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6 Tips For Conducting An Effective Restaurant Interview

Dec 2, 2024 | backofhouse.io | Dave Tomar

Interviewing is an essential component of the hiring process. Even as restaurants gain access to increasingly sophisticated and automated digital recruitment tools, there is no replacement for the interpersonal engagement of a solid job interview. So it’s absolutely critical that you make the most of this opportunity. In today’s challenging hiring climate, conducting an effective restaurant interview can be a difference-maker for your business.
Top 10 Restaurant Social Media Trends in 2024

Nov 11, 2024 | backofhouse.io | Dave Tomar |Hilary Young

Samantha Markiewicz first entered the digital marketing space in 2011 when social media was still a relatively new frontier for restaurants. Instagram was just one year old. Snapchat was created that year. TikTok was five years from existence. Suffice it to say that a lot has changed about how restaurants use social media today. Markiewicz is vice president of digital operations for national hospitality communications company Bread and Butter.
5 Benefits of Mobile Payments for Restaurants

Nov 4, 2024 | backofhouse.io | Dave Tomar |Hilary Young

A growing number of operators are enjoying the benefits of mobile payment in restaurants. Aside from the convenience of letting customers make digital payments in this increasingly digital world, mobile payment advantages for restaurants include faster, easier and more secure transactions. Restaurants that adopt mobile payment solutions tend to see improvements in areas like turnover time, shift productivity, and sheer profitability.
Expert Tips for Building a Kitchen Mentorship Program for Your Restaurant

Oct 28, 2024 | backofhouse.io | Hilary Young |Dave Tomar

Creating a sustainable restaurant means not only exhibiting leadership but also nurturing leadership. This is the philosophy behind Tara Monsod’s illustrious tenure as the head chef for San Diego’s ANIMAE. It’s also proving an intuitive model for building a kitchen mentorship program for restaurants of every style and niche.
The Impact of AI on Restaurant Operations

Oct 21, 2024 | backofhouse.io | Dave Tomar |Hilary Young

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming businesses worldwide, and the restaurant industry is no exception. From optimizing customer service to streamlining back of house tasks, AI is reshaping the way many restaurants operate. In an industry where margins are thin, and efficiency is key, AI technology can be the difference between success and stagnation.
5 Tips for Restaurant Success From an Industry Veteran

Oct 7, 2024 | backofhouse.io | Dave Tomar |Hilary Young

Denver-based restaurant and jazz club Nocturne has been turning out top-notch food and music for nearly a decade. That kind of restaurant longevity can be elusive these days, so we sought out co-owner Nicole Mattson to share her secrets with us. It's no secret that long-term survival in this industry can be challenging, and as an industry-veteran, Mattson knows this well.
5 Marketing Tips to Increase Restaurant Traffic on a Budget

Sep 30, 2024 | backofhouse.io | Hilary Young |Dave Tomar

Most restaurant owners share the same basic marketing goal–to bring customers through the door. But in an era of high costs and razor-thin profit margins, it’s absolutely critical that you get a meaningful return on the investment in your marketing efforts.
How Technology Can Help Your Restaurant Navigate Minimum Wage Changes

Sep 16, 2024 | backofhouse.io | Dave Tomar |Hilary Young

This summer, Michigan’s Supreme Court voted to make changes coming to the state's tip credit laws. They new laws aim to increase the minimum wage and phase out the way tips can be taxed, which will have a sweeping effect on the hospitality industry across Michigan. Michigan is not the only place where making these changes is being considered, however.
How Restaurant Technology Platforms Are Making Restaurants More Efficient

Sep 9, 2024 | backofhouse.io | Dave Tomar

Today, the vast majority of restaurants rely on advanced technology platforms to handle a wide spectrum of critical functions. The best technology solutions for restaurants will typically integrate functions like inventory management, payment processing, expense tracking, and much more. But how can the right restaurant technology platform help you run a more efficient business?
The Basics of Restaurant Social Media Marketing

Sep 3, 2024 | backofhouse.io | Dave Tomar

Social media marketing should be a major piece of every restaurant’s broader digital marketing strategy. While the world of social media may be constantly shifting to the next big trend or exciting new platform, there are still some reliable principles that endure when it comes to restaurant social media marketing. For example, it’s still important to take excellent photos, interact with customers who comment on your posts, and keep things interesting.