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Three Holiday Workforce Trends Restaurant Managers Need to Know 

Modern Restaurant Management

It fluctuates daily, driven by factors such as local events, traffic and construction, and weather conditions. These compounding variables make it impossible for managers to rely on gut instinct alone when creating employee schedules. 2: Employee Satisfaction Is Paramount Hiring employees is one thing.

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Hotel development surge: Thousands of new projects poised to break ground

Hotel Business

Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report paints a picture of robust growth and strategic focus. With a significant concentration of projects scheduled to start in the next 12 months and early planning stages, particularly in the upscale and upper-midscale segments, the industry appears poised for substantial new supply growth.

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Best Hotel Review Websites to Improve your Hotel Reputation

Hotelogix

  Constructive criticism and praise serve as a barometer for guest satisfaction and can guide management in making necessary adjustments to services, amenities, and operations. Enhanced Customer Service By paying close attention to guest feedback on review sites, hotels can swiftly address any issues raised.

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Sixteen ways to improve the safety in your hotel

Hotel Business

Doors that are older or have a subpar construction are more vulnerable to forced entry by intruders. So, it would be wise to upgrade to doors with a solid core construction and the highest quality deadbolt locks. Also, add a secondary locking mechanism, like a slide bolt, for an extra layer of protection.

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The Ultimate Guide to Restaurant Costs

7 Shifts

But the challenges don’t stop there—once open you have to focus on improving processes, managing labor schedules, and controlling restaurant costs. Construction and renovation costs differ by location and contractor. However, this can harm customer service and profits. Fast casual: 28.9% Casual: 33.2% Pizza: 31.3%

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Host/Hostess Interview Questions to Identify Hospitality Skills and Customer Focus

7 Shifts

Even if they haven’t been a hostess, experiences in roles like retail or customer service can demonstrate their ability to handle customers' needs. 88% of customers believe the experience they have in your restaurant is as important as the products or food you offer. First impressions matter.

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Pandemic Effects on Funding, Growth and People – Plus Predictions for 2024

Modern Restaurant Management

However, our industry still is an attractive space for well-suited technologies, improving efficiencies at every level of the restaurant from inventory to customer service. In 2024, we will see blended effect on development pipelines for many brands, from low real estate availability, high rents and construction costs.