(Source: Flickr)   In a restaurant setting, alcohol is in many ways a good thing: a high-profit, trend-proof commodity which is easy and quick to prepare. Add to that the fact that it makes customers happy and likely to spend more money, and it’s practically a dream come true to your menu and your bottomFIND OUT MORE |

(Source: Flickr)    The restaurant industry has become an increasingly social media-driven world. Yelp reviews, tweets, and Instagram posts can help create buzz and promote a restaurant’s success. To really invest in the success of your restaurant, it’s important to have a robust showing in various social media channels.

(Source: Flickr) Happy hour. To the working masses, these are some of the, well, happiest words out there. Everyone loves a great value, and everyone loves a cocktail after quitting time. By combining these two things, you’ve got the recipe for late afternoon success in your restaurant.

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(Source: Flickr) Introduction: Everyone wants their restaurant to look good, regardless of the style and concept of the establishment. But whether you have an upscale French bistro, a modern sushi bar, or a rustic farm to table restaurant, there are certain restaurant decor trends that have become ubiquitous to the point of cliché, and shouldFIND OUT MORE |

(Source: Flickr) In order to have a successful restaurant, you’ve got to focus on the people who are ultimately paying all of your bills: your customers. Creating and crafting a great customer experience is one of the most important and effective ways in which you can help your restaurant attain success.

Chefs of Chef Works: June 2016 Chef Tamara WesterHold   Question 1: Where did you get your start? “My first paying gig was preparing weekly meals for a family. As far back as I can remember, I was excited about food. Not just eating it, but learning the origins of a dish & how itFIND OUT MORE |

Photo Courtesy of Flickr Creative Commons   Whether you’re a new restaurant owner or have been at it for awhile, you know that you can’t do it alone. Even if you own a small business like a  food truck, you will likely need to hire some employees at some point.

Photo Courtesy of Flickr Creative Common Reservations at restaurants weren’t always as common as they are today. Centuries ago, restaurants all operated on a first come, first served basis. While this worked out well, reservations have definitely made it easier for restaurant owners and chefs to keep the kitchen running optimally because they know exactlyFIND OUT MORE |

(Source: Flickr) While there are many things that play into keeping a restaurant running, including the quality of the food and service, when it comes down to it, money is what powers every part of the machine. It’s what you need to pay for ingredients, staff, and to keep the lights on. And to makeFIND OUT MORE |