7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Have you ever walked into a restaurant, excited for a great meal, but the server can’t answer your questions about the menu? Without the right training, even the best menu or ambiance can fall short due to poor service, leading to dissatisfied customers and lost revenue.

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Training Kitchen Safety Customer Service Food Safety 195

7 Shifts

AUGUST 7, 2024

The cost of the food you serve can be affected by so many different outside influences, some of them more obvious, like the rise and fall of fuel costs or the effects of good or bad weather. This is commonly referred to as a percentage. It is affected by seasonality, market prices, and even pop culture.

Food 370

Food Seasonal Menu Inventory Pricing 370

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Again, in most cases, revenue for restaurants is derived by establishing a retail price for commodities listed on a menu of options. Standard industry practices for pricing a menu generally fall into the following three categories: 1. Method 1 was my “Dunvilla” approach toward pricing my first menu.

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Management Management Point of Sale Seasonal Menu 448

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 22, 2021

That's where proper holiday work scheduling comes into play — and with the right combination of tools, organization, and communication, restaurants and their teams will soar through the holiday season with more ease than Santa on his sleigh. For example, extra help might be needed to prepare, deliver, and serve catering.

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Seasonal Menu Hiring Reference Mobile Ordering 370

EATER

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

My husband and I have traveled over 1,000 miles from our home in Mumbai for a single meal: a 14-course tasting menu at Indias hottest dining destination, Naar. Helmed by chef Prateek Sadhu, the restaurant team periodically scours the nearby pine forests and river beds for wild fruits, berries, and herbs.

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Travel Social Media Seasonal Menu 2024 231

7 Shifts

AUGUST 6, 2021

Staff scheduling, inventory management, menu analysis , guest satisfaction, profitability, and so much more rest on the shoulders of accurate restaurant forecasting. It's a disruptive experience for guests who need to take time to review the menu all over again and decide on a dish they might not enjoy as much. Get granular.

Seasonal Menu 370

Seasonal Menu Point of Sale Inventory Food Supply 370

7 Shifts

AUGUST 2, 2024

By tracking metrics like customer retention and employee turnover rate, contribution margin, and menu item profitability, restaurant managers can identify each area’s strengths and what areas need improvement. Table turnover rate The table turnover rate refers to the number of times you have served new customers at the same table.

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Point of Sale Inventory Seasonal Menu Cash Management 397

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2020

Alonso Castañeda , VP of Brand Development & Strategy for Savory Restaurant Fund, will discuss how the brands he works with have been able to take advantage of the current landscape to creatively serve customers. ” Duff & Phelps served as financial advisor to Sun Capital Partners, Inc. Creating a Face-Pay Network.

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Kitchen Safety Loyalty Program Delivery Customer Service 515

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 28, 2021

He continued by highlighting areas where the company outperformed the industry in growth and how the organic quick-serve restaurant continues to meet and exceed serving its guests amidst the unique demands of COVID-19. million guests. “The Juicey Awards are about honoring our passionate store owners.

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Franchising Franchise Fast Casual Loyalty Program 474

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2025

Nearly two-thirds (65 percent) say they plan to increase their number of locations in 2025, and 74 percent plan to expand their menu offerings, leaning into new experiences and experimentation to power their growth. ” A Year of Challenges U.S. Additionally, 77.17 percent of its restaurants are independently owned.

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Marketing Loyalty Program 2025 2024 221

Lavu

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Proper cost tracking helps you set profitable menu prices, cut expenses, and manage inventory efficiently. Steps to calculate costs : Determine unit costs, account for waste, and break down menu item costs. Improve profits : Analyze cost data to refine menu design, negotiate better supplier deals, and reduce waste. per serving.

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Seasonal Menu Waste Inventory Cash Management 78

EATER

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Serving up lemongrass pork at the Waldo Thai stand. Sporting the home team colors, Alex Martin, a human resources professional and a KC Current season ticket holder, and her parents, who were visiting from Texas, found their way to Joe’s Kansas City Bar-B-Q stand. Corner Kick Nachos served in a special edition KC Current bowl.

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Sports Food Seasonal Menu Recruiting 261

Goliath Consulting

OCTOBER 19, 2020

This flexibility will key as the cold season approaches (6). A big part of the trend of automation for customers will revolve around new payment and menu alternatives. This is now the new norm, and we know that some of these changes are here to stay. link] [link] [link] [link] [link] [link] [link] [link] [link] [link] [link].

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2021 Point of Sale Food Safety Kitchen Safety 339

EATER

JULY 9, 2024

Of course trompe l’oeil tomato dishes have made it onto restaurant menus. The “tomatoes” recently served as dessert at the Parisian restaurant Carbonis were not, in fact, tomatoes at all. A savory take will soon hit the menu at the San Francisco Filipino restaurant Abacá.

Seasonal Menu 307

Seasonal Menu Social Media Reference Take-out 307

Goliath Consulting

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Restaurants are taking advantage of this trend and accenting the flavors of fall in their menus. Take Bonefish Grill, for example, serving Grilled Swordfish & Pumpkin Ravioli with a Fresh Apple Martini made from house-infused apple cinnamon vodka, ginger liqueur, honey and apple juice (2). Reference: (1) [link]. (2)

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Consumer Goods Email Marketing 2021 Food Supply 389

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

The cost of goods sold (COGS) is a restaurant metric that shows you the cost of all ingredients used to prepare a menu item, including the food, beverage costs, and other direct expenses. COGS can be expressed as a percentage of your sales, often referred to as the COGS ratio. What is cost of goods sold (COGS)?

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2024 Seasonal Menu Inventory Audits 195

EATER

APRIL 30, 2024

But Num says the exercise isn’t about gathering enough eggs to fill out a menu. Utilizing seasonal, traditional ingredients — mountain crabs, boba pearl-like mushrooms, sour forest mangoes, mole crickets — his sophisticated-yet-unpretentious dishes are upending stubborn perceptions. Chef Num at work. Chef Num and his team at work.

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Seasonal Menu Agriculture Food Order Take-out 301

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 27, 2020

As workplaces, sports and entertainment venues, schools, colleges and universities, and other places of business begin to resume operations, Aramark developed customized plans to create safe and hygienic dining experiences for everyone the company serves. Installing self-serve micro markets and pop-up groceries. ” Menu Anywhere.

Food Safety 441

Food Safety Kitchen Safety Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery 441

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 10, 2019

October has arrived, the leaves are falling, and spooky season has officially begun. With over 20% of restaurant staff reporting that Halloween is the busiest holiday at their restaurant, you shouldn’t shrug off the spooky season. Halloween Specials and Menu Ideas for Restaurants and Bars ?????

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Specials Bar Seasonal Menu Events 231

7 Shifts

AUGUST 19, 2020

It will be everyone’s (new and existing employees) guide for instructions, processes and all the answers to common questions, while being a great reference point to ensure staff feel engaged and supported. Even your most seasoned staff can forget things. Get them to read through your reviews on Google, yelp!,

Training 370

Training Kitchen Safety Customer Service Food Safety 370

EATER

JUNE 4, 2024

Critics were particularly smitten by de Ponfilly’s fresh, inventive dishes like thinly sliced raw cuttlefish seasoned with kumquat pesto or mussels topped with Perugina sausage in chipotle beurre blanc. Even its name means beautiful,” he adds, referring to the word “belle.” Soces The scene outside Soces.

Back of House 307

Back of House Bar Seasonal Menu 2002 307

SpotOn

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Gross sales are used to identify trends, seasonal shifts, and the impact of marketing campaigns. Gross profit margin Gross profit margin measures how much money you have left over after COGS and is used to measure the profitability of your menu. This can also be referred to as operating costs. Pretty substantial. 

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Point of Sale License Insurance POS 90

EATER

OCTOBER 1, 2024

High South cuisine — a broad reference to foodways across the Ozarks in Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Missouri — relies heavily on local produce and sourcing practices. The shop offers detailed tasting notes for its various pour-overs, which are on offer alongside seasonal drinks like tamarind cider soda or miso pumpkin lattes.

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2011 Food Truck Hotels Seasonal Menu 261

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

This Super Bowl season, your plays should showcase accurate forecasting, efficient ordering, and menus engineered to earn cheers from both teams. With a solid reference point, you will come closer to landing in the end zone (without going over!) They may find their way onto your menu forever. Sell chicken wings.

Menu 221

Menu Point of Sale Seasonal Menu Food Order 221

7 Shifts

MARCH 16, 2022

If a staff member is going through a messy break-up or is in the thick of exam season, encourage as harmonious a work-life balance as possible. For instance, you might offer a $250 bonus to an employee who refers a new hire, so long as both employees stay for three months after the new hire starts. Acknowledge Your Employees.

Front of House 370

Front of House Back of House Communication Customer Service 370

7 Shifts

APRIL 23, 2021

Do you need a prep cook or a chef to help develop a new patio menu ? The food doesn't matter,” says Jensen Cummings, chef, and founder of Best Served Creative. This, of course, doesn't mean it's ok to serve bad food. Seasonal employees that are eager to return. Set expectations for yourself and for potential team members.

Hiring 370

Hiring Front of House Back of House Food Safety 370

7 Shifts

MAY 23, 2024

Food cost percentage When deciding how much to price your menu items, TouchBistro advises keeping the food cost percentage anywhere between 20% and 40%. For example, if you notice that some of your customers don't eat the vegetables you serve as a "side dish" for your meals, you can make it optional or an add-on.

Point of Sale 221

Point of Sale Seasonal Menu Food Supply Cash Management 221

EATER

JUNE 1, 2022

The prices in the Hamptons, Cape Cod, and Newport are sky-high during the peak season, and these buzzy hotspots can’t always deliver the soothing outdoor escapes and fresh seafood that made them popular in the first place. The culinary reputation of the Connecticut shoreline hinges on seafood. What to know before you go.

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Food Truck Brewery Seasonal Menu Hotels 246

EATER

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Rick Poon/Hardie Grant A menu staple at celebrated Los Angeles restaurant Beverly Soon Tofu, the dish is a crispy, sizzling-hot delight When Beverly Soon Tofu closed due to the pandemic, the Los Angeles food community heavily felt the loss. As Lee’s concept took off, however, she added more dishes to her menu to give her regulars variety.

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White Paper 2023 Seasonal Menu Fine Dining 293

EATER

OCTOBER 1, 2021

The contagion is usually brought forth by annual rainy seasons and results in bulbous, blue-gray growths that deform maize kernels into Frankenstein-esque galls. Like in Aztec times, a natural bout of huitlacoche symbolizes bounty: delicious food, higher profits, and a successful harvesting season.

Tourism 348

Tourism Seasonal Menu Agriculture Food Order 348

7 Shifts

MAY 31, 2021

Inventory was ordered based on par levels, which are set based on sales forecasts, which are in turn determined by how many guests you'll serve and what they'll order. The term ‘restaurant operations' refers to the process by which a restaurant is run. Improvement Tips. What Does Restaurant Operations Mean? Operations Management.

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Operations Inventory Hiring Customer Service 363

Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Are you new to the Windy City, a seasoned local, or visiting family? If you have something to celebrate, check out the tasting menu. Prime & Provisions seeks to recreate the classic steakhouse vibe by serving traditional steaks never made from hormonally-treated beef. Chicago has some of the best steakhouses in the world.

Serving 109

Serving Reservations Fine Dining Seasonal Menu 109

Goliath Consulting

MAY 8, 2020

Aside from boosting revenue, catering can boost business during slow performing times, reduce excess food waste, allow for menu changes, and helps to increase employee retention as they gain new skills and varied tasks that challenges and keeps them busy (1). References: [link].

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Catering Point of Sale Delivery Customer Service 248

EATER

APRIL 14, 2022

Lola Landa, owner of Lviv’s Kafe Jerusalem, adjusts to a new normal during wartime: serving her customers while volunteering to feed Ukraine’s refugees Kafe Jerusalem has been a staple in Lviv, a city in western Ukraine, for the last 14 years. We get asked about it every single day, but can’t get it back on the menu,” Landa says.

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Dietary Restrictions Kitchen Safety Food Safety Seasonal Menu 246

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 13, 2019

“In looking at what exists today in terms of fresh, fast menu options — particularly at breakfast — there’s still tremendous opportunity for growth,” said Jay Johns, President of IHOP. Currently there are more than 1,700 IHOP restaurants in the U.S. and another 100+ IHOP restaurants globally.

Mobile Ordering 251

Mobile Ordering Catering POS Customer Experience 251

7 Shifts

MAY 23, 2024

Improving your restaurant operations to succeed in this highly competitive industry means serving quality food and providing excellent customer service while minimizing waste, reducing costs, and keeping your employees engaged. This is why 62% of managers feel burnt out , especially on days leading to peak seasons.

Operations 221

Operations Kitchen Safety Food Safety Restaurant Law 221

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Ono’s robotic food truck will begin serving the greater Los Angeles community nutritious, delicious, and affordable smoothie blends for under six dollars, and prepared within 60 seconds beginning this Fall. “Restaurants are catching on and realizing that it isn’t as simple as adding a vegan burger onto the menu.

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Food Truck Customer Service Customer Experience Front of House 317