Why Server Competitions Are the Secret Sauce to Driving Revenue and Profitability

Finding ways to boost sales of your most profitable dishes is always a challenge. Your servers are your greatest asset in this regard, not least because they guide the customer experience, make dish and pairing recommendations, and encourage everyone to stay for dessert.That’s where a little friendly rivalry can yield returns. Server competitions are a great way to raise morale, motivate your team, and positively impact your restaurant’s revenue and profitability. Here, we give you the lowdown on what to consider and how to run a server competition to garner the best results.   

The Skinny on Restaurant Server CompetitionsIn a nutshell, server competitions are a fun way to pit servers against one another to sell a particular, usually profitable, menu item over a short period of time. They’re a light-hearted way to raise morale and motivate staff that may have got stuck in a rut. And that’s important because the enthusiasm exuded by your servers has a direct impact on your…