Bar & Restaurant Expo Texas 2024

Take part in this session to discover practical methods to streamline operations, enhance staff performance, leverage technology solutions, maintain quality standards, and optimize financial management.
Attendees will learn how to:
• Implement standardized operating procedures (SOPs) for all aspects of your business, from inventory management to customer service, to ensure consistency and efficiency.
• Regularly train your staff on best practices, customer service skills, and the latest industry trends to improve performance and reduce turnover.
• Utilize technology solutions like POS systems, inventory management software, and reservation systems to optimize operations and reduce manual errors.
• Establish a robust quality control system to maintain high standards in food and beverage preparation, presentation, and service.
• Conduct regular financial audits, manage cash flow effectively, and implement cost control measures to ensure profitability and sustainability.

This session will explore how prioritizing employee well-being and development can drive productivity, retention, and overall business success.
Attendees will: 
• Discover how prioritizing employee well-being and development leads to measurable improvements in productivity, retention, and overall business performance.
• Learn about cutting-edge approaches and practices for fostering a supportive and growth-oriented workplace culture.
• Hear inspiring examples from companies that have successfully implemented well-being and development initiatives and understand the positive impact on their businesses.
• Understand why investing in employee happiness and growth is not just a cultural choice but a critical strategy for sustaining competitive advantage and long-term success.
• Gain insights into creating a holistic employee experience that integrates job satisfaction, personal development, and organizational support for a thriving workforce.

The age old question which came first the chicken or the egg.. or in this case... the owner or the chef..
Immerse yourself in a classroom like no other, chef Brian Duffy, the "Kitchen Muse'' is here to discuss the current issues that are plaguing our industry & we're not talking about food cost or labor cost, it's the chef's domain..

• Understand the balance between an owner's business requirements and a chef's creative domain.
• Highlight the need for chefs to excel not only in culinary arts but also in finance, organization, costing, inventory, and labor management.
• Engage in a raw and direct conversation about setting expectations for chefs and kitchen managers.
• Learn strategies to bridge the gap between creativity and business acumen in the kitchen.

Session attendees will learn how to develop an actionable and practical marketing strategy by identifying clear objectives, a target audience, and specific tactics as well as:
• Implement clear frameworks to increase brand awareness and build trust with potential diners, including consistent messaging and community engagement.
• Create and utilize playbooks to enhance repeat business by incentivizing loyal customers and personalizing their dining experience.
• Adopt a fresh approach to word-of-mouth marketing by encouraging satisfied customers to share their experiences and leveraging social media.
• Shift your mindset regarding four-walls marketing by training staff with step-by-step instructions to ensure cohesive in-house promotional efforts.
• Establish a goal-setting process linked to simple, measurable systems to track progress and adjust strategies as needed.