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Where Are All the Servers? Why Your Restaurant Workers Aren’t Showing Up and How You Can Change That

Modern Restaurant Management

It's time for restaurant operators to look hard at why their servers aren't showing up and solve that issue for the short and long term. The Real Reason Servers Aren't Showing Up. The average server salary in the U.S. Reduced tips: As workers who rely primarily on tips, the pandemic was devastating for server income.

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Kindness Is on the Menu in Cleveland

Modern Restaurant Management

They will be "O-ranging" kindness in Cleveland as part of an effort to encourage restaurant servers and customers to highlight the acts of kindness of one another and those around them. On the flip side, diners and customers show servers acts of kindness by being polite, understanding, and gracious." " Laurie L.

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AI and Robotic Revolution: A Glimpse into the Future of the Restaurant Industry

Modern Restaurant Management

Throughout the meal, robot servers deliver your food and clear the table when you're done. No more waiting for an overworked server to bring your food—Servi glides through the dining room, expertly avoiding obstacles to bring plates to the table. Your drink is poured and waiting within seconds. Sounds far-fetched, right?

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It’s Time to Redefine Restaurant Accountability Culture

Modern Restaurant Management

So, when a server coordinates with the kitchen and delivers a complimentary dessert to guests celebrating a birthday, this seamless process and action occur precisely because roles have been so well-defined. ." Establish a system for servers to provide immediate feedback on guest reactions to new menu items.

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How to Reduce Technology Management Costs in Hotels

Hotelogix

On-premises or server-based hotel management systems require you to invest upfront in costly hardware, a dedicated IT team, and ongoing maintenance expenses.   Saving costs One of the most important advantages of cloud-based Hotel PMS solutions is their potential for substantial cost savings.

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How Restaurants Can Personalize Customer Experience

Horizon Hospitality

Some ways to enhance loyalty include: Personalized Service: Empower servers with information on guest preferences and past orders to provide a seamless experience. . #2 – Strengthen Customer Loyalty Creating memorable, personalized interactions can significantly impact customer loyalty.

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To Tip or Not to Tip

Modern Restaurant Management

Even most servers don’t want to do away with tipping. If the server was exceptional, they received a tip of 15 percent or more. However, if service was below expectations or just bad, then the server would receive a tip between five and ten percent. Most have backtracked. To me, the tip has nothing to do with food.

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