Effective Restaurant Management

8 Essential traits of highly effective restaurant managers

Managing a restaurant  is tough! It takes a certain combination of abilities, knowledge and character traits to successfully manage a restaurant’s operations, lead staff and guarantee customer satisfaction.  In this post we’ll examine the key characteristics that highly efficient restaurant managers possess. Hopefully you are lucky enough to find an outstanding manager for your restaurant,…

Restaurant Table Layout

How to improve your restaurant capacity

Making the most of your restaurant’s capacity is one of the many things that go into running a successful restaurant. Expanding your restaurant’s seating capacity will increase revenue and improve customer satisfaction. Here are a few quick tips on how to expand capacity. Let’s get started! 1. Optimize seating arrangements and table configurations Remove unnecessary…

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Restaurant automation tools: Optimising operations and efficiency

Automation systems are essential for streamlining operations, increasing efficiency, and boosting the entire dining experience. This post will examine several automation techniques that can completely transform the way your business runs, increasing productivity and profitability. These solutions, which range from inventory monitoring software to kitchen management systems, can help you finish tasks faster, make fewer…

Managing negative restaurant reviews

Turning the tide! Managing negative customer reviews

In a perfect world your restaurant customers would experience 100% satisfaction at all times. But we all know it’s not always possible to please everyone. There are those difficult customers who tend to find a problem with everything…and let’s face it, mistakes with food or service can happen.  What’s important is for restaurant owners to…

Restaurant Employee Scheduling

Restaurant employee handbook: 4 essential rules for staff members

Setting clear standards, guaranteeing consistency and fostering a great work atmosphere in restaurants all depend on having an effective “employee handbook” – i.e designing policies that support staff members’ success. In this post, we’ll look at four fundamental guidelines that any restaurant employee handbook ought to contain. These guidelines will increase professionalism, productivity and client…

Restaurant Menu Pricing Strategy

Dynamic menu pricing – a complete guide for restaurant owners

Even if you aren’t familiar with the term Dynamic Pricing, it’s nothing new and is commonplace in our everyday lives. Think about low cost airfare prices that change from one day to the next, depending on demand, or last minute deals at hotels to ensure a high occupancy rate. This change in pricing that is…

Tableo - FREE Restaurant reservation system

Tableo Launches FREE Restaurant Reservation System

Helping small to medium-sized restaurants handle their restaurant bookings at no cost August, 2023 – Malta, EU – Tableo, the fast-growing Restaurant Reservation and Management System, has announced a free version of its software with no time limits. The reservation solution will be available for free for up to 50 bookings monthly, making it the…

The future of restaurant technology

Predictions for restaurant technology: 4 trends shaping the future

Technology is changing the dining experience at restaurants all over the world and with no sign of stopping. In this article we will look at four key trends that are influencing the direction of restaurant technology. These trends are set to transform the sector and give restaurateurs cutting-edge tools to improve operations, raise client satisfaction…

Restaurant Unexpected Expenses

Preventing unexpected expenses: Smart tactics to manage restaurant costs

One of the most important aspects of managing restaurant expenses is keeping the business profitable. Unexpected costs can negatively affect profitability and jeopardise long-term viability. In this post, we’ll look at strategies for avoiding unforeseen spending and managing restaurant bills well. By implementing strategic measures, such as analysing expenses, optimising inventory, and leveraging technology, restaurant…

menu design

Designing an irresistible menu: Layout, size and composition tips

Your menu is more than just a list of items; it’s a strong marketing tool that can draw clients in, highlight your culinary specialties and increase sales. To help you create an irresistible and impactful menu, we’ll cover tips on menu layout, size, and composition. So let’s get going! 1. Menu layout for visual appeal…

Restaurant Tracking New Clients

Tableo allows for easy tracking of first time diners

Do you know how many of your customers are first time visitors versus regulars? Perhaps you’ve just run an online advertising campaign on Facebook, or recently added a “Reserve a Table” button on your Google Business Profile. Surely this has brought you new business… but can you quantify it? New “First Time Bookings” report New…