Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

Restaurants survive and thrive on the “early and late majority” that represents over 60 percent of the dining population. I can vividly remember a chef position at a fine dining operation that I walked into and faced planning my first signature menu. So, how does a chef approach the dilemma of creativity vs. business sense?

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Fine Dining Café Customer Experience Menu 439

Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 28, 2021

The aroma of a simmering veal stock, pans of bacon being pulled from the oven, fresh coffee brewing and pastries hot from the bake shop meld together like a cacophony of sound produced by a finely tuned orchestra. Cooks are busy at work with their own preparations as breakfast orders from the dining room arrive at a harrowing pace.

Kitchen Safety 436

Kitchen Safety Front of House Fine Dining Back of House 436

Culinary Cues

APRIL 25, 2021

At the other extreme – an extraordinarily prepared, multi-course meal, touched by accomplished cooks, presented on a plate of fine china, in a pristine environment, with attentive service and complemented by exceptional wines will reveal all that food might attempt to be.

Food 428

Food Fine Dining Café Customer Experience 428

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Restaurant concepts define the overall theme or idea behind a restaurant, including cuisine, service style, music, and menu design. Menu design. The way your menu is presented should also reflect your concept. The design of your restaurant should also reflect the concept. Example: Shake Shack. Fast-Casual Restaurants.

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Fast Casual Food Truck Casual Customer Service 370

Culinary Cues

JULY 15, 2024

It is evident in the way customers are approached, employees interact, how staff members dress, the lack of attention paid to customer needs, the poor execution of cooking methods, the lack of attention to flavor and a haphazard approach to presentation of products, and the overwhelming disconnect between server and guest, cook and chef.

Leadership 390

Leadership Food Truck Employee Relations Training 390

Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

How powerful is a complete dining experience and what exactly is it? An owner for whom I worked years ago referred to it as the Total Dining Experience and I have held on to this concept ever since. How much effort is placed on the design of plated foods, the contrast and complement of colors, shapes, and assembly?

Fine Dining 328

Fine Dining Dine-in Front of House Design 328

Culinary Cues

MARCH 22, 2023

Taste is coaxed out of ingredients through dedication to process, aromas are built with an understanding of how they marry together, and plate presentations represent an appreciation for the visual arts; the beauty of fresh, natural ingredients; and the symmetry of food on a well-designed canvas – the plate.

Coaching 381

Coaching Fine Dining Café Training 381

7 Shifts

JANUARY 23, 2020

Live-work-dine neighborhoods do not generate enough outside traffic to sustain a business if it is not designed correctly” — Daniel Reed Hospitality 2. Keep in mind what everyone else is doing, walk the fine line between ground breaking and comfortability. Fine dining, fast casual, etc.) Jake, Mojo Burrito.

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2020 Hiring Cash Management Education 335

7 Shifts

AUGUST 12, 2020

Work on your brand strategy Create the face of your brand You probably already have a logo, a nicely designed menu, and all the other trimmings to make your restaurant look and feel like a cohesive brand. Make all touchpoints of your restaurant feel like the cool, casual, fusion, or fine dining establishment it is.

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Marketing 2020 SEO Loyalty Program 418

7 Shifts

AUGUST 12, 2021

Personalization is a significant trend that has been present for several years. Practical Website Design. For example, is your restaurant primarily focused on vegan goods, or do you desire to promote fine dining? You can stand out from the rest if your messaging is well-crafted and relevant. What can 7shifts do for you?

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Marketing Email Marketing Loyalty Program Social Media 397

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

As the world is largely re-opened post-COVID, people are eagerly out and about dining in restaurants and bars to reinvigorate their social routines. According to Morning Consult , 77 percent of all polled adults are comfortable dining out at restaurants or cafes as of June 2022.

Fine Dining 189

Fine Dining Events Customer Experience Seasonal Menu 189

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 11, 2020

Restaurant management software company Upserve and restaurant-architect William Duff speak here about evolving trends they are seeing and discussed some ways the dining experience might look and feel different as the new normal unfolds. Partnering a Fine Dining Experience with a Take-Out Option.

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Fine Dining Online Ordering Dine-in Take-out 188

EATER

JANUARY 8, 2021

Three designers on the inspiration that goes into creating the bottles you reach for. As the design director of Eater, judging things on how they look is part of my job. Designer and founder of Studio MMBB. Mel Barat Bours is a visual storyteller who explores narratives through art direction, design, and illustration.

Design 140

Design Book Take-out Back of House 140

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Running a successful, finely-tuned takeout operation is a complex and challenging endeavor no longer relegated to businesses basing their models primarily on delivery sales. Where possible, designating a driver waiting area can further accommodate drivers, staff and other patrons.

Delivery 196

Delivery Front of House Back of House Fine Dining 196

The Restaurant Group

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Restaurant design is critical to the success of any food service establishment, yet it tends to be regularly disregarded. In other words, your restaurant design plays a large role in the overall guest experience and ultimately your restaurant’s success. Give Attention to Every Design Area. Acknowledge the Power of Social Media.

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Design Social Media Fine Dining Food Supply 78

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

The premiumization of tea is a natural extension to what has been taking place in fine wine, specialty coffee, craft spirits and beer over the past several decades. Really, wherever food and beverage has an intentional focus on quality and customer experience, fine tea has a rightful place – just like wine and craft beverages.

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Fine Dining Hotels Consumer Goods Beverage 230

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 21, 2024

This presents a golden opportunity to upsell specialty drinks before checkout on your restaurant app. The RMS survey sheds light on the significant and often overlooked opportunity that specialty beverages present. During a time of increased price sensitivity, beverages create an opportunity to increase the total check.

Beverage 197

Beverage Fast Casual Seasonal Menu Fine Dining 197

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2024

In pursuit of these objectives, restaurants must reimagine dining experiences through enhanced restaurant technology, deepen their commitment to sustainability, and fine-tune their core offerings. For example, Chick-fil-A is debuting advanced store designs to engage new audiences, introducing two new architectural concepts.

2024 189

2024 Customer Experience Compost Loyalty Program 189

Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 2, 2019

It is the chef, after all, who makes the newspapers and magazines, receives the applause from happy customers in the dining room, is respected and feared by all who knock on the kitchen door to make a sale, and is given credit for the restaurants success by managers and owners.

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Point of Sale Fine Dining Influencer Seasonal Menu 262

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Yes, curbside presents a new way of fulfilling an order. There could be some lasting savings, such as decreased congestion in drive-thru or less interior space dedicated to dining room. Design the waiting experience, not the pick-up experience. From an operator perspective, it doesn’t get much better.

Kitchen Safety 236

Kitchen Safety Food Safety Customer Experience Food Order 236

Open for Business

MAY 19, 2023

The point of a business plan is to show that you’ve done your homework,” says Charles Bililies, owner of Souvla , a fine casual Greek restaurant in San Francisco that has received national acclaim since opening in the spring of 2014. Specify whether the restaurant will be fine dining or more casual. Credit: Getty Images 3.

Fine Dining 147

Fine Dining Front of House Design Document 147

The Restaurant Times

APRIL 8, 2022

Every fine dining restaurant is unique. All these nuances, when taken care of, make for a great dining experience. . Opening a fine dining restaurant might sound daunting, but we have listed some of the most important things you need to keep in mind, Opening A Fine Dining Restaurant In The USA.

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Fine Dining Dine-in Customer Experience Customer Service 52

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 26, 2022

"The Menu" hits the screens next month and chefs are already dishing about the black comedy focused on fine-dining. Personally, the end goal for me is to spend more time having “fine dining” experiences and visiting Michelin star restaurants. .” Here are what some shared with us.

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Fine Dining Social Media Dine-in 2000 177

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 19, 2020

Gen Z and millennials are likely to return to in-restaurant dining before older guests; and each group will have different concerns. It is important to communicate what you are doing for safety, but don’t forget to highlight the amazing dining experience you have to offer. Anticipation. It’s a skill!).

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Guest Recovery Kitchen Safety Food Safety Email Marketing 189

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Just as a chef elevates a signature dish with bold, unique flavors that please the senses, the right glassware can enhance the presentation of drinks and food, creating a visually engaging experience for customers. Cut and hand-blown glass for old-school charm, a trend that continues to be popular among fine and casual establishments alike.

Fine Dining 88

Fine Dining Consumer Goods Seasonal Menu Presentation 88

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

The normalcy of customers coming in the doors for a night of dining or even a casual lunch feels like a vision of the distant past. As much as complete closures and stay-at-home orders have harmed the restaurant industry, reopening has come with fits and starts, presenting a new litany of obstacles for dining establishments to overcome.

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Fine Dining Restaurant Law Food Truck Outdoor 201

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Outdoor dining is still top of mind as owners want to keep employees and customers safe and have questions about maintaining outdoor spaces in inclement weather. That's fine for sidewalks but not very conducive to outdoor dining, including keeping tables leveled. Thankfully, outdoor dining is less expensive to build out.

Outdoor 203

Outdoor Fine Dining Dine-in FOH 203

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 4, 2019

For many companies in a variety of industries, the design above the door plays a major role in encouraging potential customers to step inside. We look at four great techniques for presenting your restaurant in the best possible light – and some mistakes to avoid along the way. Effective Use of Images and Typography.

Consumer Goods 167

Consumer Goods Front of House Design Customer Experience 167

Restaurant365

JANUARY 27, 2022

In Hospitality Technology’s 2021 Customer Engagement Technology Study , it was found that 37% of diners prefer to dine at restaurants that do not have a paper/physical menu. QR code menus can enable you to manage in-house dining with fewer servers. Customize your menu design to reflect your branding. Easily Update Your Menu.

Mobile Ordering 148

Mobile Ordering Social Media Customer Experience Online Ordering 148

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 30, 2023

Customers drive up to the designated lane, scan their order code and are rewarded by getting their food quicker. Burying this information in fine print at the bottom of the menu or not putting it anywhere at all can quickly drive customers away and become a social media nightmare in an instant.

Operations 179

Operations Mobile Ordering Customer Experience Online Ordering 179

7 Shifts

AUGUST 15, 2022

It's fine if the story is a grand accomplishment of yours, but spend as much time explaining how it impacted the business as you do yourself. This question is designed to test your time management and skills under pressure. This would also be great time to tell them about your experience if yo've dined there before.

Customer Experience 397

Customer Experience Website Management Hiring Back of House 397

Future Food

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Time and time again, this presents as a memorable experience-proposition. The trilogy of design, food and service cannot be separated, as they represent the cornerstone first principles, and when combined with psychology, emotions and passion, produce a successful recipe every time.

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Hospitality Customer Service Customer Experience Fine Dining 148

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 20, 2022

Present Staffing Issues at Restaurants. The machine presents a comprehensive menu with the ability to partially customize what customers order. A robot is unable to match human creativity, so fine dining restaurants are out of the picture for robotics companies as potential clients. It doesn’t need sleep.

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Mobile Ordering Food Order Employee Relations Customer Service 215

The Restaurant Group

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Let’s dive into a foolproof guide designed to make your launch a resounding success. A thoughtfully executed menu rollout ensures that every element, from flavors to presentation, aligns with your restaurant’s vision. Encourage Feedback – Fine-tune dishes based on their input. Communicate expectations to avoid confusion.

Menu 88

Menu Social Media Loyalty Program Seasonal Menu 88

Cheetah

JULY 1, 2021

Many customers relate to the plight of service staff and are fine paying for what is clearly intended to supplement higher wages. Depending on the cuisine style, community eating habits, and how you want customers to perceive the dining experience, less might mean finesse, cumulatively saving you produce. Is it fair towards customers?

Customer Experience 148

Customer Experience Fine Dining Front of House Customer Service 148

Cheetah

JULY 1, 2021

Many customers relate to the plight of service staff and are fine paying for what is clearly intended to supplement higher wages. Depending on the cuisine style, community eating habits, and how you want customers to perceive the dining experience, less might mean finesse, cumulatively saving you produce. Is it fair towards customers?

Customer Experience 148

Customer Experience Fine Dining Front of House Customer Service 148

EATER

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Lille Allen/Eater A former fine dining server dishes on how the flambé, a dying convention of French haute cuisine, became the ultimate tableside flex I can feel sweat soaking through the armpits of my $5,000 Tom Ford suit and a nagging itch along the starched collar of my custom-fitted tuxedo shirt. What’s that thing with the fire?”

Fine Dining 140

Fine Dining Mobile Ordering Dine-in Definition 140