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.

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.