Running a restaurant is hard work. It requires dedication, time, and managing multiple challenges simultaneously. Customers must have a pleasant experience.
Technology can be a great help if you have the right technology. The right tools will deliver the right results. This applies to everything from bookings and orders to marketing to the ability to provide entertainment in your establishment.
These are the top technologies you can use to increase your restaurant’s success.
Technologies for Restaurant Management
It can be challenging to manage and run a restaurant. You can use scheduling software to help you, schedule staff. Many options let you create timetables and checklists for your employees. You could start an opening-time list that guides employees on cleaning the floors and tables in the mornings. You can also turn on appliances. Employees can check their phones and check the status of tasks as they go.
Managers can ask for evidence (a photograph of a floor or temperature input) to prove that employees have completed the tasks. Software that automates scheduling and calculates wages saves time. The software does the work for you, rather than updating it manually via spreadsheets.
There are also reservation management systems. These systems automatically allocate time-based on how many bookings they receive. They can be linked to your existing website or social media without affecting the flow or aesthetic. These systems can be configured however you like.
Recipe calculating programs can also be linked to determining fair dish prices based on ingredients and preparation time. Nutritics is one program that calculates dishes’ nutrition, allergens, and calories based on recipes. Other tools can be used to display and print nutritional data on your website, menu, or counter. It says the nutritional information for each dish. This is a great way to ensure you charge the right amount for your food.
Technologies for Entertainment
Entertainment is now part and parcel of restaurant experiences. Customers can play poker and trivia on their Buzztime tablets. While waiting for orders to arrive, users can use their smartphones and tablet. The tablet can also be used to place orders. The tablet is constantly updated with new trivia and other games. You can find a wide range of tech in restaurants.
Technologies for ordering
There are many types of ordering software. Both for restaurant customers and those ordering takeout, there are many options. This is a considerable improvement in labor efficiency. Customers can place orders in the kitchen directly from their tablet devices. This means that you only need someone to deliver the food.
Marketing Technologies
Instagram is one of the most popular social media platforms for restaurants. Instagram is crucial for online marketing and attracting new customers.