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

Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 24, 2020

Consider this – the menu is the most important component of a successful restaurant and once designed it can, and should, impact every other aspect of the business. YES – the menu is that important! The menu comes first and should reflect the philosophy of the owners and chef and how the operators expect to be perceived by the public.

Menu 401

Menu Seasonal Menu Front of House Reference 401

7 Shifts

AUGUST 22, 2024

Virtual restaurant concepts only exist in apps, and use ‘ ghost kitchens ’ (aka ‘virtual kitchens’ or ‘dark kitchens’) to serve a virtual menu to virtual customers. The sales increase comes from successfully optimizing food production lines to serve in-house and virtual customers, without adding additional operational costs.

Online Ordering 370

Online Ordering Customer Service Delivery Food Order 370

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

It's beginning to look like a festive holiday season at workplaces as office party attendance and budgets are rising, according to ezCater's first-ever Workplace Holiday Party Trends Report , which reveals emerging trends and insights from 1,600+ employees and decision-makers nationwide.

Seasonal Menu 197

Seasonal Menu Magazine Food Order Events 197

Culinary Cues

JANUARY 12, 2021

The menu changed every night within a cycle with a full array of appetizer, salad, entrée and dessert choices for an audience that was likely staying at the hotel for a week or more at a time (many of the patrons were second or third generation Balsam’s guests) since a stay at the “Notch” was a family right of passage.

Seasonal Menu 472

Seasonal Menu 2005 Hotels Customer Service 472

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.

Seasonal Menu 370

Seasonal Menu Hiring Reference Mobile Ordering 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.

Point of Sale 397

Point of Sale Inventory Seasonal Menu Cash Management 397

Culinary Cues

MARCH 3, 2021

Down the street – a cadre of small independent restaurants with smaller staff requirements and tasty rustic menus would have been profitable except rents on their space had gone through the roof ever since this high end, 8-course menu, mecca restaurant opened its doors.

Dine-in 427

Dine-in Small Business Seasonal Menu Café 427

Culinary Cues

AUGUST 26, 2024

Would I serve this to my family? Would you be willing to state your reputation on how thoughtfully, passionately, and caringly you prepared and served a plate of food? SOMEHOW BELIEVING THAT SPICE IS A REASON TO FORGET EVERYTHING ELSE Can we get over the whole “no pain, no gain” approach to seasoning a dish?

Dine-in 369

Dine-in Training Seasonal Menu Sports 369

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 7, 2021

The food service segment is facing countless obstacles on the road to post-COVID recovery, and prioritizing menu innovation is a key component to remaining top of mind with guests as restaurants compete for “share of stomach.” Once you’ve sourced your seasonal ingredients look to incorporate them into your menu.

Seasonal Menu 197

Seasonal Menu Guest Recovery Innovation Menu 197

Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 1, 2019

In preparation for the holiday gift giving season it was somehow decided that it was appropriate to recognize those private businesses within your community by stopping in to say hello, thank them for all that they do, and spend a little money. Spend more time serving existing customers and getting new ones.

Small Business 424

Small Business Customer Experience Customer Service Seasonal Menu 424

Culinary Cues

MARCH 15, 2021

LACK OF COMMUNICATION WITH THE BUSINESSES THEY SERVE. If so, what are students learning about cost effectiveness, efficiency, speed, and effective menu execution? What are the raw costs of the materials, what is the production costs associated with seasoning, oils, flour for dredging, etc.

Education 551

Education Food Supply Training Communication 551

7 Shifts

AUGUST 4, 2020

There are simpler alternatives than investing in new energy-efficient equipment or reworking your menu with plant-based dishes—though they would help! Positioning the challenge of creating a restaurant with a small carbon footprint is much easier when you think of the people you’ll be serving. You’re supporting the local economy.

Food Supply 300

Food Supply Waste Seasonal Menu Equipment 300

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Photos of your menu items, ambiance, and even happy customers will give potential guests a glimpse of the dining experience you offer. Use it to share updates, special events, or new menu items. Your posts can serve as mini-ads for your restaurant, and they appear when customers search for your business.

Book 195

Book Marketing Email Marketing Social Media 195

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 ?????

Specials 231

Specials Bar Seasonal Menu Events 231

Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 5, 2023

So, here you are – a young first year cook or maybe a freshman culinary student; a seasoned line or banquet cook, or maybe even a newly appointed sous chef in a property. This is where cooks earn their swagger and success is drawn from the number of covers served, the number of mistakes made, and the beauty of the plate. You want more!

Kitchen Safety 380

Kitchen Safety Food Safety Back of House Front of House 380

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 28, 2024

The average profit margin for bars typically ranges between 10-15% , but this can vary depending on the type of bar you run, the location, and the types of drinks you serve. For instance, a pub that serves both food and alcohol may have lower profit margins compared to a bar that only serves drinks because the cost of food is higher.

Point of Sale 195

Point of Sale Merchandise Seasonal Menu Bar 195

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. Ingredients and labor take up most of your COGS, but other factors like packaging, portion, and menu also play a role.

2024 195

2024 Seasonal Menu Inventory Audits 195

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 25, 2020

However, for many states and cities in climates that experience a full four seasons of weather, cooler weather is fast approaching and with it, another chance to make operational changes. So, what are some additional ways restaurant operators can swing with the seasons and make additional revenue? Then, work to fill those gaps.

Seasonal Menu 197

Seasonal Menu Outdoor Catering Customer Service 197

Culinary Cues

MARCH 30, 2020

[] EFFECTIVE MENUS: As the concept evolves there will be exciting opportunities for chefs to reimagine menus that work, menus that require fewer, well-compensated employees who still bring the talent and passion to the kitchen everyday. Let’s start from scratch and build a menu with these critical factors in mind.

Small Business 366

Small Business Food Supply Food Truck Healthcare 366

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

7shifts is a major player in the restaurant industry, serving more than 30,000 restaurants and 1 million restaurant pros and offering the most important restaurant management tools all in a single platform. billion diners every year and serves as a reservation provider for around 60,000 restaurants and venues. OpenTable seats around 1.6

Management 367

Management Management Operations Mobile Ordering 367

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Many restaurants have had to alter how they serve customers, and some have had to close their indoor dining and become creative with extending patio season. Offering both physical and digital gift cards (also known as eGift cards) is a great tactic to help increase revenue during the holiday season. Make Your Menu Seasonal.

Loyalty Program 215

Loyalty Program Seasonal Menu Social Media Email Marketing 215

Perfect Daily Grind

AUGUST 16, 2022

There’s no doubt that seasonality plays an important role in influencing consumer behaviour. Seasonal signature drinks have also become commonplace in coffee shops across the world. For many coffee shop owners, including seasonal food and beverages is essential to boost sales and maintain customer interest.

Design 157

Design Menu Seasonal Menu Social Media 157

Culinary Cues

MAY 28, 2022

If the family were defined as a team, it would be the kitchen that served as the locker room and the playing field. We work hard, very hard physically, mentally, and even emotionally through the process of preparing and serving delicious food. Some may be just starting out while others are seasoned veterans.

Front of House 330

Front of House Back of House Small Business Employee Relations 330

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

7shifts is a major player in the restaurant industry, serving more than 30,000 restaurants and 1 million restaurant pros and offering the most important restaurant management tools all in a single platform. billion diners every year and serves as a reservation provider for around 60,000 restaurants and venues. OpenTable seats around 1.6

Management 352

Management Management Operations Mobile Ordering 352

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 20, 2021

Growing your produce is an especially great way to: Choose fruits and vegetables you want to feature on a menu. Offer seasonal items. Not serving bottled water or offering plastic straws. You can also cut back on waste by simplifying your menu. Control how those items are cared for. Avoid using pesticides.

Sustainability 215

Sustainability Food Supply Front of House Waste 215

Culinary Cues

MAY 19, 2021

I remember the aroma from a simmering veal or chicken stock – that lingering, tempting smell of roasted bones and caramelized mirepoix, the sweet aroma of candied garlic and onions browning as a coloring for the broth that would become soup, and sauce for various applications on the menu.

Seasonal Menu 417

Seasonal Menu Take-out Consumer Goods Food Order 417

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

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. Recipe card creation. Taste Profiling. Business Savvy. Mentorship. Memorization.

Front of House 370

Front of House Back of House Kitchen Safety Food Safety 370

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Winter can be a tough season for restaurant and bar owners. Here are a few ideas for restaurant and bar owners to consider in an effort to continue to serve up good eats and top-tier service during the winter season. This also means potential customers will desire healthy menu options at a fair price.

Social Media 189

Social Media Seasonal Menu Customer Service Delivery 189

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.

Training 195

Training Kitchen Safety Food Safety Customer Service 195

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

They also bring creative ideas to the table, such as improving the drink menu and coming up with new events and promotions to drive sales. How would you improve or refine our current drink menu? How would you improve or refine our current drink menu? What techniques would you use to prevent over-pouring and inventory shrinkage?

Bar 195

Bar Management Management Hiring 195

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 24, 2022

Meanwhile, diners can scan a QR code to easily view and order from your menu, as well as alter and route items to the correct kitchen location in real time. It can enable them to track the status of their order or get notified when their order is ready at a counter-serve establishment. Manage and market your menu with ease.

Technology 223

Technology Front of House Back of House Online Ordering 223

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 26, 2022

Create a Prix Fixe Menu. A prix fixe menu features a fixed multi-course meal that is served to all customers on a specific night, often for holidays like Christmas and Valentine’s Day. Prix fixe menus can help increase sales and lighten the load on your kitchen staff. Offer a Gift Card with Purchase.

Social Media 225

Social Media Seasonal Menu Advertising Events 225

7 Shifts

AUGUST 4, 2020

There are simpler alternatives than investing in new energy-efficient equipment or reworking your menu with plant-based dishes—though they would help! Positioning the challenge of creating a restaurant with a small carbon footprint is much easier when you think of the people you’ll be serving. You’re supporting the local economy.

Food Supply 221

Food Supply Waste Seasonal Menu Equipment 221

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. Goodreads: 3.85

Book 370

Book Management Management Restaurant Law 370

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

It allows you to provide a menu link that helps customers immediately connect with your restaurant and make a faster decision. Reservations, Order Ahead, and Menu URLs These URLs help users to engage with your restaurant before their visit. The account allows you to create sections for your menu (i.e. Snacks, Shareables, etc.)

Website Management 253

Website Management Customer Service Customer Experience Book 253

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