PHOTO S: ESP L ANAD E, DU NE DI N
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DINING TRENDS INDICATE INDICATE our dining style is evolving Casual dining, healthy eating and shared plates are three top dining trends highlighted by a panel of local operators and chefs. The way that New Zealanders are dining is evolving and with it, the food choices diners are making.
president’s viewpoint... how reporting can help run your business
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WANDER IN AND SIT DOWN DO WN
What gets measured gets managed. Reporting regularly and controlling costs is essential to successfully running your business. This is especially true in the hospitality industry.
are your employees entitled to work here? getting to know gen Y
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Millenials, Gen Y, the Me Me Me Generation. Call them what you will, they are here to stay and they make up the bulk of the hospitality industry’s workforce, so it is worthwhile getting to know them.
sale & supply of alcohol update
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Dining always has been an important part of how New Zealanders socialise and celebrate. During the recession diners were ingenious about managing their eating out budget and we saw a lot of diners opting for more casual establishments. This kick-started a trend towards more casual dining, fitting perfectly with the relaxed kiwi lifestyle; get a group of friends together and on the spur of the moment go out for dinner. “This habit is now the normal dining experience for many,” says Restaurant Association CEO, Marisa Bidois, “although of course fine dining still plays a vital role at the top end of the sector.” In line with the casual dining trend, many restaurants and cafes have moved away from accepting reservations, instead opting for a walk-in crowd, or only accepting bookings for large parties.
Jason van Dorstyn, co-owner of Auckland’s Café Hanoi says that relaxed dining has taken off. “It’s fantastic as it makes the industry as a whole more accessible to more people.” C ONTI NU ED ON FO LL OWI N G PA G E