Social Hospitality

MARCH 27, 2020

Many business events and conferences are now canceled. That said, many of these clients will search for deals and offers to re-book their event this fall. Personally reach out to everyone that canceled an event and present your special offer to them. Promote Future Meetings .

Hospitality 454

Hospitality Marketing Travel Hotels 454

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Big parties, holiday specials, and private events are, too. The holiday season for restaurants is full of events: business dinners, big reservations, special menus, and more. Events in the 7shifts calendar. The holiday season is upon us. But this holiday season, like last year's, will be a unique one for the restaurant industry.

Tip Distribution 370

Tip Distribution Hiring Communication Events 370

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

The Olympics-style events have each of their 6 locations in friendly competition for restaurant tasks like pizza dough-making. If, for example, someone on your team wants to go into marketing, work with them on event planning and ask them to develop a social media strategy for the business.

Front of House 381

Front of House Social Media Back of House Sports 381

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 22, 2021

If sales don't differ too much from the rest of the year, your restaurant might not need much extra consideration for staffing outside special events. Are there any events that have special staffing needs? Finally, before building a holiday schedule, your restaurant needs a plan for its restaurant events program.

Seasonal Menu 370

Seasonal Menu Hiring Reference Mobile Ordering 370

7 Shifts

JULY 30, 2021

From managing your budget to accounting and bookkeeping for national holidays and events, this document will be your year-long guide to tracking your restaurant's promotional strategy. Host community based events. Host a community based event at your restaurant! Rather run solo? Don't know where to start?

Email Marketing 370

Email Marketing Social Media Loyalty Program Website Management 370

7 Shifts

MAY 3, 2021

Events In addition to the weather forecasts, 7shifts allows you to create custom events if every Wednesday is “Wing Night” on the patio with 50 cent wings, you can add that to everyone’s calendar so it doesn’t get forgotten. Events can be anything from holidays to “Bottomless Brunch” to a big reservation.

Outdoor 370

Outdoor Point of Sale Seating Dine-in 370

Culinary Cues

MAY 14, 2020

The domino effect can be described as follows: “Domino effect describes a situation in which one event triggers another similar event and then another, until there is a cascade of events that occur, all because of the first, precipitating event.”. So, in 2020 this is exactly where we are. The Grammarist.

Food Supply 389

Food Supply Food Agriculture Supplies 389

Culinary Cues

MAY 13, 2023

Oftentimes these properties boast a few a ’la carte restaurants, room service, special property events, banquets, weddings, buffets, and three meals a day in at least one of their outlets. The ability to execute events of more than 500 persons helps to build competence, speed, efficiency, and confidence.

Hotels 437

Hotels Point of Sale Cash Management Training 437

7 Shifts

JANUARY 23, 2024

Also, keep an eye out for things that could affect restaurant traffic, like sporting events, weather, or tourism-related factors. Prior year data doesn’t account for when local festivals or sporting events happen. Use prior sales data as a baseline for the typical ebbs and flows. If you do, now is the time to have it checked.

Restaurant Law 418

Restaurant Law Employee Relations Tip Distribution Communication 418

7 Shifts

AUGUST 6, 2021

Faultless restaurant forecasts, however, are dependent on navigating predictable trends like holidays and seasonality alongside unpredictable ones such as weather and major world events. Events can drastically drive up demand for a restaurant. And don't forget about events that aren't exactly local. Consider external forces.

Seasonal Menu 370

Seasonal Menu Point of Sale Inventory Food Supply 370

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 1, 2024

In case you have big events, you can send a group announcement to your staff using 7shifts. Maintain an active presence on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok by regularly posting photos of your dishes, space, and special events. Pre-shift meetings are another way to improve team communication and make your service more efficient.

Customer Experience 397

Customer Experience 2024 Customer Service Online Ordering 397

Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 8, 2022

The anxiety building up to a full house in the hotel packed with a series of food events has made it impossible to relax. The battery of cooks and service staff are the extended hands of the chef – the people who will execute a meal, an event, as it has been envisioned.

Front of House 407

Front of House Back of House Seating Food Truck 407

Culinary Cues

JULY 23, 2022

There are vivid memories of catering events from hell, lines of people waiting for their char-grilled hamburgers or racks of slow cooked BBQ ribs. Visions of time together as a team competing in a culinary event, testing our skills against the scoring panel and hundreds of other teams vying for recognition.

Employee Relations 384

Employee Relations Workshop Events Social Media 384

Embrace the Suck

JANUARY 20, 2021

Events like this are what economists call a “ black swan ,” catastrophic occurrences that basically cause a global shift in mindset and behavior. Look back to a black swan event you might have already been through the events on September 11, 2001. There’s safety—and therefore comfort—in numbers.

Social Media 417

Social Media 2001 Online Ordering Take-out 417

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

He was missing all of life's important events, and he knew something had to change. "I Waking up every day, going to bed, and realizing that I'm missing important life events with my family," says Avery. "I He worked open-to-close shifts half of the week, and his fiancée, Tiffany, covered the other half.

Cash Management 370

Cash Management POS Customer Experience Food Truck 370

7 Shifts

JULY 25, 2024

Offering additional services, like delivery and takeout, meal kits and subscription boxes, and even catering and hosting special events can unlock new growth opportunities. Additionally, catering large events can help you manage your inventory more efficiently, reducing food waste and maximizing profit.

2024 243

2024 Loyalty Program Point of Sale Online Ordering 243

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Many restaurants are offering bundles or packages of dishes and drinks, so think ahead to upcoming events, and have your staff collaborate on takeout packages. A lot of bigger companies, especially wine, beer, and liquor distributors, have access to cool swag, event tickets, and even facility tours.

Front of House 370

Front of House Social Media Employee Relations Back of House 370

Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 3, 2022

A light day in terms of events, but the restaurant is capped on reservations. The hotel restaurant doesn’t serve lunch (except for special events) which gives us a chance to catch our breath. Dean is also the guy to take care of any early breakfast or lunch special events, so he was all over the lunch scheduled for 40.

Back of House 346

Back of House Hotels Front of House Book 346

Social Hospitality

JUNE 22, 2020

If you run a special offer for a major event or national holiday, advertise it on Instagram well in advance. . People love a celebration, and usually don’t need to be persuaded to make an event of it! Although it may take you an hour or two to put this all together, the effort will be worth it. High Days and Holidays.

Marketing 440

Marketing Social Media Advertising Influencer 440

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Host a live event Whether you bring in a band, coordinate lunchtime trivia, or organize some noonhour comedy, hosting live events can make your restaurant the perfect midday getaway for both the college and the corporate crowd.

Specials 362

Specials Food Truck Seasonal Menu Social Media 362

7 Shifts

JULY 28, 2021

A charity event. For example, At Andolini's in Tulsa, OK, owner Mike Bausch hosts an annual “Andomania” event. The Olympics-style events have each of their 6 locations in friendly competition for restaurant tasks like pizza dough-making. Friendly competitions like cocktail making. Staff meals before a shift starts.

Communication 430

Communication Management Management Front of House 430

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 22, 2024

When a restaurant participates in local events or partners with local businesses, it becomes part of the neighborhood’s fabric. Partner with other businesses Local restaurants that partner with nearby businesses can leverage each other's customers, offering promotions or joint events that benefit both parties.

2025 195

2025 Marketing Social Media Email Marketing 195

Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 7, 2020

It may have been Chef Careme who first brought the concept of Grand Cuisine and the art of cooking to the event tables of his day, but today’s pastry chef has refined and re-defined the art and the importance of food for the eyes as well as the palate. This is a week of high profile events including the unveiling of the hotel’s new spa.

Hotels 436

Hotels Events Presentation Retail 436

7 Shifts

AUGUST 16, 2021

Pre-shift meetings cover a variety of topics like menu and pricing changes , sales updates, shift changes, and upcoming events that your team needs to be aligned on. This includes any shift schedule changes , shift roles, side work assignments, events or large parties, and restaurant sales forecasts based on historical data.

Front of House 397

Front of House Back of House Customer Service Coaching 397

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

How do you prepare your team for special events or holiday rushes? Can you give an example of how you’ve managed a large event or special occasion at a restaurant? As a restaurant manager, how do you prepare your team for special events or holiday rushes? How do you handle situations where an employee is underperforming?

Leadership 195

Leadership Management Management Operations 195

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

They also bring creative ideas to the table, such as improving the drink menu and coming up with new events and promotions to drive sales. Can you provide an example of a successful event or promotion you organized? What would make you say that an event or promotion was successful?

Bar 195

Bar Management Management Hiring 195

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Above all, food is set to be the star of the event, 92 percent of employees say attending a holiday party with exceptional food makes them more excited about the event and 78 percent of employees are looking forward to the food at holiday parties the most.

Seasonal Menu 197

Seasonal Menu Magazine Food Order Events 197

Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 1, 2019

The funny thing is that these small businesses – in this case – restaurants – cannot survive on that once-a-year recognition, or even the occasional special event. Without small businesses – communities would lack personality, a common signature, and the warmth that neighborhoods promote.

Small Business 421

Small Business Customer Experience Customer Service Seasonal Menu 421

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Promote these drinks during peak hours or events, and train your staff to highlight these unique drinks when interacting with customers. Look for catering and event opportunities Offering catering for private events like weddings, corporate gatherings, or holiday parties can bring in additional revenue and help you reach new customers.

Point of Sale 195

Point of Sale Merchandise Seasonal Menu Bar 195

7 Shifts

AUGUST 18, 2024

You can use Facebook and Instagram to post updates about new products, showcase events you're hosting, or give coupons for people to try out new items on the menu. Run Promotions: Happy Hour and Special Events Consider introducing happy hour where you offer drinks and meals for discounted prices.

Bar 370

Bar License Email Marketing Customer Service 370

7 Shifts

APRIL 13, 2021

Since opening, Canyons has served over a million fresh burgers, salads, shakes, and more to families, youth sports teams, church groups, dating couples, and corporate events. The subject generally covers events, promotions, or anything that should be kept in mind heading in for a shift.

Front of House 370

Front of House Point of Sale Back of House Franchise 370

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Collaborate with nearby businesses for events or promotions, and ask them to include a link to your website on their site. Use it to share updates, special events, or new menu items. When done right, it helps keep your restaurant at the top of customers' minds, encourages repeat visits, and promotes special events or menu items.

Book 195

Book Marketing Email Marketing Social Media 195

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Contact - Beyond your phone number and address, which should be in the footer of every page, you need a contact page to let people know how to reach you for catering, press, events, and career inquiries. Don’t forget to spotlight your restaurants, like Taste does below the fold of its homepage.

Design 397

Design Online Ordering Social Media Mobile Ordering 397

7 Shifts

MARCH 16, 2022

These could be as simple as 30-minute pre-shift activities each week or as extravagant as a staff appreciation event every quarter. Keep in mind that during this time, employees should be paid in addition to what the event is offering, as you'd be requiring staff to give up their personal time.

Front of House 370

Front of House Back of House Communication Customer Service 370

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2024

Participate in local events, such as festivals, quests, fundraisers, or sports tournaments. Host thematic city events. In the previous trend, we talked about participation in local events. Here, I propose you become an organizer of an event. Conduct regular thematic events in your establishment.

2024 208

2024 Social Media Customer Experience Events 208

7 Shifts

MARCH 10, 2021

There are a variety of ways that you can get more involved in your community and benefit your business as well: Sponsor local events and charities. Attend a National Small Business Week event. Get a pulse on your local customer base. Join your local chamber of commerce.

Management 370

Management Management Small Business Email Marketing 370

Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 8, 2020

Working towards some level of consistency and being cognizant of important dates and events in a cook’s life will go a long way toward creating retention loyalty. HAVE THEIR BACK. Supporting your team members and letting them know what your position is with this is critical.

Loyalty Program 582

Loyalty Program Communication Training Coaching 582