7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

At some point when you were dining in a restaurant, you may have heard the BOH staff shout “86” and the name of a menu item to the waiters. Whatever the reason for an item needing to be 86'ed, this restaurant term works really well as a quick way to communicate the need to take an item off the menu. Table of Contents.

Definition 360

Definition BOH FOH Front of House 360

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

If you're new to the industry and are wondering what experience you'll acquire in a restaurant job, or if you're an industry vet looking to clearly communicate your abilities and skills on a restaurant resume, read on for 20 distinct skills learned while working in a restaurant. Table of Contents. Skills for Your Resume. Undercooking.

Front of House 370

Front of House Back of House Kitchen Safety Food Safety 370

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

So you call up your downtown manager—and they have staff sitting around with no customers to serve them. If restaurants in the same region are using different labor and point-of-sale technology, you're simply making things harder on yourself. Inconsistent Communication Channels. Your drive-thru location?

Restaurant Law 370

Restaurant Law Point of Sale Communication Hiring 370

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Does not take into account level of experience, position, or standard of service provided. Fast casual, cafes, breweries, Percentage of sales. Points based. This approach incentivizes servers to create a stellar experience for every party, as they directly benefit from higher tips. Servers, sometimes other FOH staff.

Tip Distribution 365

Tip Distribution FOH Fast Casual BOH 365

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

There is a way, to both grow profits and upgrade your customer experience at the same time: suggestive selling. Suggestive selling is a sales tactic that encourages guests to order something that is different from what they had planned to order or usually order in an effort to increase the check size and make their experience better.

Loyalty Program 369

Loyalty Program Customer Experience Customer Service Point of Sale 369

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

more sales than their less enthusiastic colleagues? While some job performance metrics, like sales, are simple to measure, others, like engagement, are less quantifiable. How to communicate with staff after performance reviews. Did you know that highly-engaged restaurant employees generate almost 1.5x

Point of Sale 370

Point of Sale Download Communication Reference 370

7 Shifts

JUNE 3, 2022

While money isn't everything, it's one of the biggest pain points for restaurant workers right now. For the average restaurant, that means serving four more customers a day. We don't have to tell you that the restaurant industry has a turnover problem. 8 Reasons Why Restaurant Workers Quit — And How To Prevent It. Implement a tip pool.

Tip Distribution 397

Tip Distribution Email Marketing Communication Coaching 397

7 Shifts

MAY 31, 2021

Inventory was ordered based on par levels, which are set based on sales forecasts, which are in turn determined by how many guests you'll serve and what they'll order. With this efficiency, staff knows exactly what to do and when to do it, and guests enjoy a delightful experience with your brand. Table of Contents. What does it mean?

Operations 363

Operations Inventory Hiring Customer Service 363

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Beechwood Doughnuts is a popular doughnut bakery in St Catharines, Ontario, which has been serving delectable doughnuts—from nanaimo to pumpkin cheesecake —to thousands of customers for six years. Six years later, Beechwood Doughnuts sells thousands of hand-crafted doughnuts per day to customers lined up around the block (pre-COVID).

Operations 370

Operations Book Small Business Communication 370

Culinary Cues

APRIL 30, 2020

Whichever side of the question you find yourself on – there is no denying that the constraints will be significant, customers will be very leery about entering a restaurant, and initial sales will never be enough to keep a restaurant solvent. There are few certainties at this time except an understanding that this is not over.

Point of Sale 305

Point of Sale Customer Service Customer Experience Cash Management 305

Focus POS

JUNE 17, 2019

Restaurant Point of Sale Software. What is restaurant point of sale (POS) software? Restaurant point of sale software empowers businesses to control labor costs, manage inventory, and have deeper visibility into business operations. Benefits of Restaurant Point of Sale Software. Flexibility.

Point of Sale 113

Point of Sale Cash Management POS Mobile Ordering 113

7 Shifts

JUNE 8, 2020

As we serve the restaurant industry, it's important to us that we prioritize candidates with previous industry experience. It's only fitting that some of our employees have hands-on experience in the industry. From staff to customers to suppliers, I was able to foster so many relationships on a daily basis.” Rachel: “The people!

Customer Experience 326

Customer Experience Front of House Communication Back of House 326

Culinary Cues

AUGUST 31, 2020

Rest assured, at some point restaurants will rise up again, clubs and hotels will measure success based on occupancy and food service activity, and the position of “chef” will be center stage in driving sales and measuring profitability. I am the chef” has oftentimes been a statement that points to his or her authority over others.

Leadership 397

Leadership Point of Sale Training Coaching 397

7 Shifts

MARCH 27, 2020

Consider things like merchandise sales, inventory sales, or private cooking lessons. What measures can you take to make customers feel more comfortable ordering from you? How to communicate your COVID-19 restaurant closure. Make sure that staff know about your COVID-19 restaurant closure before customers do.

Social Media 312

Social Media Restaurant Law Employee Relations Communication 312

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

What I mean by collective success is making decisions with an eye towards maximizing the positive impact for employees and customers as well as the company’s bottom line. ." Encouraging Open Communication to Bridge Thorny Conflicts Between Work and Life “I think we should be closed this Fourth of July,” said Diego.

Communication 175

Communication Point of Sale Book Customer Experience 175

Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 30, 2019

In all cases they begin with the same goals: prepare and serve great products that are consistent and offered with a smile, build success on a steady flow of sales and controlled profitability, and do all of this with pride. I have the privilege of working with many different restaurants and food businesses. So why does it sometimes go wrong?

Cash Management 266

Cash Management Point of Sale Leadership Website Management 266

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Why you should invest in restaurant lunch specials Increasing lunch sales is a no-brainer in the restaurant business. Toast employee David Scott Peters said it best: “Think about it: you are paying rent and utilities whether you are generating sales or not. (.) Want to capture the hungry, back-to-school lunch crowd for January?

Specials 362

Specials Food Truck Seasonal Menu Social Media 362

7 Shifts

JANUARY 26, 2021

From a projected record growth at the top of the year to a decline of nearly $240 billion in sales and 2.5 2020 was a year that the restaurant industry won’t soon forget. million out of work, it was nothing short of devastating. Through it all, we emerge from the year as an industry in evolution—and our restaurants need to evolve with it.

2021 370

2021 Front of House Social Media Back of House 370

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Every great restaurant has many parts that contribute to its success: delicious food, excellent customer service, an inviting atmosphere, and competent staff. The result is that managers experience some pretty common challenges like compliance issues and high staff turnover. Sound familiar?

Management 284

Management Management 2019 Employee Relations 284

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 27, 2021

These tools have become so commonplace that many have become an extension of the restaurant experience — so integrated into dining culture that employees and guests do not necessarily realize how tech-savvy they have become. This shift is breaking new ground for business owners and changing how employees experience their work.

Front of House 243

Front of House Back of House Loyalty Program Customer Experience 243

7 Shifts

AUGUST 18, 2024

Opening and owning a bar is one of those unique life experiences; you have no idea what it will be like until you actually go for it. An alternative is to buy an existing bar that is up for sale. This could be a good choice if you find a business that is already established and has a loyal customer base.

Bar 370

Bar License Email Marketing Customer Service 370

Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

I am optimistic and realistic at the same time. This is the Yin and Yang of the environment where restaurants live today. This is the Yin and Yang of the environment where restaurants live today. It is because of these people that I am very bullish on the future of the restaurant business.

Small Business 359

Small Business Front of House Customer Service Communication 359

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 12, 2022

The event celebrates another year of connecting hungry guests with discounted meals at restaurants all over the country, and 2022 is shaping up to be a different experience than in years past. The best solutions always put the focus on providing a fulfilling end-to-end experience for both your your customers and your staff.

Loyalty Program 223

Loyalty Program Online Ordering Point of Sale Customer Experience 223

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Your waiters and waitresses are the face of your establishment, shaping the customer experience and directly impacting revenue. Waiter interview questions to ask: What experience do you have as a waiter or waitress? What does excellent customer service mean to you? Tell us about a time you dealt with a difficult customer.

Hiring 195

Hiring Dietary Restrictions Customer Service Customer Experience 195

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

This comes with two huge advantages: high margins and owned customer data. Owning your customer and delivery data is invaluable. Owning your customer and delivery data is invaluable. Even if a customer orders 100 times from you, there wouldn’t be a way for you to reach out and say thank you. Join the Marketplace ??

Online Ordering 341

Online Ordering Ordering Customer Service Food Order 341

7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

This includes greeting guests and thanking them for their patronage, conducting tableside checks, and resolving any customer complaints quickly, effectively, and empathetically. The best restaurant managers take customer service a step further, recognizing regulars and personalizing service for a more memorable guest experience.

Management 397

Management Management Kitchen Safety Front of House 397

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 12, 2021

The benefits of a digital workplace can put restaurants in a better position to increase profits, reduce waste, and experience greater growth. Giving workers mobile communication tools increases retention in several ways: Empowers workers by giving them access to real-time communication to help them perform their jobs better.

Mobile Ordering 197

Mobile Ordering Front of House Communication Online Ordering 197

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 1, 2021

We’ve seen restaurants pivot to contactless methods for a safer customer experience. Outside of off-premise options, contactless technologies can keep customers safe as they return to dine-in at restaurants. Customers enter the restaurant and approach the host stand. Front-of-House. Contactless Technology.

Technology 203

Technology Front of House Back of House Point of Sale 203

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 28, 2020

And now, with 92 percent of all restaurant traffic now being off-premises, restauranteurs who had already integrated digital and omni-channels practices into their businesses are seeing much greater sales volume and repeat visits than those who have been forced into suddenly adopting a digital strategy. Restaurants in New Spaces and Places.

Operations 185

Operations Point of Sale Customer Service Mobile Ordering 185

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 8, 2020

We were greeted by the manager of the restaurant and shared with him the concept of contactless dining, an experience where dine-in guests can view menus, order, and pay directly from their mobile phones. Hospitality and technology worked together to build a better and more profitable restaurant experience for everyone.

Hospitality 208

Hospitality Technology Mobile Ordering Food Safety 208

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 30, 2022

Restaurants are making use of workflow automation to increase efficiency in numerous ways inlcuding customer service automation and sales and marketing automation. Automating customer service tasks helps to improve the customer experience. Improving customer service. Improved communication.

Front of House 180

Front of House Social Media Email Marketing Point of Sale 180

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 13, 2022

Provide Customer Service Training. There is a direct correlation between customer service level and staff training. You will then have a capable team that consistently delivers unbeatable levels of customer service. Encourage Staff Members to Communicate Effectively. Untrained and unmotivated staff.

Front of House 218

Front of House Kitchen Safety Customer Service Point of Sale 218

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 12, 2020

businesses were effectively cashless — meaning 95 percent of all sales were made with a credit or debit card. businesses were effectively cashless — meaning 95 percent of all sales were made with a credit or debit card. But what does a dining experience look like without cash?

Point of Sale 208

Point of Sale Customer Service Customer Experience Dine-in 208

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 26, 2024

The popularity of drive-thru continues as sales are up 30 percent since 2019. But what do customers want from the drive-thru experience and how can QSRs better meet those needs? Guests have high expectations for their drive-thru experiences. How will the drive-thru change in the coming years? What does that mean?

Seating 175

Seating Mobile Ordering Point of Sale Customer Experience 175

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 18, 2023

When customer complaints or employee concerns come up, each manager can get up to speed just by reading the log book. Employee communications tools When it comes to employee communications, texting and phone calls get the job done. Slack is a more general employee communication tool that also makes it easy to connect online.

Management 195

Management Management Email Marketing Point of Sale 195

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 3, 2024

Now I have a way to easily track my purchases, and the store has a way to easily reach me for upcoming sales to get more of my business. This digital transformation is not just about technology; it’s about reimagining the relationship between a brand and its customers.

Loyalty Program 203

Loyalty Program Coupons Customer Experience Seasonal Menu 203

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Customers are going to be hesitant to dine indoors. By providing a safe, pleasant and healthy indoor dining experience, and promoting and marketing it to your new and past customers, restaurants can help to hasten the return of customers and keep everyone safe. An app-first experience for restaurant chains.

Marketing 234

Marketing Social Media Food Safety Email Marketing 234