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THE INTER-DEPENDANCE OF BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY RESTAURANTS

Culinary Cues

The stores were empty, and restaurant service staff were staring out windows from the vantage of unfilled seats. Is it safety, parking, navigating a store or restaurant menu, pricing, speed of service, or lines? Obviously, an effort like this requires “buy-in” and buy in begins with organization and leadership. Why not you?

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Growing a Restaurant Strategically – The Keys Are Alignment, Timing and Control

Modern Restaurant Management

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.

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THE MOMENT WHEN YOU ARE IN THE ZONE – PART II

Culinary Cues

“Two minutes to plate”, called out Duke as Sabrina immediately switched gears, pulled down his plates, garnished them with the nightly vegetables that were carved, blanched, and then quickly immersed in a buttered and seasoned water to bring them up to temp. Fortunately, the chef had placed prime rib on the menu with Yorkshire popovers.

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A Guide to the Role of a Restaurant Manager: Duties, Daily Routine, and Essential Skills

7 Shifts

One other way you may need to manage inventory is with menu planning. Some restaurant managers work directly with the chef to plan menu item selection or daily specials. If this applies to you, you'll want to make sure that menu items are enticing, well-portioned, and profitable.

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A Guide to the Role of a Restaurant Manager: Duties, Daily Routine, and Essential Skills

7 Shifts

One other way you may need to manage inventory is with menu planning. Some restaurant managers work directly with the chef to plan menu item selection or daily specials. If this applies to you, you'll want to make sure that menu items are enticing, well-portioned, and profitable.

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10 Spring Menu Ideas for Restaurant Patio Season

Blue Orbit Restaurant Consulting

Spring is definitely patio season. That means restaurants get to significantly increase their seating capacity…and therefore their ability to generate revenue. 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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What Does Social Distancing Mean for Social Businesses Like Restaurants?

Modern Restaurant Management

" Bo Peabody, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of restaurant reservation and rewards app Seated , Board member of Boqueria Restaurants, and Co-Owner of Mezze Restaurant Group , suggests: Beyond spacing out tables, take advantage of outdoor space if you have it available. Pellegrini, Jr. president of PK Boston.