As December hits, the masses have jumped into the holiday spirit. This means everyone has a few common things in mind; gifts, charity, cookies, cards, and parties. As businesses, families, and organizations prepare to celebrate the holidays together, your preparations for hosting these events should be well under way.
- Merrily Market: If you haven’t already, you’re first step is to get the word out. Make sure individuals and businesses know what you have to offer for the holiday season. Festive emails or greeting cards can get your message across quickly. Utilize holiday parties to boost future marketing by offering an incentive if guests provide an email address.
- Get Organized: Everything from menus to decorations and staffing to reservation books needs to be on point. The reason people have holiday parties in restaurants is to take the stress off themselves. See to it that they have no regrets by keeping up your end of the bargain.
- Prepare for Plenty: From large parties to catered off-site events, be sure you are ready to fill the large orders that roll in during the holiday season. This includes filling the pantry and freezers as well as securing enough kitchen help to get the food out quick and tasty. Don’t forget to have enough gift cards ready to fulfill everyone’s wish list this year.
- Dare to be Different: Competition is alive and well so set your restaurant apart by offering creative and unique menu options this holiday season. Be sure to amp up your drink and dessert menus to match.
- Staff Up: All of this extra business requires more work, which means you may need some seasonal staff. Give guests superior customer service and they will be guaranteed to return year after year.
Guests hosting holiday parties at your restaurant are looking for exemplary, stress-free fun. If you are properly prepared to deliver on this experience, you could solidify life-long customers and gain new ones at the same time.