Culinary Cues

APRIL 30, 2023

It is accepted in professional sports, like in so many other aspects of life: “You get what you pay for.” Whether a sporting team, tech company, banking institution, institution of higher education, or a restaurant – investment in this culture should be first and foremost. But I wonder – is this true?

Employee Relations 415

Employee Relations Sports Pricing Hiring 415

Culinary Cues

JANUARY 23, 2023

No one – I repeat – NO ONE – will ever be excited about a business (sporting team or restaurant) with lackluster goals, or none at all. There are many parallels between sports and what we do in restaurants. The most exciting and attractive businesses begin with BIG, BODACIOUS GOALS of WINNING!

Coaching 387

Coaching Sports Point of Sale Take-out 387

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux accomplishes this with cue cards and magnets on a white board. You can create a digital forum for these announcements. 7shifts’ mobile messaging allows employees to make group posts that other staff can read and respond to. Or hang up a board specifically for peer-to-peer appreciation.

Front of House 381

Front of House Social Media Back of House Sports 381

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 11, 2024

" That's what Jason Cortellesso, Partner & Creative Director at Sport & Leisure , told Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine when discussing the merch program at his latest estabilshment in East Greenwich, Rhode Island that is seeing people to line up before they open on drop days to get their hands on the items. ."

Merchandise 167

Merchandise Sports Social Media Seasonal Menu 167

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Events management By ensuring all Events were added into 7shifts, from birthday parties to sporting events, management could more accurately schedule based on the expected foot traffic that day. Teddy insures that all the big sports games are input on 7shifts as events.

Restaurant Law 259

Restaurant Law Sports Events Front of House 259

Restaurant Business

AUGUST 2, 2024

Being ready to showcase sports broadcasting doesn’t have to be complicated, however—but it’s best to get set up now so sports fans won’t miss a single minute. Additionally, football continues to be the most-viewed sport in the U.S., Additionally, football continues to be the most-viewed sport in the U.S.,

Sports 105

Sports Operations Merchandise 2024 105

Culinary Cues

APRIL 9, 2020

We celebrate our sporting teams wins and losses over food and drink – without the restaurant there is less opportunity for this to define our tribes of support. Think about the important aspects of our lives that have relied on restaurants as a vehicle for people to get together.

Customer Experience 501

Customer Experience Customer Service Dine-in Sports 501

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2021

With COVID-19 guidelines restricting dine-in, restaurants need revenue from sporting events now more than ever. For many restaurants, major sporting events are a predictable and dependable boon for food and bar sales throughout the year. One way to capture more sales? Trim the menu.

Sports 206

Sports POS Menu Food Order 206

Restaurant Business

APRIL 4, 2023

It’s no secret that sports bring big business to restaurants and bars. Customers gathering to watch a favorite team square up against a rival, planning an outing for the Big Game or meeting at happy hour to cheer on local underdogs are cornerstones for operators.

Sports 98

Sports Entertainment Bar Operations 98

Restaurant Business

MAY 3, 2023

Investments in national advertising during NBA and NFL games drove traffic during the first quarter. Also the new chicken sandwich line is attracting new users and boosting frequency.

Sports 98

Sports Advertising Operations 98

7 Shifts

JANUARY 23, 2024

Also, keep an eye out for things that could affect restaurant traffic, like sporting events, weather, or tourism-related factors. Prior year data doesn’t account for when local festivals or sporting events happen. Use prior sales data as a baseline for the typical ebbs and flows.

Restaurant Law 418

Restaurant Law Employee Relations Tip Distribution Communication 418

Culinary Cues

AUGUST 26, 2024

THINKING THAT EATING IS A CONTACT SPORT How many can you eat, how big of a steak, how fast can you get it down, how much better or faster are you than the person sitting across from you. Make sure the guest can taste the primary ingredient instead of trying to figure out how far up the Scoville Scale they were able to climb.

Dine-in 369

Dine-in Training Seasonal Menu Sports 369

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 3, 2019

Levy Restaurants owns a number of establishments, including QSR and fine dining restaurants, as well as fast-food like restaurants in sports and entertainment venues across the country. In-n-Out Burger , a regular on Glassdoor's Best Places to Work list, uses company trips, sports events and other outings as team-building activities.

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Training Sports Fine Dining 2017 284

7 Shifts

MAY 17, 2022

says Chris Walker, Director of Brand Culture at Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux. Among them are brands like Taziki's Cafe , Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux , &Pizza , and 7 Leaves Café. If we can create that type of culture within a team, then the guest experience will mirror that and really be heightened.,”

Insurance 370

Insurance Leadership Customer Experience Sports 370

EATER

MARCH 13, 2024

Sports bars that center women’s sports are opening across the country — and doing big business “I was sick of always feeling like an afterthought in fandom when it came to public spaces to view sports,” says Jillian Hiscock, the owner of A Bar of Their Own, a sports bar focused on women’s sports which opened in Minneapolis March 1. “I

Sports 145

Sports 2023 Bar 2022 145

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 18, 2020

Whether customers are chilling at the bar with a mask on or sitting on the patio for outdoor dining, short-form in-venue entertainment such as movie trailers, viral videos or sports highlights will go a long way to get—and keep—them entertained and enthralled. Engage Consumers Even After They Leave.

Entertainment 180

Entertainment Social Media Sports Advertising 180

Culinary Cues

JUNE 3, 2024

Leave that for professional sports. There will always be time after to step aside and ask why. [] RESPECT YOUR PEERS The kitchen is not the competitive front lines. Nothing in the kitchen works with free agents.

Uniforms 347

Uniforms Point of Sale Coaching Small Business 347

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 7, 2023

Creating a great ambiance in your sports bar or restaurant is a good way to attract new customers. People who regularly go to sports bars and restaurants want the best technology available to watch the big game. Never skimp on the audio system in a sports bar or restaurant. You can upgrade your visual systems in many ways.

Technology 167

Technology Sports Entertainment Customer Experience 167

Culinary Cues

MAY 13, 2023

Oftentimes, clubs and resorts can support a separate department whose job it is to monitor all of these controls. [] LEARN THE CHAIN OF COMMAND Just like in the military or on a professional sports team – organization and respect for such is paramount to success. This is very apparent in clubs, resorts, and hotels.

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Hotels Point of Sale Cash Management Training 440

Culinary Cues

JULY 23, 2023

Like a passionate sports figure who speaks boldly, rallies the team, points out those who are not carrying their weight, or shows anger when they personally have failed to be great – so too are many chefs cut from the same cloth. It does not justify hostile environments that are void of empathy, calm, and a teaching attitude.

Guest Recovery 411

Guest Recovery Seasonal Menu Presentation Customer Experience 411

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Often restaurants will have multiple televisions playing whatever sporting event is on that night and customers tend to focus on them instead of the people they are at the restaurant with. Obviously if the restaurant is sports or entertainment themed then televisions are necessary.

Design 212

Design 2022 Front of House Back of House 212

Culinary Cues

MARCH 15, 2021

Cooking is a team sport! When we set the stage for students to strive for that grade we oftentimes lose sight of the fact that individual effort on the job will always pale in comparison to the team effort. It is much more difficult to learn to depend on others and support them than it is to put forth the best individual effort.

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Education Food Supply Training Communication 551

Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

The parallels to an effective sporting team are never lost on me, it is, for all intents and purposes, identical in nature. Look around you and take it all in – these kitchen/restaurant people are unique and complex. Their backgrounds vary, but their purpose is the same.

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Influencer Book Sports Café 72

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 19, 2023

As travel and leisure activities continue to rebound from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, quick-service restaurant (QSR) brands like ours have a unique opportunity to position themselves for growth in non-traditional venues like airports, casinos, college campuses, sports stadiums and other travel centers.

Mobile Ordering 188

Mobile Ordering Sports Travel Customer Experience 188

7 Shifts

APRIL 13, 2021

Since opening, Canyons has served over a million fresh burgers, salads, shakes, and more to families, youth sports teams, church groups, dating couples, and corporate events. It’s a family-owned business, combining more than 60 years of entrepreneurial experience to serve its city.

Front of House 370

Front of House Point of Sale Back of House Franchising 370

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 3, 2020

When they feel comfortable, people will return to sports bars and restaurants for food, drinks and the "big games" on television. ” Installing multiple televisions is important, but recently video walls have become more popular in sports restaurants and bars. Audio Systems. ” Lighting and Security.

Equipment 200

Equipment Sports Entertainment Customer Experience 200

Social Hospitality

MAY 6, 2020

Since opening in 2011, the Omni Hotel in Dallas’ 23-story façade has been a regular subject for photographers, thanks to dynamic light shows, timely sports shout-outs, or advertisers looking to brand our city’s iconic skyline. Omni Hotel Dallas: Inspiring with Words.

Hospitality 388

Hospitality Airlines Healthcare Hotels 388

Culinary Cues

AUGUST 4, 2022

I am reminded of those scenes on the sidelines of a sporting event when one team seems deflated, when they succumb to their feelings of hopelessness and as a result fail to perform as they could and should. We need to build enthusiasm among our staff members and create an environment of excellence starting with the small things.

Front of House 340

Front of House Back of House Coaching Customer Service 340

Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Television screens presented a mix of sporting events and CNN talking heads, and the smell of grilled meat and batches of beer brewing behind glass walls provided sensory overload. The noise level was high and I’m sure among those present there was some discussion about the election results.

Front of House 346

Front of House Back of House Sourcing Travel 346

Culinary Cues

MAY 27, 2021

They may disagree whole-heartedly on music, sports, art, and literature; they may be avid readers or someone who never picks up a book; and they may care or care less about what is happening in the world outside the kitchen – yet they can relish the opportunity to talk with great admiration about a plate of food that they share.

Sports 450

Sports Presentation Café Education 450

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 29, 2021

Another example could be if you are a sports bar in a college town.

Marketing 214

Marketing Sports Social Media Coaching 214

Culinary Cues

JULY 23, 2022

A real sense of connection is in play, similar to being part of a sporting team or military unit. If you have worked together in a kitchen, there is a special understanding. There is respect, camaraderie, appreciation, and sympathy that would be hard to find otherwise. There is a bond for life that is significant.

Employee Relations 387

Employee Relations Workshop Events Social Media 387

Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

This is not to slight golfers (I try to be one on occasion myself), nor is it meant to infer those cooks need to play sports at all – it is a reference to wanting to be part of a team versus standing on a soapbox as an independent. This also shows that the person has a goal and knows what it will take to get there.

Uniforms 383

Uniforms Hiring Consumer Goods Communication 383

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 13, 2020

" It’s the same question I had when a sports injury derailed my professional athletic career; however, I was able to answer that question for myself — and brands can do this, too — based on three key shifts in perspective.

Leadership 215

Leadership Sports Catering Customer Service 215

Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Watch a sporting team build energy before a game. Well, let’s show it. Pump your employees up, make them part of the experience. Learn from other operators who have it down. Visit an Apple Store and take in their energy level.

Customer Experience 376

Customer Experience Customer Service Food Safety Hospitality 376

Culinary Cues

MAY 27, 2023

In restaurants, you may not find the time for structured sporting teams, but you can plan an occasional “team day” outside of work. When you create opportunities for interaction, pulling people out of their technology fueled silos, then great things can happen.

Technology 361

Technology Front of House Social Media Back of House 361

7 Shifts

JULY 28, 2021

That only works with a high level of trust, and the best way to get there is by putting time and effort into team building activities.These can take many forms, like: Team outings like a dinner, picnic, or sports game. Friendly competitions like cocktail making. A charity event. Staff meals before a shift starts.

Communication 430

Communication Management Management Front of House 430