Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

While working hard to bring customers back into the restaurant is very important for success, it has become more important to figure out the third-party equation in terms of pricing, commissions and fees, and value – which is ultimately the difference between success and failure. Thank God, people accepted eating indoors again.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Operators would see increased prices in their supply chain, resulting in rising costs to their guests as well. AI has the potential to revolutionize hiring processes, employee training, and even workforce scheduling, leading to more efficient operations and improved guest services. AI is also boosting staff productivity.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 28, 2024

It just goes to show how important drink pricing and cost management are to maximizing profits. Bar profit margin and pour cost Some high-performing bars can reach higher margins by optimizing their costs and pricing strategies. Keep in mind that certain drinks can be priced higher due to their popularity or unique ingredients.

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InnQuest

MARCH 9, 2023

The cloud refers to a network of remote servers accessed over the internet rather than on a local server or personal computer. Additionally, many cloud providers offer flexible pricing models, so you can choose the option that best fits your budget and requirements.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 22, 2021

That may mean that you need to adjust portion sizes or raise prices. You can keep your servers and provide traditional table service. However, if you previously assigned servers five-to-six table sections, I recommend assigning them smaller, three-table sections upon reopening. Make the Hard Service Choices. Worried about tips?

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Can you provide an example of how you’ve improved employee performance through training? For example, they might talk about a disagreement between a server and a chef regarding food preparation times. Can you provide an example of how you’ve improved employee performance through training?

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InnQuest

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

It involves tracking and controlling inventory in real-time, making informed decisions on pricing, room allocation and availability, and ensuring that the right resources are available at the right time. Effective management ensures that rooms are allocated efficiently and priced competitively.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 29, 2021

.” The $15 minimum wage is a myth – most restaurants are having to pay close to that now, Her longer-term predictions include: Operators are leaving “small” menus developed for delivery in place in order to cut down on the complexity of orders and training required. 200 online orders a month with one to two people.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 9, 2022

Let’s say the price of beef goes up. Reviewing your data from past menu adjustments may reveal an increase in the price of a chicken sandwich would create less of an impact on sales than bumping up the price of a hamburger. Another way to slice and dice data is to comb through food costs.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 30, 2024

Typical restaurant KPIs involve monitoring costs around food, labor and supplies, pricing adjustments, table turnover rates during peak periods, customer wait times, promotion effectiveness, brand sentiment on review sites, and training completion rates. They need alignment with practical operational realities and bandwidth.

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Service that Sells

AUGUST 8, 2022

How do you raise guest checks and increase server tips? To increase server tips, you have to increase restaurant sales. What’s In It” for you to invest in restaurant sales training ? How’d you like to see that number added to your gross sales this year and every year without raising prices or doing any advertising?

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 26, 2019

"Restaurant revenue management is defined as selling the right seat to the right customer at the right price and for the right dura­tion."— From there, you can make vital decisions about price, service capacity, table turnover, and your menu to boost revenue and profits. Fluctuating service quality from one server to the next.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

This capability can prove invaluable for refining pricing strategies, optimising ingredient and waste management, and planning forthcoming shifts, among other benefits. To tackle this pressing issue effectively, businesses must invest in staff training and development, vital for retaining and upskilling their existing workforce.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The modern restaurant ecosystem demands that businesses of all shapes and styles, from full-service fine dining to quick-serve fast-casual, incorporate third-party delivery systems into their business models, strategic planning, Front and Back of House training and physical design. Let your compassion and preparedness shine.

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Horizon Hospitality

JULY 17, 2024

Here, we explore the impact of these factors on food prices and offer practical strategies to help restaurants navigate this turbulent landscape. For restaurants, this means inconsistent availability of key ingredients and higher prices when they are available.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Servers and dishwashers are in the highest demand, and one-third of restaurants report that they are short on both positions.” When deciding where to recruit restaurant workers online, many job platforms promise to plaster your jobs across the Web for a fixed price. But where do you find the best candidates?

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 20, 2020

There’s a possibility that menu items may carry a lower price to entice business. The concept of cross-utilization means training employees to perform multiple positions that create added efficiencies in the operation. Unfortunately, front of the house staff who aren’t cross trained are generally furloughed.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Your servers' tips get increased from a higher check average. When guests order items that are priced slightly higher, check sizes go up, and tips in turn with them. Have bartenders or beverage directors go through pairings for dishes—and give servers notes on how to speak about them. Benefits of suggestive selling.

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7 Shifts

MAY 31, 2021

What about when the server enters the wrong order in the POS and doesn't realize it until they get to the table? Within three minutes of seating, the server acknowledges the party, greets themselves, and then takes a drink order as soon as possible. Upon returning with drinks, servers ask if the party is ready to order.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 26, 2024

Filters can help users find what they're looking for, along with product descriptions and prices. This aspect is essential for maintaining profitability while offering competitive prices. Set up an isolated area from your dine-in sections and server stations. Delivery adds a new revenue stream to your restaurant.

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LimeTray

JANUARY 13, 2025

The complexity of some restaurant POS systems can lead to mistakes and inefficiencies, primarily due to tricky interfaces, and inadequate training is one of the common problems with restaurant POS systems. Solutions Significance of Training: Providing comprehensive employee training is essential for smooth system adoption.

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EATER

JUNE 16, 2022

They’re getting rid of the subminimum wage, the (legal) economic framework that supports tipping and cements foundational problems within hospitality like wage disparity between front and back of house and systemic bias against servers by customers. Pre-pandemic menu price: $15. Reopening menu price: off the menu.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

. – Sophia Goldberg, Founder and CEO, Ansa The big lesson I learned is that I've had to continue to adapt my pricing, because people are still watching their spending. That's why we instituted lower-priced lunch specials and made other adjustments. Labor costs and minimum wage have skyrocketed in the past five years.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 30, 2019

While it’s your responsibility to ensure that GMs are equipped to lead effectively, it’s also important to offer training opportunities and take the necessary time to set every employee up for success. An executive at a large QSR operator comments, “If you orient and train your staff for growth, people will stay.”

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Training Server Pricing 133

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. You’ll get detailed daily reports on price changes and even price forecasting.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Not much can be done about errors caused by customers, and training servers to listen attentively and cooks to set timers and stay focused can address internal errors. Restaurants categorize the majority of food waste into three buckets: prep/portioning, customer ordering or cooking errors, and spoilage.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 26, 2023

QSRs will compete with grocery stores who are doing a nice job balancing prices and offerings to make it convenient for shoppers. The key components for restaurant owners are employees and partners; labor and training continue to be significant factors for restaurants.

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Server Marketing Training Pricing 189

Hotelogix

OCTOBER 24, 2024

It analyses several factors including demand, season, occupancy forecast, and competitor pricing, etc. PMSl PMS There are three types of Hotel PMS – Server-based It is also known as on-premise or legacy Hotel PMS. With this variant, the cost of software ownership goes up as you have to invest in servers and a dedicated IT team.

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Hotelogix

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

It updates in real-time, is highly secure, and reduces IT costs by eliminating the need for on-site servers. On-Premise PMS On-premise PMS requires installation on local servers within the hotel. Cost-effective : No upfront costs for servers or licenses, with free software updates and upgrades.

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Restaurant Engine

JANUARY 22, 2025

Its also important to review pricing as food costs fluctuate. Train Your Staff Menu engineering doesnt stop with your new menu. You want to train your staff about which dishes to promote. Your restaurant servers have an enormous influence on their guests.

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Training Server Pricing Catering 52

7 Shifts

JANUARY 23, 2020

Spend time researching low rent prices with good location. Plan out your labor costs (costs associated with staffing) by researching average wages in your area, suggested training costs, and any benefits you’ll provide. Training before opening. Jimmy Koklas, Mistwood Golf. Don’t underestimate your labor and rent costs.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 18, 2024

Not only do you have to manage many costs including, labor, equipment, and food—but you have to do it while dealing with inevitable price increases. Train Staff Proper training improves efficiency, which means you can have a leaner workforce without sacrificing customer service. Why is Food Cost Important? or 30% ($1,50/$5.00*100).

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POS Systems Scheduling Budgeting Pricing 148

LimeTray

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

It allows servers to take orders, process payments, and track customer data. Fast Order Processing : Servers can quickly input and modify orders, reducing wait times and improving efficiency. Customizable Menus : You can easily modify menu items, prices, and promotions.

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LimeTray

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

A cloud-based restaurant POS system is a digital solution that runs on the Internet rather than traditional in-store servers. Excellent customer support and training. Requires training for full functionality. Look for a system that offers easy setup, minimal training time, and intuitive interfaces, like LimeTray.

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POS Systems Training Budgeting Pricing 52

Revenue Hub

MAY 31, 2024

A front desk or food server who recommends an add-on “upsell” option that is based on your obvious needs, such as a suite (with an internal door) for a family with young kids or a particular wine that pairs well with the fish dish you just ordered. Hotel leaders, look around at your comp-set.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

New health codes and reopening mandates, plus the safety and perception of patrons, have made it imperative to invest in COVID-approved inventory including masks, gloves, sanitizers, signage (think: at the door, at point of sale, and throughout), as well as the cost of developing or purchasing new training materials and implementing them with staff.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Here are some ways technology can boost F&B RevPAG: Faster Service, Higher Ticket Sizes Consider a scenario at a luxury resort where a server takes orders on a mobile device, instantly sending the details to the bar or kitchen. Proper staff training is crucial to ensure smooth adoption of new systems.

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