7 Shifts

AUGUST 20, 2024

However, with fewer customers dining out weekly , restaurants must ensure that they can serve each diner quickly and satisfy them enough that they’ll want to return. Tracking and implementing strategies to improve this metric will allow you to maximize your dining space and generate more revenue.

Online Ordering 221

Online Ordering Fast Casual Fine Dining Seating 221

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. I find it very interesting how diverse the food experience is.

Food 428

Food Fine Dining Café Customer Experience 428

Culinary Cues

APRIL 26, 2020

Having your chef walk through the dining room and connect with guests is a way to make customers feel special and provides an opportunity for them to ask serious questions about the menu. There is so much to think about, so many decisions to make, and so much angst about what the future holds. Everything helps.

Guest Recovery 319

Guest Recovery Kitchen Safety Customer Service Food Safety 319

EATER

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Diners wait weeks to score a reservation, landing Dept of Culture a leading role among the small but growing class of fine dining West African restaurants across the country. Wara can be found in the north and north-central areas of Nigeria, the latter of which is the region veteran chef Ayo Balogun hails from. It’s important.”

Fine Dining 134

Fine Dining Fast Casual Dine-in Presentation 134

Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Long before the restaurant chains of today, decades prior to the birth of fine dining, experience dining, and molecular gastronomy, there were neighborhood cafes that were part of small communities across the country. Ah, but the food and conversation were consistently good, plentiful, and in-expensive.

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White Paper Hospitality Fine Dining Reference 332

Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

The need for private dining for small to large groups is vital in a city the size of Jacksonville. Restaurants with private dining spaces are great places to hold events and celebrate special occasions or work parties. We have compiled a comprehensive list of the seventeen best private dining rooms in Jacksonville, Florida.

Dine-in 117

Dine-in Seasonal Menu Website Management Reservations 117

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Instead, management should consider adjustments that allow for a clear path for takeout and delivery drivers, whether that be through temporary (yet aesthetically pleasing) signage or an alluring component that keeps dine-in patrons to one side, and those who intend to grab-and-go to the other. Takeout is Taking Over.

Design 223

Design Fine Dining Online Ordering Dine-in 223

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Businesses have been forced to pivot away from on-premises dining to offer on-line ordering and take-out services. Whether fine-dining or fast casual, great service now revolves around the customer experience you bring to every interaction. Prepare for Changing Conditions. Across the country, openings and closings are in flux.

Customer Experience 239

Customer Experience Customer Service Fast Casual Mobile Ordering 239

7 Shifts

JUNE 4, 2021

For fine dining, around 30 percent. For fine dining, around 30 percent. Numbers can give us insights into everything from profits and losses to average customer spend to how often employees cycle through. If it's not measured, it won't be managed. But what should be measured, and how? What is restaurant labor cost?

Point of Sale 416

Point of Sale Inventory Employee Relations Customer Service 416

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 16, 2022

Reports show that 81 percent of fine dining establishments, 78 percent of family restaurants, and 77 percent of fast-casual spots added curbside pickup, pivoting away from dine-in services after March 2020. When online reservations first arrived, plenty of restaurants scoffed at the idea of axing customer interaction.

Online Ordering 188

Online Ordering Point of Sale Management Management 188

Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

Total system collapse in a kitchen is always a few steps away from fine-tuned orchestration. The host peeks her head in the kitchen and says: “the dining room just filled –hang on, here it comes!” It’s 5:15, 120 degrees in front of the battery of ranges, and sweat is pouring down every cook’s back, dripping off their foreheads.

Fine Dining 372

Fine Dining Dine-in Restaurant Law Take-out 372

Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 26, 2021

You’ll find seafood restaurants, pizza places, Italian restaurants, and so much more to check out, each with their own outdoor dining options. Best Outdoor Dining Restaurants in Miami. Make a Reservation. Make a Reservation. Amara at Paraiso. 3101 NE 7th Ave, Miami, FL 33137 Phone: 305-702-5528 Visit Website.

Outdoor 120

Outdoor Dine-in Online Ordering Seating 120

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. Restaurants play an important role in our lives and in our communities; often where we celebrate birthdays, graduations, first dates, and major life moments. Safety and Trust.

Guest Recovery 189

Guest Recovery Kitchen Safety Food Safety Email Marketing 189

Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

If you’re planning an event, like a milestone birthday, holiday party, or work dinner, you’ll want to check out restaurants that offer private dining. If you’re planning an event, like a milestone birthday, holiday party, or work dinner, you’ll want to check out restaurants that offer private dining. But, don’t be overwhelmed!

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Dine-in Seasonal Menu Fine Dining Book 129

7 Shifts

AUGUST 26, 2024

62% of consumers use the search engine to find restaurants, while 51% cite it as the best tool to get more information on a dining establishment, so you should maximize your online presence. When someone types "best dining spots near me" into Google, they're looking for a place to eat right now. That's where Google Ads comes in.

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Seasonal Menu Customer Service Website Management Online Ordering 195

Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 4, 2021

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. 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!

Dine-in 117

Dine-in Website Management Fine Dining Book 117

Sante

JANUARY 26, 2020

For reservations, call (877) 326-7412 or visit [link]. Gianni’s at The Former Versace Mansion : The acclaimed Mediterranean restaurant Gianni’s, provides guests an inspiring dining experience by Italian Chef Valter Mancini, in an unapologetically opulent setting. Event date: February 2, 2020 (All day).

Dine-in 147

Dine-in Hotels Bar Fine Dining 147

Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 4, 2021

Plus, if you’re planning a romantic dinner for a special occasion, a holiday party, birthday, or other events, you’ll find some truly delicious restaurants for private dining in Denver. From private rooms and private chefs to secluded seating and enticing entrees, I’ve put together 15 of the best restaurants for private dining in Denver.

Dine-in 114

Dine-in Fine Dining Book Seasonal Menu 114

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 25, 2020

Airflow within restaurants should flow from cleaner sources to dirtier sources – from dining areas to kitchens, restrooms to pick up / delivery spaces and more. In a post COVID-19 world, restaurant design must evolve and adapt to the new normal. Architectural Considerations in HVAC.

Design 212

Design Guest Recovery Consumer Goods Fine Dining 212

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Menu variety plays a substantial role in every dining experience. Though many of the market forces that shaped the restaurant industry in 2021 were closely linked to disruption from the pandemic's onset in 2020, 2022 brings new challenges — and opportunities. Simplified Menus. Simplified Menus. Serving smaller portion sizes.

2022 218

2022 Customer Service Online Ordering Website Management 218

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 6, 2020

Social and review management has become an incredibly important part of the marketing mix in the restaurant industry, thanks to the growing proportion of online searches for dining experiences, as well as the increase in patrons making online reservations. Expectations of dining guests are on the rise.

Management 161

Management Management Fine Dining Social Media 161

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. If allowable by law, run gas to the area to fuel heaters.

Outdoor 203

Outdoor Fine Dining Dine-in FOH 203

7 Shifts

AUGUST 12, 2020

Make all touchpoints of your restaurant feel like the cool, casual, fusion, or fine dining establishment it is. Why you need a solid restaurant marketing plan You may think you don’t need a marketing plan, and have never created one in the past—so why start now? Which is where your restaurant marketing plan comes in.

Marketing 418

Marketing 2020 SEO Loyalty Program 418

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 7, 2024

More interesting for the dining public on this issue is how restaurants will rely more on premade products in 2025, which have almost zero waste and will help lower labor costs (fewer employees needed to make the products from scratch). History will show that COVID was the line of demarcation for the hospitality industry in the 21st century.

2025 189

2025 Loyalty Program Waste Compost 189

7 Shifts

MAY 15, 2023

I worked in fine dining for so long, I thought my career was always going to be in fine dining, and I'm not saying that I'm completely. He drew on his experience in fine dining, an all too common one of overwork and chasing perfection, and knew that he wanted to create a healthier work environment at Pecking House.

Fine Dining 195

Fine Dining Back of House Front of House Dine-in 195

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 12, 2022

Reach guests choosing to order-in by creating a Restaurant Week takeout menu—all you need is online ordering technology that enables you to pace and fulfill to-go orders while also serving a full dining room (providing you with two revenue streams). Restaurants continue to face labor and supply chain issues, plus rising food costs.

Loyalty Program 223

Loyalty Program Online Ordering Point of Sale Customer Experience 223

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Charging guests for booking a reservation that they don’t show up for is becoming more popular. Let’s start with the reservation charge. For now, I have recommended to my clients to only utilize the reservation charge during holidays (Mother’s Day, Christmas, New Years, Easter, etc.).

Reservations 189

Reservations Fine Dining Pricing 2024 189

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 10, 2023

A blurring of work and personal schedules is among the factors driving a shift toward earlier dining times at fine dining restaurants, according to a new report from Placer.ai. Other factors include the continuing work-from-home trend and the increasing population of younger families in urban residential locations.

Fine Dining 189

Fine Dining Dine-in 2019 Reservations 189

Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 24, 2021

And if you’re looking around for private dining in Tucson, you won’t be disappointed either. From classy steakhouses to down-to-earth pub fare, private dining in Tucson is a search that yields many options. Best Private Dining Restaurants in Tucson. I recommend dining there in the evening to see a spectacular panorama.

Dine-in 113

Dine-in Seasonal Menu Fine Dining Book 113

Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

There are countless New York restaurants with group dining to accommodate large parties and restaurants with private dining for more intimate special occasions. During my recent trip to NYC, I got to tour through the various neighborhoods of New York in search of the best restaurants with private dining and group dining options.

Dine-in 114

Dine-in Seasonal Menu Fine Dining Book 114

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Safety is the new “trend” that every dining establishment must offer, and it goes far beyond offering paperless QSR code menus and bottles of hand sanitizer at the host stand. Doing everything to ensure your customers feel safe dining with you will remain priority #1. Be Transparent About Safety. Quality Over Quantity.

2021 225

2021 Marketing Food Safety Back of House 225

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Fine dining establishments may require staff to have in-depth knowledge of each dish, including wine pairings and ingredient sourcing, while a fast-casual restaurant may focus on quick service and consistent food prep. A well-informed team improves service, enhances the dining experience, and reduces errors in the kitchen.

Training 195

Training Kitchen Safety Food Safety Customer Service 195

Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Many of them also offer private dining options if you want to celebrate any milestones, like an anniversary dinner or graduation party. Best Private Dining Restaurants in Kansas City. Its Downtown location offers two private dining rooms: the VIP Room with a maximum capacity of 34, and the Downstairs Back Room with a 45-guest capacity.

Dine-in 103

Dine-in Book Website Management Fine Dining 103

Lavu

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Efficiently manage reservations: Ensure that the booking system is organized and avoids overbooking to prevent delays in table turnover. Efficiently manage reservations: Ensure that the booking system is organized and avoids overbooking to prevent delays in table turnover. casual dining vs. fine dining).

Seating 174

Seating Mobile Ordering Customer Service Online Ordering 174

7 Shifts

MARCH 3, 2021

Fast casual is king With dining rooms effectively shut down early last year (many of them still limited), restaurants had to rethink how they would be serving hungry diners. In New York City, southern chicken-and-waffle restaurant Sweet Chick pivoted from casual dine-in to fast casual by rebranding as Lil’ Sweet Chick.

2021 195

2021 Fast Casual Back of House Casual 195

Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 9, 2021

Knight’s Steakhouse is a family-friendly, casual dining experience that is accessible to all budgets. Make a Reservation. Students, professors, visitors, and locals alike cannot deny Ann Arbor’s charm, and the Ann Arbor restaurant scene is equally enchanting—which is my personal favorite thing about it. Best Restaurants in Ann Arbor.

Fine Dining 148

Fine Dining Front of House Online Ordering Seasonal Menu 148

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 28, 2022

How the customer prefers to order (for delivery, for pick-up or to dine-in). You need to find the fine line between collecting the information you need and respecting your customers’ privacy. Which of your locations the customer orders from most. What the customer orders. How much the customer usually spends per visit.

Loyalty Program 208

Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Email Marketing Online Ordering 208