How to make a great first impression on guests
Typsy
MAY 20, 2020
Typsy Blog has posted before about logistical ways you can make your venue a covid-resistant space , but that’s only going to be one piece of the puzzle (albeit an essential one).
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Typsy
MAY 20, 2020
Typsy Blog has posted before about logistical ways you can make your venue a covid-resistant space , but that’s only going to be one piece of the puzzle (albeit an essential one).
Modern Restaurant Management
APRIL 5, 2024
Merch might a somewhat newer term in a restaurant owner's lexicon, but having a focused merchandising effort can connect a person to a brand as well as be a great way to build awareness and put buts in seats. The most crucial element is making something people want to have. Art and creativity are in Kerr’s blood.
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Culinary Cues
OCTOBER 19, 2023
Do you remember when you first discovered how to snap your fingers or whistle? Throughout life there were extraordinary moments in time when discovery and learning coincided: driving a car, hitting a baseball, throwing a perfect spiral with a football, standing up on skates, or playing your first song on a guitar or piano.
Modern Restaurant Management
MAY 1, 2024
Mobile gaming-first audiences were shown 61 percent fewer ads than social media-first audiences. The “Mobile Gaming-First” segment spent 2.5x Chick-Fil-A did the best at exposing social ads to the Mobile Gaming-first audience, but still showed 23 percent fewer ads to that audience.
7 Shifts
DECEMBER 18, 2020
Instagram is an important part of any business’s marketing strategy in 2021 , but you might be wondering how the social media platform can make an impact on your restaurant. If you don’t know what you’d video, here are a few great ideas to get you started. It makes them feel like they’re special, since they know the secrets.
Culinary Cues
MARCH 10, 2022
The most expensive wine with rave reviews from Robert Parker and the Wine Spectator will fail to impress if there are spots on that Riedl stemware. Who can make a difference through efficient use of the machine and the process of washing dishes? We grumble and curse, we step up the pace and show our anger on our face, but we get by.
Modern Restaurant Management
NOVEMBER 15, 2023
Virtual Restaurants can be a great way to test new menu ideas or reach a new market. Virtual Restaurants can be a great way to test new menu ideas or reach a new market. To create a distinctive brand presence, focus on the following: Your unique selling proposition (USP): What makes your restaurant unique?
Modern Restaurant Management
MARCH 1, 2024
What makes them so versatile? I believe that Mush Foods is the first to harness all of these benefits to create a clean, tasty and sustainable product from the Mycelium/Mushroom root that can be used for an unlimited amount of culinary purposes. What factors have fueled the increased use of mushrooms in unique ways?
Modern Restaurant Management
MAY 28, 2021
Making the Most of Your Marketing. Plus, using pictures of your restaurant and food on social media is a great way to get noticed and spark digital conversations. Simply put, if they see something they like, they’re more than likely to make the trip to your establishment to get it. Making Your Food Irresistible.
7 Shifts
JULY 27, 2022
And enabled better decision making across the company. One of those franchises make up the 75 Chatime locations in Canada, stretching from Ontario to British Columbia. Impressive results. Enabling great outcomes. Store managers were able to make smarter, cost-saving decisions. “It A “spreadsheet mountain”.
Modern Restaurant Management
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
Research shows that visuals elevate comprehension, retention, and emotional connections while also driving adoption, efficiency, and decision-making. Franchisees’ Staff Franchisees’ team members represent the first contact customers have with your brand, and that first impression matters.
7 Shifts
NOVEMBER 23, 2023
Thanks to all the information at your fingertips, making the switch doesn’t have to be so hard. Aspect to Assess Questions to Consider Notes/Action Items Operational Efficiency Does your system make restaurant payroll tasks like direct deposit, tax calculations and withholdings, and overtime easy? The price is great.
Culinary Cues
FEBRUARY 8, 2020
It is the team behind the chef that makes a successful restaurant; it is the team that executes the chef’s vision; and it is the team’s focus that allows the chef’s cost consciousness to result in a financially successful operation. Yes, I do mean a culture of retention. BUILD A TEAM – KEEP A TEAM. Without consistency – trust will erode.
7 Shifts
OCTOBER 31, 2023
You’re using too many systems You wouldn’t go to five grocery stores to make one sandwich—so why do 34% of restaurant operators work with five or more tech vendors? You’ll also receive guidance on your first two payroll runs from dedicated payroll implementation specialists. The price is great. Implementation was a breeze.
7 Shifts
AUGUST 15, 2022
If this is your first restaurant job, explain how other jobs and experiences lead you to your interest in the industry. This can make you and the interviewer more relaxed, and it shows who you are as a person. Are you a restaurant owner looking for question to ask potential candidates? Table of Contents. Common Interview Questions.
7 Shifts
AUGUST 18, 2021
First, understand customer expectations. To provide excellent customer service, you must first understand what that looks like to your customer. But make sure to pay attention to each customer, as one person's needs may vary from the next. You only have one chance at making a first impression– make it a great one!
Modern Restaurant Management
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021
Most customers check out reviews before heading over for their first meal. To make this process easier, we’ve put together a few quick tips and an example to help you work through bad reviews. First, we’ll go over some general steps you should take to respond when a bad review comes in. Steps to Respond.
Modern Restaurant Management
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
Panicked at first, some restaurant and F&B operations managed to adjust. Revisit your processes and procedures so that the workload per employee makes workflows simpler and more effective. Invest in innovative technologies for all areas of operation in a way that makes your operation more efficient.
ChowNow
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
Here’s all you need to know about building a great site that drives online orders. But almost no one scrolls past the first few results of their search. ” Then use SEO tools to make sure your website is ranking high for those keywords. Diners will be looking for your menu, so make it as easy as possible.
Modern Restaurant Management
APRIL 15, 2022
We have all taken pictures of neatly presented dishes from our favorite restaurants to post on Instagram, so it makes perfect sense for restaurants to prioritize Instagram as a marketing channel. Make sure you only use the right hashtags on Instagram and avoid generic tags. Make Use of Instagram Story Highlights.
Culinary Cues
MAY 27, 2021
When I watch a line cook in action and try to analyze what makes he or she tick, I am always amazed at how different the person can be in any given moment. This is a different kind of person – one who is on a mission and the mission always comes first. The line cook is tough as nails, yet gentle as an artist. e·nig·ma. /i?ni?m?/.
Modern Restaurant Management
DECEMBER 10, 2021
While your restaurant may feature a diverse menu, delicious food, a great ambiance, and excellent customer service, you will still struggle to build a customer base without promoting it. Make sure you have high-quality pictures of these items. A great example of a conversation trigger is Skip’s Kitchen.
Open for Business
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
When curated with care and promoted effectively, this menu is a powerful tool for any restaurant, capable of making a memorable impression and drawing eager guests through the door. With prix fixe, guests get a pre-set meal from appetizer to dessert without making individual menu selections. Quick Links What is a prix fixe menu?
Modern Restaurant Management
FEBRUARY 2, 2022
Restaurant Week is all about creating great food experiences, and in the pandemic era, this means branching out from the old dine-in-only norms and offering attractive takeout options. A vast, community-wide event like Restaurant Week can be the perfect push to start 2022 successfully. Here is your 2022 guide for a successful Restaurant Week.
Modern Restaurant Management
FEBRUARY 10, 2020
Restaurateurs put great passion into their food, their concept, and their decor. But, a restaurant’s brand identity – and visual brand design – is equally important and not to be forgotten. ” Let’s briefly look at what you need to know to create a successful restaurant brand. That’s staggering.
Modern Restaurant Management
MARCH 24, 2023
The first step is to clearly identify any gluten-free dishes. Once you’ve addressed the messaging on your menu, it’s important to make sure your staff is prepared to answer questions about your gluten-free program. Messaging about gluten-free options and safety protocols begins with your menu.
Modern Restaurant Management
JULY 7, 2021
Everything from the first sip of a drink order to the last bite of dessert should be exciting, unique, and delicious to make that novel on-premise dining experience stand out. One way to impress guests from the get-go is to have a strong beverage menu, as drink orders are typically taken upon arrival. Offer a Tea Flight.
Modern Restaurant Management
JANUARY 3, 2024
We will discuss how to build customer communication and what aspects to prioritize to make your establishment stand out and thrive. Many guests do not want to analyze and make decisions themselves; they want the restaurant to think about their needs and provide the best solution. How can you achieve this? You no longer have to choose.
Modern Restaurant Management
JULY 12, 2022
Guests have lots of options when it comes to Restaurant Week, so be sure to make a good impression with a menu that makes your restaurant stand out: think best sellers, unique flavors, and creative dishes. Restaurants continue to face labor and supply chain issues, plus rising food costs. Review and Revise Your Menu Offerings.
Modern Restaurant Management
JANUARY 23, 2020
When it comes to running a restaurant, great food, superb customer service, and an incredible location can only get you so far. It takes just seven seconds to make a first impression, and in the restaurant industry, it’s typically not the food or drinks that a customer sees first.
Bingage
NOVEMBER 11, 2022
WhatsApp was launched as an application for personal communication, but the growing popularity of the app, its ease of use, and the great responsiveness of customers make it useful for marketing purposes. and all the features that makes the chat easy. This is a great staring point for impressive your customers.
Modern Restaurant Management
MARCH 3, 2022
While restaurants are accustomed to prioritizing cleanliness to maintain food safety, new infectious disease threats are making cleanliness even more important for upholding public health as well as diners’ confidence. Visibly clean restaurants showcase a commitment to safety and make these environments more welcoming for guests.
EATER
JANUARY 8, 2024
The former allows you to impress your guests with your culinary skills (if you have them) but generally leaves you exhausted by the time the party actually starts. People think that you can make a living out of having a restaurant,” he says. They can “turn [their] home into a restaurant.” Welcome to the New Catering.
Modern Restaurant Management
JUNE 3, 2020
As restauarants reopen, they'll only have one chance to make a new first impression and it has to feel great and safe. To download the entire Post Pandemic Playbook, click here.
Next Restaurants
AUGUST 7, 2020
When you’re trying to market your restaurant and your brand, the first things that likely come to mind are improving SEO , creating unique campaigns to draw attention, and perhaps even holding special events to draw customers into your space. There is actual psychology behind how people feel when they see different colors.
Modern Restaurant Management
OCTOBER 13, 2022
Just as with COVID shutdowns and supply chain issues, restaurant technology can help operators continue providing great service even with high costs for them and customers alike. A point-of-sale (POS) system can streamline the ordering and preparation processes, making it easier to improve service even during peak service.
Indoor Media
MARCH 1, 2021
This year, make it your goal to improve your small business’s online presence. Interacting with the tweet boosts new impressions and can mean a ton of good — or bad — press for the brand. This is a great way to keep up with any trends hitting your market and watch how different influencers or competitors are engaging.
Open for Business
MAY 4, 2023
Keeping your online presence up to date, cutting wait times, and highlighting your value all make for a dining experience that feels good to guests and keeps them coming back—no matter what’s happening in the economy. Restaurant guests remember above all how you made them feel. But the big thing they have in common is that they’re hungry.
Buzztime Business
JUNE 2, 2023
Americans plan to spend these impressive father figures: The average person will drop $171 for a record-setting $20.1 Live trivia makes for great Father’s Day promotions – and beyond. This Father’s Day, Dad will live like a king. billion total. Every Daypart for Dad! Swap out ladylike mimosas for one of these 26 beer cocktails.
Indoor Media
MARCH 29, 2021
For advertisers, this provides a great opportunity to build your brand in front of a local audience in the same area where your most likely customers live. Exposure makes all the difference when it comes to keeping (or losing) your audience’s attention. How Cartvertising Brands Your Business. Repetition . This isn’t just a theory.
Ken Burgin
JULY 18, 2022
A great way to make a positive impression right at the start. You can put all this online in a Google or Word doc, but there’s something more impressive and ‘serious’ about a printed folder of contents. This is about making a strong impression at the beginning of someone’s employment.
Typsy
NOVEMBER 7, 2019
Whether you want to work in a restaurant, a hotel, or a tour company, your cover letter is one of the first things any hiring manager in the hospitality industry will look at. That’s why you must make a great first impression and show employers what you can bring to the table.
Bottleneck Management
OCTOBER 15, 2021
From hiring a great team to building an amazing place on Disney’s West side. It was a lot and I’m very impressed with the team and how they handled it. It was a lot and I’m very impressed with the team and how they handled it. Everyone had each other’s back and wanted to be a part of something great.”. Inspiration.
Indoor Media
DECEMBER 11, 2020
Many people visit grocery stores multiple times a week, guaranteeing businesses multiple chances to impress potential customers. Many people visit grocery stores multiple times a week, guaranteeing businesses multiple chances to impress potential customers. Why Grocery Store Advertising? We primarily partner with local businesses.
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