From dealing with angry customers to cleaning the restaurant dining sets after said customers leave, servers have an indisputably difficult job. For centuries, waitstaff were rewarded for their hard work through tips, but in 2016, a “no tipping” movement picked up steam in America. Instead, servers were paid good wages without having to depend on … Continue Reading »
Month: August 2017
How to Offer Flexible Scheduling to Servers
The people occupying your café chairs are often viewed as the most important part of a restaurant. Without your servers, however, there’s not much hope in keeping these patrons happy. Studies have consistently shown that happy employees create happy customers, so you should strive at every turn to keep a smile on servers’ faces. One … Continue Reading »
Benefits of Offering GMO-Free Meals in Restaurants
Scientific research has consistently shown that foods containing genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are just as safe as their organic counterparts. Of course, this simple fact won’t fill up the bistro chairs with patrons that believe GMOs are inherently dangerous. Fortunately, GMO-free foods are becoming more readily available and inexpensive—especially if purchased from restaurant suppliers. With … Continue Reading »
How to Avoid Letting Running a Restaurant Run Your Life
Culinary entrepreneurs have hectic lives. Maintaining a successful eatery can consumer their entire existence, and it would be no surprise if an owner actually dreamed about restaurant dining chairs and talking to upset patrons when they slept. While there’s no question that owning a restaurant requires a ton of work, there’s no reason that it … Continue Reading »
How Restaurants Can Boost Their Lunch Sales
Every restaurateur has walked into the dining area during lunch only to find several empty café tables. The sad fact is that it’s often more difficult to get people through the door during lunch hours than the dinner rush. This is bad for business and any servers who may be stuck on the shift not … Continue Reading »
Going Green in the Restaurant World: What Are the Benefits?
News coverage and consumer concern about environmental issues have reached a fevered pitch in the world. Even if some people don’t believe in human-caused global warming, there’s no denying the innumerable benefits of sustainable and “green” business practices. For professionals trying to fill up their bar tables, this presents a great opportunity. In fact, there … Continue Reading »
Restaurant Street Marketing Strategies that Actually Work
Street marketing, which extends past the street and into any outdoor or public area, is a powerful tool for businesses that take advantage of it. Whether an entrepreneur fills up shopping bags or restaurant booths, street marketing is an asset. Of course, not every promotional effort that falls under this umbrella will be equally successful … Continue Reading »
3 Benefits of Digital Signage for Restaurants
When restaurateurs think of being outside, their new outdoor restaurant furniture is likely the first thing to come to mind. As it turns out, though, they could also be utilizing digital signage for restaurants that can increase their revenue and attract new customers. Countless industries have already recognized the advantages of using digital signage to … Continue Reading »
How Restaurants Can Market to Senior Citizens
Regardless of how great your employees are, or the amazing deal you got from your restaurant supplier on food, you’re never really going to make money in the industry unless you attract customers. It’s important to never ignore any demographic when marketing, but there are times when you want to appeal to a certain sector … Continue Reading »
5 Tips for Hiring New Restaurant Line Cooks
While the occupants of your restaurant dining chairs may only see the front of house employees during their dining experience, what goes on in the kitchen can make or break their night out. This is why, when hiring new restaurant line cooks, you must always make the right employment decisions. From recruitment to training, there … Continue Reading »