Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The stores were empty, and restaurant service staff were staring out windows from the vantage of unfilled seats. Every restaurant knows that once a customer walks through the door a sale of food and beverage will likely result. Going out to a restaurant for lunch or dinner must be more than filling the void in our stomachs.

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Customer Experience Customer Service Food Safety Retail 366

SpotOn

MAY 13, 2024

  From crafting a summer menu that celebrates seasonal ingredients to offering cool beverages can enhance customer loyalty, adapting to the busy season with innovative menu ideas and online ordering can set your restaurant apart. Check out these tips to learn how they can help streamline your restaurant's operations.

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Seasonal Menu Outdoor Email Marketing Loyalty Program 98

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. We may complain about the guest who is taking loads of pictures of their food and posting them on Instagram, but deep inside we get a bit of a rush when it happens.

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Front of House Customer Experience Workshop Dine-in 473

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

It remains difficult to fully staff a restaurant ; making food trucks can be the most logical concept to open in the current economy. Large cities like Portland, Los Angeles, and Austin are best known for their food trucks, but cities of all sizes are seeing more of these concepts pop up. 33 Food Truck Ideas. La cevicheria.

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Food Truck Food Seasonal Menu Mobile Ordering 195

Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

The choice to be great or not so great is in the hands of the restaurateur and the folks who make a living with food. Unfortunately, dining out and finding the right place to work is oftentimes a wishful roll of the dice. Find out everything you can about your guests and potential guests. Hiring is not something to take lightly.

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Fine Dining Front of House Customer Service Customer Experience 396

Culinary Cues

MAY 13, 2023

Those who are serious about holding the chef title some day; the ones who are “in it, to win it”, are always wondering what’s the best path to take. Remember that being “the chef” will take you away from much of the day-to-day cooking, the adrenaline rush, and the team excitement that drew you to the kitchen in the first place.

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Hotels Point of Sale Cash Management Training 430

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. Brian, the executive chef, changes Ronin’s menu daily to reflect the best of the week’s harvest.

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Back of House Seating Seasonal Menu Design 167

7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

The best restaurant managers take customer service a step further, recognizing regulars and personalizing service for a more memorable guest experience. Accounting & finances Many owners—who take the initiative to fund and start the restaurant —expect you to keep the business open and profitable.

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Management Management Kitchen Safety Front of House 397

7 Shifts

AUGUST 26, 2019

"Restaurant revenue management is defined as selling the right seat to the right customer at the right price and for the right dura­tion."— From there, you can make vital decisions about price, service capacity, table turnover, and your menu to boost revenue and profits. Engineer your menu for sales and profits. The result?

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Management Management Airlines Customer Service 408

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

While many brands will continue to work with third-party delivery services – out of necessity but also awareness – more and more are investing in their O&O apps. This puts the customer in the driver’s seat and removes the reliance and uncertainties on timeliness of delivery offered by third parties.

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Mobile Ordering Marketing Menu Fast Casual 203

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 11, 2024

It doesn’t matter if you have been in the restaurant industry for a decade or are just starting out, running a successful restaurant can be a stressful task. Management takes on multiple jobs throughout the restaurant including hiring, marketing, maintaining the budget, operations and keeping customers and staff happy.

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Management Management Back of House Customer Service 166

7 Shifts

JUNE 4, 2021

Food cost percentage. Ideal menu price. To put it simply, your cost of goods sold is how much it costs you to produce a menu item. As you add together all of your menu items, you can determine the total cost of everything (to you) that you sell to your guests. Food Cost Percentage. What is food cost percentage?

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Point of Sale Inventory Employee Relations Customer Service 416

The Restaurant Group

DECEMBER 24, 2022

Food and Beverage Trends Eating plant-based foods while enjoying live music sparked joy in 2022. You can expect restaurant trends for 2023 to lean towards globally-inspired cuisines and comfort food and drinks at their finest, with a particular focus on zero waste and sustainability. In 2023, you will see more streamlined menus.

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2023 Beverage Food Waste 78

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Your Response Menu. Others might be taking a graduated approach, from enhanced cleaning procedures to social distancing, to masking, limited outdoor dining, take-out only service or requiring proof of vaccination from all patrons. Food for Thought. Discussion of your COVID-19 policy might bring out a critic or two.

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Communication Social Media Menu Loyalty Program 202

Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

I have been impressed and disappointed in many from those exclusive fine dining establishments with food that should be admired for its beauty to greasy spoons with the best burgers you will ever find. They are all part of my passion for the preparation and service of food. Maybe you haven’t thought about this before, but I have.

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Food Truck Customer Service Customer Experience Food Supply 397

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Due to many factors including inflation and supply chain challenges, restaurant owners and operators have been faced with tough choice about raising menu prices. As food prices rise, restaurants should try to stay within their target ratio for food cost to gross food revenue in order to maintain target profits.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 23, 2023

Some of us know that winning takes loads of hard work, conditioning, and focus, while others hope they can win without the effort. Reaching for that carrot may be enough to keep you going, reaching that carrot will help to fulfill you, and pushing the carrot even further out will either inspire or frustrate you.

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Coaching Sports Point of Sale Take-out 377

7 Shifts

APRIL 7, 2021

A short tour of the restaurant usually follows, leading to the introduction of key staff members, and then an overview of the menu along with an outline of the weekly scheduling process. Take this opportunity to prioritize the uniqueness of each position and how they benefit the restaurant as a whole.

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Training Food Safety Customer Experience Insurance 370

Tableo

JULY 27, 2023

In this guide we will delve into food & beverage (F&B) control methods to help you generate profitability and uphold good standards. Quality control: You can guarantee constant quality in your foods and beverages by keeping an eye on the ingredients and manufacturing procedures. So let’s dive in!

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Beverage Food Inventory Waste 75

Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Today, NYC rivals Los Angeles in terms of sheer Mexican food diversity. My recommendations for Mexican food in NYC cover a wide range of eateries, from local spots where you can grab a quick bite to sophisticated and contemporary restaurants perfect for a night out on the town. With a city so large, where do you even start?

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Food Food Truck Website Management Seasonal Menu 121

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 22, 2021

In the race to become one of the more popular restaurants in your area it takes more than serving good food and pouring outstanding cocktails. It takes a memorable aesthetic that will pull customers in and keep them returning. Restaurant owners want their patrons to enjoy the food, cocktails, and service the space provides.

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Design 2022 Front of House Sports 212

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 5, 2022

I don’t have one client who has all the servers necessary to run their operations, which results in a lot of complaints about long waiting times once the guest is seated. For a few minutes, the guest feels better because they are in a seat, but the big problem is on the horizon. Improve Service Through the Menu.

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Seating Training Customer Service Point of Sale 187

Open for Business

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

A system like OpenTable takes reservations day and night, running the book even when you’re away from the restaurant. Get more out of your dining room by incorporating the right table management software. Take advantage of the software’s assignment recommendations to maximize seats. Allergy-friendly menu.

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Technology Front of House Back of House Online Ordering 147

EATER

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

The Ralph Fiennes movie, part horror film and part dark comedy, takes the cult of fine dining to the extreme What would you give to have the best dinner in the world? That’s the question The Menu , a new film from director Mark Mylod, seeks to unravel. He denies them food. He shames them for their wealth.

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Menu Fine Dining Dine-in Consumer Goods 98

Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

From Daytona Beach to Clarksdale at the Delta Blues Museum and the fascinating caverns at Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky, you can never run out of scenic places to visit in the south. Even better, the region is home to some of the best fast food restaurant chains globally. We all have a favorite fast-food chain.

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Food Customer Service Back of House Food Order 92

Restaurant Clicks

MAY 27, 2021

Mexican food? Chinese food? Dim Sum House offers an extensive menu with plenty of gluten-free and vegetarian options. If Mexican food is more your style, check out TacoTacoMexican. TacoTacoMexican offers a modest menu of burritos, tacos, and nachos with plenty of vegetarian options. How about Laotian?

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Food Online Ordering Back of House Food Order 109

Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 15, 2021

The culture, entertainment, and of course, food, drive people to New York in hordes. Maybe you’re a foodie-tourist who wants to try one restaurant in every genre of food the city has to offer (it has everything). I ventured all across NYC to taste-test all of the Greek food I could find. Best Greek Restaurants NYC.

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Food Reservations Fast Casual Seasonal Menu 118

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 23, 2020

Some trending concepts over the past several years have included more open seating, high ceilings, and exposed structure concepts. In addition, the open and visible cook line kitchens are a new age design so that the patrons can see the preparation of food and the cooking process. Getting Creative with Outdoor Space.

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Design 2021 Outdoor Brewery 215

The Restaurant Times

MARCH 8, 2023

It’s important to understand the dynamics of both fast food and fast casual restaurants, whether you’re considering opening a franchise, starting your food business from scratch, or simply trying to decide what kind of restaurant to eat at while on the go. What Are Fast Food Restaurants? What Are Fast Casual Restaurants?

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Fast Casual Casual Food Fine Dining 52

EATER

MAY 8, 2023

You’d miss out on some truly compelling food experiences only a short drive or train ride away. For guests staying over, there are 11 rooms kitted out with antique furnishings, exposed wood beams, and dusty pink bed linens. Virginie Garnier Virginie Garnier Virginie Garnier Lounge chairs at Domaine les Bruyères.

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Food Seasonal Menu Back of House Training 108

Restaurant Clicks

JULY 21, 2021

If you’ve been to one or all of these restaurants and had a great experience be sure to share with a friend, if not, check out my list below! Locals flock to Arties for their modern take on traditional American cuisine. With a casual overall vibe and rustic decor, guests can dress comfortably while enjoying top-notch food.

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Food Reservations Online Ordering Fine Dining 78

Mad Mobile

MAY 22, 2024

Customers expect quick service and immediate attention, and bartenders often have to manage multiple demands at once, including taking orders, making drinks, and cashing out customers. You can also substitute seats for tables to get your average seat turnover rate. There’s a lot going on at any given moment.

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POS Bar Mobile Ordering Customer Service 40

EATER

APRIL 30, 2024

Rule 4: All it takes are a series of sharp, well-directed shakes of a branch to deposit handfuls of pearl barley-like white “caviar” into a net. Ants will chase you when you take their eggs. But Num says the exercise isn’t about gathering enough eggs to fill out a menu. Rule 3: Ants are creatures of habit. Rule 5: Hurry.

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Seasonal Menu Agriculture Food Order Take-out 106

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 30, 2024

Typical restaurant KPIs involve monitoring costs around food, labor and supplies, pricing adjustments, table turnover rates during peak periods, customer wait times, promotion effectiveness, brand sentiment on review sites, and training completion rates. But the payoff for calculated risks meeting unmet needs can be tremendously rewarding.

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Leadership Small Business Cash Management Customer Experience 203

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 7, 2020

In a recent Coronavirus-related study , 89 percent of respondents said they felt safer eating food from a grocery store or at home, versus in a restaurant. After placing themselves on a virtual waitlist at their apartment, they drive over knowing the host will seat them upon arrival. Going Contactless.

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Food Safety Mobile Ordering Front of House Seating 192

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 27, 2022

To keep up with the rush, you may want to add extra seating outside or split apart tables when possible. Not everyone wants to dine out on Mother’s Day, likely because of the long wait times. Choose a Minimal Menu for the Day. While a minimal menu can help, increasing labor is the best choice if possible.

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Management Management Customer Experience Reservations 212

Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 13, 2021

Over the last couple of decades, the Music city has also become known as a serious food city. If you are trying to find out where to eat in Nashville to experience it, any of the restaurants on this list are pushing the envelope and inventing new ways to put the culture of the South on a plate. It’s a small menu that changes daily.

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Back of House Reservations Fine Dining Online Ordering 121