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Beating the Labor Crunch: Outsourced Strategies Are Key

Modern Restaurant Management

From kitchen staff to waitstaff and janitors to managers, the industry is faced with one of the tightest labor markets in years amid an economic recovery from one of the worst crises in living memory. First, the amount of time managers spend recruiting can have a distracting domino effect on food service operations.

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Hospitality training: Courses and programs for hotels

SiteMinder

This training covers a wide range of areas including customer service, communication, problem-solving, and operational management. Trainees learn how to craft compelling sales pitches, utilise digital marketing tools, and develop strategies to target various market segments.

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Omnichannel Communication: The Game-Changer Hotels Need Now

Revenue Hub

The surge in customer service channels presents an unprecedented challenge for hoteliers, as their response time window starts to dwindle. To this end, your hotel may have many communication channels at travelers’ disposal, but if these channels don’t talk to each other, it is not an omnichannel service.

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Exploring the world of guest services: from definitions to job descriptions

Les Roches

Catering to the needs of guests and ensuring their satisfaction is a fundamental aspect of running a successful hospitality business and achieving customer excellence. In this article, we delve into the world of guest services, exploring what they are, their significance and how they differ from customer service in the hospitality industry.

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FOH Meaning: What it is and How it’s The First Line in Customer Satisfaction

Synergy Suite

In addition to providing excellent customer service, front of house staff are responsible for maintaining a clean and organized dining area, processing payments, and managing reservations. Core duties of a server include taking orders, serving food and drinks, and ensuring that customers have an enjoyable dining experience.

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Five Keys to Success for QSRs Post-COVID

Modern Restaurant Management

Loyalty programs are the bridge to building brand affinity, so prioritizing loyalty as a technology, marketing, and operations initiative will be critical for QSRs to maintain their share of customers’ wallets. With the collection of more customer data comes the opportunity to retool customer engagement marketing.

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How to be a restaurant manager

Les Roches

Managers should also make sure that employees are following food safety practices and that any necessary certifications are up to date. Ensuring excellent customer service The hospitality industry relies heavily on excellence in customer service. What education does a restaurant manager need?