by Service That Sells | Oct 12, 2021 | Service & Sales
Whoever said, “Life is short, eat dessert first” was probably on to something. Unfortunately, though, most of your guests don’t walk into the restaurant ready to take that advice. Dessert sales can be hard to come by, but it doesn’t have to be...
by Service That Sells | Sep 28, 2021 | Management
Who you are as a restaurant manager changes from day to day. (And if it doesn’t, you may not be doing it right.) Effective leaders are flexible, changing styles and strategies to meet the needs of their teams. Effective leaders know that in order for their teams to...
by Service That Sells | Sep 14, 2021 | Service & Sales
It starts slowly. Unassuming. Quietly. Then, “The Rush” comes. And suddenly, no one is safe. Not your calmest manager or your newest waitress. It slices deep into waitstaff morale and cuts deeper into restaurant profits. It increases blood pressure, tempers, stress,...
by Service That Sells | Aug 31, 2021 | Management, Marketing
Increasing check averages means more profits for your restaurant and bigger tips for your staff. It really is that simple. Here are a few strategies to get you started. Offer meal deals. Today’s consumers are looking for value and convenience. Many full-service...
by Service That Sells | Aug 17, 2021 | Service & Sales
It’s easy to recognize a salesperson, right? It’s that extrovert server who loves sales contests. Or, it’s that steady pro who comes in early to find out how the chef prepares the specials. Or, it might be the host who keeps asking for a chance. They’re...
by Service That Sells | Aug 3, 2021 | Management
You’ve heard the story: Two hikers encounter an angry bear in the forest. One of them opens their backpack, pulls out their running shoes, and begins putting them on as fast as they can. The other watches and says incredulously, “You don’t think you’re going to outrun...
by Service That Sells | Jul 20, 2021 | Service & Sales
The basis of any restaurant training program aimed at increasing sales must first cover the basic types of selling. Take a look: Upselling is enhancing an item already ordered (such as “up-sizing” a value meal or a draft beer, or adding cheese and guacamole to a...
by Service That Sells | Jul 5, 2021 | Training
Effective restaurant teams have members who look out for each others’ safety. Teamwork is essential to maintaining a safe restaurant, and the opposite is also true. As a manager, the safety of your employees and guests is your responsibility. Ask yourself these...
by Service That Sells | Jun 21, 2021 | Training
Training your restaurant employees on service and sales is more important today than it’s ever been. To survive and thrive going forward, you’ll have to increase per-person check averages without drastic price hikes, all while delivering service that...
by Service That Sells | Jun 7, 2021 | Service & Sales, Training
Time is the one thing we all need more of, right? That’s true for our guests, too. Make sure your restaurant service training includes teaching your staff to serve guests’ time needs. Keeping the meal going at a steady pace is what most guests are looking...
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