Top South African hotel restaurateurs share how to attract locals, move beyond guest convenience, and turn hotel restaurants into true dining destinations.
How hotel restaurants can become a destination their own right
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Tag: Branding
Creating a restaurant brand that locals love
Strong restaurants aren’t built on food alone – Jenny Handley explains how hospitalitarians create loyal regulars through memorable dining experiences, excellent service, and authentic connections that keep guests returning year-round.
Tasty themes: Creative food holiday ideas for restaurant newsletters
Keep your restaurant’s newsletters fresh and engaging with food holidays. From International Burger Day to Heritage Day, discover how newsletters, social media, and menu-driven campaigns can increase bookings and keep diners engaged year-round.
Restaurant website 101: What you need to stand out online
Learn how a well-designed restaurant website can increase bookings, improve search rankings, and attract diners.
Tips for building your personal brand as a chef
Building a personal brand as a chef means defining your culinary style, engaging with your audience, and being authentic. Learn how to stand out and grow!
Brand sustainability: Coping with change
Find out how to navigate the ever-changing landscape of the restaurant industry with insights from seasoned culinary entrepreneur, Jenny Handley. Here’s how to handle change in a way that helps your restaurant grow and thrive.
Drool-worthy menu photography
Having good images of the food on your restaurant menu is crucial nowadays. Even with budget constraints, here’s a simple guide to planning and pulling off in-house photoshoots to capture amazing food photos for showcasing your menu online.
Social media marketing for restaurants
Social media marketing is a powerful tool for restaurateurs to reach new and existing customers. Learn more about the benefits and find some easy-to-implement tips on making your social media efforts a success.
The art of responding to restaurant reviews
Reviews are an important part of marketing your restaurant online. They are an invaluable tool for getting feedback from your diners. Here are 6 tips to respond to ALL feedback and win over guests.
Link in bio: Your mini website on Instagram
Instagram’s new multiple “link in bio” feature makes it easier than ever to drive traffic to your website, take reservations, and promote specials. Learn how to add multiple links to your bio and discover five links every restaurant should include.
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