Culinary Cues

AUGUST 28, 2020

Shake off the dust of complacency, press the wrinkles out of that chef coat, polish those shoes and face the challenges straight on. Send out information about your current offerings and your future plans through effective email blasts. You can do this! Engage in social media even more than before – post positive info daily.

Social Media 438

Social Media Communication Loyalty Program Training 438

7 Shifts

AUGUST 12, 2021

Restaurant email campaigns and newsletters enable you to reach out to both current and potential consumers. You can stand out from the rest if your messaging is well-crafted and relevant. You may, for example, use push notifications for advertising special discounts or notifying consumers about a new menu.

Marketing 397

Marketing Email Marketing Loyalty Program Social Media 397

Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 28, 2021

You take time to sanitize your area, firmly place a cutting board on a damp towel to keep it from slipping, draw your knives across a wet stone while honing their edge, and quickly jotting down a prep list for the next hour. You take a deep breath and smile knowing that this is where you belong, this will be a magical day.

Kitchen Safety 427

Kitchen Safety Front of House Fine Dining Back of House 427

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 8, 2020

If your restaurant is counter service, have an email list signup sheet where your team can encourage them to sign up for the list to get updates about the business and first dibs at any special promos you may have in the pipeline. For your kitchen team, this could be a signature burger or sandwich special.

Front of House 370

Front of House Social Media Employee Relations Back of House 370

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

The easiest way to get your food out there is by partnering with a third-party delivery app. But when it’s so dead simple to get listed on third-party delivery marketplaces and take orders, why do all the other work to create your own system when you are a time-strapped restaurateur? Get Your Kitchen and Menu Ready to Go ??

Online Ordering 341

Online Ordering Ordering Customer Service Food Order 341

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?

Small Business 414

Small Business Customer Experience Customer Service Seasonal Menu 414

7 Shifts

AUGUST 18, 2024

You also need to be prepared to deal with any challenges that come with taking over an existing business. This document will outline your bar's concept, menu, marketing strategy, and financial projections. This document will outline your bar's concept, menu, marketing strategy, and financial projections.

Bar 370

Bar License Email Marketing Customer Service 370

Culinary Cues

MAY 13, 2023

Those who are serious about holding the chef title some day; the ones who are “in it, to win it”, are always wondering what’s the best path to take. Remember that being “the chef” will take you away from much of the day-to-day cooking, the adrenaline rush, and the team excitement that drew you to the kitchen in the first place.

Hotels 430

Hotels Point of Sale Cash Management Training 430

Social Hospitality

JANUARY 5, 2022

For example, queries for app development in Ireland was high because many restaurants and essential service providers wanted to build mobile apps to take on delivery business opportunities. Take these Key Steps to Enhance Delivery and Pickup. Even remote parts of the world embraced restaurant and food delivery apps like never before.

Mobile Ordering 459

Mobile Ordering Customer Service Food Safety Delivery 459

Culinary Cues

JANUARY 23, 2021

Simply stated it is what a menu item contributes to the financial success of a restaurant. This can be direct (the menu item itself contributes working funds) or indirect (because the item is present on the menu – other items are more likely to sell). A SPECIAL LOCATION. Check out CAFÉ Talks Podcast. REAL SERVICE.

Point of Sale 450

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

7 Shifts

AUGUST 12, 2020

So far, 2020 has thrown marketing plans, advertising budgets, and restaurant growth out of the window. While these local favorites are great at attracting their neighbors to visit again and again, to out-of-towners, they’re just another restaurant that looks like it could do with some renovations. So, where do you start?

Marketing 418

Marketing 2020 SEO Loyalty Program 418

Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

If you are part of a working couple, managing a budget, paying for a mortgage, supporting two cars, and probably still paying off your student loans, then does going out to dinner make sense? If you are going to invest in “dinner out” then this is where you would prefer to spend your money. You want to support them.

Pricing 334

Pricing Marketing Insurance Seasonal Menu 334

7 Shifts

JULY 16, 2021

Create a Menu. Take it one step further by diving into their lifestyle habits and spending patterns. Reference secondary research studies or create your surveys and questionnaires to send out to a select group of people! When scoping out the zones, take note of which areas have already existing coffee shops.

License 459

License Hiring Equipment Small Business 459

Social Hospitality

JUNE 22, 2020

The restaurant and food industry is one of the many to take advantage of the marketing opportunities Instagram offers. To start out with any kind of social media for business, planning is key. Take into account the day of the week, and match to the tone of your post. billion, which, in 2019, included $20 billion in ad revenue.

Marketing 440

Marketing Social Media Advertising Influencer 440

7 Shifts

JUNE 29, 2022

Put simply, franchise compliance refers to the actions that corporations, their franchisors, and their franchisees take in order to stay compliant with any applicable federal, state, and/or regional laws. Simply Google “Who Regulates Franchise Compliance In [Your State/City]” to learn who's best to reach out to regarding compliance.

Franchise 370

Franchise Franchising Restaurant Law Document 370

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

It's a tactic that can also take multiple forms, such as suggesting a limited special burger to someone who orders the usual signature every time. Compared to going through the specials to every guest or blasting all online orders with an offer, these personalized approaches are favorable. Know the Menu, Back to Front.

Loyalty Program 369

Loyalty Program Customer Experience Customer Service Point of Sale 369

Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

Whenever I take the time to pause and reflect on my time working in restaurants and participating in restaurant experiences, I tend to categorize them as wow experiences, surprising experiences, and special experiences. Suddenly, more family members are joining in to help sell the donuts and add pies and quickbreads to the menu.

Food Truck 397

Food Truck Customer Service Customer Experience Food Supply 397

7 Shifts

AUGUST 26, 2019

From there, you can make vital decisions about price, service capacity, table turnover, and your menu to boost revenue and profits. The easiest and most common way to drive revenue is to adjust your prices and offer specific promotions and specials like happy hour. Engineer your menu for sales and profits.

Management 408

Management Management Airlines Customer Service 408

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Nowadays, running a successful restaurant takes more than great food and good service. If your website isn’t optimized for mobile, you could be losing out on potential customers. .” Photos of your menu items, ambiance, and even happy customers will give potential guests a glimpse of the dining experience you offer.

Book 195

Book Marketing Email Marketing Social Media 195

7 Shifts

JULY 30, 2021

With plenty of restaurants to choose from, you want to make sure yours stands out from the rest. From stand-out social media accounts, to good old-fashioned mail marketing, we'll walk you through 12 unique customer-driving ideas! Your marketing plan is your restaurant's holy grail, so make sure you take the time to prioritize it.

Email Marketing 370

Email Marketing Social Media Loyalty Program Website Management 370

7 Shifts

JANUARY 26, 2021

million out of work, it was nothing short of devastating. Ordering online, paying with mobile phones, scanning QR codes for a menu, and a ton of takeout, are just a part of dining out now. With mobile ordering, there are no menus to pass out and back around, no germed-up credit cards to swipe, and no cash to handle.

2021 370

2021 Front of House Social Media Back of House 370

Culinary Cues

JULY 12, 2020

Sure, the restaurant has been offering take-out options for the past six weeks, but it’s not the same experience for the cook. They are pointed to their table and reminded to wear their mask until fully seated, told that the menu is on line (no more physical menus here), and that the server will take their order shortly.

Front of House 407

Front of House Back of House Dine-in Food Order 407

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Corporate typically does all of the marketing and menu engineering , comes up with training processes, and works out deals with suppliers for better food prices. It’s common for franchises to have promotions, new menu items, and rebranding efforts mandated, regardless of input from the franchisor.

Franchise 369

Franchise Franchising Restaurant Law 2015 369

Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 3, 2022

I shout while frantically rubbing my calf trying to work out that Charlie horse pain. I spend 15 minutes on the stationary bike still trying to work out that leg cramp, rush through50 sit-ups, take shower and shave, and down two more cups of coffee. I swear by it and never waver from taking the time to touch base with everyone.

Back of House 340

Back of House Hotels Front of House Book 340

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 23, 2020

Cons: Creating your website can take up a lot of time out of your busy schedule. With so many website designers and developers out there, how do you know whom to trust? They create a website for you so that you can easily update critical business information like your menu and hours without having to worry about design.

Website Management 370

Website Management Online Ordering Hiring SEO 370

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 18, 2020

They might be checking out recommendations from people they follow and trust, but they’re probably going to check out the restaurant’s page before they actually go. It makes them feel like they’re special, since they know the secrets. Make sure the decor of your restaurant is unique and stands out from the crowd.

Social Media 397

Social Media Customer Service Take-out Seasonal Menu 397

7 Shifts

JUNE 4, 2021

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. It also plays a key factor in pricing your menu. Time to break that out again.

Point of Sale 416

Point of Sale Inventory Employee Relations Customer Service 416

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

This makes sure that your team is being tipped out equally, regardless of shift or the type of work they're doing. Equitable wages are also a great way to stand out in a tough hiring market. A rising tide lifts all ships, so when everyone's tips are not paid out just for their work, teamwork will be encouraged. No “bad tables”.

Tip Distribution 370

Tip Distribution Management Management Back of House 370

Culinary Cues

JULY 23, 2022

I had a call out of the blue from a former culinary student and co-worker at a four-diamond restaurant. There have been moments I treasure when the phone rings or a text appears asking for advice, recommendations, a recipe, or my thoughts on a new menu they are developing or a challenging employee they are not sure how to deal with.

Employee Relations 378

Employee Relations Workshop Events Social Media 378

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Your Response Menu. Today’s Pandemic Special. Others might be taking a graduated approach, from enhanced cleaning procedures to social distancing, to masking, limited outdoor dining, take-out only service or requiring proof of vaccination from all patrons. In some instances, the restaurants have no choice.

Communication 203

Communication Social Media Menu Loyalty Program 203

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 11, 2019

A lack of communication can take a serious toll on franchise owners, particularly in the realm of finances. Example: Quizno’s In 2009, Quizno’s decided to go head-to-head with Subway’s “Five Dollar Footlong” special, offering coupons to patrons for a free sandwich. Restaurants that franchise tend not to own many locations as a company.

Franchise 435

Franchise Franchising Email Marketing Communication 435

Culinary Cues

APRIL 26, 2020

Building a well thought out strategy for starting up the restaurant engine after we move forward is paramount and will, in the process of thinking it through, give every chef and restaurateur a spark of excitement to lean on. There is so much to think about, so many decisions to make, and so much angst about what the future holds.

Guest Recovery 312

Guest Recovery Kitchen Safety Customer Service Food Safety 312

Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

It was a job and a paycheck, a signal that I wanted to take on some responsibility, and the beginning of a six-decade work ethic, but there were no pats on the back for a choice of careers. In some ways we have come a long way over the past sixty some odd years, and in other ways we haven’t budged an inch.

Back of House 424

Back of House Reference Presentation Mobile Ordering 424

Embrace the Suck

JUNE 18, 2021

Working on the right things, in the right order, what to focus on now, and what to hold off until later, can mean the difference between success and burn out. 60% of restaurants don’t make it past their first year and 80% go out of business within five years. THE HARSH REALITY. The statistics aren’t pretty. Chaos in action.

Leadership 354

Leadership Small Business Marketing Coaching 354

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Making Your Resume Stand Out. A resume for a cook or chef job should include familiarity with and specific experience in the following areas, if applicable: Food prep of specific menu items. Cooking specific menu items. Menu item creation and menu building. Table of Contents. Skills for Your Resume. Multitasking.

Front of House 370

Front of House Back of House Kitchen Safety Food Safety 370

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Having some choice specials on hand is an excellent way to stand out from the crowd. Let’s start out with what gets the crowd going for New Year’s: Champagne! This easy-to-make sangria is sure to be a fruity hit to add to your menu. Garnish with a toasted marshmallow to really bring out that winter feeling. .

Specials 180

Specials Seasonal Menu Menu Take-out 180

7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

The best restaurant managers take customer service a step further, recognizing regulars and personalizing service for a more memorable guest experience. Accounting & finances Many owners—who take the initiative to fund and start the restaurant —expect you to keep the business open and profitable.

Management 397

Management Management Kitchen Safety Front of House 397