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The Changing Guest Service In Casual Dining | Restaurant Recovery Series

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Check out the Restaurant Recovery Resource to keep up to date on the latest innovations and ideas to help your business recover from the crisis. Barron and McEnery explore the potential changes coming to the casual dining sector, and consider the manner in which guest service may evolve to meet those new needs.

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How Staffing and Recruitment Futureproofs F&B Growth

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But the expectations of guests and owners did not change. Invest in innovative technologies for all areas of operation in a way that makes your operation more efficient. At the same time, we must not forget to allocate support to areas where actual guest experiences are created. Even dress codes are more relaxed.

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Seasonality Wins ‘Share of Stomach’

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As we progress through a pandemic that’s kept many inside for months, guests are looking to venture out and experience unique dining moments. By utilizing seasonal ingredients and creating specialty menu items, our product innovation efforts have kept us relevant in a competitive industry, earning guest loyalty and driving sales.

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Three Ways to Leverage Technology for Restaurant Reopenings

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As the nation grapples with another wave of restaurant closings and reduced dining room capacity, establishments must quickly respond to the cry for innovation in the industry. Data shows that guests want to dine out but safety concerns are the biggest factor holding them back. No-Touch Menus.

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Operational Empathy Should Be Part of Restaurant Leadership

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As competition intensifies, companies must innovate and streamline operations to stay ahead. Specifically, at Walt Disney World, they taught me not only the value of, but how and when to execute guest service recovery. The pressure to deliver high-quality products quickly, efficiently, and consistently is immense.

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Top Cocktail and Wine Trends

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Beyond Basic Balancers : The team found many cocktails that were made using an innovative variety of methods or modifiers to balance the drink or add layers of flavor. Meaningful Menu Innovations : Restaurants and bars are evolving their menus beyond being a functional tool to improve the consumer experience.

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Preparing for the Unknown: Restaurant Crisis Management Made Easy

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Nevertheless, amid these hardships, restaurant owners and operators exhibited remarkable resilience by rapidly adapting and innovating to not only salvage their business but also protect their reputation. restaurant employment reached pre-pandemic levels in September, marking a milestone after three-and-a-half years of post-pandemic recovery.