7 Shifts

JULY 12, 2023

I seen the books. She now co-owns Poppy + Rose, Poppy & Seed , and Root of all Food , an LA-based catering company. She joined us on The Pre-Shift Podcast to discuss her philosophy on managing a team, including how she coaches managers. But first, Reed recounts how she followed her husband into restaurants. "I It served a purpose.

Front of House 370

Front of House Back of House Take-out Book 370

Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Cafe Central Ruth’s Chris Steak House Anson Eleven Landry’s Seafood House Taft Diaz Mesa Street Grill Park Tavern Magic Bistro Pelican’s Steak & Seafood Thyme Matters Pot Au Feu West Texas Chophouse Garufa Entrecôte & Co. Ruth’s Chris Steak House. Best Private Dining in El Paso. Anson Eleven.

Dine-in 106

Dine-in Specials Back of House Book 106

Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 3, 2022

I can feel the knot in that muscle move slowly from the top of my ankle to the back of my knee. My focus will soon be on whether staff members show up as scheduled, will deliveries be on time and what will they short me today, how many reservations on the book, and moving through the day – one plate at a time. Can’t make it in.”

Back of House 346

Back of House Hotels Front of House Book 346

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Halloween Specials and Menu Ideas for Restaurants and Bars ????? New spooky food and drink specials Unique, Halloween-themed food and drink specials are one of the most common ways bars and restaurants can spookify their business. Here are a few ideas for Halloween restaurant specials to offer this holiday season.

Specials 231

Specials Bar Seasonal Menu Events 231

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Attempts have been made to eliminate tipping altogether, but many restaurants ended up reverting back to a traditional tipping system. It can even extend to the back of the house, so cooks, dishwashers, and porters can get tipped oit. Tipping practices are in constant conversation in the restaurant industry. Table of Contents.

Tip Distribution 370

Tip Distribution Management Management Back of House 370

7 Shifts

JULY 28, 2021

Maybe one of your servers just called in sick at the last minute, your shipment of inventory containing all the ingredients for tonight's dinner special never showed up or the plumbing is acting up again. At times, it's a civil war between your front-of-house and back-of-house teams. Table of Contents. Field questions.

Communication 430

Communication Management Management Front of House 430

Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Special occasions and big events like weddings, anniversaries, graduations, and even corporate meetings in our lives only come around so often, so why not try and make them as unforgettable as possible? It’s ideal for smaller parties of up to 24, so definitely book an event here for a more intimate experience. Check them all out below!

Dine-in 119

Dine-in Specials Book Seating 119

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

What those technologies are completely depends on the role, but here are a few of the more popular examples: Servers and front-of-house roles tend to familiarize themselves with point-of-sale (POS) technology, scheduling software , online ordering integrations, and perhaps even reservation software. Table of Contents. Skills for Your Resume.

Front of House 370

Front of House Back of House Kitchen Safety Food Safety 370

Touch Bistro

JULY 26, 2021

As a restaurateur, how you prepare for Labor Day can be the difference between booking up solid through the first weekend of September, and barely making enough to pay your staff. We’re sharing ideas for Labor Day restaurant specials that will help you maximize profits and make your restaurant a Labor Day destination for years to come.

Specials 99

Specials 2021 Seasonal Menu Email Marketing 99

7 Shifts

AUGUST 16, 2021

But it's the good shifts, when the front of house and back of house are flowing like a symphony, when customers are delighted, and the restaurant atmosphere feels effortless—that's the best part about restaurants. The way to run great shifts is to get out ahead and schedule pre-shift meetings. What is a pre-shift meeting.

Front of House 397

Front of House Back of House Customer Service Coaching 397

EATER

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

This book is not for them.” But, as The I Hate to Cook Book proved after it was published in 1960, a lot of women hated to cook. They weren’t plotting a revolution. They had always expected that this would be their lot in life. Everything in society and pop culture had told them so, and they’d never questioned it.

Book 103

Book Point of Sale Back of House Take-out 103

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

After that, the most popular back-office technologies were accounting software (55%), mobile payments (52%), and third-party food delivery services (51%). It reduces ordering errors, increases front-of-house and back-of-house efficiency, and helps you control inventory.

Technology 312

Technology Mobile Ordering Social Media Online Ordering 312

Bottleneck Management

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

They each bring something special to the table, pun intended, so let’s get to know them a little better. Coming from an HR background, I’ve always valued the idea of ‘having each other’s backs,’ and that’s exactly what we have here. I’m an open book! Meet Jim Shedd: Where are you from? Favorite TV/Movie Quote?

Front of House 78

Front of House Back of House Seasonal Menu Education 78

7 Shifts

APRIL 13, 2021

Canyons has also seen success in breaking down labor percentages into the back and front of the house to better understand where they may be overstaffed. This is usually 9% for the back of the house and 4% for the front, totally a target of 13%. They also opened a sister restaurant, Gameday Fresh Grill, also in Woodstock.

Front of House 370

Front of House Point of Sale Back of House Franchise 370

EATER

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The book traces Lane’s adoration of pasta from slurping cheesy noodles in his mother Cherie’s kitchen in the Chicago suburbs, to a summer spent studying and falling in love with eggplant Parmigiana in Umbria, up to making cacio e pepe in his current New York City apartment kitchen. Your Pasta Sucks is part cookbook, part autobiography.

Book 107

Book Back of House 2025 Social Media 107

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 31, 2022

A good operator looks back on their Business Plan on a monthly or quarterly basis to gauge where they are in terms,” says Mark Moeller, president, and owner of The Recipe of Success , a national restaurant consulting firm. You can't start a restaurant without a plan. But it doesn't have to be overwhelming. Table of Contents. Download now.

Point of Sale 397

Point of Sale Back of House Document Download 397

Open for Business

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Once upon a time, most restaurants operated on a patchwork of paper systems involving notebooks and back-of-the-napkin calculations, not to mention information owners and managers kept in their heads, hunches, and habits. Streamline the front of house. Run a smooth back of house. Streamline the front of house.

Technology 147

Technology Front of House Back of House Online Ordering 147

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

After that, the most popular back-office technologies were accounting software (52%, up from 31% in 2018) and payroll software (50%, up from 28% in 2018), according to a study from Toast. Your POS system reduces ordering errors, increases front-of-house and back-of-house efficiency, and helps you control inventory.

Technology 370

Technology Front of House Social Media Back of House 370

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

After that, the most popular back-office technologies were accounting software (52%, up from 31% in 2018) and payroll software (50%, up from 28% in 2018), according to a study from Toast. It’s a necessity for building a modern and future-proof restaurant. That’s where a cloud-based inventory management system comes in. But that was the 90s.

Social Media 370

Social Media Front of House Back of House Point of Sale 370

EATER

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Between now and December, cookbook publishers will churn out some 100 new titles in service of promoting better living through eating. Turn on your stoves!” they seem to shout. Haul out those baking pans! Prepare to spend many hours contemplating the abyss of your Dutch oven!”

2024 140

2024 Book Influencer Take-out 140

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 10, 2021

If you pull a joker, the meal is on the house. Book in advance, or wait half an hour for a table. Promoting your restaurant should start with promoting the food itself. However, too many restaurants fall into the trap of promoting items with a low food cost and high margin. Others tend to emphasize their cheaper menu options.

Marketing 226

Marketing SEO Front of House Website Management 226

The Restaurant Times

MARCH 8, 2023

International Women’s Day is a day to celebrate the achievements of women and to raise awareness about gender inequality. Every year on March 8th, people around the world recognize the progress made by women in different fields and acknowledge the challenges that still lie ahead.

Specials 52

Specials 2012 Food Truck Back of House 52

Open for Business

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Ease the pressure on your front-of-house staff while managing guest expectations and boosting your bottom line. Protect your business and make sure guests honor their reservations by requiring deposits or credit card holds for bookings. Be sure to explain any exceptions or special considerations for larger parties or holiday events.

Dietary Restrictions 78

Dietary Restrictions Seasonal Menu Reservations Cash Management 78

EATER

MAY 24, 2024

This season’s food-themed books mirror real-life trends. So whether you’re into historical fiction, family drama, memoir that feels like a romp, or fluffy and flirty romance, these are the food-related books you might want to toss into your beach bag this summer. Italy, and especially Sicily, continue to have a moment.

Food 116

Food Book Transportation Back of House 116

Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 19, 2021

From delicious Bourbon bars to mouth-watering steak houses, private dining and restaurant dining, in general, have expanded in Louisville over the last ten years. Whether you prefer something casual like a burger and fries or are in the mood for something a little more special, Proof On Main has something for you. Proof On Main.

Dine-in 111

Dine-in Front of House Back of House Website Management 111

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

You are sitting in your favorite restaurant and have placed an order on a tablet at your table. After a few seconds of placing the order, a notification appears on your messaging app. Ding* ‘Your order is being prepared by Chef Bot 19 and will be delivered to your table in approximately 19 minutes. Let’s Start With the Why.

Front of House 211

Front of House Mobile Ordering Loyalty Program Back of House 211

Culinary Cues

MAY 16, 2022

But then, on occasion, there are those nights when you and your teammates are in a special place, a place that is hard to describe unless you have been there – you are in the zone. The reservation book was full for tonight – more than 200 recorded and no room for walk-ins. Your dictionary. Sabrina worked the sauté station.

Café 354

Café Front of House Point of Sale Back of House 354

Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Maybe you’re making special dining plans for a birthday, family reunion, or other meaningful events. There are amazing places to eat where you can also book a private room. Come for the meat, stay for the style, come back for new seasonal fare. Albuquerque, New Mexico, is the cultural hub of the American Southwest.

Dine-in 114

Dine-in Seasonal Menu Book Events 114

Buzztime Business

MAY 3, 2023

To celebrate her special day, the average person will shell out a record $270 this year according to the National Retail Federation. Bring in a DJ and create mom-only drink specials. Serve mimosas in a mason jar or other special glass she can take home. Create a special Mother’s Day dinner inspired by the farm-to-table trend.

Back of House 88

Back of House Social Media Certification Small Business 88

Buzztime Business

DECEMBER 19, 2023

And no, the author of the James Bond books didn’t invent the martini (but he did create the Vesper). 8) Boozy Book Club Give book worms a choice. Line up special deals and winter bar promotions just for your most loyal customers. Line up special deals and winter bar promotions just for your most loyal customers.

Bar 88

Bar Seasonal Menu Events Back of House 88

7 Shifts

MAY 23, 2024

The competition in the restaurant industry is getting tighter. In fact, 45% of restaurant operators expect their competition to be much more intense in 2024 than last year. That said, we've compiled some of the best techniques for increasing restaurant sales and taking your business to new heights.

Social Media 195

Social Media Loyalty Program Email Marketing SEO 195

Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 4, 2021

So, if you’re thinking of hosting your next work holiday party or special occasion soon, check out my list of the 15 best restaurants for private dining in Charlotte! One particularly enticing prospect for a good time in Charlotte is to host a large gathering at one of Charlotte’s exquisite private dining restaurants. The Capital Grille.

Dine-in 117

Dine-in Website Management Fine Dining Book 117

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 23, 2020

As one way to help restaurants navigate this uncertain time, our team has created a short e-Book with marketing tips for restaurants. Another possible marketing technique is to create a special pre-fixed menu that appeals to both adults and children. Among the highlights: Pickup Incentives. Prompt Future Visits. Kids Eat Free.

Marketing 203

Marketing Back of House Employee Relations Social Media 203

Culinary Cues

MARCH 21, 2020

Cooking is an adventure – now you have the time. [] MAKE ALL OF YOUR MEALS SPECIAL. Set the table, serve your dinner in courses, allow enough time to truly enjoy each meal, talk about food and family traditions that surround it – this is the time to truly embrace all the healing power of a meal. [] READ A BOOK.

Back of House 352

Back of House Book Leadership Communication 352

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Front-of-House. This piece in your technology stack should give your customers accurate wait times based on the tables already seated and allow them to make reservations so they can plan around current capacity limits or patronize your restaurant for special occasions. Let’s come back to Henry. Contactless Technology.

Technology 203

Technology Front of House Back of House Point of Sale 203

Next Restaurants

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Before we dive into some of the more granular reasons it’s important to update your website, let’s remember the big one — online booking. Restaurant traffic from online booking and delivery is booming and keeping your booking and delivery page up to date is a great way to generate revenue. . You know all of this.

SEO 145

SEO Fine Dining Back of House Point of Sale 145

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 2, 2023

Is your restaurant clean — both in the front and back of the house? Your food special for the week is Chicken Cacciatore, but you’ve run out of chicken. Your food special for the week is Chicken Cacciatore, but you’ve run out of chicken. For instance, is food being handled and stored properly?

Audits 112

Audits Point of Sale Document Food Safety 112