Time management is a critical skill for any professional to develop - especially in the restaurant industry, where timeliness is closely related to great service quality. Research shows that restaurants that focus on punctuality by addressing it in pre-shift meetings provide a better overall experience to diners. And when all departments maximize their time, the entire restaurant runs successfully.

In this blog post, we’re sharing effective time management skills for hospitality workers, front-of-house staff (FOH), back-of-house staff (BOH), and restaurant management to learn from. 

Before opening your doors to the public, there is an enormous and often overwhelming list of tasks to complete. This list traditionally starts 3-6 months (sometimes even more) prior to opening day. 

In this industry, there is never a ‘one-size fits all’ approach, but if you are thinking about opening your venue, here are some general guidelines to follow, that any seasoned restaurateur will likely agree with, no matter if it’s a 3 month or 6 month project.

The hospitality industry has always been laser-focused on improving customer experience. In this day and age, with the rise of hospitality-centric technology, one of the most impressive and efficient ways to do that is by collecting and analyzing customer data. 

If that sounds like an intimidating idea, fear not! Guest blogger Beau Peters is talking through the ins and outs of how you can easily, safely, and usefully apply data to improving your venue's guest experience.