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What Does Social Distancing Mean for Social Businesses Like Restaurants?

Modern Restaurant Management

So the best way for restaurants to remain relevant, stay in business and stay connected to their customers is to increase delivery and pick up orders. Up the restaurant’s hygiene and cleanliness standards: fully sanitize tables, menus and chairs after each reservation. In today's world, safety is the third leg of the stool.

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11 Tips for Restaurants to Get Back to Business

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As restaurants slowly begin reopening, things remain far from “business as usual.” ” The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way businesses operate, and the restaurant industry is now learning to navigate this “new normal.” Restaurants nationwide have been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. No exceptions!

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Server Duties: 4 Restaurant Server Side Work Tasks and Best Practices for Managing Them

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People who don't work in the restaurant industry think that all there is to being a server is taking orders, bringing out food, and sorting out the bill. However, those with experience on the front-of-house (FOH) side of restaurants know there's more to server duties than meets the eye.

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Your Playbook to a Successful COVID-19 Restaurant Experience

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From customizable protective shields and partitions to hand sanitizing stations and tricks for taking an outdoor dining space to the next level (umbrellas and planters, anyone?), This has forced businesses and city officials to get creative , blocking off sidewalks and even closing down streets in order to create al fresco dining rooms.

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Avoiding Post-Pandemic ‘Honeymoon Period’ Pitfalls

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In my last article I talked about how busy our restaurants will be. ” We waited (with others) and no one – not a host, server, bartender or owner – came to the front. We were seated right away, but the server did not get to the table for almost 15 minutes. That was only a few weeks ago and we are now there.

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Restaurants Reopen: What Are They Doing?

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Silverware that is sanitized and sealed. Hand sanitizer located throughout the restaurant. Bar servers will take orders and deliver drinks and food but will not linger across from guests. .” Other changes include: Continuing daily temperature checks on all restaurant associates. Employees wearing masks and gloves.

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COVID-19 Best Practices for Restaurants: Navigating Coronavirus for Staff & Managers

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Average sales at New York restaurants have dropped by 37% since the beginning of February, Seattle by 42%, Toronto by 43%, and LA by 44% The next question is: what can your restaurant do to combat the negative business impacts of the current situation? Washing hands, avoiding touching eyes, mouth, face, properly sanitizing.