(Source: Flickr) Believe it or not, one of the most effective ways to make your restaurant stand out has little to do with your decor, concept, or cuisine. It has to do with your customer service. Providing excellent customer service at your restaurant is one of the most important factors in creating the positive relationshipFIND OUT MORE |
8 Ways to Be a Better Boss
(Source: Flickr) With great power comes great responsibility. In a restaurant setting, the leadership qualities (or lack thereof) of the boss can have a huge impact on the overall atmosphere of the establishment. A great boss can help foster good employee morale, which can lead to greater productivity and an overall happier workplace. A badFIND OUT MORE |
Chefs of Chef Works: November 2016 Chef Javier Plascencia
1. Where did you get your start? As a young boy, helping out my parents when they opened their first restaurant in Tijuana, Mexico. (Chef Works note: Javier’s family owns and operates the iconic restaurant, Caesar’s, thought to be Tijuana’s oldest restaurant and where Caesar Salad was invented.)
Cuts of Meat and Their Cooking Methods (Infographic)
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6 Creative Ways to Set Your Restaurant Apart
(Source: Flickr) If you own a restaurant, you already know how hard it is to make a name for yourself. There’s always a new establishment, food trend, or tech development which seems to command diner attention. In such a saturated and fast-moving world, how can you possibly stand apart?
8 Common Reasons Why Restaurants Fail
(Source: Flickr) While it’s not the part of the industry that any restaurant owner necessarily likes to think about, the fact is that many restaurants will fail in their first few years of business. However, by avoiding common pitfalls, you can help stack the odds in the favor of your restaurant succeeding.
6 Reasons Why You Should Make Your Menu Smaller
(Source: Flickr) When it comes to your restaurant menu, bigger does not necessarily equal better. As a matter of fact, in recent years, there’s actually been a trend toward downsizing menus for better focus and overall success in dining establishments.
8 Ways to Promote Seasonal Specials at Your Restaurant
(Source: Flickr) Regardless of the time of year, there’s a flavor associated with the season. From vibrant tomatoes and juicy corn in the summer to cozy cookies and hot toddies in the winter, there are foods which evoke the season and can help your establishment appeal to customers. By offering seasonal specials, you canFIND OUT MORE |
20 Potato Dishes from Around the Globe (Infographic)
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Should Your Restaurant Offer Breakfast?
(Source: Flickr) There’s an adage that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But does that mean that offering it will add value to your restaurant?