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By restaurateurs for restaurateurs: Advice for opening in 2020

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Are you opening a restaurant in 2020? As you plan out your concept, location, menu, staffing, and marketing, take a read through the advice left by hundreds of restaurateurs to ensure you’re set up for success in 2020. Training before opening. Congrats! ?? And good luck. It’s going to be the ride of your life.

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Big Crowds, Not Enough Staff

Modern Restaurant Management

COVID shut down the hospitality industry from March of 2020 to mid-2021. I am Short Servers AND I am Getting a lot of Complaints! I don’t have one client who has all the servers necessary to run their operations, which results in a lot of complaints about long waiting times once the guest is seated.

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The 20/20 on 2020: Restaurant Experts Weigh In

Modern Restaurant Management

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry insiders and experts for their insights on what will impact restaurants in 2020 and the response was overwhelming. The biggest trend by far, for now, and going into 2020 is ghost kitchens (AKA delivery only, virtual kitchens, cloud kitchens, pick-up only, etc.).

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9 Restaurant Job Interview Questions to Ask in 2020

7 Shifts

A server calls in sick at the last minute. What to look for: Look for a solution that keeps guests a top priority and supports the short-staffed FOH team — like the manager stepping in to work the role (this is where cross-training comes in handy!) They should demonstrate how their past experience makes them a good fit for this role.

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Train Your New Bar Staff For COVID-appropriate Behavior

The Restaurant Times

Hence, it is now imperative to train your new bar staff to comply with COVID-19 protocols and keep the drinks flowing. . According to the National Restaurant Association, over 110,000 restaurants and bars closed for business in the United States in 2020. 4 Ways To Train Your New Bar Staff For COVID-Appropriate Etiquette.

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2020 Restaurant Marketing Trends For Your Best Year Yet

Restaurant Engine

You’ve got great food, wonderful ambiance, highly trained servers, and an excellent chef. In this article, let’s look at 2020 restaurant marketing trends for your best year yet, and so you don’t have to ask, “Where are my diners?”. Stay on top of the latest trends to help your restaurant grow. But where are the diners?

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How to Make Your Restaurant a Solo Dining Destination

Modern Restaurant Management

It’s been identified as an emerging dining trend – with a 2020 study by NPD Research Group finding single diners have increased their share of U.S. Beyond physical amenities, we trained our staff to welcome solo diners. restaurant visits to a record 35 percent.

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