7 Shifts

JUNE 16, 2022

They all prevent franchisors from seeing the day-to-day pains and successes that their franchisees experience. Throw in dozens of locations to manage, and visibility becomes foggy. That's why many franchisors rely on a franchise advisory council (FAC). Table of Contents. Purpose of a Franchise Advisory Council? Who Should be on the FAC?

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Franchise Franchising Communication Front of House 370

Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

This is a topic I have presented numerous times and it seems as though whenever I travel it rises to the top of my thinking. Ironically, there is always room to be great and there is plenty of room to be mediocre. 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.

Fine Dining 396

Fine Dining Front of House Customer Service Customer Experience 396

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 24, 2023

For example, the host stand was custom-built to allow for multiple people to operate the front of house simultaneously and the 3,000-bottle wine cellar rises two stories high and serves as the backdrop for the school’s wine appreciation class. We also prepared a formal Schematic Design presentation for approval.

Design 167

Design Fine Dining Seasonal Menu Front of House 167

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 13, 2020

"The desire for convenience has always been present, coupled with an equally strong desire for delicious food. And communications is front and center, particularly for restaurants that might not be as well known for out of restaurant food. 34 percent of respondents saying they plan to prepare more meals at home. "It's

Front of House 199

Front of House Back of House Restaurant Law Food Safety 199

7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

A better description might be a balancing act that presents new and unique challenges every day. Managing a restaurant is a delicate routine—if we can even call it a routine. Managers are responsible for nearly every aspect of the restaurant and have to cover a variety of duties. This part of the job is arguably the most multi-faceted.

Management 195

Management Management Kitchen Safety Front of House 195

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 18, 2019

With proper plating and presentation, just about any meal can be Instagrammable! Offering a discount for college students who present their student IDs provides extra incentive to take a lunchtime study break at your restaurant. It’s December, and the air is seasoned with the scent of cinnamon, spice, and everything nice.

Specials 362

Specials Food Truck Seasonal Menu Social Media 362

Open for Business

MAY 19, 2023

Secondly, it helps in presenting a professional and well-structured document, showing that you have carefully organized your thoughts and ideas. Include an executive summary and go into detail about the food you’ll be serving, inspiration behind your concept, and an overview of service style. Credit: Getty Images 3.

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Fine Dining Front of House Design Document 147

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 21, 2020

With reduced seating mandate, excellent take-out options can make all the difference to the continued success of the restaurant. However, it’s equally important to also take a long-term strategic approach to the Coronavirus. Plan Wisely. Automate to Capture the Upside of Curbside Pickup and Delivery.

Kitchen Safety 186

Kitchen Safety Food Safety Front of House Technology 186

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

In a typical month, we used to help restaurants seat over four million diners. After speaking with restaurant owners and operators, we realized we needed to expand our product offering beyond just helping manage their front-of-house better with Yelp Waitlist and Yelp Reservations. Neither did mine.

Front of House 195

Front of House 2009 Reservations Website Management 195

Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Saketumi Asian Bistro Iron Chef House Kyoto Ozu Japanese Cuisine & Lounge Hibino KI Sushi Taiki Daigo Hand Roll Bar. Iron Chef House. Iron Chef Sushi House is a friendly Japanese eatery located one block west of the lovely Whitman Park. Dumbo’s young, hipster appeal has spawned an impressive nightlife scene. Order Online.

Front of House 101

Front of House Fast Casual Fine Dining Back of House 101

Sling

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Guests are seated and served in total darkness. Sur un Arbre Perche (French for ‘On a Perched Tree’) in Paris, France seats guests in a swing for the duration of their stay. Sur un Arbre Perche (French for ‘On a Perched Tree’) in Paris, France seats guests in a swing for the duration of their stay. Source: ConradHotels3.Hilton.com.

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Front of House Fine Dining Dine-in Back of House 148

Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Maybe you’re looking for a cozy spot to bring a date or a place with ample seating for a fun family reunion. Makoto offers patrons that sleek, modern feel that one might associate with sushi, but it also provides plush pillows and banquette seating to emphasize comfort indoors. Originally, the location housed an actual garage.

Front of House 111

Front of House Reservations Back of House Online Ordering 111

Cheetah

AUGUST 12, 2020

For the back of the house, ensure proper air flow of cooking vents. For the front of house, develop a seating plan using flexible dining room supplies. Some areas pose a particular challenge like bar seating and self-service areas. This will dilute the air and remove contaminants in the kitchen.

Front of House 78

Front of House Food Supply Back of House Seating 78

Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 9, 2021

They offer outdoor seating on a first-come-first-serve basis, and it makes for an even better dining experience. The restaurant serves both lunch and dinner, and they have a daily happy hour on weekdays. Kid Shelleen’s Charcoal House & Saloon. Check out our list of the best restaurants in Wilmington!

Back of House 147

Back of House Fast Casual Front of House Online Ordering 147

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 2, 2020

Also, you may not be able to seat your restaurant at full capacity for the foreseeable future. Restaurateurs have a bit of a leg up here compared to other businesses, but it’s key that this goes beyond the kitchen and to your front-of-house staff as well. Educating Yourself.

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Equipment Front of House Seating Restaurant Law 170

Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 9, 2021

Knight’s Steakhouse Spencer Frita Batidos Zingerman’s Roadhouse Gandy Dancer Krazy Jim’s Blimpy Burger Mani Osteria & Bar The Chop House Detroit Street Filling Station Vinology Restaurant & Event Space The Earle Restaurant Miss Kim Taste Kitchen Pacific Rim By Kana Bao Boys Sava’s Isalita. Knight’s Steakhouse.

Fine Dining 148

Fine Dining Front of House Online Ordering Seasonal Menu 148

Hot Schedules

MAY 10, 2021

Stadium and other sport event venues have a front row seat to these plays – and to what happens when the right talent gets on the field and execute. We’ve got a few tips from the workforce management front office here at Fourth. Train and prepare staff to serve guests in a high-speed, high-volume environment.

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Hiring Training Mobile Ordering Coaching 147

Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 25, 2021

Located in the Lower East Side, Sanford serves New American fare with a robust wine list. Story Hill BKC is a casual eatery serving seasonal dishes with weekend brunch and a full bar. You can stop by the restaurant, right in front of Mitchell Boulevard Park, during the day or for an extended happy hour. Make a Reservation.

Front of House 133

Front of House Seasonal Menu Reservations Online Ordering 133

Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Keens Steakhouse Peter Luger Cote Gallaghers Steakhouse Porter House Wolfgang’s 4 Charles Prime Rib Bowery Meat Company Old Homestead Steakhouse Sparks Steak House American Cut Delmonico’s Quality Meats Smith & Wollensky St. Anselm Strip House Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse. Make a Reservation.

Back of House 110

Back of House Front of House Reservations Presentation 110

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

During orientation, share a presentation or video that reviews the key principles of your restaurant's culture. What to include in your restaurant onboarding process. What documentation to give out and collect during onboarding. What is employee onboarding? Employee onboarding is the process of welcoming a new employee to your team.

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FOH BOH Food Safety Customer Service 307

Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 18, 2021

Citizen Public House FnB Restaurant VIRTU Honest Craft Cafe Monarch Chula Seafood Hush Public House Andreoli Italian Grocer Franco’s Italian Caffe Shinbay Postino Kierland Twisted Grove Sel Talavera The Capital Grille Eddie V’s Prime Seafood. Citizen Public House. Best Restaurants in Scottsdale. Make a Reservation.

Fine Dining 104

Fine Dining Front of House Seasonal Menu Website Management 104

Restaurant Clicks

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Peppervine The Fig Tree Restaurant Good Food on Montford Bernardin’s Restaurant at Ratcliffe Fin & Fino Sea Level NC Barrington’s McNinch House Restaurant The Asbury Kindred 5Church The Cellar at Duckworth’s Fahrenheit Charlotte Stoke Charlotte Dogwood Southern Table and Bar Flour Shop Bardo The Stanley Leah and Louise.

Front of House 92

Front of House Seasonal Menu Reservations Back of House 92

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. We celebrate this as it benefits us all when brands focus on sustainability. Lavu CEO Saleem S.

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2021 Mobile Ordering Loyalty Program Kitchen Safety 230

Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Watawa Sushi Bai Sushi Aji Sushi House Sushi Yasaka Kondo Pink Nori JJ’s Fusion Nobu fifty Seven Sushi Yasuda HAMA Hatsuhana Sakura Sake Kawa Koyo Mochiron Izakaya Suzuki Shokudo Moriyan Ramen & Curry. If you can’t reserve a seat in the small dining room, Bai Sushi has a fast and budget-friendly take-out and delivery service.

Fast Casual 109

Fast Casual Fine Dining Online Ordering Seasonal Menu 109

Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

The restaurant serves elevated Southwestern food in a brick-lined, saloon-themed space. While visitors may know Fort Worth as the second half of the “Dallas-Fort Worth” mega-city, the area has its own unique culture, heritage, and style! Fort Worth is known by locals variously as Cowtown, Funky Town, and Panther City.

Fine Dining 106

Fine Dining Front of House Back of House Reservations 106

Restaurant365

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Could a ghost kitchen present a new revenue stream for your restaurant group? This kind of restaurant serves customers solely through online orders and delivery. There are many ways that the back-of-house may be organized, but the restaurant is set up without a traditional front-of-house (without waitstaff or on-site seating options).

Front of House 78

Front of House Back of House Website Management Delivery 78

Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Noodle Pudding Henry’s End Colonie Table 87 Chez Moi Boutros Dellarocco’s Heights Falafel The River Café River Deli Bohemien Bar Saketumi Asian Bistro Henry Public two8two Bar & Burger Clark’s Grand Canyon Henry Street Ale House. Find abundant cherry blossom trees blooming in the spring. Noodle Pudding. Henry’s End.

Online Ordering 114

Online Ordering Front of House Café Reservations 114

Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 11, 2021

It houses incredible art studios and galleries in converted warehouses along the river, as well as a variety of unique restaurants, spots to enjoy live music, and parks. This tiny bar is located near the intersection of Franklin and Greenpoint Avenue, in an orange brick building with a blue-glass front door. Best Bars in Greenpoint.

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Bar Brewery Back of House Front of House 110

EATER

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

license plates; a neon-accented diner serving fast food; and a McDonald’s-style playground. license plates; a neon-accented diner serving fast food; and a McDonald’s-style playground. He twirls past a steakhouse featuring mounted longhorns, wagon wheels, and wood-paneled walls lined with U.S. Fatimah Fadhil Steak and sides.

Employee Relations 130

Employee Relations Travel Sports Social Media 130

EATER

OCTOBER 11, 2023

But nothing has quite captured the public, or my imagination, like the ’roni cups and ranch, a dish that consists of a brood of charred pepperoni served with ranch dipping sauce. Luke Fortney describes Bad Roman as “a Buca di Beppo version of a fern bar meets White Lotus- level decadence.” It feels like the definition of More.

Social Media 104

Social Media White Paper Front of House Take-out 104

Open for Business

MARCH 1, 2023

Chef, server, and bartender barely scratch the surface of all the work that happens in front and back of house. Hosts can simultaneously serve as receptionists. Restaurant jobs include many more than the obvious few that spring to mind. Restaurant jobs and job descriptions vary greatly from one restaurant to another.

Fast Casual 78

Fast Casual Cash Management Front of House Fine Dining 78

Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Located in the MiMo District, Andiamo Pizza Miami offers outdoor seating and a casual vibe. The restaurant serves modern Italian cuisine and specializes in pizza. Miami is a large metropolis with a diverse cultural and arts scene and a considerable influence on international trade. Brick Oven Pizza (@andiamopizzamiami).

Online Ordering 109

Online Ordering White Paper Food Order Seating 109

Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Klinger and Coppa have been serving the Park Slope community with award-winning authentic Italian dishes since 1998 to wide acclaim, including annual Michelin-guide nods and two stars from the New York Times food critics. The menu offers some of the most spectacular Mediterranean food in the most beautiful presentation that you’ll encounter.

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Online Ordering Front of House Seasonal Menu Café 117

Restaurant Clicks

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Sushi Bar FortyFive Degrees Blue Sushi Sake Grill Sushi Club Watami Sushi All-You-Can-Eat Sakura Mikado Asaka Japanese Restaurant Mori Sushi Sushi Boss Ichiban Sushi Bar & Sammy’s Asian Cuisine Kasai Sushi Bar & Kitchen Wasabi on 82nd Sushi House Tegry Bistro Ocean World Sushi Watami. They serve up the freshest ingredients.

Online Ordering 109

Online Ordering Back of House Front of House Fine Dining 109

Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Whether you’re looking for food markets, coffee houses, bookstores, theater, or music, you’ll find the very best of home-grown creativity in Portland. I’ve compiled an eclectic list of my favorite restaurants in Portland that not only serve amazing food but also reflect Portland’s one-of-a-kind spirit.

Fine Dining 125

Fine Dining Seasonal Menu Online Ordering Fast Casual 125

Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Located on the Corner of S Hicks and Moore St, this incredible piece of Indonesia waits to serve your dinner. Ena used her history of serving Indonesian dishes in the Indonesian consulate in New York City and created a family-friendly cantina-style restaurant in Philadelphia. Hardena opened in 2001 thanks to Ena and Harry Widjojo.

Fine Dining 148

Fine Dining Seasonal Menu Reservations Online Ordering 148

EATER

MAY 20, 2020

The groups behind Safety First plan to release more front of house guidance soon. The most comprehensive guide yet comes from the James Beard Foundation and the Food and Society Program at the Aspen Institute, a response to the persistent desire for a single, streamlined playbook.

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Kitchen Safety Food Safety Food Supply Healthcare 101