7 Shifts

JULY 22, 2022

It’s also important to note that using outdoor space and adding more seating to your restaurant can increase your revenue by 30%. Outdoor dining, bar, and event spaces that open in the summer come with an added scheduling challenge. Special Events. Event management. Staffing for summer. Assign Stations. Communications.

Tip Distribution 391

Tip Distribution Certification Document Outdoor 391

Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

In this size operation there will likely be a sous chef for each restaurant outlet and a banquet chef whose focus is large-scale events. Does the chef take care of his or her own ordering or work through a purchasing agent or steward? Each property is unique – thus the job of chef is also unique.

Beverage 496

Beverage Events Food Order Website Management 496

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

This is best when it includes as much information as possible—plan ahead on social posts, events, direct mail campaigns, holiday promotions, and other marketing campaigns so you always know what's coming next. What to use it for: Showing off your food and drink, promoting events and specials, and engaging with your audience.

Seating 221

Seating Email Marketing Marketing SEO 221

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 1, 2024

You can also implement a waitlist system during peak hours to help manage overflow and make sure that guests are seated as quickly as possible. In case you have big events, you can send a group announcement to your staff using 7shifts. A well-designed menu is crucial for a smooth dining experience.

Customer Experience 397

Customer Experience 2024 Customer Service Online Ordering 397

Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 26, 2020

So, as we close out on 2020 – here are some reflections and outcomes in the past that we might learn from. [] A DRAMATIC EVENT, BEYOND OUR CONTROL HAS SHUT THE DOOR ON RESTAURANT BUSINESS. During each of these events small businesses like restaurants have been challenged to stay afloat, yet alone grow.

Fine Dining 480

Fine Dining 2008 Kitchen Safety Customer Experience 480

Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

There will always be the missed family events, the 5 a.m. They don’t want to relax and step off the roller coaster of “making a dent in the universe” – they want to stay in the driver’s seat, they NEED to stay in the driver’s seat. Hard as those things may be – they are part of a chef’s reality.

Seating 572

Seating Uniforms Take-out Communication 572

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. Expand or Remodel Expanding your restaurant's outside seating area with a deck, patio or tent, could bring you real financial benefits.

Management 370

Management Management Small Business Email Marketing 370

Culinary Cues

APRIL 1, 2024

Past maintenance and the boiler room of massive furnaces providing heat and hot water for twenty some odd floors of guest rooms and eighteen banquet rooms ranging in size from twenty seat board rooms to two-thousand seat ballrooms, and the three restaurants that grace the main lobby.

Back of House 327

Back of House Kitchen Safety Hotels Front of House 327

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

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! A great example is the Coppa Club chain in London that periodically offers outdoor seating in igloos and pods.

Marketing 440

Marketing Social Media Advertising Influencer 440

Culinary Cues

AUGUST 9, 2021

Wow visuals on the plate and in the dining room, wow views from every seat, wow service, and of course – wow flavors on the plate. What we seem to forget sometimes is that those memorable experiences are due to a collective effort of every person involved in creating a dining event.

Front of House 474

Front of House Customer Experience Dine-in Training 474

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. If your guests are too busy to come to you, why not go to them?

Specials 362

Specials Food Truck Seasonal Menu Social Media 362

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

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. This number should include in-house seats filled, takeout customers, and delivery customers. Events can drastically drive up demand for a restaurant.

Seasonal Menu 370

Seasonal Menu Point of Sale Inventory Food Supply 370

Culinary Cues

AUGUST 4, 2022

When I read an article the other day about BMW charging a subscription fee for heated seats in their cars, I thought: “Where are we going with this?” Of course, people want heated seats: “Oh well, I guess we have to pay, and pay, and pay for something that was previously part of the deal.” Everything counts in a value formula.

Front of House 337

Front of House Back of House Coaching Customer Service 337

Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 19, 2020

“How will I approach today’s prep, what can I defer till a later time, based on who is scheduled for a shift – how must I adjust the work that I do, and given the reservations for tonight – which items might move and which items will take a back seat to demand.”

Restaurant Law 447

Restaurant Law Communication Café Take-out 447

7 Shifts

JULY 28, 2021

While you do want to be in the driver seat for these meetings, you don't want to do all the talking. A charity event. For example, At Andolini's in Tulsa, OK, owner Mike Bausch hosts an annual “Andomania” event. As a restaurant manager, this is your time to shine. Sadly enough, approximately 65% of U.S.

Communication 430

Communication Management Management Front of House 430

Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The stores were empty, and restaurant service staff were staring out windows from the vantage of unfilled seats. Create events that service every business. Push aside the doom and gloom, stop blaming on-line shopping and meal delivery for empty stores and restaurant seats. Pool your resources to address safety. Why not you?

Customer Experience 373

Customer Experience Customer Service Food Safety Hospitality 373

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 18, 2021

Try to be as prompt as possible when it comes to seating, and provide your guests with accurate estimated seating times. But today, the customer experience begins long before guests are seated. Recommended Reading: BLOG NAME. Don't make your customers wait too long. No one likes a line, especially when they're hungry!

Customer Service 369

Customer Service Customer Experience Online Ordering Loyalty Program 369

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 10, 2020

” No one knows for sure, but we are seeing glimpses of a trend that may be the answer for restaurant owners and operators: expanded outdoor seating. ” An (ROI) Argument for Expanding Outdoor Seating. Creating or expanding outdoor seating is nowhere near as expensive as a building expansion. Inside Out.

Outdoor 221

Outdoor Seating Customer Service Small Business 221

Embrace the Suck

MAY 8, 2019

Only 300 seats are available for this groundbreaking event! You don’t want to compromise your standards to accommodate others; you want to elevate your game to stand out! This is the conference for restaurants that want a strategic plan and an accountability structure to make success finally happen. You want to be here!

Seminar 288

Seminar Education Leadership Small Business 288

7 Shifts

AUGUST 18, 2024

How much seating will you have? Make sure there is enough seating for everyone who's coming, including staff. 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. What furniture will you use?

Bar 370

Bar License Email Marketing Customer Service 370

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2020

This acquisition is a transformative event for FAT Brands in terms of scale and brand awareness. To celebrate 40 years, Plamondon Companies hosted a “drive-by” event on August 5 at the Roy Rogers on Route 40, the first Roy Rogers founded by Peter Plamondon Sr. Seated Acquires VenueBook. and the surrounding region.

Kitchen Safety 206

Kitchen Safety Loyalty Program Delivery Customer Service 206

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

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Innovative and inviting outdoor seating is going to be crucial in order for restaurants to survive. Also, innovative and inviting outdoor seating is going to be crucial in order for restaurants to survive. That also applies to the event space itself. This extends into every facet of event planning and preparation.

2021 230

2021 Mobile Ordering Loyalty Program Kitchen Safety 230

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

Buzztime Business

JANUARY 22, 2024

Ever feel like you’re stuck in a rut when it comes to entertainment and events at your bar? Many bar owners get so caught up in day-to-day operations, events become an afterthought. Here’s how it works: At the first event, ask a local musician to be the judge. Pick one night a week to host a rotating “summer camp” event.

Entertainment 78

Entertainment Events Bar Sports 78

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 3, 2020

Masks and distanced seating are great short-term adaptations to the current climate but restaurants must work toward returning to full capacity. While it may seem like restaurants can survive and return to normal with band-aid solutions like masks and distanced seating, this is not the case.

Technology 180

Technology Consumer Goods Customer Experience Seating 180

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Often restaurants will have multiple televisions playing whatever sporting event is on that night and customers tend to focus on them instead of the people they are at the restaurant with. When using biophilic design it is important to use natural tones for tables, bar fronts and seating to replicate tones found in nature.

Design 212

Design 2022 Front of House Back of House 212

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

They are struggling with false waits (customers waiting to be seated even when there are plenty of empty tables). And now cue the retail holiday job ads, that annual event enticing restaurant workers away with promises of elevated hourly pay and bonuses.

Retail 223

Retail Hiring Recruiting Insurance 223

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Accessibility Information There are many options here to help you communicate everything your customers will need to know about accessibility, seating, planning options and restrictions, offerings, etc. Wheelchair accessible seating. Besides providing a great customer experience, it also offers a call to action for potential customers.

Website Management 253

Website Management Customer Service Customer Experience Online Ordering 253

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

From a safety perspective, communal tables can be easily adjusted based on current CDC recommendations as certain seats and portions of the table can be blocked off to limit capacity. Additionally, it is a great, practical option to have available for restaurants when they’re able to host larger gatherings, banquets, and other events.

Design 223

Design Fine Dining Online Ordering Dine-in 223

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 11, 2020

While having to reduce the number of seats is never ideal for a restaurant, many states are requiring it. The best option is to remove some tables and chairs from your dining room altogether in order not to have a bunch of empty seats as reminders of restrictions. Give your outdoor seating the same importance you give indoor.

Customer Experience 206

Customer Experience Dine-in Food Safety Kitchen Safety 206

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Fortunately, though limited indoor seating is possible now and luckily for us, we have a pretty sizable floor, so we can comfortably distance customers. Even now, restaurants in New York remain at 25% seating 8 months after the crisis first began. to comply with new and changing regulations.

2020 285

2020 Restaurant Law Fine Dining Outdoor 285

7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

Marketing & advertising It's your job to ensure the restaurant's seats are full, especially if you're not part of a massive franchise that benefits from corporate advertising. Exploring affordable traditional marketing opportunities in your area, like event sponsorships or local ads, is also a good idea.

Management 397

Management Management Kitchen Safety Front of House 397

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 18, 2023

Each table has its own wench, which allows them to be raised and lowered to any desired height –– seated, cocktail, or all the way up to the ceiling –– using a network of cables and an electric power source. The wow factor of the tables coming up during an event as a transition is always a fun treat for guests as well.

Back of House 167

Back of House Seating Seasonal Menu Design 167