Touch Bistro

MAY 26, 2021

Dad is king for a day, which means millions of families will be on the hunt for Father’s Day restaurant specials to mark the special occasion. Plan the right Father’s Day restaurant specials and your venue could become the spot for not only Father’s Day feasts, but also repeat business on many other days throughout the year.

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Specials 2021 Seasonal Menu Outdoor 97

Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 28, 2021

There is something very special about working in a professional kitchen, something that is hard to explain unless you are there. When you sit down with the sommelier with your first menu as chef you can offer reasonable comments on the selection of wines to accompany each item. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. This is magical.

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Kitchen Safety Front of House Fine Dining Seasonal Menu 423

Open for Business

MAY 9, 2024

From transforming your space into an outdoor retreat to making the most of occasions like Father’s Day and Pride Month, there are several ways to elevate your dining experience, attract new guests, and boost your bottom line this season. Engage customers with mouth-watering photos, behind-the-scenes glimpses, and seasonal deals.

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Seasonal Menu Social Media Outdoor Email Marketing 78

Culinary Cues

MAY 1, 2023

There are times when a nod, closed eyes, and smile signified just how delicious a nightly special was – a dish prepared by a cook, from his or her heart. There are more stories than words to write, more memorable moments and instances when I simply shrugged knowing that this kitchen is a special place.

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Front of House Back of House Food Order Small Business 427

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Streamlining Inventory and Menu Studies show that restaurants waste an average of four percent to 10 percent of all the inventory they purchase. Real-time data also cultivates valuable feedback that operators can leverage to outline areas of excellence and potential improvement in regards to training.

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POS Operations Loyalty Program Seasonal Menu 121

7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

It's up to the restaurant manager to maintain a warm, welcoming atmosphere and train staff to do the same. 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.

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Management Management Kitchen Safety Front of House 398

Culinary Digital

MARCH 20, 2024

A streamlined menu is the cornerstone of efficiency in the onboarding process within a food service establishment. By paring down the variety of dishes and ingredients, a streamlined menu facilitates a more focused and straightforward training regimen, expediting the journey to proficiency for fresh recruits.

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Seasonal Menu Customer Service Customer Experience Training 52

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

The fine-dining concept specialized in thoughtfully curated experiences and he and his team weren't convinced they could find a post-pandemic audience. "As it pertains to the Purple Parrot pop-ups, we get to plan the menu a month in advance. John's The Purple Parrot had been a community stalwart in Hattiesburg for 33 years.

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Fine Dining Seasonal Menu Dine-in Magazine 106

7 Shifts

JULY 10, 2020

Stay tuned for a few special tips from Melissa Bensky, one of Toronto’s most prolific foodgrammers with her account, @tastethesix. Plan your budget to include food costs, labor costs, operating costs, marketing costs, and any extra costs such as for party favors and special decor. Plan your staffing ?????

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Events Social Media Kitchen Safety Seating 351

Culinary Cues

MAY 19, 2022

“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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Seating Dine-in Seasonal Menu Leadership 374

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. Others tend to emphasize their cheaper menu options. A quick look at your POS data will identify the top three selling items on your menu.

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Marketing SEO Front of House Website Management 225

MBB Hospitality

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

It involves tracking the cost of each ingredient, understanding seasonality, and recognizing price fluctuations. Using cost percentage formulas, you can determine the ideal cost for each item on your menu. Menu Engineering and Pricing Menu engineering is an essential tactic in the arsenal for controlling food costs.

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Seasonal Menu Food Waste Loyalty Program 52

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Not much can be done about errors caused by customers, and training servers to listen attentively and cooks to set timers and stay focused can address internal errors. Make dulce de leche as a dessert special. Keeping a better eye on the inventory and using the most ripe perishables first is the first step in minimizing food waste.

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Waste Technology Food Inventory 183

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 192

Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 1, 2019

In preparation for the holiday gift giving season it was somehow decided that it was appropriate to recognize those private businesses within your community by stopping in to say hello, thank them for all that they do, and spend a little money. Every year, this weekend is the official time to celebrate small businesses.

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Clover - Restaurants

MAY 7, 2024

Executive Chef Job Description As Executive Chef, your breadth of professional experience is matched by your passion for culinary excellence, strong leadership skills, and creative flair for menu development. Work closely with the management team to brainstorm new ideas, promotions, and special events.

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The Rail

MARCH 27, 2024

A thorough competitor analysis for restaurant businesses may include access to the following data: Operations Menu items and pricing Marketing methods Customer reviews In each area, data can help you to see what’s working for these other businesses that you can learn from. Customer preferences and trends change, and your menu should too.

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Email Marketing Point of Sale 2024 Seasonal Menu 52

7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

It's up to the restaurant manager to maintain a warm, welcoming atmosphere and train staff to do the same. 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.

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Management Management Kitchen Safety Front of House 195

Culinary Digital

JANUARY 2, 2024

In the ever-evolving food industry landscape, one concept stands out as a catalyst for operational efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and improved customer satisfaction: streamlined menu options. Let’s uncover the secrets behind leveraging streamlined menu options to take your organization to new heights.

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Menu Seasonal Menu Customer Experience Customer Service 59

Sante

JANUARY 27, 2020

" Mama Lion's strategy is to remain relevant to a menu that excites guests. Being curated by a renowned chef is valuable, but more importantly, it is the creativity that Chef Zarate brings to the menu. I train staff as a family. Team building is also a great way to train staff."

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Front of House Seasonal Menu Influencer Hiring 130

EATER

MAY 8, 2023

You’d miss out on some truly compelling food experiences only a short drive or train ride away. Lunch and dinner typically begin with an amuse-bouche of seasonal barbajuans, fritters common to the Riviera that are typically filled with ricotta and leafy vegetables like Swiss chard.

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Food Seasonal Menu Back of House Training 103

Culinary Cues

MAY 19, 2021

I remember the aroma from a simmering veal or chicken stock – that lingering, tempting smell of roasted bones and caramelized mirepoix, the sweet aroma of candied garlic and onions browning as a coloring for the broth that would become soup, and sauce for various applications on the menu. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. CAFÉ Talks Podcast.

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Seasonal Menu Take-out Consumer Goods Food Order 414

Lavu

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Maybe, you’ve come up with some unique concoctions for your menu that no one else in town serves, so you need a bar POS fully customized to your unique business needs. Easy Menu Management Integration With a Cloud-Based Point of Sale Built For Bars Happy hours! You may need to change your menu now and then. Relaxing Saturday!

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Lavu

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Restaurants that succeed in improving their food costs without immediately resorting to band-aid strategies like raising their menu prices or trying to work with less staff gain a tremendous competitive advantage. Make It Seasonal. Then, calculate what percentage of your menu price comes from food. Keep Track of Your Inventory.

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Food Point of Sale Seasonal Menu Waste 91

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

Mad Mobile

MARCH 1, 2024

High-quality menu imagery per dish In the age of digital dining, restaurant tablets offer a tantalizing upgrade to traditional menus with their ability to showcase high-quality imagery for each dish. You can schedule updates for happy hour or special events to capitalize on the boost in traffic.

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Seasonal Menu POS Loyalty Program Customer Experience 40

Culinary Cues

JULY 12, 2020

They are pointed to their table and reminded to wear their mask until fully seated, told that the menu is on line (no more physical menus here), and that the server will take their order shortly. Reheat the blanched vegetables in a separate pan, season, and dust with chopped parsley. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER.

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Front of House Back of House Dine-in Food Truck 403

Harbor Touch

JULY 21, 2023

For one, DOOH ads can be updated in real-time, allowing restaurants to promote specials, events, and other time-sensitive information. They are also ideal for promoting limited-time offers, such as seasonal menu items or special promotions. They offer a convenient place for people to sit and wait for their bus or train.

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Advertising Transportation Social Media Outdoor 78

Tableo

JULY 11, 2023

Create an enticing happy hour menu Provide a selection of drink specials Create a broad range of inexpensive drink options, such as specialty cocktails, craft beers, wines, and non-alcoholic drinks. Try out fresh, seasonal menu items to keep clients interested and persuade them to try new drinks.

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Social Media Seasonal Menu Reservations Customer Experience 42

Clover - Restaurants

APRIL 25, 2024

Here are some top reasons you should have recipe cards for your restaurant: To maintain quality and consistency: Even the most seasoned chef needs a reference every now and then. To serve as training: Using detailed recipe cards help new hires avoid making errors and gain confidence more quickly.

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Design Loyalty Program Social Media Allergens 52

Restaurant Clicks

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

The bistro menu is also impressive in the evening. It has all the French classics, from escargot to quiche, but the menu often changes throughout the season. I can’t even begin with menu recommendations for the Belvedere – anything from the ocean is worth ordering in my opinion. Bistro Barberet & Bakery.

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Seasonal Menu Fine Dining Reservations Food Order 148

Buzztime Business

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Unfortunately, it’s tough for her to find bars with a solid mocktail menu (mocktails are cocktails without the booze). Research has shown that you’ll boost sales by limiting each menu category to 7-10 items. Increase Cocktail Sales with Science Menu engineering is real, and there are studies to prove it.

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Social Media Seasonal Menu Bar Sports 88

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2020

The 2020 holiday season may not offer the same gatherings, parties and hoopla of years’ past, but diners are making sure it is still filled with amazing food. In addition to gift cards, consumers are looking to bring their favorite restaurant faire to friends and family this holiday season. Diners Show Holiday Spirit.

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2020 Point of Sale Consumer Goods Seasonal Menu 167

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

With the season of food and Thanksgiving when holiday food is at the forefront, what are defined standards and procedures that restaurants should keep top-of-mind to set the expectations regarding food handling and preparation during the holiday rush? After all, these things never take a holiday. Help Employees Understand the Why.

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Food Safety Food Allergens Seasonal Menu 151

Open for Business

OCTOBER 20, 2023

From budgeting and licensing to crafting the perfect menu, here’s everything you need to know about how to open a restaurant. Market research Before you even think about the menu or location, you need to understand the guests who will walk through your doors. Creating the menu Your menu is the restaurant’s calling card.

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License Email Marketing Seasonal Menu Front of House 78

Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 8, 2019

The chef walks through coolers and storage every day as he or she determines what specials will be designed, which ingredients need attention, and which ones need to be replaced. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. Pride is that driving force that allows cooks to present a plate of food with their unique signature and proclaim: “I made this.”

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Food Supply Presentation Inventory Seasonal Menu 191

Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Cook’s at Royal Palms Resort & Spa Southern Rail Restaurant Galeto Brazilian Steakhouse Seasons 52 Wrigley Mansion Ocean Prime Different Pointe of View Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen Rusconi’s American Kitchen Michelina’s Italian Restaurant. While most come for the atmosphere, they stay for the menu!

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Dine-in Seasonal Menu Fine Dining Book 129