Today’s club members are likely to have a much different attitude than those in previous decades. Country clubs were once primarily the purview of men only who might bring their wives and children in for tennis lessons or a family dinner (dressed up, of course). The atmosphere was one of dark wood, leather chairs, accompanied by cigars and lavish meals. Modern clubs are more inclusive, or they need to… Read more »
Families have changed throughout the years. Parents are more engaged and likely to prioritize family time. Typically, they no longer leave the kids home while parents go to the club. This can be attributed to the growth of families where both parents work and share more equally the joys and responsibilities of raising their children.… Read more »
If you want to retain and grow country club memberships, you need to adapt your offerings to the tastes of younger people while keeping older current members happy. Many of today’s diners are foodies and have developed sophisticated palates. They may have been raised watching The Food Network and Top Chef, and become familiar with cuisines and techniques foreign to many older diners.… Read more »
As a result of the current competitive hospitality employment market and low unemployment rates, more candidates than ever before are receiving multiple offers, accepting counter-offers and demanding higher salaries. Is your company strategically positioned to prosper in today’s extremely competitive hiring environment? The unfortunate reality is that the majority of hospitality companies are not positioned… Read more »
When your company is in growth mode, getting the right people in place quickly is critical to your success. But if you are using an outmoded hiring process, you will have trouble keeping up. Here are some ideas to keep your hiring on track. Ask for help. One of the best sources for new employees… Read more »
According to a survey from American Express, 90 percent of travelers appreciate when a travel service company strives to customize their experience based on their preferences, while 76 percent of travelers agree the level of personalized customer service they receive while traveling can really make or break their trip. Use the following tips to improve… Read more »
While it’s difficult to predict what 2018 will bring, it’s critical to create a strategy for growth in the year ahead and put systems in place to support it. One of the smartest ways to accomplish this goal is by developing your current talent and recruiting top prospects. Savvy leaders will focus on improving productivity… Read more »
Meat is losing its mainstream appeal as consumers increasingly choose plant-forward meals. Vegetarians have been around for a long time, but restaurants have not kept up in what they offer diners. To attract those consumers who choose plant-based meals, you need to offer better choices than salads and mac and cheese. Vegetarians and vegans have… Read more »
It’s important to track the resignation and retention rate for your highest performers. If you are losing staff, take time to analyze who is leaving and why. If it’s lesser performers you are losing, they may be disgruntled or be unwilling to put in the effort it takes to get ahead. But if you’re losing… Read more »
If your restaurant is already on OpenTable, does it make sense to be on Resy as well? If you are unfamiliar with Resy, it’s a restaurant reservation and wait list system recently launched by Airbnb. Resy offers simple-to-use software that includes everything from table management to online bookings and POS integration. How does it work?… Read more »