Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 22, 2023

“As budgets are tightening, restaurants must acknowledge that eating out is becoming a luxury,” Provoke Insights President Carly Fink told MRM. “Establishments should ensure that the experience is worthwhile to the customer with high customer service and great food.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Restaurant owners are being forced to find a way to make it through winter with vastly reduced revenue, and many operators are scrambling to reallocate budgets and manage staffing to survive COVID-19. Plan for Gaps in Your Budget. That said, restaurants didn’t have COVID-19 written into their budget at the beginning of 2020.

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The Restaurant Times

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

When it comes to restaurants, especially, guests search for locations that offer unique food, a comfortable ambiance, and only the best customer service. Additionally , 20% of customers who shop at pop-ups decide to do so to share experiences. . The market has changed regarding what people spend their money on in recent years.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 13, 2023

Since the pandemic, restaurants have endured a plethora of issues ranging from fluctuating dining restrictions to supply chain issues to rising food prices. Evidently, restaurants will still have to work to meet increased demand, and customer service must be a focal point even when tightening budgets.

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SiteMinder

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

It enables: Market positioning and brand differentiation Adapting to trends allows hotels to position themselves strategically in a crowded market, highlighting unique selling points that resonate with current consumer interests. Otherwise they are combating inflation by choosing cheaper rooms or purchasing packages.

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InnQuest

OCTOBER 5, 2022

These platforms offer multiple benefits for the price paid, including marketing and exposure to global markets. Small-size B&Bs and independent hotels that cannot afford to market their brands at such a massive bandwidth are sure to benefit from this option. This phenomenon is popularly known as the billboard effect.

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Revenue Hub

JANUARY 9, 2023

Forecasting in the hotel industry involves predicting future demand for rooms and other hotel services. This can help hotel managers make informed decisions about pricing, staffing, and marketing strategies. Total revenue forecasting is essential to financial planning and budgeting for hotels.

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SiteMinder

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Regardless of seniority, these are all customer facing positions and require excellent people skills. The purpose of the role is to ensure that all guests receive high quality customer service. Key attributes include strong people skills, attention to detail, good leadership skills and customer service experience.

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Les Roches

MARCH 22, 2023

You’ll be responsible for budgeting, venue selection, vendor management, decor, catering, entertainment, and more. Budget management Creating and managing event budgets is a crucial aspect of event planning. Budget management Creating and managing event budgets is a crucial aspect of event planning.

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Les Roches

JANUARY 11, 2024

The focus is on ide­ntifying and capitalizing on new growth opportunities within the curre­nt customer base as well as attracting ne­w customers. Key areas of improve­ment include sales, marke­ting, customer service and product offe­rings, with the ultimate goal of maximizing revenues in all possible areas.

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Les Roches

DECEMBER 27, 2023

It involves various responsibilitie­s such as customer service, house­keeping and overseeing staff. Depending on where you work, successful hospitality management can require strategic thinking and effe­ctive marketing technique­s to enhance profitability. Hotel administration certifications can also boost your credibility.

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Les Roches

JUNE 5, 2023

You’ll need a clear plan, a great location, and a top team who can deliver excellent customer service. You’ll also need to expertly manage finances, understand your target market and innovate to stay on top of trends. Market research What is market research in the restaurant industry?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 27, 2022

The lower your marketing costs, the more money you can spend on essential things like high-quality ingredients, inviting decor, and of course, fair pay for your employees. Many restaurant owners have facepalmed after finding a typo or deciding they want to update prices shortly after printing a new set of menus.

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MBB Hospitality

JANUARY 11, 2022

Customer Service. Customer service is one of the things that people remember most about a business. But if the customer service was bad, you won’t want to revisit at all. Marketing Techniques. Marketing is what helps you bring customers through your door. Proper Pricing.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Reduce portion sizes slightly to maintain menu prices but account for increased costs. Don’t be afraid to increase price. Don’t be afraid to increase price. Do a budget and work on predicting cash needs the next 60-90 days. Bottom 50 percent of line items produce 3 percent of revenue.

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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. Market research Before you even think about the menu or location, you need to understand the guests who will walk through your doors. Doing so will give you a sense of the market gap that needs filling.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2024

Additionally, it means enacting ways to incentivize guests to order from a brand’s direct ordering channels, with offers like exclusive items and pricing, to drive in-house digital sales and therefore retain owned guest data. – Noah Glass, Founder & CEO, Olo Looking ahead to 2024, we anticipate more change. .

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Revenue Hub

APRIL 3, 2023

The best way to do this is to effectively manage your budget and follow a data-driven total revenue management strategy. It’s all about anticipating and reacting to demand, adapting to market trends, and using the right analytics to boost revenue growth. The ultimate aim of every hotel is to make a profit.

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SiteMinder

JANUARY 8, 2024

This can involve the management of anything related to the hotel industry and requires knowledge of distribution strategy, finance and accounts, customer service, staff management, marketing, catering management, hotel administration and more. Operations management in the hospitality industry is a broad term.

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Les Roches

JANUARY 25, 2024

Hotel industry players who can leverage data effectively gain valuable insights that can influence their strategic decisions, from setting room prices to designing hotel marketing strategies. Peripheral services Apart from their core operations, hotels now offer peripheral services such as spa treatments or conference venue hire.

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Revenue Hub

APRIL 11, 2023

The optimal distribution mix for a hotel depends on the hotel’s target market, location, size, and unique selling points. Marketing systems collect information about guests, and the hotel PMS has all the information about the reservations, which reflects guest behavior.

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SiteMinder

JANUARY 8, 2024

This can involve the management of anything related to the hotel industry and requires knowledge of distribution strategy, finance and accounts, customer service, staff management, marketing, catering management, hotel administration and more. Operations management in the hospitality industry is a broad term.

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Synergy Suite

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

They serve as a compass, guiding decisions on pricing strategies, menu development, and staffing levels, ultimately influencing the delicate balance between offering high-quality cuisine and ensuring the establishment’s profitability. For restaurant owners and managers, understanding and effectively managing prime costs are paramount.

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The Restaurant Times

OCTOBER 3, 2023

He was responsible for launching Market by Macy’s, leading the cloud transformation for Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s stores, and building a diverse team of engineers focused on store selling and operations. He is always looking for new ways to leverage technology to create value for customers, employees, and shareholders.

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SiteMinder

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Hotel brands are unique identities created by hotel chains or individual hotels to stand out in the market. They represent a mix of services, designs, and experiences tailored to different types of guests, such as luxury seekers or budget travellers. These leading brands often command higher prices and a loyal following.

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Synergy Suite

APRIL 18, 2024

For example: $50,000 worth of initial inventory + $25,000 worth of inventory purchased – $45,000 worth of ending inventory = $30,000 in actual costs (or COGS) This calculation is more accurate than cost-per-dish because you’re using tangible inventory and purchase price numbers. Raise menu prices. Examine your menu.

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SiteMinder

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Customer service is the main purpose of these roles, so the department must be designed in a way that allows for easy and comfortable customer interaction. As the main guest service department in a hotel, front office functions include: Answering phones. Director of marketing. Night duty manager (or night auditor).

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Lithos POS

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

It helps you to calculate bills and taxes accurately based on the items ordered, their prices, and any applicable taxes or discounts. Streamlining Customer Management Managing customers is a crucial element in a restaurant business. POS helps you to provide a seamless customer experience.

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Lithos POS

DECEMBER 19, 2023

His duties include executing marketing strategies, recruitment, and hiring, ensuring food quality, staff training, and maintaining effective communication between the administrative team, kitchen staff, and front-of-house employees. Their coordination matters in customer service. Everything you can is related to the customer.

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Les Roches

JUNE 5, 2023

The focus is on delivering exceptional customer service and maximizing profits. This includes meeting all guest expectations, handling behind-the-scenes suppliers and staffing, as well as planning marketing and business growth tactics. The staff here are responsible for much of the customer-facing parts of the business.

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The Restaurant Times

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

So take your time choosing food products and buying them at more reasonable prices. Do your market research, count the inventory, find the COGS (Cost of Goods Sold) numbers, and consider the indirect costs. Many first-time owners tend to choose a location too expensive for their budgets. Utilize Effective Marketing Strategies.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Two, there will continue to be pushback on high commission fees from third-party delivery services, and more and more restaurants will find that, given the commission-free alternatives, they simply don’t need them. And three, above all, we see the need for digital marketing automation continuing and growing into 2021 and beyond.

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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. Marketing and sales skills Marketing and promotion are vital in the restaurant industry due to the high competition in the field.

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The Restaurant Times

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Marketing Of Your Takeaway Restaurant. By this point, you would have certainly thought of the basics like location, uniform design, a logo, a beautiful menu, kitchen staff and the equipment required, and marketing in general. If not, let’s pause to think about marketing a QSR. Determining Your POS Budget. Conclusion.

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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. Marketing and sales skills FilippoBacci/E+ via Getty Images Marketing and promotion are vital in the restaurant industry due to the high competition in the field.

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The Restaurant Times

MARCH 15, 2021

Optimize the operating expenditures such as marketing and advertising expenses, daily administrative costs, salaries, and other labor costs. Update the menu prices, according to inflation spikes. Restaurateurs can deal with high competition and boost profits by merely improving the quality of food and service.

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Les Roches

JUNE 7, 2023

Responsibilities of a food and beverage management consultant include providing companies with the latest information and advice on industry trends, regulatory compliance, customer experience and business model development, marketing strategies, menu design concepts, point-of-sale systems, and more.

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