Les Roches

MAY 24, 2023

Budgeting and financial management Portra/E+ via Getty Images Finances for a restaurant will include sales forecasting, food cost control, staffing costs, and more. Customer service and feedback You should always make sure that you use feedback to improve the services and public opinion of your restaurant.

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Les Roches

MAY 9, 2023

Budgeting and financial management Finances for a restaurant will include sales forecasting, food cost control, staffing costs, and more. Customer service and feedback You should always make sure that you use feedback to improve the services and public opinion of your restaurant. These also play into effective teamwork.

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Les Roches

JUNE 5, 2023

The focus is on delivering exceptional customer service and maximizing profits. Housekeeping is very important in the hospitality industry because customers expect a high level of cleanliness at venues. But, at a glance, what do these career paths entail?

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Lithos POS

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Streamlining Customer Management Managing customers is a crucial element in a restaurant business. To increase your sales and boost customer retention you need to provide exceptional customer service. POS helps you to provide a seamless customer experience. And CRM-integrated POS helps you with that.

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Synergy Suite

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Features like quick order entry, menu customization options, and kitchen display systems (KDS) for streamlined communication with the kitchen are essential. Integration with self-service kiosks or mobile ordering apps can further enhance the customer experience.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 14, 2020

It takes a toll on your operational budget and staff morale. For example, “great customer service” turns into “our team goes the extra mile for customers by anticipating needs instead of waiting to be asked.” Unveil them in an all-team meeting and in your restaurant’s communication tool.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

This includes greeting guests and thanking them for their patronage, conducting tableside checks, and resolving any customer complaints quickly, effectively, and empathetically. The best restaurant managers take customer service a step further, recognizing regulars and personalizing service for a more memorable guest experience.

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OpenTable

OCTOBER 20, 2023

From budgeting and licensing to crafting the perfect menu, here’s everything you need to know about how to open a restaurant. Budgeting and costs You have done the research and built a watertight business plan, but what about the actual costs involved with opening a restaurant? Staffing Without a great chef, the menu doesn’t stack up.

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Xotels

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

From front-of-house functions like guest reception and concierge services to back-of-house operations like finance, and marketing, every facet of a hotel’s functioning falls under the umbrella of hotel management. Read our article about Top Hotel Trends.

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Xotels

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

From front-of-house functions like guest reception and concierge services to back-of-house operations like finance, and marketing, every facet of a hotel’s functioning falls under the umbrella of hotel management. Read our article about Top Hotel Trends.

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Housekeeping Maintenance Article Concierge 40

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2024

This includes investing in digital systems that integrate and communicate with one another as well as deploying Guest Data Platforms that can turn actionable data into real-time decisions. – Christine Schindler, CEO, PathSpot The age of automation and reimagining customer service in restaurants is here.

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Synergy Suite

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Labor Costs Labor costs are a crucial part of direct costs as they pertain to the staff directly involved in food preparation and service. Front-of-House (FOH) Labor: FOH staff includes servers, bartenders, hosts/hostesses, and buspersons who interact directly with customers and provide service.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Do a budget and work on predicting cash needs the next 60-90 days. Talk to your bank — be proactive in communications and provide timely, accurate financial information if trying to secure or increase a line of credit. Your CPA can help with this. Invest in technology and help where you do not have expertise.”

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POS Systems Pricing Front of House Marketing 197

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 27, 2021

As owners strategize how to spend their budgets, it is imperative they consider the importance of quality over quantity, curating a tech toolbelt capable of driving revenue and improving the customer experience while helping restaurants remain profitable. However, adopting tech for the sake of appearing modern is not the solution.

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Synergy Suite

APRIL 24, 2023

By reducing phone orders and manual entry, restaurant staff can focus more on food preparation and customer service. Additionally, online ordering systems enable restaurants to cater to a larger customer base, including busy individuals who prefer the convenience of ordering from their computers or mobile devices.

POS Systems 52

POS Systems Information Maintenance Pricing 52

7 Shifts

MAY 31, 2021

How is the restaurant's budget broken down between key expenses like food costs, labor, and fixed costs? Who is responsible for moving the inventory to the right storage and preservation space in the back-of-house when it arrives. Customer Service. Customer service can make or break a guest experience.

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7 Shifts

MARCH 16, 2022

In the restaurant industry, it can be difficult to maintain front- and back-of-house staff, as many will eventually move on to pursue new ventures such as school, travel, or alternate employment. As a manager, there are countless low- to no-budget tips to engage staff and build a strong foundation for your business.

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Scheduling Server Communication Training 148

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Every great restaurant has many parts that contribute to its success: delicious food, excellent customer service, an inviting atmosphere, and competent staff. Accounting and finances: Manage budgets and track food and labor costs. Build a culture of communication. Strengthen Weak Restaurant Culture.

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Scheduling Communication Training Customer Service 113

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Staff are able to shift to front of the house roles where needs have increased for customer service-oriented activities like heavier and regular cleaning regimes, delivery and takeout order fulfillment, and outdoor ordering and hosting. Link technology enabling the iPad to communicate wirelessly to the BOHA! The new BOHA!

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2019

To that end, while technology and automation will play an increasing role in restaurant operations, we’re focusing on back-of-house technologies that make our employees’ jobs easier so they can focus on our guests. David Cantu, Cofounder and Chief Customer Officer at HotSchedules, Now Powered by Fourth.

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POS Systems Marketing Training Pricing 138

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2020

Artificial Intelligence bots manage customer service interactions, asking clarifying questions to gather the necessary details. This means it is imperative from a financial perspective that bar and restaurant owners budget accordingly for these changes. Grocery stores allow you to shop without going through a checkout process.

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