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Make no mistake — the food service and hospitality industry is more competitive than ever. From managing employees and suppliers to staying ahead of marketing and culinary trends, restaurateurs wear many hats. It takes hard work, but with the right strategies in place you can build or maintain a thriving operation — and make the most of your restaurant financing.
These practical restaurant tips and tricks can equip you with ideas to help streamline operations, improve profitability and create memorable customer experiences.
Restaurant Operations and Management
Let’s start with the fundamentals — your day-to-day restaurant operations. The decisions you make here can keep your restaurant efficient and profitable.
Buy and source wisely.
Your restaurant’s food ordering expenses can quickly spiral out of control without proper inventory management. Build strong relationships with reliable vendors to negotiate better deals. Buy seasonal produce for cost savings, and utilize inventory management software to track stock and reduce food waste.
Take care of your staff.
A happy restaurant staff equals happy customers. Train your team well, offer competitive wages and incentives and create an environment where they feel valued. Employee satisfaction impacts efficiency and morale which, in turn, influences your service quality and overall guest
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