatherings, banquets, and other events.

Design 223

Design Fine Dining Online Ordering Dine-in 223

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Innovative and inviting outdoor seating is going to be crucial in order for restaurants to survive. Also, innovative and inviting outdoor seating is going to be crucial in order for restaurants to survive. That also applies to the event space itself. This extends into every facet of event planning and preparation.

2021 230

2021 Mobile Ordering Loyalty Program Kitchen Safety 230

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Host a live event Whether you bring in a band, coordinate lunchtime trivia, or organize some noonhour comedy, hosting live events can make your restaurant the perfect midday getaway for both the college and the corporate crowd. If your guests are too busy to come to you, why not go to them?

Specials 362

Specials Food Truck Seasonal Menu Social Media 362

A Wine Story

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Interview with Federico Gordini on Italian wine tasting during Milano Wine Week With the global pandemic affecting the regular schedule of Italian wine tasting events in key cities around the world, how is the wine trade reaching journalists in New York City? We needed a hall large enough to seat the journalists.

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Seminar Events Education Presentation 165

Culinary Cues

AUGUST 9, 2021

Wow visuals on the plate and in the dining room, wow views from every seat, wow service, and of course – wow flavors on the plate. What we seem to forget sometimes is that those memorable experiences are due to a collective effort of every person involved in creating a dining event.

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Front of House Customer Experience Workshop Dine-in 473

Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 27, 2021

When I visited, we enjoyed one of only two nightly seatings, each roughly two hours. If you want to reserve the restaurant for your private event, you’ll want to do it as far in advance as possible since the spot is almost always booked. Consider these delicious options for your event. Michael Mina.

Dine-in 119

Dine-in Book Hotels Events 119

Buzztime Business

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Build Winter Bar Promotions Around Can’t-Miss Events 1) Bartender Mini Demos For the best ROI, kick off best winter bar promotions and events that repeat on a weekly basis. JR’s Pub in Goose Creek, South Carolina ran an 8-week trivia digital live trivia event on Tuesdays and increased sales by 30%. 5) Bar Games Tournament Darts.

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Bar Seasonal Menu Events Back of House 88

Restaurant Clicks

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

You’ll find event spaces big and small and every size in between, with whatever cuisine you desire prepared by highly skilled chefs. These are the absolute best places to book your next private event when you’re in the city. The first one is called The Club Room and it seats 16 guests. More Information.

Website Management 100

Website Management Seasonal Menu Book Seating 100

Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Instead, wine bars are popular restaurant destinations for friends to gather, dates to mingle, and events to take places. From small intimate settings ideal for a date to large venues worthy of weddings, there’s a NYC wine bar for everyone and every event here. They’ve essentially become a cornerstone in NYC.

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Bar Reservations Seating Back of House 142

Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 4, 2021

Plus, if you’re planning a romantic dinner for a special occasion, a holiday party, birthday, or other events, you’ll find some truly delicious restaurants for private dining in Denver. From private rooms and private chefs to secluded seating and enticing entrees, I’ve put together 15 of the best restaurants for private dining in Denver.

Dine-in 114

Dine-in Fine Dining Book Seasonal Menu 114

Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

The rooms are perfect for business meetings, seated dinners, or cocktail receptions. In addition, the restaurant offers audio-visual equipment, customized menus, and wireless internet to assist with the success of your event. I would recommend adding the bacon-wrapped shrimp and the pan-seared grouper to your event menu!

Dine-in 110

Dine-in Fine Dining Seasonal Menu Seating 110

7 Shifts

JULY 28, 2021

While you do want to be in the driver seat for these meetings, you don't want to do all the talking. A charity event. For example, At Andolini's in Tulsa, OK, owner Mike Bausch hosts an annual “Andomania” event. As a restaurant manager, this is your time to shine. Sadly enough, approximately 65% of U.S.

Communication 430

Communication Management Management Front of House 430

Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Restaurants with private dining spaces are great places to hold events and celebrate special occasions or work parties. The Wine Room seats approximately fifty guests, while The Loft comfortably seats sixteen people. For a private dining event, the restaurant has a dedicated events coordinator. Make a Reservation.

Dine-in 117

Dine-in Seasonal Menu Reservations Website Management 117