Table Service Archives | NCC https://www.nccusa.com/category/blogs/table-service/ Wed, 29 Oct 2025 18:50:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Restaurant Wait Times: Reduce Them to Increase Satisfaction https://www.nccusa.com/restaurant-wait-times-reduce/ Thu, 08 Apr 2021 17:38:38 +0000 https://www.nccusa.com/?p=10711 How to Reduce Restaurant Wait Times

“Slow service” is one of the last things restaurateurs want to hear about their own business. In an industry where it is critical to operate quickly and efficiently, nothing damages your reputation like long …

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“Slow service” is one of the last things restaurateurs want to hear about their own business. In an industry where it is critical to operate quickly and efficiently, nothing damages your reputation like long …

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]]> How Pay-at-the-Table EMV is Setting a New Standard for Table Service Restaurants https://www.nccusa.com/how-pay-at-the-table-emv-is-setting-a-new-standard-for-table-service-restaurants/ Wed, 01 Apr 2020 12:49:59 +0000 https://www.nccusa.com/?p=9863 Pay-at-the-Table EMV: You Need it Sooner Than Later

When it comes to paying for goods or services, the majority of today’s consumers are choosing plastic over paper. Credit card industry statistics reveal that 70% of customers prefer to pay with …

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When it comes to paying for goods or services, the majority of today’s consumers are choosing plastic over paper. Credit card industry statistics reveal that 70% of customers prefer to pay with …

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]]> Four Ways to Identify if Your Server Training Program is Working https://www.nccusa.com/four-ways-to-identify-if-your-server-training-program-is-working/ Tue, 02 Oct 2018 15:30:45 +0000 https://www.nccusa.com/?p=9271 server training programA thoroughly trained staff is a critical part of a profitable restaurant. A great server training program will yield staff that is confident, knowledgeable and competent, and who make diners feel welcome and comfortable.

Waitstaff who are unfamiliar with any …

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]]> server training programA thoroughly trained staff is a critical part of a profitable restaurant. A great server training program will yield staff that is confident, knowledgeable and competent, and who make diners feel welcome and comfortable.

Waitstaff who are unfamiliar with any …

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]]> Three Ways Restaurants can Optimize Operations in 2018 https://www.nccusa.com/three-ways-restaurants-can-optimize-operations-2018/ Tue, 19 Dec 2017 18:06:55 +0000 https://www.nccusa.com/?p=8776 At this point in the calendar, you’re thinking ahead to 2018 and what changes can be implemented in the year ahead to increase efficiency, optimize operations and stimulate even greater revenue.

Is Your Workflow in the Way?

One of the …

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]]> At this point in the calendar, you’re thinking ahead to 2018 and what changes can be implemented in the year ahead to increase efficiency, optimize operations and stimulate even greater revenue.

Is Your Workflow in the Way?

One of the …

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]]> Five Tips for a World-Class Restaurant Server Training Program https://www.nccusa.com/five-tips-world-class-restaurant-server-training-program/ Mon, 02 Oct 2017 17:22:17 +0000 https://www.nccusa.com/?p=8629 server trainingYour waitstaff is just as critical to the dining experience as the food you serve. A server who fumbles an order or forgets to refill the water glass could take the luster off what otherwise would be a five-star meal.…

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]]> server trainingYour waitstaff is just as critical to the dining experience as the food you serve. A server who fumbles an order or forgets to refill the water glass could take the luster off what otherwise would be a five-star meal.…

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]]> 4 Ways to Decrease Food Cost with a Great Inventory Management Solution https://www.nccusa.com/four-ways-decrease-food-cost-great-inventory-management-solution/ Thu, 31 Aug 2017 10:00:28 +0000 https://www.nccusa.com/?p=8618 food costAs a restaurant manager or operator, you know that food cost is one of your biggest challenges. You’re under continuing pressure to keep this expense as low as possible, despite external forces — such as weather events that affect crops …

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]]> food costAs a restaurant manager or operator, you know that food cost is one of your biggest challenges. You’re under continuing pressure to keep this expense as low as possible, despite external forces — such as weather events that affect crops …

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]]> How Fast Casual Restaurants Are Changing How Customers Dine Out https://www.nccusa.com/fast-casual-restaurants-are-changing-how-customers-dine-out/ Mon, 17 Apr 2017 10:00:19 +0000 https://www.nccusa.com/?p=8476 Ifast casual restaurantn case you missed it, the rise of fast casual restaurants is creating a major shift in the industry. What exactly makes these eateries stand out from the crowd?

Putting Fresh First

The farm-to-table movement is elevating the game …

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]]> Ifast casual restaurantn case you missed it, the rise of fast casual restaurants is creating a major shift in the industry. What exactly makes these eateries stand out from the crowd?

Putting Fresh First

The farm-to-table movement is elevating the game …

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]]> 5 Fine Dining Trends in 2017 https://www.nccusa.com/five-fine-dining-trends-in-2017/ Fri, 17 Mar 2017 14:06:43 +0000 https://www.nccusa.com/?p=8425 fine dining trendsThe year ahead looks to be a colorful one, with a number of factors coming together to create exciting fine dining trends that will influence restaurants for the foreseeable future. From dishes that caters to the “bro” crowd to faux …

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]]> fine dining trendsThe year ahead looks to be a colorful one, with a number of factors coming together to create exciting fine dining trends that will influence restaurants for the foreseeable future. From dishes that caters to the “bro” crowd to faux …

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]]> How to Choose the Right Restaurant Online Ordering System for Your Business https://www.nccusa.com/how-to-choose-the-right-restaurant-online-ordering-system-for-your-business/ Thu, 01 Dec 2016 14:00:42 +0000 https://www.nccusa.com/?p=8348 restaurant online ordering systemWith so many options on the market, choosing the right restaurant online ordering system can seem like a daunting challenge. Before you get started, however, consider the features and capabilities that your platform must have in order for you to …

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]]> restaurant online ordering systemWith so many options on the market, choosing the right restaurant online ordering system can seem like a daunting challenge. Before you get started, however, consider the features and capabilities that your platform must have in order for you to …

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]]> Restaurant Management Tips for Business Owners https://www.nccusa.com/restaurant-management-tips-for-business-owners/ Wed, 16 Nov 2016 14:49:23 +0000 https://www.nccusa.com/?p=8321 female restaurant managerNo matter how long you’ve been in the restaurant business, it’s helpful to pause every once in a while and reflect on where there’s room for improvement. These four restaurant management tips are a good starting place for owners aiming …

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]]> female restaurant managerNo matter how long you’ve been in the restaurant business, it’s helpful to pause every once in a while and reflect on where there’s room for improvement. These four restaurant management tips are a good starting place for owners aiming …

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