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The Restaurant Trends to Watch in 2023 (and what they mean for employers)

Horizon Hospitality

Restaurants will need to ramp up their accommodations for large parties and catering. If a restaurant does not already have a catering or sales manager, they may want to consider finding someone for this role so that gatherings run smoothly. Restaurants will need creative back-of-house teams who can utilize unique ingredients.

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Sonesta introduces new Simply Suites prototype

Hotel Business

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation has unveiled its new Sonesta Simply Suites prototype, which it said is “a streamlined, market-responsive design catering to modern extended-stay travelers.” The suites feature in-suite kitchens, ergonomic workspaces and ample storage.

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Pandemic Reflections: What Lessons Has the Restaurant Industry Learned?, Part One

Modern Restaurant Management

The main part of our business is catering, which of course was all but dead during the pandemic. I’m happy to say it’s come back, with people holding big business and social events again. We also learned during the pandemic about the value of taking care of our good staff.

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2025 Outlook: Experts Weigh In on Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part Three

Modern Restaurant Management

. – ezCater CTO Erin DeCesare Customized Catering for Flexible Occasions – The rise of personalized group dining experiences is reshaping catering trends, and L&L is already meeting the demand. Offering consistent customization options across all ordering channels will be critical.

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MRM Research Roundup: Thanksgiving Trends, Diner Optimism, and Holiday Spending

Modern Restaurant Management

AI usage has also skyrocketed, primarily in the back-of-house. How operators are catering to their customers online Off-Premise Sales on the Rise : Ninety-nine percent of operators use at least one online ordering platform, with 39 percent offering a direct online ordering option.

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Meet the latest innovations in hospitality tech

Hospitality Magazine

The business deploys services that provide food access, enjoyment, and ease of use for diners and caterers, which is fundamental to the design. The Self-Serve product allows caterers and hospitality specialists to prepare meals and deliver them to secure thermal food lockers. Square goes way beyond just payments.

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Back to the ?Grind? ? Restaurant Reopening Guidelines and PPP Update

Modern Restaurant Management

Maintaining a distinct separation between front-of-house and back-of-house. Creating a buffered, contactless front-of-house. Best practices for approaching front-of-house and back-of-house operations. Rethinking roles and responsibilities front-of-house and back-of-house.