Culinary Cues

JANUARY 20, 2024

Whether a quick service restaurant, family dining, food truck, or white tablecloth fine dining operation – there will always be some level of price sensitivity. A menu should thus be designed and priced to make those items seem essential. If we fail to look at the entire restaurant package, then we fail to realize how to earn profit.

Fine Dining 389

Fine Dining Food Truck Back of House Pricing 389

Culinary Cues

JUNE 29, 2024

Memorable food, exceptional experiences, a perfect evening…these are the types of reviews that every chef hopes for and every restaurant strives for. The chef invests time in building a signature menu, testing recipes, establishing plate presentations, and making sure the best ingredients are within the teams reach.

Dine-in 294

Dine-in Customer Experience Back of House Customer Service 294

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Nowadays, running a successful restaurant takes more than great food and good service. With 90% of diners checking a restaurant online before visiting, you also need a strong online presence to attract and boost reservations. Make sure to add high-quality photos of your food, interior, and staff. It's an active marketing tool.

Book 195

Book Marketing Email Marketing Social Media 195

7 Shifts

MARCH 11, 2020

month ) and a reservation management tool ($200+/month). Starting food inventory Stocking up on pantry staples and your beginning inventory of perishable foods will set you back at least $1,000. Opening a restaurant becomes even more challenging when unexpected expenses drain your reserves or force you to take out loans.

License 354

License Cash Management Inventory Food Supply 354

Culinary Cues

MARCH 26, 2022

Well, you have all heard the statistics about success and failure when food and beverage are involved, so I won’t repeat them. Again, turn to the National Restaurant Association for guidance. [] PRICING YOUR MENU BY COMPARISON. One of the most tempting forays into entrepreneurship is the restaurant business. Tensions are high.”

Cash Management 366

Cash Management Social Media Restaurant Law Communication 366

7 Shifts

JUNE 4, 2021

Food cost percentage. Ideal menu price. To put it simply, your cost of goods sold is how much it costs you to produce a menu item. As you add together all of your menu items, you can determine the total cost of everything (to you) that you sell to your guests. Food Cost Percentage. What is food cost percentage?

Point of Sale 416

Point of Sale Inventory Employee Relations Customer Service 416

Culinary Cues

AUGUST 7, 2021

When a menu item fails to perform well, we simply change it out or modify its flavor profile; when our equipment is a hinderance to production we find a different tool to change the outcome; when a purveyor fails to provide the quality of ingredients that we require – we simply find another source. . Why is this the case?

Social Media 474

Social Media Cash Management Blog Equipment 474

Culinary Cues

JULY 12, 2020

Meticulous plate presentations do not apply, the basic rules of thumb: “hot food hot, cold food cold” are a stretch when a guests meal is placed in disposable containers for re-heating at home, and the showmanship of service is relegated to passing a bag of food through a car window.

Front of House 403

Front of House Back of House Dine-in Food Truck 403

Culinary Cues

MAY 12, 2022

These are the restaurants where dining is much, much more than just consuming food. How do the rest of us explain the menu with $25 appetizers, $60 entrees, and $20 desserts? If they don’t see the value, regardless of how tasty or beautiful that plate of food might be, then why would they return?

Pricing 351

Pricing Consumer Goods Training Customer Experience 351

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 27, 2021

Restaurants are using digital forms to give customers a safer way to order food and make reservations online. Some restaurants already use QR codes to let onsite guests use a kiosk to check in, view digital menus, place orders and securely pay online. Moving Toward Normal 2.0.

Menu 191

Menu Mobile Ordering Food Safety Online Ordering 191

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

It helps to cut the customer’s path to your contact information, offers, reservations, and more. It allows you to provide a menu link that helps customers immediately connect with your restaurant and make a faster decision. It allows customers to make direct reservations without having to go to a third party page or the website.

Website Management 253

Website Management Customer Service Customer Experience Online Ordering 253

7 Shifts

AUGUST 12, 2020

Word of mouth is fantastic, but when it comes to scaling a restaurant or reopening after months of closure, you need to rely on more than just the possibility of a customer loving your food and telling their friends about it. Occasional: Restaurants with similar menus situated in nearby locations.

Marketing 418

Marketing 2020 SEO Loyalty Program 418

Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

The choice to be great or not so great is in the hands of the restaurateur and the folks who make a living with food. It all matters – education level, income bracket, age range, frequency of dining, and food and wine preferences. [] KNOW WHAT YOU WANT TO BE AND HOW YOU WANT TO BE PERCEIVED. Stay on it.

Fine Dining 392

Fine Dining Front of House Customer Service Customer Experience 392

7 Shifts

AUGUST 20, 2024

Fast food Fast casual restaurants typically have the highest table turnover rates since they focus on quick service and efficient operations. Implementing online reservations, optimizing your dining area’s layout, and training staff about efficient practices are some strategies you should apply in your restaurant.

Online Ordering 221

Online Ordering Fast Casual Fine Dining Seating 221

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Restaurants will also explore delivery options beyond costly third-party partnerships, and hike delivery menu prices to make the channel more lucrative as off-premise demand holds steady. Simplified Menus. Menu variety plays a substantial role in every dining experience. Health-Conscious Food Will Dominate Menus.

2022 218

2022 Customer Service Online Ordering Website Management 218

7 Shifts

JULY 24, 2020

That’s why our teams—who specifically work to improve restaurant operations, performance, and staff happiness—have curated a 7-course menu of the best books about understanding restaurant management. So pull up a chair and take a deep dive into some of the most insightful and actionable tips from the best in the business. Author: J.W.

Book 370

Book Management Management Restaurant Law 370

Culinary Cues

APRIL 26, 2020

White tablecloth restaurants and food trucks will benefit from the exact same end result – you need to make people stand up and pay attention – you want them to stand on a soap box and shout for everyone else to hear: “THIS IS INCREDIBLE”! This may not be the time to try and show how uniquely creative you can be with your menu.

Guest Recovery 309

Guest Recovery Kitchen Safety Customer Service Food Safety 309

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 17, 2019

While Instagram in particular has taken the food and restaurant communities by storm, it’s still important to have a website to serve as your restaurant’s official home on the internet. A website lets you publish information about your restaurant—menu, contact info, hours, etc.—that on your website. Content: Your restaurant’s logo.

Demo 240

Demo Website Management Online Ordering SEO 240

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Speak to what sets you apart from the pack, what food you'll serve, the service style (fast-food, fast casual, fine dining, etc.) Sample Menu. You don't, by any means, have to have a menu ready to go. A sample menu can go a long way in helping a potential investor imagine themselves eating at your restaurant.

Point of Sale 397

Point of Sale Back of House Document Download 397

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Reservation processing. Food safety and restaurant cleanliness. Similarly, restaurant visitors expect their food to be of a consistent quality every time they visit. Recipe management software, on the other hand, standardizes menu items and monitors dish costs. Reservation Processing. Kitchen operations.

Technology 196

Technology Operations Food Safety Kitchen Safety 196

Culinary Cues

MARCH 15, 2021

Everything will change for the better if we (the food industry and the culinary schools that provide the talent) change as a collective group. Do you really connect with restaurants, hotels, resorts, food manufacturers, retail, food research and development and other groups to make sure that your program is in line with their needs?

Education 538

Education Food Supply Training Communication 538

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Mobile ads also allow you to create an exceptional experience for the customer by providing directions to your location, allowing them to make immediate reservations, and featuring relevant reviews. GMB also provides a number of functional benefits, like enabling table reservations right from the listing. Which brings us to….

Loyalty Program 284

Loyalty Program Marketing Social Media Mobile Ordering 284

Culinary Cues

AUGUST 31, 2024

In a restaurant, it is evident in the atmosphere of the operation, how well everything is maintained, the presentation of food on the plate, the aromas and flavors of the dining experience, the commitment of staff members, and the reputation of the operation in the community.

Customer Service 325

Customer Service Social Media Customer Experience Reference 325

7 Shifts

AUGUST 18, 2021

You may serve the best food on the block, but if your restaurant doesn't match its dishes with plausible customer service, your customers may never come back. The same goes for food preparation– if there's a delay in the kitchen, keep your guests informed! Avoid overbooking reservations. Equip your team with the right knowledge.

Customer Service 369

Customer Service Customer Experience Online Ordering Loyalty Program 369

Culinary Cues

JULY 2, 2023

We want beautiful, delicious, sensual food; food that represents history and tradition, and food that respects those who grow, raise, catch, and deliver food to the kitchen. When a chef allows Mother Nature to lead the way and present ingredients as they were meant to be, then simple can become a means to an end.

Back of House 352

Back of House Seasonal Menu Café Sourcing 352

Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 3, 2022

My focus will soon be on whether staff members show up as scheduled, will deliveries be on time and what will they short me today, how many reservations on the book, and moving through the day – one plate at a time. A light day in terms of events, but the restaurant is capped on reservations. We will likely top 200 for dinner.

Back of House 336

Back of House Hotels Front of House Book 336

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 17, 2022

Promote Online Ordering and Reservations. Online menus are one of the best ways to utilize technology within a restaurant. Using QR codes on tables, counters or even doors offers a touchless alternative to physical menus, minimizing the need for direct interaction with wait staff and encouraging speedy ordering.

Marketing 212

Marketing Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Customer Experience 212

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Food Service Skills For Your Resume. 5 Restaurant & Food Service Skills for Your Resume. Health, Allergen, and Food Safety Training and Certifications. Health, Allergen, and Food Safety Training and Certifications. Food allergies. Food Service, Kitchen, & Hospitality Tech. Cross-contamination.

Front of House 370

Front of House Back of House Kitchen Safety Food Safety 370

Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Ah, but the food and conversation were consistently good, plentiful, and in-expensive. The conversation evolved around local news and gossip, and alcoholic beverages were reserved for bars scattered throughout the community. Why do people line up for your food every day?” No one ever left the restaurant still hungry.

White Paper 319

White Paper Hospitality Fine Dining Reference 319

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 27, 2022

Get Ready for Reservations (or Don’t). The first big decision you need to make for any major holiday is whether or not you’re going to accept reservations. For example, by accepting reservations you’ll allow a select few parties to skip the wait, ensuring that they’ll have a great spot and a great time.

Management 212

Management Management Customer Experience Reservations 212

Embrace the Suck

JANUARY 20, 2021

Much longer than that and eating canned food and instant ramen will become very boring. They didn’t have adequate cash reserves and lived for the weekend sales to keep them going. Cost out everything on your menu. Reduce your menu size so you are leaner and meaner. This pandemic hit us fast and hard. Action Steps.

Social Media 417

Social Media 2001 Online Ordering Take-out 417

7 Shifts

AUGUST 26, 2024

However, SEO is no longer enough due to high competition in the food industry. That’s why you should leverage Google Ads to showcase your restaurant and menu. With the right strategies, you can easily attract diners searching for restaurants like yours in your local area and get more reservations and takeout orders.

Seasonal Menu 195

Seasonal Menu Customer Service Website Management Online Ordering 195

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

By analyzing customer preferences, dining habits, and feedback, AI chatbots can send personalized messages to engage customers with new menu items, exclusive offers, and meal recommendations. Within a single chat interface, consumers can go through the entire menu, choose food and beverage products, add them to their cart, and make payments.

Technology 215

Technology Seasonal Menu Online Ordering Customer Service 215

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 18, 2020

In today’s world, people are constantly Instagramming their food before they eat it, especially if it looks pretty. There are bloggers who are updating their followers about their lives, everyday people trying to imitate the bloggers and food lovers who just want to share. After all, most people do come to a restaurant for the food.

Social Media 397

Social Media Customer Service Take-out Seasonal Menu 397

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Make Your Menu the Main Course. Whether you are offering a special Valentine’s Day prix fixe menu for two or romantic carry out options, your offerings need to be easily accessible to customers looking for local dining options.

Marketing 221

Marketing Email Marketing Website Management Social Media 221

7 Shifts

JULY 30, 2021

New and old restaurants continue to use the app to reach a wider audience through short videos that showcase their food, ambiance, staff, and more! Whether you want to highlight your restaurant's guest experience, or get the word out about a new menu item, it's important to work with the influencers to create the most profitable content.

Email Marketing 370

Email Marketing Social Media Loyalty Program Website Management 370

Social Hospitality

AUGUST 25, 2019

C ustomer interaction points can range from mobile apps, third-party food aggregator apps, social media, and chat apps. Moreover, these customer conversations can help businesses personalize food offerings and services per customer demands. Showcase Your Menu. One of those avenues is Chatbots.

Social Media 253

Social Media Mobile Ordering Email Marketing Website Management 253