EATER

OCTOBER 24, 2024

It is often connected with Hartford, Connecticut and called Hartford Election Cake , but historians point out that the cake was baked throughout New England and generally referred to as Election Cake in cookbooks. By other accounts , these cakes were also served and sold at town meetings.

2016 331

2016 Reference 2024 Government 331

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

This crucial aspect significantly influences the financial success of your Quick-Serve Restaurant (QSR) and plays a pivotal role in thriving within a competitive market. A quicker drive-thru experience translates to delighted patrons, positive word-of-mouth, and the capacity to serve more customers, ultimately leading to increased profits.

Point of Sale 419

Point of Sale Customer Service Food Order Customer Experience 419

Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 24, 2020

This menu is developed using analytical data that is drawn from surveys and historical reference to other restaurants within a community or region. There are thousands of restaurants just like this – they serve a real need for dependability. [] A CONNECTION TO HISTORY.

Menu 482

Menu Seasonal Menu Front of House Café 482

EATER

OCTOBER 31, 2024

And Suarez says the concha’s resemblance to Chinese pineapple buns and Japanese melonpan gives people another frame of reference. Enciso credits the influence of modern panaderías in the popular tourist destination Mexico City — like Panadería Rosetta — with both inspiring bakers and giving traveling American customers a taste for pan dulce.

Consumer Goods 325

Consumer Goods Customer Experience Social Media Take-out 325

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 31, 2021

Establishments within the hospitality industry that serve liquor need to be sure that they are properly covered and protected in their policies, yes, but also that they are following proper guidelines within their establishment. For example, it is the restaurant’s responsibility to ensure best practices when it comes to liquor service.

Bar 482

Bar Insurance Employee Relations Certification 482

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 29, 2024

Owners of bars, taverns, restaurants and other establishments serving alcohol kept a close eye on a case before the Supreme Court of Florida this year. It is a legal definition that refers to a tavern, bar or other establishment where alcoholic beverages are furnished. At issue was a $28.6 SC2022-0910, is so significant.

Bar 493

Bar Restaurant Law Point of Sale Beverage 493

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

.” He’s wasted little time doing exactly that: in the just under two years he’s served as CKO, Adkinson (who also heads up the catering division for 27 Sonny’s locations) has made it his mission for Sonny’s to be an inspired, giving partner in each of the communities its restaurants serve.

Serving 493

Serving Reference Catering Waste 493

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Amid all the unknowns COVID-19 has served up over the past year and a half, a few certainties have emerged. Businesses grow through happy customers and happy guests should be easily empowered to refer their friends and family to the dining establishments they love.

Sustainability 568

Sustainability Guest Recovery Customer Experience SEO 568

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Having worked a serving shift, I know firsthand that interpersonal skills are non-negotiable in carrying out good customer service, just as being scrappy is key to succeeding in the kitchen. At the end of the interview process, reference calls are absolutely critical in confirming or eliminating any doubts you may have.

Hiring 396

Hiring Front of House Back of House Employee Relations 396

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Even in some less likely foodservice establishments, consumers are requesting premium tea, which our industry refers to as “specialty tea.” ” Whether the serving format is loose leaf tea, or a spacious pyramid tea bag, specialty tea is always whole leaf. ” Benefitting from a Product That Customers Seek.

Fine Dining 576

Fine Dining Hotels Consumer Goods Beverage 576

ChowNow

MARCH 21, 2025

Every successful restaurant has one thing in common: they know exactly who they are serving. Understanding who you serve can help you make strategic decisions that attract the right customers and keep them coming back. Family Status: Are you serving couples, solo diners, or parents with children?

Marketing 195

Marketing Social Media Email Marketing Loyalty Program 195

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 19, 2023

Restaurants that serve Vietnamese food, for example, are not something you find in every community. Will you serve saki or bubble tea or both? Sometimes, this is referred to as the “vibe” — the establishment’s overall look and feel. In smaller markets, your cuisine might be enough to set you apart.

Food 450

Food Customer Experience Social Media Food Order 450

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2025

For restaurateurs, the message is clear: in 2025, your space is no longer just where food is prepared and served. Among her design tips: Form Must Follow Function, Go Big in Little Ways and Design to Grow. What are some restaurant design trends you are seeing for 2025?

Fast Casual 251

Fast Casual 2025 Design Customer Experience 251

Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Every now and then this can serve as a “checks and balance” activity to keep you on the right path and assess where and why you might have strayed from those “stakes in the ground” that are important to your core. Some refer to this as delegation, but behind delegation of duties must lay a willingness to trust.

2021 486

2021 Point of Sale Take-out Reference 486

Culinary Cues

AUGUST 31, 2024

It will be who you are. [] It must be the reference for your decision making. Make sure that when decisions are made, especially those of any real consequence, you reference your mission statement. “Is RITZ CARLTON: “We are ladies and gentlemen, serving ladies and gentlemen.” Is this decision in line with our mission?”

Customer Service 413

Customer Service Social Media Customer Experience Reference 413

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

It means guests love the food you serve so much that one location simply won’t cut it — and you get to serve more customers, generate more revenue , and expand your business. You won't be able to refer to your previous restaurant opening playbook and follow it to the letter. Replicating an Existing Concept.

Management 370

Management Management Document Hiring 370

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 7, 2021

It should serve as a guide for your employees to reference on an ongoing basis. This vital management tool is more than just a long list of workplace rules and regulations. It’s an introduction to your company culture and a road map for how to operate.

Employee Relations 519

Employee Relations Restaurant Law Information Reference 519

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Serving smaller portion sizes. Ghost kitchens of 2019 almost exclusively referred to restaurants that worked only through third-party delivery services. Self-Serve/Grab-and-Go and Use of Automation. Consider, removing processed or pre-packaged ingredients from their inventory. Focus on seasonal produce to ensure peak freshness.

2022 547

2022 Customer Service Online Ordering Website Management 547

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 4, 2021

.” From there, the majority of people look at only the top three to six results served up by Google and other search engines to select their restaurant of choice. Understandably, the top six search results are the most coveted rankings for any business and are commonly referred to as the Google Six Pack.

SEO 577

SEO Website Management Online Ordering Mobile Ordering 577

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Search engine results pages (SERPs) are an SEO term that refers to how well your website and web pages rank on Google. Quality, relevant backlinks that are acquired the right way serve as good references in Google eyes, helping your restaurant’s SERP rankings. There are no cookie-cutter approaches to SEO.

SEO 450

SEO Social Media Audits Point of Sale 450

Lavu

MAY 30, 2025

By optimizing how quickly tables are cleared and reseated, restaurants can serve more guests during peak hours and improve overall profitability. Table turnover time refers to the average amount of time it takes for a table to be occupied by different groups of guests.

Seating 140

Seating Mobile Ordering Customer Service Customer Experience 140

Goliath Consulting

MAY 19, 2020

. • A workplace food program that brings in a different pop-up restaurant to serve as the office lunch vendor each day. Serves in 15 cities, see reference: • Connects employees in office buildings with local restaurants. Serves in 15 cities, see reference: • Connects employees in office buildings with local restaurants.

Catering 378

Catering Social Media Online Ordering Loyalty Program 378

ChowNow

MAY 9, 2025

Be specific about standout elements For example, Arroyo Chop House shares with customers that they serve only the highest grade of domestic wagyu beef. Served on a brioche bun with house-made aioli? An incredibly important detail that is guaranteed to sell them significantly more steaks than if they left that off the menu description.

Menu 195

Menu Dietary Restrictions Online Ordering Mobile Ordering 195

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 11, 2022

By leveraging the GDSN, DCs reference a single, consistent data source for shelf-life and storage temperature information, ensuring proper food handling. With the right technology and standards for unique identification and data sharing, operators like Subway franchisees can get back to what they do best – serving guests.

Inventory 547

Inventory Management Management Food Supply 547

Culinary Cues

JULY 25, 2023

Even if you choose to not pursue cooking as your career, I know that this information will serve you well throughout life.” A few minutes ago, you referred to that ingredient I held in my hand as “just a tomato” and honestly, I wasn’t sure how to respond. I could sense his uncomfortableness. I wondered if I could live up to that.

Food Truck 417

Food Truck Reference Café Take-out 417

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Many restaurants have had to alter how they serve customers, and some have had to close their indoor dining and become creative with extending patio season. Or encourage customers to refer a family or friend to your restaurant during the month of December and use the promo card as a referral bonus.

Loyalty Program 539

Loyalty Program Seasonal Menu Social Media Email Marketing 539

Culinary Cues

MARCH 3, 2024

In fact, you were probably on the receiving end of this group behavior, sometimes referred to as bullying. group’s function contrary to common purpose except to add oxygen to their group-serving purpose of discord and animal gratification. .” – Webster’s Dictionary Of course, you remember. Well, we’re not in high school anymore.

Leadership 447

Leadership Restaurant Law Social Media Sports 447

ChowNow

MARCH 27, 2025

For example, if youre serving a burger, youre not just tallying up the beef and bunyoure also including the pickles, onion, aioli/mayo, cheese, lettuce, and even the side of fries. Yes, competitor pricing can give you a ballpark idea of what customers in your area expect to paybut it shouldnt be your only reference point.

Pricing 195

Pricing Menu Point of Sale Customer Experience 195

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 20, 2020

For example, with new procedures needed for outdoor winter dining, you can create “to-do” checklists and tip-sheets for employees to reference as they learn the new setup while automatically sending compliance notifications to management. Create a Training Program.

Outdoor 480

Outdoor Dine-in Training Government 480

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 14, 2021

This is referring to leveraging the advertising component of these social media platforms and posting targeted content and ads about your open roles and how awesome it is to work at your company to stand out and stay relevant in their eyes. This doesn’t mean just having a Facebook / Instagram page and occasionally posting on them.

Recruiting 531

Recruiting Hiring Marketing Advertising 531

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

The asset will be assigned a unique ID reference, which is then used as a point of reference to pull up information about the asset on the database. By being more proactive with your managing of assets, you can serve a higher volume of customers, and reduce the chances of a costly breakdown scenario.

Catering 402

Catering Equipment Customer Service Small Business 402

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 31, 2022

Owners and managers can justify adding or dropping menu items after referring to CoGS and P&L reports. Leveraging a CRM report helps managers or owners learn more about the people they serve. Top menu groups, items, and modifiers. How the menu is performing based on time and day of the week/weekend.

Point of Sale 491

Point of Sale Download POS Customer Experience 491

Culinary Cues

JANUARY 23, 2023

One of the most important statements about leadership and management I ever heard has stuck with me for decades: “If you are not serving the customer (fan) directly, then your job is to serve the person who is.” This is likely what Coach Belichick means by: “Do your job.”

Coaching 466

Coaching Sports Point of Sale Take-out 466

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 24, 2023

Training your staff in best practices for serving gluten-free dishes is one of the best proactive measures you can take to avoid such conflicts, as well as to demonstrate your commitment to ensuring the safety of gluten-free diners. In terms of training format, the possibilities are virtually endless.

Training 449

Training Front of House Kitchen Safety Allergens 449

EATER

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Your favorite restaurant serves you garbage,” they continued, explaining that seed oils cause bowel disease. They also reference the rise of polyunsaturated fats in the American diet over the past 100 years. The flyers started popping up like dandelions around Manhattan. Of course Carbone’s spicy rigatoni is made with oil.

Advertising 331

Advertising Influencer 2023 2022 331

Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

By referring to the chef as the “source” need not require that all creativity originates from the chef – in fact, the greatest use of creative energy is to set the stage for others to be the innovators. [] A Consummate Organizer and Planner. THE LAW: The chef must always serve as the resource encyclopedia in the kitchen.

Restaurant Law 450

Restaurant Law Coaching Café Sourcing 450

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 26, 2022

Federal and state unemployment taxes, commonly referred to as FUTA and SUTA/SUI, are often overlooked and/or ignored by operators, but especially with the increased turnover in the industry, it is paramount in controlling HR operations costs. Here’s the bad news, it’s actually worse than that. Evaluate Your Partnership.

Audits 507

Audits Operations 2006 Hiring 507