Customer rapport for better upselling

6 tips for mastering restaurant upselling techniques

Let’s be honest, who doesn’t want to maximise their restaurant’s revenue! Increasing your profit margins however, isn’t just about serving great food or creating an impeccable atmosphere; it’s also about mastering your upselling techniques.  When executed thoughtfully, upselling or suggestive selling, becomes a win-win scenario. By making informed and well-timed suggestions for dishes, sides or…

Valentine's Day with Tableo

How to avoid Valentine’s Day restaurant mishaps: A survival guide

Valentine’s Day: the most romantic day of the year, but also the busiest for restaurants.  Did you know that on Valentine’s Day, restaurant occupancy rates can skyrocket to over 90% worldwide? That’s a lot of lovebirds looking for a place to dine! While it’s a wonderful opportunity for couples to celebrate their love over a…

Server success secrets: 10 tips to elevate your skills as a restaurant server

Calling all Servers! Your role in the restaurant sector is crucial. You are pivotal in delivering outstanding customer service, guaranteeing a pleasurable dining experience and customer loyalty. In order to succeed, it’s important to continuously develop your abilities and adopt a customer-centric approach.  Here are ten ideas to improve your skills as a restaurant server.…

Restaurant Trends for 2024

A culinary odyssey: Unveiling the hottest restaurant trends of 2024

In 2024, the restaurant business is moving into the future at breakneck pace. As a restaurant owner, you’re not just managing a kitchen – you’re coordinating a symphony of consumer preferences and technology.  In this dynamic environment, where online reservations are the new standard and digital innovation is the key to success, let’s discover the…

How to manage restaurant growth

Navigating sudden restaurant growth: How to manage it successfully

Rapid growth can be an exciting time for your company, but it also presents new challenges that need to be managed carefully. This post will examine practical methods for navigating unexpected restaurant expansion. So buckle up and let’s go for a ride! Assess & plan for scalability When faced with sudden restaurant growth, it is…

Planning restaurant pricing

Navigating restaurant price adjustments: The right approach to raising prices

Knowing when, and if, to raise prices can be a difficult and daunting decision for restaurant owners. On the one hand, you have forever increasing labour, energy and food costs, while on the other, you need to maintain customer satisfaction. Raising restaurant pricing calls for careful planning and a well thought out approach.  In this…

Sustainability practices for restaurants

Sustainability practices for restaurants: Building a greener future

Sustainability has become a “buzzword” of late, particularly in the hospitality industry where it’s becoming crucial in the effort to create a greener future. In this article we will examine five sustainable methods that restaurants can use to reduce their impact on the environment.  From sourcing local and organic ingredients to implementing energy-efficient measures, these…

Restaurant rotating shifts (1)

Understanding rotating schedule and its function in restaurants

Managing employee schedules can be a complex task and challenging to say the least. You have to factor in experience, availability holidays, illness and so much more. This is why many restaurants are using a rotating schedule to ease the process.  In this article we will cover the concept of a rotating schedule, its significance…

Restaurant Kitchen Design

5 tips for improving your restaurant kitchen design

There’s a lot to be said about the value of a well-designed kitchen. Proper positioning can increase production and efficiency, which boils down to happier customers and a happier bank account. This blog post provides five great suggestions to assist you make your restaurant kitchen design better. Let’s start now! 1. Increase efficiency with a…