Understanding Restaurant Management Issues

3 Things You Should Tell The Restaurant Manager When You Rent An Event Space

Renting space for an event at a restaurant is a great way to entertain a large amount of guests. Whether you are hosting a wedding reception, graduation dinner, business meeting, or other type of function, you can leave a majority of the responsibility to the restaurant to provide a comfortable space for everyone. Here are 3 things you need to let the restaurant manager know about in order to make sure you have a successful event.

Guests with special needs

If you have guests arriving who need special parking or have to have access to ramps, make sure the manager of the restaurant knows this in advance. This way they can arrange for parking and seating in comfortable areas where all your guests can feel safe and welcome.

The same can be said for guests who have service animals. You want the restaurant to know in advance if a service pet will be accompanying your guests at your event so they can let their staff know to allow the animal inside the establishment.

How many infants/toddlers will be there

If you have infants or toddlers at your event, let the manager of the restaurant know so they can have crayons and coloring books, high chairs, and booster seats at the ready. This makes parents of young kids much more relaxed and helps make an easier transition for everyone as the event goes underway. The last thing you want when everyone is gathered around is a lack of booster seats or entertainment for fussy children.

Any outside food/drinks you will be bringing

The restaurant manager needs to know in advance if you will be bringing outside beverages or foods that they will have to keep hot or cold. Some establishments only allow you to bring in your own supplies if they are part of a catering service, while others will let you do so as long as they know about it before you arrive. There may be some restrictions as to what you can bring into the restaurant, so double check with the manager before bringing in cake, ice cream, sodas, or other items.

Whether you want to host a large bash or you just want to throw an intimate party for your family and friends, choosing a restaurant for your event is a great idea. When you work with the restaurant manager to make things go smoothly, it can be a more enjoyable experience for everyone. For more information, contact companies like The Cedar Door.


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