7 Shifts

OCTOBER 1, 2024

A warm greeting, attentive service, and a willingness to accommodate special requests can significantly enhance customer satisfaction. You can also implement a waitlist system during peak hours to help manage overflow and make sure that guests are seated as quickly as possible.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 26, 2020

Patron traffic patterns, distancing, seating, wearing of facemasks, and enhanced cleaning are all a part of the new normal as restaurants strive to provide for a safe indoor dining experience. One crucial aspect that may have been taken for granted but should be carefully considered as it touches every person and every surface, is the air.

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Specials Customer Experience Dine-in Seating 189

SpotOn

JULY 15, 2024

Table management Contrary to what many restaurant guests may think, table management isn't just seating guests at random empty tables. Restaurant hosts use seating charts, divided into server sections, to seat guests. A seating chart not only makes the servers' lives easier but also improves the guest experience.

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Seating Fine Dining Customer Experience Online Ordering 52

Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

The community is lively year-round, with various seasonal outdoor concerts, food markets and bars with great happy hour specials. If you are looking for weekly drink specials or Happy Hour deals in Williamsburg, check out my list of the 21 best spots! The vibe is relaxed and retro, with a four-seat bar and bright lights.

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Special occasions and big events like weddings, anniversaries, graduations, and even corporate meetings in our lives only come around so often, so why not try and make them as unforgettable as possible? You can seat as few as 20 guests or as many as 250 guests between all four of their gorgeous private part rooms. The Boheme.

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Dine-in Specials Book Seating 119

Touch Bistro

JULY 26, 2021

We’re sharing ideas for Labor Day restaurant specials that will help you maximize profits and make your restaurant a Labor Day destination for years to come. In this article you’ll learn: How Labor Day can impact your restaurant How to plan Labor Day promotions 14 Labor Day restaurant specials to try this September. All hands on deck?

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Their private dining room features a long table along with several smaller ones that seat over 20. Their Special Events Room seats up to 40 in a U-shaped table configuration that allows everyone to eat and talk together. For private dining, they specialize in pharmaceutical events and business meetings of up to 100 guests.

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Touch Bistro

MAY 26, 2021

Dad is king for a day, which means millions of families will be on the hunt for Father’s Day restaurant specials to mark the special occasion. Plan the right Father’s Day restaurant specials and your venue could become the spot for not only Father’s Day feasts, but also repeat business on many other days throughout the year.

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Specials 2021 Seasonal Menu Outdoor 97

Culinary Cues

APRIL 1, 2024

Past maintenance and the boiler room of massive furnaces providing heat and hot water for twenty some odd floors of guest rooms and eighteen banquet rooms ranging in size from twenty seat board rooms to two-thousand seat ballrooms, and the three restaurants that grace the main lobby. Couldn’t you assign this to one of our other cooks?

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Group dining is easily accommodated by private rooms in Indianapolis restaurants, making the city a great location to celebrate special occasions. Mesh is a popular locale with outdoor space, and the restaurant serves modern American cuisine with various happy hour specials. Beholder offers specialized menus for private dining events.

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Dine-in Specials Seasonal Menu Book 117

Touch Bistro

MAY 26, 2021

The short answer is offering enticing 4th of July specials. The right 4th of July specials will drive traffic to your restaurant, helping you take advantage of one of the biggest celebrations of the year. Planning 4th of July Specials for Your Restaurant. 4th of July Restaurant Specials and Promotion Ideas for 2021.

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Specials 2021 Merchandise Mobile Ordering 111

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Use it to share updates, special events, or new menu items. For example, you can promote your seasonal dishes or happy hour specials. When done right, it helps keep your restaurant at the top of customers' minds, encourages repeat visits, and promotes special events or menu items. It's an active marketing tool.

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Book Marketing Email Marketing Social Media 195

Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Yes, we are happy to sponsor your little league baseball team, now how, in turn, can you help to fill the seats in our restaurant?” The promise of something special adds unique value to a meal that elevates the experience beyond the transaction of product for price. What’s in it for the restaurant” is a much smarter approach.

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Pricing Marketing Insurance Seasonal Menu 317

The Restaurant Group

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Provide Time-Limited Offers Encourage visits during off-peak hours with special deals. Happy hours, lunch specials, or early bird discounts can fill seats that might otherwise remain empty. Bundle Meals or Create Special Menus Offer value deals to attract groups or families.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 2, 2024

For this, flexible seating arrangements are the key – from cozy booths to communal tables and counter seating, offering options that cater to individual preferences ensures that solo diners feel comfortable and valued. First impressions matter. Creating an inviting ambiance is critical for attracting (and retaining) solo diners.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 3, 2023

Customers would like up, sometimes around the block, hoping for a seat in her rather small restaurant where she featured, what we called – blue plate specials. I asked her what made her food so special? Hospitality is what makes the experience of dining special, and it is most definitely what brings people back.

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Hospitality Customer Experience Customer Service Small Business 385

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

How do you prepare your team for special events or holiday rushes? Can you give an example of how you’ve managed a large event or special occasion at a restaurant? As a restaurant manager, how do you prepare your team for special events or holiday rushes? How do you handle situations where an employee is underperforming?

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Leadership Management Management Operations 195

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 18, 2022

That’s not necessarily a bad thing—when you have enough staff to handle the crowd and an efficient plan to get those waiting customers seated and served in a reasonable amount of time, you can call it a successful day. Managing a crowded lobby of customers waiting to be seated requires plenty of effort from your staff.

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Seating Customer Experience Customer Service Take-out 203

Open for Business

OCTOBER 30, 2024

How do you find the right balance between seating as many guests as possible while still maintaining a high level of service that provides the ‘wow’ factor? Start by grouping similar-sized tables together, as it’s easier to seat parties quickly and effectively. Consider the placement of your host stand, too.

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Seating Mobile Ordering Dine-in Training 78

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 25, 2024

Sidewalk cafes, rooftop terraces, and courtyards are all excellent options for expanding seating. For those with limited space, even a single table outside can be transformed into a romantic date night or a special experience. The use of outdoor space often means more seating opportunities for businesses.

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Outdoor Seasonal Menu Seating Reservations 88

7 Shifts

JANUARY 11, 2021

We’ve also included some links to our partners who are offering special discounts and trials to evolve your restaurant with the best tech in the industry. Winterize Your Patio Seating ?? Our traffic-heavy streets are now home to ad-hoc patio seating. We like to think of it as a roadmap to success in 2021 and beyond.

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Guest Recovery Online Ordering Outdoor Front of House 358

Culinary Cues

MAY 19, 2022

Orders came in for rack of lamb, halibut (very popular), loads of hot apps to keep Tom on his toes, and a very special order for an elderly man who asked if he could have poached eggs. As 8:30 came around the second seating was starting to clear out and the late- date night – deuces were beginning to arrive.

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Seating Dine-in Seasonal Menu Leadership 384

7 Shifts

JULY 22, 2022

It’s also important to note that using outdoor space and adding more seating to your restaurant can increase your revenue by 30%. Special Events. During the summer, with new staff, special events, food and drink specials, vacation requests, and more, keeping the staff informed is a must! Staffing for summer.

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Tip Distribution Certification Document Outdoor 391

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Owners can also review sales trends from previous years to determine which items attracted the most attention per season and then create an exclusive menu with specials that specifically attracts customers to the outdoor seating area. Customized and Tailored Promotions.

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Outdoor POS Front of House Seasonal Menu 197

Notch

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

That means more bums in seats, more sales and more profit. Happy hour Happy hour specials are a classic restaurant promotion designed to bring in the after-work crowd. But does running these specials actually result in an upsell? Two-for-one specials Buy-one-get-one specials are common when it comes to late night infomercials.

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Specials Loyalty Program Seasonal Menu Point of Sale 75

Culinary Cues

MAY 13, 2023

Oftentimes these properties boast a few a ’la carte restaurants, room service, special property events, banquets, weddings, buffets, and three meals a day in at least one of their outlets. As an example – garde manger really only exists in these types of properties where cold food can rule the day with banquets and special events.

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Hotels Point of Sale Cash Management Training 436

Culinary Cues

AUGUST 9, 2021

Wow visuals on the plate and in the dining room, wow views from every seat, wow service, and of course – wow flavors on the plate. If you recognize the farmer, the rancher, and the fisherman, then they might be so inclined to set aside those extra special ingredients for your kitchen.

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Front of House Customer Experience Dine-in Training 474

Notch

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

That means more bums in seats, more sales and more profit. Happy hour Happy hour specials are a classic restaurant promotion designed to bring in the after-work crowd. But does running these specials actually result in an upsell? Two-for-one specials Buy-one-get-one specials are common when it comes to late night infomercials.

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Specials Loyalty Program Seasonal Menu Point of Sale 52

Indoor Media

AUGUST 22, 2017

Consider food specials (like a Taco Tuesday) just for the season to draw more diners. Be sure to advertise these specials through your usual channels (including social media) so that potential customers know of the offer that awaits them in your restaurant. Football Specials. Back-to-School Specials. Time for kickoff!

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Advertising Seating Coupons Seasonal Menu 78

7 Shifts

AUGUST 26, 2019

Restaurant revenue management is defined as selling the right seat to the right customer at the right price and for the right dura­tion."— Sure, you may have a certain number of seats, but service duration is variable. If you're under capacity, demand is low with lots of available seating. What is Restaurant Revenue Management?

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Management Management Airlines Customer Service 408

Open for Business

OCTOBER 8, 2024

If no-shows or last-minute cancellations come up, you can easily fill those seats with eager guests. Be sure to explain any exceptions or special considerations for larger parties or holiday events. Let staff make manual adjustments when you need to accommodate special requests or assign and lock tables assigned to regulars or VIPs.

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Dietary Restrictions Seasonal Menu Reservations Cash Management 78

7 Shifts

AUGUST 18, 2024

How much seating will you have? Make sure there is enough seating for everyone who's coming, including staff. Run Promotions: Happy Hour and Special Events Consider introducing happy hour where you offer drinks and meals for discounted prices. What furniture will you use? How will everything be laid out?

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Bar License Email Marketing Customer Service 370

7 Shifts

AUGUST 18, 2021

Try to be as prompt as possible when it comes to seating, and provide your guests with accurate estimated seating times. List all daily specials and offers. Are your customers dining in honor of a special occasion? But today, the customer experience begins long before guests are seated. Offer add-ons.

Customer Service 369

Customer Service Customer Experience Online Ordering Loyalty Program 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. So, what is this higher calling? Try a slice of prosciutto, it will melt in your mouth.”

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Food Truck Customer Service Customer Experience Food Supply 403

Squirrel Systems

APRIL 11, 2024

For many, dining at restaurants in the summer has a special charm, as one of the only times in a year we get to dine outdoors. Servers can act on a diner’s impulse decisions, and even upsell items based on preferences diners may indicate, or their requests for recommendations or specials.

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POS Operations Mobile Ordering Front of House 97

Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

There is, in human nature, a desire to make a difference, to do something meaningful, or as Steve Jobs once said: “To make a dent in the universe.” Not everyone struggles with this need, but for those who are born with this deep-seated knowing desire – they understand that it is always present. BE SOMETHING SPECIAL, BE A CHEF.

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Seating Uniforms Take-out Communication 572

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 10, 2020

” No one knows for sure, but we are seeing glimpses of a trend that may be the answer for restaurant owners and operators: expanded outdoor seating. ” An (ROI) Argument for Expanding Outdoor Seating. Creating or expanding outdoor seating is nowhere near as expensive as a building expansion. Inside Out.

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Outdoor Seating Customer Service Small Business 221