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BRING BACK THE 20 SEAT BISTRO

Culinary Cues

There were eighteen or twenty seats (mostly deuces) and in better weather maybe two more tables on the street or alleyway in front or beside these tastes of a chef. There was little waste since managing twenty seats was much easier than trying to fill expansive dining rooms with a turn or two on busy nights.

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From Empty Tables to Full House: Expert Advice on Avoiding Restaurant No Shows

Modern Restaurant Management

With limited seating capacity, even a couple of absent parties can transform a potentially profitable evening into a financial loss, pushing these already vulnerable businesses closer to the margins of financial health. For smaller establishments, the stakes are even higher.

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Restaurant Guests in the Driver’s Seat

Modern Restaurant Management

An intuitive content management system (CMS) empowers you to feature the right items and promotions at the right time of day to boost sales. Examine your hiring, training and performance management practices to ensure your team has the skills and support they need to deliver an exceptional customer experience.

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Turning Your Outdoor Spaces into Winter Havens

Modern Restaurant Management

For many restaurateurs and brewery managers, outdoor patios and beer gardens are key moneymakers during warmer months. Efficient electric heating keeps guests warm, extends seating capacity and helps maintain the lively, inviting atmosphere your business is known for — no matter the weather.

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Don’t miss this exclusive session - register today to save your seat! Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth.

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18 Restaurant Manager Interview Questions to Assess Leadership and Operational Skills

7 Shifts

Your staff, especially your restaurant manager, plays a crucial role in the overall dining experience. We’ve prepared a list of restaurant manager interview questions that can help you find the right person to lead your team and help grow your business. How do you manage the restaurant’s budget and control costs?

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Managing Diner Expectations this Holiday Season

Modern Restaurant Management

Over the last 18 months, restaurants have managed incredibly difficult challenges, primarily driven by having to operate with new, constantly evolving safety guidelines. Proactive communication and transparency is essential to managing the diner experience. At Arepitas in Round Rock, TX, Yelp user Emely T.