Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

" Among the key findings: Consumers crave interactive dining : 70 percent are interested in tasting events, 52 percent in private dinners with a chef, and 50 percent in cooking classes at restaurants. 90 percent of fine dining operators say in-person dining is key to their 2025 success. Restaurants aim to attract more in-person diners.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

Many restaurant owners had believed they would be covered in the event of something like the pandemic, and found themselves without a safety net. Rather, how thoroughly the team embodies the culture set at the top ultimately determines whether you’re turning tables all night or staring at empty seats.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 28, 2021

We frantically looked for a pen and finally found one under my seat and I worked quickly to complete the five pages of information while holding the papers in my lap. I had shed my jacket and sat with mask on and short sleeve shirt in anticipation of an event that had been wished for almost exactly one year.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2024

While swicy took the front seat this year, Rubix’s proprietary research found that 5 percent more Gen Z respondents reported having frequent sweet and salty cravings over sweet and spicy. Tasting events where guests can interact with a variety of wines, (our holiday wine tasting featured almost 60 different selections).”

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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.

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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.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The demand for earlier reservations provides restaurants the opportunity to get creative when it comes to driving traffic for second and third seating’s with memorable experiences, dynamic pricing, or late-night specials. Nearly half (49 percent) of respondents will be seeking a reservation during the 4 to 6 p.m. early bird timeslot.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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EATER

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Check out the German-themed River Place Shops , an outdoor mall featuring more than 40 shops, as well as family-friendly events, like the Frankenmuth Dog Bowl. Frying rosettes at the Zehnder’s Marketplace and Bakery. million people.

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Focus POS

AUGUST 19, 2020

Right now, restaurants are relying heavily on outdoor patio seating for a large part of their dine-in revenue. If you have the available space, patio seating is a great way to boost your sales and keep customers safe during the pandemic. However, it’s essential that restauranteurs get their outdoor seating right: .

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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. We had seating for 150 and there wasn’t an empty chair.

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7 Shifts

MAY 3, 2021

It’s also important to note that using outdoor space and adding more seating to your restaurant can increase your revenue by 30%. The addition of patio seating—be it in a garden behind the restaurant or in the street out in front—means more tables to touch. Staff up with unlimited users, roles, and departments.

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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.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Sidewalk seating emerged as a lifeline for restaurants and diners alike. Think expansive patios, open-air seating, lawn games, live music, and family-friendly areas, all creating an experience far beyond a typical meal. Live music, local artwork, and communal seating turn them into social hubs where dining becomes an event.

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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.

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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.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 5, 2020

Therefore, maximizing the ability to utilize outdoor space to increase seating capacity will be critical for restaurants during this period. That said, it can be expected that consumers will likely feel more comfortable if the restaurant has socially distanced outdoor seating option available.

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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.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 28, 2021

The city had closed off a number of streets for an event. The restaurant should have called all of the reservations and given them a heads up about the event and let them know where to park. We walked into a restaurant and there was a sign at the host stand: “Please wait to be seated.” A totally avoidable disaster.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2021

Operating a 40,000-square-foot San Diego bayfront destination offering four distinct concepts with 1,100 seats is no easy task, but one thing enables the management to focus on hospitality: automation. If the alarm isn't disarmed, say for Christmas or a Holiday closure, no events trigger. The Brigantine, Inc.,

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 2, 2020

Also, you may not be able to seat your restaurant at full capacity for the foreseeable future. This will ensure that you are aware of any new practices to lower transmission risk, and it will also allow you to possibly act preemptively in the event of a resurgence in your area. Regulations could also change so you want to be prepared.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Temporary structures are often installed in the outside area to accommodate more seating and to create a more visually appealing space. It is recommended to monitor weather forecasts and have an appropriate plan in place to respond to forecasted weather events. The fuel supply valves should be clearly marked and visible.

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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.

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EATER

MARCH 28, 2025

You have to be able to get to your seat and then enjoy your food and beverage there, Krivosik says. The development process includes parsing through the previous seasons fan feedback, which the culinary team gathers through ticketholder tasting events and in-season surveys.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 7, 2020

Seated at Home. Seated expanded its offerings with Seated at Home. Seated does not charge restaurants a fee per delivery or take a cut of restaurant profits. We built Seated at Home to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with restaurants and protect the long term health of our industry.” Download the guidelines here.

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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.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 16, 2020

Pinterest : If you want to share products, tutorials, or link to downloadable assets (an event-planning guide or recipe book, for instance), you can find plenty of female consumers and foodies on Pinterest. Twitter : The platform of choice for young adults who prefer a mix of original and curated content.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 20, 2021

Event Planning Is Back. With summer around the corner, and an imminent surge of demand for experiences and events in the months ahead, Tripleseat and SevenRooms partnered to survey 1,000 U.S. consumers to better understand their feelings about planning events in 2021.

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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.

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ChowNow

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Instagram and TikTok are great for visually appealing dishes and behind-the-scenes content, while Facebook is useful for updates, events, and engaging with local communities. Participate in local events and sponsorships. Being present at local events puts your restaurant in front of potential customers in an organic, meaningful way.

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