Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 16, 2020

What will inspire event themes and design in 2020? Wellness is a still a top trend in catered events for 2020. Photos courtesy of Cameron Mitchell Premier Events. Cocktails : Ingredients such as bee pollen, teas, hibiscus and matcha will be found mixed in creative drinks at the trendiest events. Experiential Interactions.

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Events Catering 2020 Outdoor 223

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? Clear communication is also key.

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Leadership Management Management Operations 195

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.

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Tip Distribution Certification Document Outdoor 391

Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Special occasions and big events like weddings, anniversaries, graduations, and even corporate meetings in our lives only come around so often, so why not try and make them as unforgettable as possible? You can seat as few as 20 guests or as many as 250 guests between all four of their gorgeous private part rooms.

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Dine-in Specials Book Seating 119

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. Couldn’t you assign this to one of our other cooks?

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Back of House Kitchen Safety Hotels Front of House 326

Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Even better, many great restaurants offer private dining, which is perfect for group events of practically any size and type. They have private rooms available with a dedicated event director. While they don’t offer private rooms in the restaurant, reservations are available, and the hotel itself can also host large events.

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Dine-in Specials Back of House Book 106

The Restaurant Group

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Share high-quality photos of your dishes, behind-the-scenes moments, and upcoming events to keep your audience hooked. Showcase your delectable dishes, lively events, and the warm ambiance of your restaurant. Provide Time-Limited Offers Encourage visits during off-peak hours with special deals.

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Loyalty Program Customer Experience Social Media Customer Service 78

Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Group dining is easily accommodated by private rooms in Indianapolis restaurants, making the city a great location to celebrate special occasions. Mesh is a popular locale with outdoor space, and the restaurant serves modern American cuisine with various happy hour specials. Beholder offers specialized menus for private dining events.

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Dine-in Specials Seasonal Menu Book 117

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 436

Hotels Point of Sale Cash Management Training 436

Touch Bistro

JULY 26, 2021

We’re sharing ideas for Labor Day restaurant specials that will help you maximize profits and make your restaurant a Labor Day destination for years to come. In this article you’ll learn: How Labor Day can impact your restaurant How to plan Labor Day promotions 14 Labor Day restaurant specials to try this September. All hands on deck?

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Specials 2021 Seasonal Menu Email Marketing 99

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?

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Bar License Email Marketing Customer Service 370

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 25, 2024

Sidewalk cafes, rooftop terraces, and courtyards are all excellent options for expanding seating. For those with limited space, even a single table outside can be transformed into a romantic date night or a special experience. The use of outdoor space often means more seating opportunities for businesses.

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Outdoor Seasonal Menu Seating Reservations 88

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. Always a specialized space for members, the club setting maintained a market space for food that was based on tradition, classic preparations, and to a large degree a “food cost free zone”.

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Beverage Events Food Order Website Management 495

ChowNow

JUNE 3, 2024

Think about featuring a rotating “farmers’ market” special to highlight the best produce of the week. Take Advantage of Summer Holidays Summer is packed with holidays and local events that can draw crowds to your restaurant. Takeout Specials: Create special takeout packages that are perfect for picnics or beach days.

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Social Media Seasonal Menu Outdoor Catering 78

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

JUNE 16, 2024

Giving them incentives for being loyal patrons of your establishment makes customers feel appreciated and, in a sense, special, as there are perks and discounts that only they can get access to. Some uses for a poster include promoting a new item on your menu, hosting an event, or offering a "buy one, take one" promotion.

Marketing 195

Marketing 2024 Email Marketing Social Media 195

SpotOn

JULY 3, 2024

Happy hour events are popular tools to get guests through the door during times and days that are typically low-traffic. If you're lucky enough to have a patio space or outdoor seating area, happy hour can help maximize table turns in that section. You'll want to be strategic about when you organize happy hour events.

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Social Media Point of Sale Bar Events 98

SpotOn

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

We sent monthly email newsletters to existing customers, ran weekend brunch specials, and started offering new menus. Experiment with hours and specials Everyone loves a good happy hour. Chef specials are always popular, too. Host special events Southern Fried Night at Maverick was a massive success.

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Loyalty Program Online Ordering Point of Sale Customer Service 75

Open for Business

OCTOBER 8, 2024

If no-shows or last-minute cancellations come up, you can easily fill those seats with eager guests. Be sure to explain any exceptions or special considerations for larger parties or holiday events. Guests can book and pay for these special offerings in advance or at your restaurant—it’s up to you.

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Dietary Restrictions Seasonal Menu Reservations Cash Management 78

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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Fine Dining 2008 Kitchen Safety Customer Experience 480

Open for Business

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Front-of-house employees can review notes and details for every table, including any special events that are happening or guest requests. Take advantage of the software’s assignment recommendations to maximize seats. Daily specials. This helps turn tables faster and seat guests more quickly from the waitlist.

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Technology Front of House Back of House Online Ordering 147

Ken Burgin

AUGUST 6, 2023

You can subtly promote special services (eg a loyalty scheme), and what makes the venue unique or superior, such as sourcing local ingredients or hosting live music nights. Do you have outdoor seating available? Frequently Asked Questions about access and special services Do you offer takeaway or delivery services?

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Dietary Restrictions Book Customer Service Events 60

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. Don’t they understand how much more special the experience will be in this little bistro with two people in the kitchen, a bartender and two servers?

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Small Business Customer Experience Customer Service Seasonal Menu 420

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.” and there were four specials.).

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Customer Service Reservations Specials Training 186

Open for Business

MAY 9, 2024

Perfect your outdoor seating Whether it's a sidewalk cafe, rooftop terrace, or garden patio, outdoor dining is a major draw for guests when the weather warms up. Expand your al fresco seating and create a welcoming and comfortable outdoor space with stylish furniture, shade umbrellas, and ambient lighting.

Seasonal Menu 78

Seasonal Menu Social Media Outdoor Email Marketing 78

Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 4, 2021

I’ve had some memorable meals for holiday parties, birthdays, and work events at places like Mimosa Grill and The King’s Kitchen. Have you hosted a private event yet? You can take comfort in their spacious private dining rooms and elegant decor when hosting or attending an event here. Have you ever eaten a cooked steak?

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Dine-in Website Management Fine Dining Book 117

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. BE SOMETHING SPECIAL, BE A CHEF. Oh, and by the way – it can be worth it!

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Seating Uniforms Take-out Communication 572

Notch

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

That means more bums in seats, more sales and more profit. Happy hour Happy hour specials are a classic restaurant promotion designed to bring in the after-work crowd. But does running these specials actually result in an upsell? Two-for-one specials Buy-one-get-one specials are common when it comes to late night infomercials.

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Specials Loyalty Program Seasonal Menu Point of Sale 75

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Also, could we do a special or something, just to make the holiday more fun?” ” Felicia stood up from her seat and proceeded to the front of the room. And for our community, we are going to plan something special—whether a dish, or a special event—to amplify our positive impact on the holiday for our customers.”

Communication 175

Communication Point of Sale Book Customer Experience 175

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. List all daily specials and offers. Are your customers dining in honor of a special occasion? But today, the customer experience begins long before guests are seated. Offer add-ons.

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Customer Service Customer Experience Online Ordering Loyalty Program 369

Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Restaurants with private dining spaces are great places to hold events and celebrate special occasions or work parties. The Wine Room seats approximately fifty guests, while The Loft comfortably seats sixteen people. For a private dining event, the restaurant has a dedicated events coordinator.

Dine-in 117

Dine-in Seasonal Menu Website Management Reservations 117

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

7 Shifts

AUGUST 16, 2024

As a host, you learn to manage reservations and seating arrangements, while a line cook position gives you insight into kitchen operations. Start by attending industry events, such as food expos, restaurant association meetings, and hospitality conferences. Attending these events helps you learn from experts.

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2024 Management Management Leadership 195

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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Outdoor Seating Customer Service Small Business 221

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. Check them out below to optimize your next event out! If you seek more seclusion, you’ll find the intimate seating for two the optimal choice.

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Dine-in Fine Dining Book Seasonal Menu 114

The Rail

JUNE 19, 2024

You can set up shop outside of a popular bar, near the beach, outdoor shopping centers, music festivals, farmer’s markets, and other outdoor events. For example, you could create a special dish that will only be available at your pop-up location or a unique cocktail. The opportunities are endless.

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Food Truck Outdoor Social Media Retail 52

Cheetah

JUNE 1, 2021

Although the main parade in San-Francisco was cancelled, several online events as well as two major outdoor in-person events will take place, all promoting solidarity, visibility and joy in celebration of the LGBTQ+ community. Cornerstone Events During San Francisco Pride Month. Let’s dig in! Table of Contents.

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2021 Food Supply Food Truck Social Media 148