Goliath Consulting

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The holiday season brings bustling crowds, higher sales, and festive celebrations, making it a prime time for restaurants and bars. These best practices can help you maintain a safe and enjoyable environment during this busy season. These best practices can help you maintain a safe and enjoyable environment during this busy season.

Bar 195

Bar Cash Management Seasonal Menu Restaurant Law 195

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Have you ever walked into a restaurant, excited for a great meal, but the server can’t answer your questions about the menu? Without the right training, even the best menu or ambiance can fall short due to poor service, leading to dissatisfied customers and lost revenue.

Training 195

Training Kitchen Safety Food Safety Customer Service 195

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Restaurant owners need to work their hardest to prioritize staff retention, actively hire for open roles, and seek new technologies that help reduce costs and more effectively manage cash flow. Hiring is difficult, people expect to be paid more, and supply-chain disruptions are all contributing to food price inflation.

Cash Management 518

Cash Management Food Supply Seasonal Menu Social Media 518

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Photos of your menu items, ambiance, and even happy customers will give potential guests a glimpse of the dining experience you offer. Use it to share updates, special events, or new menu items. For example, you can promote your seasonal dishes or happy hour specials. It's an active marketing tool.

Book 195

Book Marketing Email Marketing Social Media 195

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 13, 2021

These challenges are impacting menu availability, raising the prices of menu items, leading to short staffs, increasing wait times for diners, and changing operating hours and offerings. The industry has looked to hiring incentives, such as and other rewards, as they compete to fill open roles.

Management 474

Management Management Seasonal Menu Customer Experience 474

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

But while some may predict a future with burger-flipping robots, it’s hard to imagine tech taking the place of a skilled line cook, experienced server, or seasoned marketer. Difficulty in attracting and hiring employees is certainly at the crux of the labor shortage crisis. Loyalty Technology to Drive Daypart Engagement.

Technology 563

Technology Loyalty Program Fast Casual Email Marketing 563

Goliath Consulting

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Hiring a consultant can be one of the smartest investments you make for your restaurant, whether you’re launching a new venture or looking to revitalize an existing one. According to Toast , they should offer expertise in “restaurant concepts, operations, staffing, menu development, financial planning, design, marketing, and more.”

Hiring 195

Hiring Front of House Loyalty Program Email Marketing 195

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 31, 2024

Eating and Drinking Place Summer Employment Forecast According to the National Restaurant Association’s annual Eating and Drinking Place Summer Employment Forecast, restaurant operators will add 525,000 jobs for the summer season. This is the first time on record that demand has reached this level two summers in a row.

Online Ordering 391

Online Ordering Ordering Hiring 2024 391

Harbor Touch

MARCH 18, 2025

Whether youre a seasoned owner or just starting out, this advice will help you boost efficiency, keep your team motivated, and turn customers into regulars. From smarter hiring to prepping for busy seasons, were sharing strategies that work across small bistros and bustling chains alike. Dont rush new hires into action.

Management 148

Management Management Seasonal Menu Cash Management 148

7 Shifts

JULY 22, 2022

Warm weather is here, and patio season is upon us. Make sure you have enough staff to cover the busy summer season with 7shifts’s Hiring Tool. Once you find your ideal candidate, their information is automatically filled into 7shifts so you can get your new hires on the schedule instantly, without the extra work.

Tip Distribution 391

Tip Distribution Certification Document Outdoor 391

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 13, 2023

Sans preparation and coordination, many new hires (and managers) endure training experiences in the restaurant industry more akin to improvised circus acts than curated brand experiences. ” If you know, you know. “Effort needs to come from both sides,” emphasizes Obradovic.

Training 450

Training Seasonal Menu Hiring Customer Experience 450

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 16, 2025

"The menu implications are here and are impacting consumer demand," he said. "The "This is especially true for part-time and seasonal employees. This labor shortage would be exacerbated by any crackdown on the hiring of undocumented labor or the large-scale deportation of undocumented individuals.

Supplies 221

Supplies Operations Food Supply Consumer Goods 221

Culinary Cues

APRIL 23, 2023

Have you experienced the flavors and presentations of the items that may grace your menu? Do you understand the seasonality of ingredients and how to adjust for less than stellar quality or substitute ingredients that will bring you close to the same result in a recipe? Is this the extent of your knowledge of menu planning?

Seasonal Menu 520

Seasonal Menu Leadership Training Fine Dining 520

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 23, 2020

A great menu or location will bring customers into your restaurant, but stellar customer service is what will keep them coming back. Do not assume that your new hires will already know how to give the kind of customer service that you are looking for. Even seasoned restaurant professionals can use a refresher!

Communication 446

Communication Training Dietary Restrictions Customer Service 446

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Hiring the right people can make or break your business. What interview questions do you ask when hiring new restaurant employees? What interview questions do you ask when hiring new restaurant employees? As such, a manager must know how to hire employees who can deliver quality customer service.

Leadership 195

Leadership Management Management Operations 195

Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 24, 2020

Consider this – the menu is the most important component of a successful restaurant and once designed it can, and should, impact every other aspect of the business. YES – the menu is that important! The menu comes first and should reflect the philosophy of the owners and chef and how the operators expect to be perceived by the public.

Menu 482

Menu Seasonal Menu Front of House Reference 482

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 24, 2022

Meanwhile, diners can scan a QR code to easily view and order from your menu, as well as alter and route items to the correct kitchen location in real time. They’re less expensive than hiring additional labor. Manage and market your menu with ease. The bottom line? The icing on the cake?

Technology 558

Technology Front of House Back of House Online Ordering 558

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 15, 2021

That means juggling everything from hiring and managing staff; deciding on your menu and any day-to-day changes; ordering food, beverages, dishes and other kitchen and dining room essentials; to handling to-go and pick-up orders, among other tasks.

Front of House 450

Front of House Back of House Seasonal Menu Food Order 450

Culinary Cues

APRIL 30, 2023

There could be injuries in the first few games that sideline a player for the season, there may not be chemistry with the rest of the team, maybe ego will get in the way, or it could simply be a case of scouting misjudgment. BUILDING A CULTURE OF QUALITY [] RESEARCH, STUDY, AND ASSESS BEFORE YOU HIRE.

Employee Relations 503

Employee Relations Sports Pricing Hiring 503

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! Stay on-theme and dress your regular menu up to be extra spooky for your Halloween party. Half the fun of Halloween is dressing up in something special.

Advertising 491

Advertising Social Media Food Truck Seasonal Menu 491

ChowNow

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

A well-crafted email can remind a past guest to stop by again, encourage reservations for a new seasonal menu, or even boost online orders with a limited-time discount. A well-timed email with a special offer, new menu item, or exclusive promotion can be the nudge they need to place another order.

Email Marketing 195

Email Marketing 2025 Marketing Online Ordering 195

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

For those of you thinking of entering the restaurant business, or if you’re already there, and you find that you are lacking in one of these key areas, I advise you to find a partner or hire an individual who can supply that deficiency. Standard industry practices for pricing a menu generally fall into the following three categories: 1.

Management 448

Management Management Point of Sale Seasonal Menu 448

7 Shifts

AUGUST 2, 2024

By tracking metrics like customer retention and employee turnover rate, contribution margin, and menu item profitability, restaurant managers can identify each area’s strengths and what areas need improvement. Use this data to establish clear and specific goals and adjust your strategies as needed.

Point of Sale 397

Point of Sale Inventory Seasonal Menu Cash Management 397

ChowNow

MARCH 14, 2025

On the flip side, poor operations can lead to inefficiencies that snowballlike staffing issues that slow down service, supply chain mishaps that throw off the menu, or rising costs that eat into profits. How to Solve It : Hire with retention in mindlook for candidates who fit your restaurants culture, not just the job description.

Operations 195

Operations Management Management Front of House 195

The Rail

JUNE 11, 2025

Include key milestones like finalizing the lease, completing renovations, hiring staff, ordering equipment, and doing test runs of your menu. Consider having a seasoned team member from your original location help with onboarding at the new one. Hire and Train the Right Team Staff can make or break your new restaurant.

Management 147

Management Management Equipment Hiring 147

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Hiring Crisis Facts. Alignable’s September Hiring Poll shows that the labor shortage many industries have experienced this summer is only getting worse, due to Delta variant surges and inflation. Among beauty shop owners, 59 percent struggled to hire help in July. In July, 47 percent couldn't hire enough employees.

2021 447

2021 Retail Online Ordering Loyalty Program 447

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 23, 2021

You hire accountants for accounting, marketers for marketing, and lawyers for legal matters. With a culture already familiar with innovation, the team explored a wide range of ideas on how they could survive and thrive—and were especially energized by ways to stand with their customers during a trying season.

Innovation 493

Innovation Fine Dining Website Management Coaching 493

The Rail

APRIL 14, 2025

By Tracie Johnson, Contributor Running a restaurant requires more than just a good idea, a great menu, and determination. Hiring and Training Employees for Business Growth Effective scaling of operations calls on a qualified and committed workforce.

Small Business 130

Small Business Cash Management Social Media Consumer Goods 130

ChowNow

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Theres little room for branding, and menu presentation, pricing, and promotions are often influenced by the platforms rules rather than the restaurants preferences. Stronger brand connection : Your logo, colors, and menu are front and center. Lower menu prices : No need to inflate prices to cover third-party fees.

Online Ordering 195

Online Ordering Ordering Email Marketing Mobile Ordering 195

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Streamlining Inventory and Menu Studies show that restaurants waste an average of four percent to 10 percent of all the inventory they purchase. For instance, if table turnover rates are lagging, it might be time to train staff for faster service or tweak the menu for speedier dish preparation.

POS 324

POS Operations Loyalty Program Seasonal Menu 324

7 Shifts

JANUARY 23, 2020

As you plan out your concept, location, menu, staffing, and marketing, take a read through the advice left by hundreds of restaurateurs to ensure you’re set up for success in 2020. Educate yourself on costs, hiring, and the market you are in before taking the leap. Hiring/staffing ?? Are you opening a restaurant in 2020?

2020 335

2020 Hiring Cash Management Education 335

7 Shifts

AUGUST 6, 2021

Staff scheduling, inventory management, menu analysis , guest satisfaction, profitability, and so much more rest on the shoulders of accurate restaurant forecasting. It's a disruptive experience for guests who need to take time to review the menu all over again and decide on a dish they might not enjoy as much. Inventory Management.

Seasonal Menu 370

Seasonal Menu Point of Sale Inventory Food Supply 370

Culinary Cues

JANUARY 8, 2021

Chefs who are able to develop systems of production that work with fewer people will find a gold star on their resume. [] STREAMLINED MENU PLANNING. Chefs who are able to generate, assess, and use analytical data in their decision-making (menu trends, cost trends, daily labor analysis, market prices, etc.)

2021 474

2021 Social Media Kitchen Safety Restaurant Law 474

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 30, 2024

Research New Offerings Rigorously Before Adding The question of whether, when and how aggressively to add new menu items, expand hours/days, launch catering options or open another location has substantial implications for restaurateurs. Expand thoughtfully at a manageable pace that allows teams and culture to season properly.

Leadership 508

Leadership Small Business Hospitality Customer Experience 508

ChowNow

MAY 2, 2025

The Alternative: Understand spending fully, build a realistic financial plan, monitor expenses closely, and plan for seasonal changes. Before you do anything like sign a lease or hire your wait staff, take the time to do real market research. Use this information to make smart adjustments to your menu items, pricing, or food quality.

Email Marketing 195

Email Marketing Social Media Cash Management Customer Service 195

7 Shifts

APRIL 7, 2021

After months of quarantine, restaurants were allowed to reopen with new restrictions, and the way they hire, train, and onboard employees had to adjust accordingly. Depending on the position, new employees are taught the importance of food prep work along with how the chef and his/her cooks curate the menu.

Training 370

Training Food Safety Customer Experience Insurance 370

7 Shifts

JULY 24, 2020

That’s why our teams—who specifically work to improve restaurant operations, performance, and staff happiness—have curated a 7-course menu of the best books about understanding restaurant management. So pull up a chair and take a deep dive into some of the most insightful and actionable tips from the best in the business. Goodreads: 4.09

Book 370

Book Management Management Restaurant Law 370