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Growing a Restaurant Strategically – The Keys Are Alignment, Timing and Control

Modern Restaurant Management

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. KPIs can't be set up in ways that make it harder for other departments to deliver expected outcomes.

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Worried About High Restaurant Labor Costs? Here are 8 Strategies Saudi Restaurants Can Use to Control Them

The Restaurant Times

Part-time help can prove to be a great labor cost reduction strategy for restaurants. The kitchen team can be assigned the purpose of keeping food costs under control. Similarly, all the servers can be assigned to generate a certain sales figure. Invest In Hiring.

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The Break-Even Point: A Key to Restaurant Financial Success

Synergy Suite

Common fixed costs in the restaurant industry include: Rent: Your monthly lease or rental payments for your restaurant space. Salaries and Wages: The salaries of your staff, including chefs, servers, and managerial roles. Insurance: Costs for property and liability insurance to protect your business.

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Inventory Turnover Ratio for Restaurants: Maximizing Inventory Efficiency

Synergy Suite

Cost Reduction One of the most direct benefits of an improved inventory turnover ratio is the reduction in holding costs. Lower inventory turnover ratio often results in higher holding costs as your capital is tied up in inventory that isn’t being sold quickly.

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Prime Costs: Understanding and Application for Restaurants

Synergy Suite

Labor costs can be further divided into two main categories: Back-of-House (BOH) Labor: This includes kitchen staff, such as chefs, cooks, and dishwashers, who are responsible for food preparation and maintaining kitchen cleanliness. Implementing strategies to manage these expenses can lead to cost savings.

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Top 10 Restaurant POS Features Essential for Propelling Business Success

Lithos POS

In response to this, the restaurant’s customizable menu system allows the waiter/server to easily modify the order according to the guest’s preferences. They can adjust the order, ensuring that the plant-based protein patty is substituted for the regular patty, and the olive slices are added as toppings.