7 Shifts

JULY 25, 2024

Offering additional services, like delivery and takeout, meal kits and subscription boxes, and even catering and hosting special events can unlock new growth opportunities. You can then accept cash payments upon delivery, which is helpful for local restaurants with limited budgets. Train staff to recommend appetizers to diners.

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 8, 2020

The benefits of employee contests can impact all areas of your business and employee lifecycle—from sales to engagement to training. For your kitchen team, this could be a signature burger or sandwich special. Bigger suppliers like beverage distributors often have access to special events like concerts or sporting events.

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Restaurant Engine

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

You’ve got great food, wonderful ambiance, highly trained servers, and an excellent chef. Dedicate part of your budget to a marketing position, and you’ll notice results very quickly. Text messaging is great for announcing specials, events, and even new menu items. But where are the diners? tweet this). Final Thoughts.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Rising Consumer Expectations : Recession fears will cause many consumers to be more discerning with their food and beverage budget, and bar and restaurant owners will continue to battle over wallet share. An increased emphasis will be placed on journey mapping the entire guest experience and ensuring that value is added at every touchpoint.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 2, 2024

Restaurant leaders representing nearly 3,700 QSR, fast casual, casual dining, and fine dining locations shared 2024’s top challenges and opportunities alongside plans for investment in back-of-house technology, increased sales, and team training, benefits, and support. More than 68 percent reported implementing sustainability practices.

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Revenue Hub

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Additionally, has there been education and training for all members of the hotel team and as previously noted in this article, the focus is on “Value.” It is stressed that this is a training and education exercise focused on providing value and assessing competitiveness in a market.

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MBB Hospitality

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Advanced food costing solutions offer predictive analytics, helping restaurants forecast future spending and adjust budgets accordingly. Train your staff to understand these margins as well, so they can effectively upsell higher-margin items. Training for Efficiency Staff training is a critical component in controlling costs.

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Les Roches

MAY 9, 2023

Defining the main goals of the event will help you decide on other elements such as the venue, format, target audience, and budget. Budgeting and financial planning: An event budget will help ensure that you stick to your spending plan and that all expenses are accounted for.

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Les Roches

MARCH 16, 2023

The types of holidays and trips they specialize in: Often, a client that requests the support of a luxury travel advisor is wealthy and will have a considerable budget. They may be looking to book a trip for a honeymoon, wedding, or special event. A solid foundation enables you to begin your career.

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Lithos POS

DECEMBER 19, 2023

His duties include executing marketing strategies, recruitment, and hiring, ensuring food quality, staff training, and maintaining effective communication between the administrative team, kitchen staff, and front-of-house employees. So he needs better knowledge about every dish and better consistent training.

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7 Shifts

MAY 23, 2024

Learn the art of upselling If you've been training your staff to ask, "Do you want fries with that?" However, it must be done only by your staff who have undergone proper training. For instance, if you are a vegan restaurant, then it would make sense to participate in charity events for animal welfare or plant-based fairs.

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Les Roches

DECEMBER 28, 2022

For example, if you struggle with your IT skills, you can always look at training courses or qualifications that will help you improve. Food and Beverage manager – Also known as F&B, this is managing inventory, orders, budgets, and planning of special events for restaurants, bars, and catering.

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Synergy Suite

JUNE 7, 2024

During busier weekends (especially if there are special events locally), the establishment can ensure appropriate staffing levels while preserving the work-life balance of their employees. Rotating weekend schedules promote cross-training and skill development. Payroll budget. Employee roles, credentials, and skills.

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7 Shifts

JUNE 16, 2024

Have a function room to cater to special events and occasions A great restaurant experience goes beyond serving good quality food—you should sell them memories and unique experiences, too. Offering catering services is one low-cost marketing strategy you can take advantage of, even if you're on a tight budget.

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Lithos POS

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

You can use the customer report for various loyalty programs such as points-based loyalty programs, tiered loyalty programs, punch card loyalty programs, discounts and coupons, online and mobile loyalty programs, special event discounts, and feedback and review programs.

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Synergy Suite

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Drastic revenue fluctuations based on seasons can make it hard to budget effectively. By actively tackling the issue of low average check size, restaurant owners and managers can work towards boosting revenue while simultaneously enhancing the dining experience for patrons. A low average check size can limit your revenue potential.

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SiteMinder

AUGUST 29, 2023

Hotel labour costs encompass salaries, benefits, training, and even recruitment expenses. By keeping a close eye on each of these expense categories and understanding their impact on the overall budget, hoteliers can make informed decisions, ensuring both guest satisfaction and financial health.

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