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How to manage a restaurant like a boss: 7 essential tips

eHotelier

Whether you’re dreaming of running a restaurant or even starting your own, there are 7 non-negotiable things you need to know if you want to succeed.

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Deliveroo Australia enters voluntary administration

Hospitality Magazine

The local delivery industry has been shaken up with the news Deliveroo will no longer operate in Australia after six years in business. The company announced it had entered the voluntary administration process, saying the move “had not been an easy decision to make” It’s estimated more than 15,000 riders are now out of a job, with thousands of venues now relying on a smaller pool of delivery providers to reach customers.

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Langham Hospitality debuts millennial brand in Hong Kong

Boutique Hotel News

China: Langham Hospitality Group’s latest brand, Ying’nFlo, has launched with an upper midscale hotel in Wanchai, Hong Kong. Ying’nFlo has been designed for millennials and Gen Zs. The pipeline already includes a hotel in Xiamen and Langham Hospitality plans to expand the brand within the region. Architects and interior designers Linehouse have worked on the first project, with Berlin-based artist Josephine Rais creating an outdoor mural.

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How Restaurants Can Attract and Retain Workers Tempted by Retail Holiday Job Offers

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurants are still suffering from a labor shortage – according to the National Restaurant Association , as of September 2022 “eating and drinking places [were] still 560,000 jobs (or 4.5%) below their pre-pandemic staffing levels – tops among all U.S. industries.” As a result, we’re seeing restaurants closing early or not able to open at all because they don’t have enough staff.

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.

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Hype works both ways with the Metaverse and Web3

eHotelier

All blockchain implementations must be framed not in terms of what the current hype is but in terms of the fundamentals of hospitality: enhancing the onsite experience and the overall value for customers above all else.

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Dedes Group opens Sala in former Flying Fish Sydney site

Hospitality Magazine

Dedes Waterfront Group has confirmed it will launch Italian seafood restaurant Sala on Jones Bay Wharf in Sydney’s Pyrmont this month. The site has remained vacant since The Star Sydney closed Chuuka in October 2021 – a Japanese-Chinese restaurant helmed by Chase Kojima and Victor Liong. Dedes has teamed up with Danny Russo from The Russolini Group, who has taken on the the executive chef position.

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Six Factors That Can Drive Up Restaurant Costs

Modern Restaurant Management

Have you ever caught yourself wondering why your business’ premium changes over time? Odds are you understand why your auto insurance premium changes. As you age and become a less risky driver, your insurer is exposed to less risk, and your rates drop as a result. What drives premiums for bars isn’t quite so simple as predictable factors like age or gender.

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Designing and managing employee referral programs

eHotelier

Using your productive and talented employees to find additional workers is a great concept because they can recommend people with a lot of the same attributes.

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Ways to Drive Higher Revenue with Higher Guest Satisfaction

Hotelogix

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Event review: Recovery strategies at Deloitte conference

Boutique Hotel News

BHN editor Eloise Hanson reports from the 2022 Deloitte European Hospitality Industry Conference held at The Biltmore Mayfair in London. . When my colleague George Sell attended the in-person event in 2019, sustainability had dominated the agenda. At the time, though the topic was not officially highlighted in the schedule, it permeated the conversation throughout the day.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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Is There a Right Way to Raise Prices?

Modern Restaurant Management

Due to many factors including inflation and supply chain challenges, restaurant owners and operators have been faced with tough choice about raising menu prices. Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry insiders for their insights on whether there is an effective way to raise menu prices, any alternative and how can you do so without alienating guests.

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Airline industry facing worker crisis

eHotelier

The post-COVID chaos in the aviation industry has significantly impacted airline workers. Here is invaluable practical guidance for alleviating the worrying knock-on effects of the pandemic on the well-being of airline employees and the growth of the airline industry as a whole.

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Your guide to combining your POS and PMS

MEWS

Digital ordering and mobile point-of-sale is one of the most obvious and successful examples of how technology has changed hospitality in recent years. Customers expect a seamless ordering experience – particularly if they’re dining or drinking at a hotel restaurant or bar where they’re already staying.

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Royal Caribbean Reaches Biggest Deal Ever With PortMiami

Cruise Hive

Royal Caribbean has reached a staggering deal with PortMiami for terminal development, passenger movements, and new jobs in the region. The post Royal Caribbean Reaches Biggest Deal Ever With PortMiami appeared first on Cruise Hive.

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Food & Beverage Industry Report 2024

Driven by a diverse and exciting ecosystem of passionate, ambitious, and often young entrepreneurs, the Food & Beverage (F&B) sector is a highly competitive environment full of immense challenges and exciting opportunities. Expert Market’s 2024 industry report, sponsored by Toast, is informed by a survey of 522 U.S. food and beverage professionals, from restaurant owners to food service managers, providing insights into the real-time challenges and opportunities within the industry.

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The Most Common Restaurant Kitchen Electrical Issues

Modern Restaurant Management

Don’t let electrical problems put a halt to your dinner service. Maintaining and having electrical inspections done on your establishment’s electrical system is important in keeping the flow of your restaurant running and for your staff’s safety. In some extreme circumstances electrical issues can cause electrocution and even fires.

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Brainstorming and the early arrival program

eHotelier

Here's a revenue-generating and guest-pleasing idea that just about any hotel can do and it costs nothing to create.

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Hotel trends you’ll see in 2023 in the hospitality industry

MEWS

As a modern hotelier, you need to stay on track of the latest hotel trends. They will help serve as a North Star to direct your efforts and understand how your hotel compares to the competition. Of course trends can be volatile, and just because something is trendy today doesn’t mean it will be tomorrow, but staying on top of the trends will keep your hotel relevant.

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How technology is putting choice in the hands of the traveler

Hotel Business

By Hari Nair. Today’s travelers have an unprecedented level of power when it comes to booking their trips online. With a simple search, millions of travelers can be connected to their choice of brands and experiences. Travelers can select how they want to travel by sharing preferences, instantly enabling them to compare options for where they might want to stay.

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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Are Augmented Reality Menus the Future of Restaurants?

Modern Restaurant Management

The biggest appeal of augmented reality for restaurants is the ability to allow customers to visualize food options in a real-life setting. It creates a visual, mouthwatering appeal that can encourage guests to try things for the first time, or to indulge in dessert or additional appetizers. An augmented reality menu provides diners with textural, flavor, and other cues that can inform their decision making, so they can explore more of a restaurant’s offerings with less risk.

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Avvio partners with Sceptre Hospitality Resources

Boutique Hotel News

Ireland/US: Irish hotel tech platform Avvio has joined forces with Texas-based Sceptre Hospitality Resources (SHR). Avvio, known for its AI-powered booking engine allora.ai, supports hotels with direct acquisition through digital marketing and website design. Allora.ai services over 500 hotels worldwide and powers over £400 million in annual transactions.

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What is the role of a General Manager in hotels? | Mews

MEWS

A hotel General Manager is the figure who is responsible for executing the strategic goals of a hotel and ensuring that everyone is performing in alignment with those goals. They oversee overall operations with the overarching goal of creating the best guest experience possible.

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Fertitta acquires Montage Laguna Beach Resort Hotel

Hotel Business

Tilman J. Fertitta has acquired the Montage Laguna Beach Resort Hotel overlooking the Pacific Ocean along the California coastline. “I am truly thrilled to acquire this world-renowned property and add one of America’s most iconic trophy resorts to our luxury hotel portfolio,” said Fertitta. “I have been traveling to Laguna Beach for over 30 years.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Duke Heninger, Partner and Fractional CFO at Ampleo & Creator of CFO System

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Duke Heninger, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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Over 30 European tourism bodies gather in Prague to discuss challenging winter ahead

eHotelier

Global economic uncertainty and the cost-of-living crisis are front of mind for tourism leaders in Europe this winter Leaders reflect on the impact of the Ukraine war on uneven tourism recovery across Europe.

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Nick Jones steps down at Soho House, CEO appointed

Boutique Hotel News

Worldwide: Soho House founder Nick Jones has stepped down from his role as CEO, promoting Andrew Carnie to lead the company. Following a successful treatment of prostate cancer, Jones has announced his transition from CEO to founder. He intends to “focus on the creative and membership aspects of Soho House” . In a letter to members, Jones said: “First some bad news, and some very good news: in early summer I was diagnosed with prostate cancer.

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Pullman Melbourne on Swanston announces new executive chef

Hospitality Magazine

Ashlee Skrzelinski has been appointed the new executive chef of Pullman Melbourne on Swanston. The William Angliss graduate will lead the culinary direction at the hotel’s establishments including Eva’s Restaurant & Bar, Room 1954 and the Club Lounge. “The culture at the hotel and at Erdigroup is second to none,” Skrzelinski. “I love working within a team and having the junior chefs grow and get inspired by the things we create together.

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Life at Mews interview: Francesco Longo

MEWS

You may have heard us talk about how amazing the Mews culture is. If you haven’t, your first port of call should be the culture section on our careers page. Our Instagram also gives you a good flavor of life at Mews.

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.

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Sabre launches partnership with Girls Who Code

eHotelier

Collaboration highlights commitment to gender equity in tech.

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Relais & Châteaux names president

Boutique Hotel News

Worldwide: Laurent Gardinier has been named successor to current president, Philippe Gombert, of Relais & Châteaux effective 1 January 2023. Gardinier, along with his brothers, is co-owner of Domaine Les Crayères in Champagne, and of Parisian restaurant Le Taillevent. He has served as a member of the board of directors for the National Delegate of France for 17 years.

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Korean franchise Paik’s launches hot pot venue in Melbourne

Hospitality Magazine

Korean Chef and Restaurateur Jong Won Paik is set to expand his namesake franchise with a third Melbourne restaurant. Paik’s Pan will open on Healeys Lane in January next year and serve a menu that revolves around hotpot and foundational Korean dishes. Chef Paik is known for combining Korean flavours with Chinese-style dishes, and currently has a restaurant portfolio spanning more than 2,000 eateries across the globe.

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Is your Senior Living Community Ready for the “Great Unbundling”?

Horizon Hospitality

Airlines and hotels have been slowly embracing the unbundled service model for years. It allows consumers to access quality services at a lower entry price and pay for extras as they see necessary. So, it’s only natural that as Senior Living further segments into more independent and active living operations, unbundling services will become more prominent.

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Business Automation in Hospitality: A New World

Dive into the transformative potential of business automation within the hospitality sector. This comprehensive overview showcases how innovative technologies can streamline operations, reduce costs, and elevate guest satisfaction. Discover the advantages of integrating systems like automated check-ins, CRM, and energy management to not only save on expenses but also to provide a seamless and personalized guest experience.