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4 Ways to Improve Restaurant Training

By on August 2, 2012 in Restaurant Management and Operations

There are some fantastic training programs and trainers working in the industry. At most restaurants though, training is squeezed in with other daily activities because of the urgent demands of operating a restaurant.  This is the nature of the industry.  Because of this, there is room to improve restaurant training. Well into my tenure as [...]

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7 Small Things That Make a Big Difference

By on April 11, 2012 in Food Service

Restaurant service is all about details.   Everything from the demeanor of the people at the front door, to the cleanliness of the seats and the restrooms, to the quality and consistency of the food, and the attentiveness of the service are all important.  As is everything in between. Below is a list of several simple [...]

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6 Steps To Making The Guest Experience Perfect

By on March 9, 2012 in Food Service, In The Restaurant, Server Tips

There are several moments that are crucial to the guest’s perception of your restaurant. In order for service staff and managers to deliver a great guest experience, they must understand these important aspects of the guest experience. Specifically these are when the guest is entering the building, being greeted by the server, checked on during [...]

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It’s You: Three Reasons for Losing Tips

By on February 17, 2012 in Food Service

There are many servers and the occasional manager who believe that your tips are based on your clientele.  To them it’s all about the people you have.  Through my experience,  I have found this to be untrue.  Recently, I thought of some things a server could be doing wrong.  With that, I have some information [...]

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Want to Make More Money as a Server? Know Your Liquor

By on January 26, 2012 in Food Service

Beverage sales are a great way to increase your check totals.  Since that is what your tips are based on, the higher the better.  In order to do this you must know your liquor.  Not everyone does. A server’s lack of vital bar knowledge can result in lost sales for the restaurant and lost tips [...]

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