Accommodating guests with disabilities

Inclusive dining: How can restaurants accommodate guests with disabilities

Prioritising inclusive dining as part of your restaurant’s strategy isn’t just important in terms of complying to national and local guidelines. It’s also a power move. Firstly, by creating an inclusive environment, you can ensure that all guests, including those with disabilities, can enjoy their dining experience without any obstacles. This in turn, doesn’t only…

Scheduling tips for crowd management

5 restaurant scheduling tips for better crowd management

The joy of welcoming new faces and quickly filling up the tables at your restaurant can quickly turn into a nightmare if your crowd management is not up to par. With long wait lines, hungry and impatient customers, and overwhelmed staff – it’s close to impossible to make a good impression and preserve your reputation.…

Personality tests for building your dream team

Can personality tests help your restaurant build a dream team?

The success of your restaurant isn’t guaranteed only by the exceptional quality and outstanding flavours of the food you serve. Actually, at large, it lies in the hands and efforts of your team. Getting your employees to work as one, however, isn’t always an easy job. Especially not when the hiring and promotions are only…

Avoiding cliches with your vegan menu

How not to fall cliche with your vegan menu

Happy with a couple of low-maintenance vegan options on your restaurant’s menu? Think again. Unless of course, you are purposely trying to stay out of one of the most prominent food trends globally. Not tapping into the plant-based market may be a huge miss for any food establishment, even those that don’t necessarily specialise in…

Optimising your table turnover with an online reservation system

Optimising your table turnover with an online reservation system

As a restaurant owner, maximising your table turnover is probably already at the top of your list. At the end of the day, how could it not be? The quicker your tables change, the more customers you serve, resulting in more revenue and a lively, ‘hot-spot’ atmosphere at your food establishment. While accounting for both…

Roberto Linguanotto - the father of Tiramisu

In Honour of Roberto Linguanotto – The father of tale-inspiring Tiramisu

Last week, the world had to say goodbye to an incredible pastry chef Roberto Linguanotto, the creator of one of the most internationally beloved desserts – Tiramisu. More affectionately known as ‘Lolli’, he truly shook up the culinary world with the enchanting combination of espresso-soaked ladyfingers, mascarpone cream, and a dusting of cocoa while working…

Implementing CSR principles at your restaurant

Food for good: How to successfully implement CSR principles at your restaurant

The issues of social responsibility and sustainability aren’t new, but it’s no coincidence that they’ve been steadily preoccupying the minds of restaurant owners. With continuous introduction of new regulations aimed at pushing businesses towards a more socially and environmentally-friendly direction, it’s becoming clear that corporate social responsibility principles (CSR) are not only recommended, but actually…

Managing relationships on time-slot reservations

Dining on a deadline: Managing relationships on time-based slot reservations

The rise of time-based slot reservations across restaurants is not accidental. Gaining popularity during Covid-19, timed reservations proved extremely effective at reducing overcrowding and ensuring customer safety. But let’s be honest: the benefits of allocating specific dining time slots extend beyond the pandemic safety measures too. With quicker turn-over, better crowd management, and more insightful…

Dogs at the restaurant

Dogs & well-behaved humans welcome!

Dog-friendly signs on restaurants’ doors are proving to be more than just a passing buzz. With a significant increase in pet ownership and a shift towards more customer-centric dining experiences, pet-friendly establishments are quickly conquering customers’ hearts and becoming the new ‘it’ places unanimously cherished by the dog parents. Welcoming the four-legged pets through your…

A temporary pop-up for your restaurant

5 reasons to consider a temporary pop-up for your restaurant this summer

Summer isn’t for staying in – and this applies to your restaurant too! With the temperatures steadily rising and the social calendars getting filled with all sorts of outdoorsy events, festivals and concerts – why not lean into the summer fun with a temporary pop-up? Whether you are an established restaurant, or an inspired entrepreneur…