Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 25, 2024

Our model could potentially be perfect for a future trailblazer, someone who was maybe told that their cuisine didn't have a market or that their concept was too specialized or too fancy. We want to one day dine at those restaurants. We will do anything we can to ensure those restaurants become a reality.

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Fine Dining Seating Restaurant Law Small Business 221

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

There will *always *be something your staff can do to enhance a patron’s dining experience. It’s about walking the fine line between making your customers feel valued and blowing off customers who are waiting to be helped. It’s important to educate your staff about the correlation between productivity and profit.

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Mobile Ordering Back of House Customer Service Online Ordering 221

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.

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Training Kitchen Safety Customer Service Food Safety 195

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 10, 2024

” “These plates will look great in my home” One of our fine dining restaurants — whose check average is well over $100 per guest — has show plates that are on the table when the guest arrives, and each plate costs $100. Remember, the cost of dining out pays for the food and service, nothing more.

Back of House 491

Back of House Fine Dining Take-out Social Media 491

Culinary Cues

JANUARY 20, 2024

It is important to always keep in mind that dining out is still a luxury, even though more and more families have built it into their lifestyle. Whether a quick service restaurant, family dining, food truck, or white tablecloth fine dining operation – there will always be some level of price sensitivity.

Fine Dining 449

Fine Dining Back of House Food Truck Pricing 449

Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 28, 2021

There is something very special about working in a professional kitchen, something that is hard to explain unless you are there. The aroma of a simmering veal stock, pans of bacon being pulled from the oven, fresh coffee brewing and pastries hot from the bake shop meld together like a cacophony of sound produced by a finely tuned orchestra.

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Front of House Kitchen Safety Fine Dining Back of House 473

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2024

Restaurants will focus on creating story-driven dining experiences, harnessing technology and local partnerships to deepen emotional engagement with guests, according to the "2024 State of the Industry: Future of In-Restaurant Dining" report by Incisiv in collaboration with Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions.

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Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Dietary Restrictions Customer Experience 473

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 29, 2022

This has led fine-dine restaurants to change their existing food menus and offer completely plant-based food dishes. Through the preparation of the meals, the restaurant is focusing on providing a sustainable dining experience to customers. The menu is curated for customers who prefer having plant-based vegan drinks.

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Seasonal Menu Beverage Sustainability Fine Dining 508

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Guests will expect to know every aspect of sourcing and meal preparation, which will disrupt traditional back-of-house systems with technology that connects the farm to the food. First and foremost, most restaurants are going to see a huge drop-off in the number of customers who dine in. Of course, people will always dine out.

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Mobile Ordering Front of House Customer Service Customer Experience 539

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.

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White Paper Hospitality Fine Dining Reference 409

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2025

“In 2025, restaurants are walking the fine line between automation and hospitality,” said Ming-Tai Huh, Head of Food & Beverage at Square. The data shows a remarkable 61 percent of singles are willing to dine out for a first date on February 14th, while 51 percent of all diners are considering double dates.

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Marketing Loyalty Program 2024 2025 221

Culinary Cues

JANUARY 23, 2021

The “soft issues” that go beyond measurement of dollars and cents point to a more robust overall “dining experience” when a guest is able to enjoy a broader spectrum of dishes and complementary beverages. quick service meal or a $100 fine dining evening – there is always room to create experiences and in turn – great value.

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Point of Sale Front of House Back of House Customer Experience 450

EATER

AUGUST 31, 2022

Any fine dining restaurant should look at this bathroom as aspirational.”. That’s what we mean when we say ‘fine dining,’” read the restaurant’s Instagram post. To bring the bathroom to code without being intrusive, Fixter opted for a variety of dispersed LED light sources, like under the counters and under the mirror.

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Fine Dining Brewery Kitchen Safety Small Business 361

SpotOn

JULY 22, 2024

Full service restaurant concepts fall into two broad categories: casual dining and fine dining. Casual and fine dining restaurants offer different menus and experiences to guests and require different expertise and operational knowledge for success. Fine dining concepts don't have to be formal.

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Fine Dining Casual Fast Casual Dine-in 97

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Special occasion fine dining is also set to make a comeback, with people eager to get out and start celebrating key occasions again after a year of home cooking and restaurant meal kits. Neighbourhood restaurants are expected to particularly thrive as people continue to work remotely and focus on using their local amenities.

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Hospitality Tourism Sustainability Travel 444

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 4, 2019

People love to eat out and return when the experience is special. What’s on our collective horizon for the future of dining? They want a flexible, fast, customized, and “frictionless” dining experience — one without the “drag” of unnecessary steps or interactions. Some things never change.

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Fast Casual Customer Experience Point of Sale Mobile Ordering 307

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 16, 2020

What menu inspiration will chefs use as they create new and fine tune traditional favorites? The Greater Good, Sustainability and Local Sourcing. Sourcing and buying local is still a growing trend as well. What will inspire event themes and design in 2020? Wellness is a still a top trend in catered events for 2020.

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Events Catering 2020 Outdoor 558

Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

How powerful is a complete dining experience and what exactly is it? An owner for whom I worked years ago referred to it as the Total Dining Experience and I have held on to this concept ever since. Is your ventilation system designed to push positive kitchen odors to the dining room or outside the entrance?

Fine Dining 408

Fine Dining Dine-in Front of House Design 408

Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

My professional life has been dedicated to the kitchen, the people of restaurants, the ingredients and their source, the process and the adrenaline, the service and an opportunity to make people happy, and of course those plates as they slide down the pass. There are, of course, restaurants and there are restaurants.

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Food Truck Customer Service Customer Experience Food Supply 449

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 22, 2023

These include: Chatbots and customer-facing AI : Who doesn’t want to enhance their dining experience? This is where AI excels: by leveraging unlimited data sources and analyzing vast correlations to optimize performance. They streamline communication and free up staff while reducing wait time for customers.

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Marketing Social Media Point of Sale Customer Service 419

Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

We have predicted the demise of fine dining at least a dozen times in the past 25 years – is it really happening now? Americans are spending nearly 50% of their annual food budgets in restaurants and indications that this can continue to grow – is fine dining the right answer?

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Fine Dining Point of Sale Food Supply Education 406

ChowNow

MARCH 27, 2025

A $16 sandwich might feel like a splurge at a deli, but totally reasonable at a trendy caf that sources local, organic ingredients and has a curated vibe. The special-occasion spot? Look at what your audience values and price accordingly. Are you the affordable neighborhood staple? The convenient grab-and-go lunch place?

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Pricing Menu Point of Sale Customer Experience 195

7 Shifts

JULY 24, 2020

Topics: Find dining; restaurant management; finding suppliers. ?? Anyone interested in fine dining (or audacious characters for that matter) will love Kitchen Confidential. The QSRweb Podcast is a weekly show featuring the latest hot topics in the industry, with special guest appearances from brand leaders, chefs, and COOs.

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Book Management Management Restaurant Law 370

Squirrel Systems

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

As the hospitality industry continues to evolve, the dining experience at hotels and resorts has become a crucial element in shaping guest satisfaction. From sustainable practices and health-conscious menus to tech-enhanced dining and global flavors, hotel and resort restaurants are adapting to meet the diverse needs of the modern traveler.

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2025 Hotels Travel Dietary Restrictions 91

The Rail

APRIL 2, 2025

While well-chosen textures offer acoustic benefits that help to create a calmer, more pleasant dining environment, durable, slip-resistant materials guarantee safety in heavy traffic areas. Well-maintained, smooth surfaces provide a friendly environment that facilitates easy mobility for employees and guests.

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Customer Experience Sustainability Recycling Design 130

ChowNow

JULY 19, 2024

It’s a strategic tool that influences diner choices, enhances their dining experience, and ultimately drives your restaurant’s success. Additionally, think about recommended pairings, special combos, or offers that can encourage customers to try more items. A well-thought-out menu is more than just a list of dishes.

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Menu Seasonal Menu Fine Dining Customer Experience 221

Lavu

APRIL 4, 2025

favorite dishes, dining frequency). Each source offers unique details that can help create personalized experiences: POS Transactions : Use data like item preferences, visit frequency, and average spending to craft tailored promotions. Time-Sensitive Deals : Promote happy hour specials to frequent evening visitors.

Marketing 78

Marketing Loyalty Program Email Marketing POS 78

Lavu

MARCH 21, 2025

Multilingual Menus for Restaurants are transforming the dining experience by breaking language barriers and enhancing customer satisfaction. By leveraging this technology, restaurants can optimize their operations and deliver a seamless dining experience, ultimately improving customer retention and driving higher profits.

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Customer Experience Seasonal Menu Fine Dining Customer Service 78

EATER

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Lille Allen/Eater That’s what the menu is for I’ve come to lightly dread a server asking “Have you dined with us before?” In these hyper-fine dining settings, the meal is an experience, and also may lack a physical menu, leaving servers in charge of dictating how diners understand what they’re about to eat.

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Menu Fine Dining Seasonal Menu Food Order 349

7 Shifts

AUGUST 26, 2019

The easiest and most common way to drive revenue is to adjust your prices and offer specific promotions and specials like happy hour. Managing your restaurants capacity is crucial as it impacts your profits, sales, customer service, and the dining experience. But it doesn't have to be if you implement the right strategies.

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Management Management Airlines Customer Service 408

7 Shifts

JUNE 28, 2021

And regardless of whether these guests are dining in, taking out, or getting delivery, food safety needs to be at the top of mind for your restaurant and your staff. You can even use a task management software to design special tasks lists for employees come inspection time. If you have not passed, you may also need to pay a fine.

Kitchen Safety 370

Kitchen Safety Food Safety Food Supply Equipment 370

SpotOn

APRIL 1, 2025

However, getting more guests in seats through outdoor dining can also come at a cost, both in time and money. Add colorful hanging flower pots on special occasions like Easter, Mother's Day, and the Fourth of July. But quoting wait times that are too long could cause waiting parties to dine elsewhere. 1.   Plants.

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Seating Outdoor POS 2024 98

Future Food

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

From the rise of AI to the increasing popularity of experiential dining, businesses are adapting creatively to meet new consumer demands. Source mccrindle.com.au Perhaps oddly and yet understandably, premium dining spending has increased… but only through average spend. Tough times call for more comfort food.

Hospitality 78

Hospitality 2025 Food Back of House 78

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 15, 2020

But as much of the story written during the month, it is really the last two weeks that require special attention. Fine dining and upscale casual were the worst performing segments during March based on same-store sales growth. Family dining was another segment that was hit hard, which includes many buffet-based concepts.

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2020 Point of Sale Fast Casual Online Ordering 491

ChowNow

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

This means shorter wait times, fewer mistakes, and a more enjoyable dining experience, all of which increase customer satisfaction and loyalty. With high expectations for service, the FOH manager coordinates closely with servers and bartenders to deliver an exceptional dining experience.

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Hiring FOH Recruiting Fine Dining 195

EATER

APRIL 25, 2022

Today, this sounds like a paradox — food that’s been frozen tends to be associated with convenience rather than fine dining. In November 2021, Kurt Oriol started Campo Grande, a company that specializes in high-end Spanish food products. But perhaps that’s changing. Raised in Madrid, Oriol noticed a hole in the U.S. Sizzlefish.

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Sustainability Food Supply Fine Dining Sourcing 246

EATER

DECEMBER 15, 2021

You were just given a generic list of suggestions for dining options, straddling a line between ludicrously expensive and horribly grim.”. “There was always a gift shop with ice buckets and t-shirts for sale. If you were a tourist, you were never invited for lunch or dinner. degrees warmer than average for the region. Perrier-Jouët.

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Back of House Hotels Tourism Vineyard 284