SpotOn

MAY 13, 2024

As the summer season approaches, bringing with it longer days and warmer weather, restaurants have a golden opportunity to welcome waves of customers looking for memorable dining experiences.  “Many of our venues are seasonal and lean towards daytime vibes—brunch, patios, pools, piers, etc.

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Seasonal Menu Outdoor Email Marketing Loyalty Program 98

Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 2, 2023

Around the world, these beverages have become a staple of coffee shop menus – not just in warmer months, but all year round. In line with this, cafés have started to use cold coffee beverages – including cold brew, coffee concentrate , and cocktails – to expand their menu offerings. So, how can they do this successfully?

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Menu Beverage Seasonal Menu Equipment 136

Culinary Cues

APRIL 15, 2023

It’s early spring, mud season as it is commonly called, and they are putting in a Yeoman’s effort at organizing another restaurant week. Sure, if all goes well, they might be able to squirrel away some extra profit from a very busy summer and fall season, but that is there to help keep the doors open through the shoulder seasons.

Seasonal Menu 447

Seasonal Menu Café Point of Sale Social Media 447

Xtra Chef

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

The holiday season is usually full of family, friends, and fun—and a lot of profitability for the restaurant industry. Restaurants that are already trying to find ways to cut food costs and optimize efficiency with reduced opportunities for revenue are now asking themselves: How do we thrive during this holiday season?

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Hospitality Seasonal Menu Front of House Social Media 155

Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

An environment of excitement, intrigue, service, hospitality, and memorable experiences is required. Of course, I can’t help myself after so many years in the hospitality business, so as I walked and observed, my mind was running wild with thoughts on potential solutions. These businesses can’t give up! There must be a solution!

Customer Experience 362

Customer Experience Customer Service Food Safety Retail 362

Future Food

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

For the first time since Covid, the data reveals that F&B operators exiting shopping centres has overtaken those entering the hospitality sector. In the evening, the switch happens moving into cocktails, wine and beer with a great little savoury snack menu tailored to the food menu.

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Hospitality Loyalty Program Retail Food 78

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 24, 2022

Ensuring guests experience true hospitality is tantamount to running a successful restaurant. Thanks to restaurant technologies, it’s possible to not only deliver a superior customer experience — the crux of hospitality — but also take things to the next level. What Makes Hospitality So Vital to the Dining Experience?

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Technology Front of House Back of House Dietary Restrictions 222

Future Food

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

For the first time since Covid, the data reveals that F&B operators exiting shopping centres has overtaken those entering the hospitality sector. In the evening, the switch happens moving into cocktails, wine and beer with a great little savoury snack menu tailored to the food menu.

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Hospitality Loyalty Program Fast Casual Food 78

Future Food

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Trends that will shape the future of your food and hospitality projects for 2020. However, food and service will always be at the heart of hospitality. The evolution, financial viability & marketability of plant based menu options. Menu shapers will become seriously experimental with the flexitarian crowd in 2020.

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Hospitality 2020 Food Point of Sale 145

Hot Schedules

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Menu Engineering Helps Hospitality Teams to Manage Costs in 2021. O n top of the decreased sales resulting from the pandemic, the hospitality industry is facing an ongoing rise in labor costs and uncertainty regarding supply chain reliability and product availability. Star – Highly popular and with high margins.

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Menu Seasonal Menu Food Supply Point of Sale 88

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2024

Technological advancements such as self-ordering kiosks , mobile apps and tabletop devices empower customers to peruse menus, place orders, and settle payments conveniently. This approach gives diners a sense of control, reduces wait times, and allows staff to focus on delivering exceptional hospitality.

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2024 Customer Experience Compost Loyalty Program 187

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Hospitality Recovery Coalition. The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS) announced the formation of the Hospitality Recovery Coalition with the goal of supporting on-premise partners, including restaurants, bars and distilleries, facing harsh economic impacts due to the COVID-19 crisis. NAB Acquires SALIDO.

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Fast Casual Casual Menu Mobile Ordering 157

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. He advises asking questions like: What attracts you to the dining/cuisine hospitality space specifically?

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Leadership Small Business Cash Management Customer Experience 201

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

It’s a suite of tools for restaurants that includes online ordering, order integration, menu management, smart pricing, and more. The menu management and smart pricing tools are a nice one-two combo: as soon as you identify changes you need to make to pricing, menu management lets you push those updates throughout your digital ecosystem.

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Operations Management Management Mobile Ordering 367

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Your Response Menu. The hostess was sent to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. However, a good gauge for frequency can be communicating your COVID-19 safety and prevention efforts at least as frequently as you communicate your special menu additions. Be Prepared for Backlash.

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Communication Social Media Menu Loyalty Program 200

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

It’s a suite of tools for restaurants that includes online ordering, order integration, menu management, smart pricing, and more. The menu management and smart pricing tools are a nice one-two combo: as soon as you identify changes you need to make to pricing, menu management lets you push those updates throughout your digital ecosystem.

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Operations Management Management Mobile Ordering 353

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 21, 2022

However, these two professions also contend with miscommunication, lack of quality pitches, and unprepared sources, which can break a story, especially in the hospitality industry where items like employment regulations, infection outbreaks, audits, and supply chain issues are dynamic and challenging. Engage in Media Training.

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Hospitality Audits Sourcing Waste 131

Culinary Cues

MARCH 3, 2021

Down the street – a cadre of small independent restaurants with smaller staff requirements and tasty rustic menus would have been profitable except rents on their space had gone through the roof ever since this high end, 8-course menu, mecca restaurant opened its doors. ” -Danny Meyer – Union Square Hospitality.

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Dine-in Small Business Seasonal Menu Café 416

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. To do this, restaurants will either need to use lower cost food items or raise menu prices. Another way to introduce price increases is to introduce new elements to the menu.

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Pricing Food Supply Seasonal Menu Menu 194

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 24, 2023

Designed by The Johnson Studio at Cooper Carry, the facility provides real-world experience for the next generation of chefs and hospitality leaders. Art featured throughout the facility pays homage to the University and the fresh ingredients used daily in the 1856 kitchen – four kaleidoscope art pieces for each season of the year.

Design 167

Design Fine Dining Seasonal Menu Front of House 167

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 8, 2023

That’s why social media can be a game-changer for the hospitality industry. Images of a cocktail on a friend’s Instagram feed can be the catalyst for that consumer checking out a restaurant’s Instagram profile and then tapping through to a website to check out the menu. What Has Instagram Got to Do With It?

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Social Media Customer Experience Website Management Customer Service 179

The Restaurant Group

APRIL 21, 2024

You may have an excellent menu or location but if your supply chain or marketing is half-baked, it could jeopardize your operations and earning potential. With over 30 years of real-world experience in the restaurant and hospitality consultancy business, we are sought after by operators and investors who want to maximize their ROI and growth.

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Food Supply Fine Dining Seasonal Menu Equipment 78

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 13, 2023

Hospitality Specialist Filip Obradovic sat down with me to discuss the vital importance of well-designed training programs, the impact of ongoing staff engagement and exciting advancements in restaurant training tech. “Effort needs to come from both sides,” emphasizes Obradovic.

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Training Seasonal Menu Hiring Customer Experience 179

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Food Service, Kitchen, & Hospitality Tech. A resume for a cook or chef job should include familiarity with and specific experience in the following areas, if applicable: Food prep of specific menu items. Cooking specific menu items. Menu item creation and menu building. Recipe card creation. Taste Profiling.

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Front of House Back of House Kitchen Safety Food Safety 370

Open for Business

MAY 16, 2024

Menus can be refreshed and hospitality can be fine-tuned, but your restaurant’s success ultimately boils down to discoverability. Accessibility and convenience for guests Make it easy for potential customers to find baseline information about your restaurant, like location, menu, hours of operation, and contact details.

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Website Management Email Marketing SEO Seasonal Menu 78

Social Hospitality

JUNE 28, 2023

Introduce Special Menu Items For Holidays Some items may only be available to patrons during specific seasons or days of the year. Leverage this immediacy by briefly placing them on your menu and spreading the word on social media. Spring – It’s the season when you can serve Easter treats like eggs, ham, and bread.

Marketing 195

Marketing Email Marketing Social Media Seasonal Menu 195

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

We invited four restaurateurs from diverse backgrounds to talk about their philosophies on tipping: Ksenia Adams - Tech Lead, Human Capital Systems @ Union Square Hospitality Group in NYC. Gavin Kaysen - Chef/Owner @ Soigné Hospitality Group in Minneapolis, MN. Everything was built into the menu price. Table of Contents.

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BOH Restaurant Law Back of House Front of House 195

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 9, 2023

” In a restaurant setting, personalization often lies in making informed menu recommendations – something automation excels at. The same technology can also be used to efficiently provide customer support, like additional menu information. ” as the order is being placed.

Mobile Ordering 176

Mobile Ordering Customer Experience Seasonal Menu Loyalty Program 176

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

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Book Management Management Restaurant Law 370

Blue Orbit Restaurant Consulting

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Spring is definitely patio season. Wall Street would call […] The post 10 Spring Menu Ideas for Restaurant Patio Season first appeared on Blue Orbit Restaurant Consulting. Wall Street would call […] The post 10 Spring Menu Ideas for Restaurant Patio Season first appeared on Blue Orbit Restaurant Consulting.

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Seasonal Menu Menu Sports Hotels 52

Lavu

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Running a Bar: 7 Key Features You Need to Become The Best Bar POS System in 2024 In the bustling world of hospitality, the backbone of a bar’s success lies in its operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Easy Menu Management Integration With a Cloud-Based Point of Sale Built For Bars Happy hours! Relaxing Saturday!

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POS Bar Point of Sale Front of House 164

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 18, 2021

While there are clear benefits to an all-digital menu system, to get the most out them, you must first take a step back to re-examine what your menu means to you. Your menu: Part love letter, part manifesto, instructions for use and a bill of goods, all rolled into one. Should your menu move to the cloud?

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Back of House Seasonal Menu Fast Casual Customer Experience 188

Culinary Cues

MAY 28, 2022

Some may be just starting out while others are seasoned veterans. They are the ambassadors of hospitality and need to maintain a semblance of calm and the stage presence that helps guests feel comfortable and at ease. In both cases, there is a high level of stress in restaurant work. Bob Ehrlich. Former Governor of Maryland).

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Front of House Back of House Employee Relations Small Business 319

7 Shifts

AUGUST 20, 2021

Look at Your Menu. If you plan to accommodate for the wage increases by making adjustments to your menu, there are subtle ways to introduce new prices that won't rub diners the wrong way. Consider how you're writing prices in your menu. Menu Engineering. Some menu engineers and consultants (these are actual jobs!)

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Inventory Food Supply Seasonal Menu Food Order 195

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

To further emphasize creativity in the kitchen, Ocean Prime encouraged its associates to compose a seasonal pairing menu through an immersive leadership development program. “Our goal was to showcase the whole process, and the menu was the main vehicle. .” “We want to build their careers and their futures.

Marketing 188

Marketing Seasonal Menu Leadership Coaching 188

SpotOn

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Courtney and her husband were frequent guests who spent many Friday nights enjoying the cocktail menu and premium cuts. But that day, she approached the restaurant as both a regular guest and a SpotOn hospitality specialist. If she gets a call for some feedback on a menu or an issue with the hardware, Courtney doesn’t call back.

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Point of Sale Back of House Seasonal Menu Front of House 52

Clover - Restaurants

MAY 7, 2024

While your customers may never meet BOH team members, these restaurant jobs are essential to delivering a fantastic hospitality experience. Requirements: Conceive and update menus that embody our brand and showcase seasonal ingredients, featuring a diverse range of dishes with considerations for dietary preferences.

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Back of House BOH Kitchen Safety Front of House 52