Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 9, 2024

Moving to Multichannel Dining Experiences Dining out is… back? Moving to Interactive Menu Boards Speaking of dining being back – it’s back to being… different. So, it’s important to get deals to consumers or find innovative ways to promote them within dining experiences.

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Restaurant Engine

JULY 20, 2020

According to Boulud, NYC’s outdoor dining restrictions have restricted his table service capacity by at least 75%. But that’s nothing compared to the size on the inside, where normally we have private dining rooms, we have the bar and lounge, we have the dining room, which could almost bring 180 seats or more.

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Fine Dining Outdoor Seating Kitchen Safety 80

7 Shifts

MAY 15, 2023

I worked in fine dining for so long, I thought my career was always going to be in fine dining, and I'm not saying that I'm completely. He drew on his experience in fine dining, an all too common one of overwork and chasing perfection, and knew that he wanted to create a healthier work environment at Pecking House.

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

How powerful is a complete dining experience and what exactly is it? An owner for whom I worked years ago referred to it as the Total Dining Experience and I have held on to this concept ever since. Is your ventilation system designed to push positive kitchen odors to the dining room or outside the entrance?

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Fine Dining Dine-in Front of House Design 315

Lavu

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

By staying on top of profit margins, you can make informed decisions about pricing, portion sizes, and operational costs, thereby improving your profit margins. Therefore, exploring effective ways to increase sales and carefully managing expenses, pricing, and menu offerings become vital strategies in maintaining a healthy profit margin.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

One of my fine dining clients did not do this charge this year on New Years and cut off reservations at 140. Food prices skyrocketed, beer and alcohol prices went up and containing costs has been like trying to catch a tiger by the tail. Let’s start with the reservation charge.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 23, 2021

The baseline formula for determining selling price using an acceptable food cost percent of 30% would be: SELLING PRICE SP) = PLATE COST (PC)/FOOD COST %(FC%). If we use the same baseline formula for determining selling price: SP = $13.00 /.30. SP = $26.00 (A price that guests would be more willing to swallow).

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Restaurant guests in cost-saving mode are eating out less and more conscious of menu prices, according to Restaurants: Consumer Trends Fall 2022/Winter 2023 a report produced by Provoke Insights in collaboration with Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. “Unique offerings to help separate from the competition may be helpful.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

The good news is that restaurants are beginning to see an increase in sales as more and more customers return to in person dining in addition to their new habit of ordering for home delivery. Using everything from hoof to snout will be the price of admission for todays and tomorrow’s cooks. [] Variety on the Plate.

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Culinary Cues

JUNE 14, 2022

fell in the category of “fine dining”. Now I mention these statistics because they will help to frame what the future may hold for the industry and those considering a career in kitchens and dining rooms across the country. FOURTH: Know that fine dining (as we have defined it in the past) may truly be on the way out.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 26, 2022

"The Menu" hits the screens next month and chefs are already dishing about the black comedy focused on fine-dining. Personally, the end goal for me is to spend more time having “fine dining” experiences and visiting Michelin star restaurants. Here are what some shared with us.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

QSRs Shift Focus from Slow-Paced Dining to Swift, Transactional Experiences Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs) are reimagining their dining spaces to prioritize speed, convenience, and personalization over traditional, slow-paced dining experiences.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Now here is the kicker – excellence has very little to do with the price you charge or the type of product or service you provide. Which type of tomato will present the most pronounced flavor of fine ripened, deeply refreshing acid/sweet balance on the sandwich and how can we ensure this consistently throughout the year?

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Patience and grace go a long way right now, when dining out. . What were common menu items where prices were raised? . Sixty-seven percent of respondents raised prices throughout their entire menu, and 25 percent on a few items. With restaurants tightening their menus, what items are being cut?

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Unfortunately, dining out and finding the right place to work is oftentimes a wishful roll of the dice. It all matters – education level, income bracket, age range, frequency of dining, and food and wine preferences. [] KNOW WHAT YOU WANT TO BE AND HOW YOU WANT TO BE PERCEIVED. I wonder why this is the case.

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Fine Dining Front of House Customer Service Customer Experience 392

7 Shifts

JUNE 4, 2021

Ideal menu price. Your CoGSs is an essential number to have when determining your menu prices, inventory and impacts your net profit margin. For fine dining, around 30 percent. It also plays a key factor in pricing your menu. Employee turnover rate. Table turnover rate. Sales per labor hour. Check Average.

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Sling

JANUARY 4, 2023

As the concept evolved — and eventually crossed the pond — it came to be characterized by three variables: food, price, and formality. Those modest portions are also moderately priced in order to be accessible to a wide variety of diners and usually fall within the low to mid-level range. Casual dining. The modern bistro.

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Fast Casual Fine Dining Seating Food Order 78

7 Shifts

JUNE 29, 2022

This rule helps franchisees stay compliant by requiring them to offer the items, prices, and specials approved by corporate and their franchisors. Often cited as one of the biggest challenges to operating a franchise , however, the lack of control over menu offerings and their prices can potentially cause dissension from franchisees.

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Franchise Franchising Restaurant Law Document 370

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

How to Serve in a Fine Dining Restaurant : Fine dining restaurants tend to offer elaborate food at higher price points, with attentive, often formal service. How to Be A Good Server (and Make More Tips!) : Here are the top tips and tricks to be a better server and make more money.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Rising inflation has impacted businesses for the better part of the year, leading many to modify their menus and increase prices in the face of higher ingredient costs. But restaurants face a fine balance in increasing costs, as customers are also impacted by the realities of inflation.

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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. Prix fixe, a French term for “fixed price,” is a menu offering a complete meal at a set rate.

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EATER

MARCH 19, 2024

Yes, Balthazar and Jean-George still thrive, but French cuisine is no longer the be-all-end-all of fine dining. But look around and a certain nostalgia for the white tablecloths and frisée aux lardons of French dining is manifesting. The brasserie and the bistro are distinctly not fine dining.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 9, 2023

Ignoring these licenses and regulations might attract hefty penalties and fines, so make sure you’re aware of the local, state, and federal regulations before opening up for business. Invest sufficient time and money in creating a dining area that customers will find charming and hospitable.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 10, 2024

Some restaurants only add the auto-gratuity for large dining parties of 6 or more. One thing we observed is that higher-end, fine dining restaurants are more likely to use a service charge. Restaurant owners decide where to allocate service fees, whereas tips are discretionary extras that diners leave for service staff.

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Culinary Cues

MARCH 22, 2023

In their mind is always that pursuit of the carrot. It’s only food to some, it is a focus on purpose for chefs.

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Coaching Fine Dining Café Training 368

Clover - Restaurants

APRIL 9, 2024

Reliable, quality food suppliers for restaurants are one of the few key components that a dining establishment must have to remain operational. They keep the kitchen stocked, help ensure quality products, and provide valuable support that allows you to focus on what you do best: creating a great dining experience for your customers.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 25, 2021

At the other extreme – an extraordinarily prepared, multi-course meal, touched by accomplished cooks, presented on a plate of fine china, in a pristine environment, with attentive service and complemented by exceptional wines will reveal all that food might attempt to be.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 26, 2020

MAKE SURE THAT YOUR PLANNING INCLUDES AND EVEN FOCUSES ON BUILDING WOW INTO THE MIX. [] USER FRIENDLY IS THE PRICE OF ENTRY. Having your chef walk through the dining room and connect with guests is a way to make customers feel special and provides an opportunity for them to ask serious questions about the menu.

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Guest Recovery Kitchen Safety Customer Service Food Safety 310

7 Shifts

JANUARY 10, 2024

Some restaurants only add the auto-gratuity for large dining parties of 6 or more. One thing we observed is that higher-end, fine dining restaurants are more likely to use a service charge. Restaurant owners decide where to allocate service fees, whereas tips are discretionary extras that diners leave for service staff.

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EATER

OCTOBER 28, 2022

short Vancouver’s old(er) guard of fine dining restaurants were left by the roadside last night at a Michelin Guide ceremony where only eight one-star awards and 23 Bib Gourmands (the guide’s ‘great food at a great price’ category) were handed out. Lawrence/Official. No Vancouver restaurants achieved two- or three-star ratings.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 30, 2023

Own Your Changes In March 2023, restaurants’ food prices were 8.8 When adding in the rising cost to attract and retain labor, it’s understandable that restaurants might raise prices to stay afloat. There’s also a feeling of being disregarded that comes with an unexplained price increase. percent this year.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 16, 2023

Many food and beverage establishments have seen success with technology — such as contactless options, automation to support changing workforces and innovative customer loyalty strategies — in their endeavors to meet the demand for safer and more convenient dining experiences. Gone are the days of cash-only transactions.

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Open for Business

JANUARY 26, 2023

For a fine dining Italian restaurant, it could be that fresh truffle supplements are available at a premium price for a limited time. Offering them at a discount might reveal if they’re priced too high to move. (If Buy X, get Y free This classic promotion works better for casual spots than fine dining restaurants.

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EATER

JULY 6, 2023

Wonho Frank Lee/Eater LA The dining room at Lingua Franca. Wax Paper allowed Peter and Lauren Lemos to bring the skills they learned in fine dining kitchens to a venue with a lower price point. Rey Lopez/Eater DC The dining room at Grazie Nonna. Mostly, these chefs are reapproaching fine dining with new eyes.

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Cheetah

JULY 1, 2021

Many customers relate to the plight of service staff and are fine paying for what is clearly intended to supplement higher wages. But Restaurants can still significantly reduce product costs by adjusting to price fluctuations in the market. Finally, look for suppliers who are upfront about prices. Is it fair towards customers?

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Fine Dining Customer Experience Front of House Customer Service 148

Cheetah

JULY 1, 2021

Many customers relate to the plight of service staff and are fine paying for what is clearly intended to supplement higher wages. But Restaurants can still significantly reduce product costs by adjusting to price fluctuations in the market. Finally, look for suppliers who are upfront about prices. Is it fair towards customers?

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Fine Dining Customer Experience Front of House Customer Service 148

EATER

APRIL 6, 2023

After weeks of feverish speculation, the city scored just eight one-star restaurants and 12 Bib Gourmands (the guide’s “great food at a great price” category), with 40 others on the recommended list. Two of Vancouver’s newly crowned one-star chefs agree: As they see it, the price hikes are enabled — but not caused by — the guide.

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