Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 8, 2024

More than half (55 percent) of global consumers say automated food preparation is unacceptable for both quick service and table service restaurants, while nearly half (49 percent) say they’re likely to order food through an artificial intelligence tool, such as a chatbot or drive-thru. This line is often blurred.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Servers, sometimes other FOH staff. Incentivizes servers. Full-service restaurant, fine dining. Takes away a considerable portion of server's share requiring higher hourly wages. Casual restaurants, fast food, quick service. Servers, other FOH staff. All servers or cashiers, other FOH staff.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 27, 2021

Point of Sale (POS) systems have traditionally been the restaurant’s technological centerpiece, connecting guests, servers, and food through transactions. Front-of-house staff are also receiving upgrades to their tools, integrating directly with back-of-house systems to optimize service. Too Much Tech Is Not a Solution.

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 26, 2023

One of my favorite concepts to cover in my customer service keynote speeches is to act like an owner. I originally wrote about this in 2011 and shared the story of an 18-year-old server at a pizza restaurant who took so much pride in his work that the guests thought he owned the restaurant.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 16, 2024

Restaurant management is one of the best pathways for servers and hosts looking to make the next step in their hospitality careers. an hour or $54,962 annually, 35% higher than the average server wage. On the front-of-house side, they focus on customer service, solving problems quickly to keep guests happy and returning.

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Synergy Suite

AUGUST 15, 2024

In an era where online reviews can make or break a restaurant, exceptional service is not just nice—it’s a vital ingredient in the recipe for success. The art of customer service is as intricate as the most challenging recipes, requiring a deep understanding of the patron’s palate—not just in taste but in engagement.

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Lithos POS

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Accurate Digital Order Tracking Miscommunication between servers and kitchen staff is a common source of error in restaurants. These mistakes can save time, lead to customer satisfaction, and cost your restaurant valuable resources. With LithosPOS mobile POS , servers no longer need to rely on memory or hastily scribbled notes.

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Synergy Suite

MARCH 20, 2024

In addition to providing excellent customer service, front of house staff are responsible for maintaining a clean and organized dining area, processing payments, and managing reservations. Some common FOH positions include host/hostess, server, bartender, and food runner.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Restaurant servers understand work-induced dreams all too well. Waitmare” is a portmanteau that combines the words “waiter” and “nightmare” to describe the bad dreams that servers have about working in a restaurant. You’re on shift as a server and you can’t seem to get orders right. Stress is part of any job.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

But while some may predict a future with burger-flipping robots, it’s hard to imagine tech taking the place of a skilled line cook, experienced server, or seasoned marketer. At full-service restaurants, servers are responsible for crucial tasks. Enter digital tableside ordering.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

These technologies promise to streamline processes, improve customer service, and provide a competitive edge in an increasingly digital world. The Need for Advanced Networking in Modern Restaurants Today's restaurants face many challenges that impact their ability to provide exceptional service and maintain operational efficiency.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2024

Seating to First Server Contact : Cameras can track the duration from when a customer is seated to when a server approaches them. Wait Time Tracking : Improve the precision of wait time estimations. Waste management : Reducing food waste by monitoring inventory and expiration more effectively.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 30, 2024

They must connect to priorities across key operations, marketing, customer service and finance roles. For example, an aggressive table turn target could unduly pressure servers to rush patrons, impairing their experience. Poorly vetted moves strain capabilities across kitchens, servers, support staff and systems.

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NCC USA

APRIL 19, 2023

After a customer finishes dinner, they hand a credit card to the server, who takes it to the server’s station, swipes the card, and brings a receipt back to the table for the customer to sign. Customers are used to this system; it is easy for them, and they know what to expect.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 6, 2024

Conversational AI in Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs) just makes sense as it addresses the cost and service side of the business. As such, conversational AI is expected to be a major focus in QSRs due to its ability to streamline operations and enhance customer service.

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7 Shifts

MAY 31, 2021

Customer Service. Customer service can make or break a guest experience. Customers are more likely to speak about their experiences with others when they're negative, as only about one in four consumers would stay silent about a negative interaction with a business. Service Model.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

For example, they might talk about a disagreement between a server and a chef regarding food preparation times. For example, the manager might share how they implemented cross-training among the staff, like teaching servers to handle some basic tasks in the kitchen. Another important aspect is understanding the root of the issue.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

A Deloitte survey of 3,000-plus customers found 47 percent of restaurant loyalty club members used their perks multiple times per month, with more than one-third doing so several times each week. When a server or drive-thru attendant greets you by name and asks, “Would you care for your usual chicken sandwich meal with a large fry?,”

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 5, 2023

Uniquely engage the guest Customer service carries significant weight in the restaurant industry, yet it is one of the top drivers of negative reviews. Managers may be dealing with issues elsewhere, or servers may be running orders to other tables. Our staff will fix the problem now, Yelp can’t do that!”

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The servers were informed of the change so they could guide customers. ” Evaluating Empathy Memorable customer service hinges on empathy, which requires relating to a customer’s needs and feelings, even when emotions run high. I pulled in the kitchen team and the FOH manager, and we agreed on the plan.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Your servers' tips get increased from a higher check average. And restaurateurs get great customer reviews and a higher check average. It also goes a long way in crystallizing your restaurant's reputation for great customer service and experiences. Benefits of suggestive selling. Higher tips and checks.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 10, 2024

On-premise RMS An on-premise RMS operates fully on a restaurant’s physical premises, involving servers and systems located in the restaurant. Cloud-based RMSes are highly scalable, enable easier cross-location functionality, and often have lower upfront costs (since you won’t pay to set up a server at every restaurant).

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 10, 2024

On-premise RMS An on-premise RMS operates fully on a restaurant’s physical premises, involving servers and systems located in the restaurant. Cloud-based RMSes are highly scalable, enable easier cross-location functionality, and often have lower upfront costs (since you won’t pay to set up a server at every restaurant).

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 27, 2022

The same is true of bartenders who don’t have to worry about creating 20+ different drinks all night and servers who don’t have to worry about having all the knowledge of the menu at their disposal throughout a 10+ hour shift. Issues with service from busy servers and hosts. Issues with food from rushing cooks.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 11, 2024

A customer will complain, the expo line will get backed up, a server may fall and drop an order. Your job during service is to fix problems and help your staff. Pay attention to what customers are ordering, what food is getting sent back and slowly cut down on the items you are serving. Keep calm in these situations.

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 6, 2023

For servers at restaurants, refilling condiments and making coffee directly supports their tipped work; cleaning bathrooms and doing building maintenance does not. The new language also limits tip pools to those who “perform significant customer-service functions in contact with patrons.” What counts as a tip?

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 23, 2020

A great menu or location will bring customers into your restaurant, but stellar customer service is what will keep them coming back. Providing excellent service and a friendly atmosphere will earn you regulars – and those sought after five-star customer reviews. So how do we develop vital customer service?

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Hotel Business

JANUARY 30, 2024

The migration concludes a five-year process and is a key component of Choice’s long-term technology roadmap and involved decommissioning more than 3,729 servers, with more than 300 applications retired and more than 250 applications migrated, the company reports.

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Tip management At many restaurants, servers need to complete tip pools and tip payouts at the end of each shift. With tip payouts, servers share portions of their tips with other staff members, such as bartenders, hosts, and food runners. Enhanced customer service Your customers will notice when you make your operations more efficient.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Savvy restaurateurs are looking at technological innovations not as a side dish, but as one of the main ingredients in a restaurant’s direct relationship with its customers. In addition to improving the customer experience, it allows everything to run more efficiently, increases table turnover, and increases the bottom line.

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The Restaurant Times

JUNE 21, 2022

But when it comes to service, the front staff primarily focuses only on making the ordering process and serving the process smooth. . The most crucial thing to remember about great customer service is that their experience begins right from the moment they step into your restaurant and ends only when they leave. Faster Service

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 2, 2022

For servers and front of house staff you should create categories such as turnover rates, customer satisfaction, number of tables served, and positive reviews. As the manager it is your responsibility to update and review the dashboard on a weekly basis. Restaurant managers need to create categories for each position.

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 6, 2023

For servers at restaurants, refilling condiments and making coffee directly supports their tipped work; cleaning bathrooms and doing building maintenance does not. The new language also limits tip pools to those who “perform significant customer-service functions in contact with patrons.” What counts as a tip?

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

For example, if you’re hiring for a server position, instead of saying “competitive pay,” specify the wage range, such as “$15-$18 per hour, plus tips.” By day three, they could learn about customer service standards and how to use the POS system. Break down the training plan into daily goals.

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NCC USA

MARCH 29, 2022

In a 2021 study, 54% of customers said they’d prefer to use their smartphones to settle the bill without having to wait for a server. Tableside POS: Once a customer is ready for checkout, a server will arrive at the table with a tablet POS or mobile PIN pad. Don’t let your restaurant get left behind.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

In the same way that the duties of a server differ from that of a cook, so should the criteria that the interviewer looks for in respective candidates. When it comes to customer-facing roles, restaurant owners should identify candidates they’d feel comfortable with representing the establishment to guests.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 9, 2022

Restaurants can even deliver a simple text message to accept customer payments instead of taking credit cards over the phone while others wait on hold. The digital solutions mean a kitchen becomes the source of revenue – with less hostess, server, busser, or other overhead costs.

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