I fell through the tunnel and brought my family to live a good life - Chapter 238 The Eve of Opening
I fell through the tunnel and brought my family to live a good life
Chapter 238 The Eve of OpeningThe three people have considered every aspect of the upcoming opening very carefully. From the small decoration layout of the store to the pricing strategy of the dishes, from the training of the service staff to the purchase plan of raw materials, every detail has been repeatedly considered and carefully prepared. Tomorrow, they will arrange for the chefs and waiters and other staff to start comprehensive pre-job training to ensure that everyone can master their job responsibilities and service processes.
In order to ensure that the accounts were clear, Xu Congyi privately taught Shen Xiao how to make tables in advance. With these tables, bookkeeping work will become easier and more efficient, and daily income and expenditure can be presented in a more intuitive and clear way. Shen Xiao then taught this skill to Tang Wenhao and the accountant, which not only avoided the unnecessary trouble that Xu Congyi's direct appearance might bring, but also greatly improved work efficiency.
After all, Xu Congyi had never been to school and lacked a formal education background. If she directly taught these modern management methods, it would easily arouse suspicion and curiosity from others. As a well-educated person, it would be more reasonable and easier for everyone to accept Shen Xiao to teach these skills. In this way, the collaboration efficiency of the entire team was greatly improved, and everyone was full of confidence and expectations for the upcoming official opening.
In addition to the account counter and wine cabinet, the first floor also specially planned an efficient food delivery room, a clean and bright beverage making room, and a cold dish room to keep food fresh and beautiful. These functional areas are cleverly separated from the busy kitchen, ensuring the smooth work process and strict control of food safety. In addition to such a detailed functional layout, there is still about 300 square meters of space left on the first floor. Because the design of the restaurant focuses on ancient Chinese style and the target group is also mid-to-high-end, exquisite wooden screens are cleverly installed between each table for four and six people. These screens not only play the role of dividing space and protecting customer privacy, but the delicate patterns carved on them complement the overall decorative style of the restaurant, adding a bit of antique charm. There are eight tables of two specifications, each of which meets the needs of gatherings of different sizes and ensures the rationality of space utilization in the restaurant.
Xu Congyi also ingeniously set up a row of single-seat bars by the window. Although they are called bars, they are actually quite spacious. It is a good choice for eating alone or with two people. These bars are in a unique location, facing the Ring River. While enjoying delicious drinks, customers can also see the beautiful scenery outside the window through the bright windows. Whether it is the bustling street scene or the occasional leisurely white clouds, they can all become a bright spot during the meal. For diners who like to be alone and enjoy a moment of tranquility, this is undoubtedly an ideal place to relax.
On the eve of the opening, the issue of meal preparation was taken into consideration. Xu Congyi and Tang Wenhao had some disputes again. Xu Congyi’s point of view was not to prepare too many ingredients, just like the fragrant meat shop. After all, it had just opened and was not very clear about everyone’s purchasing power. This pot needed to be stewed for a long time in advance. The emphasis was on the heat and the flavor. Each pot was carefully prepared and stewed over a slow fire to achieve the best taste. Wait until the customer orders before adding the side dishes and stewing. This not only ensures the taste but also takes into account the efficiency. However, the flavor and safety of the semi-finished products that were completed in advance will be greatly reduced once they are left overnight. Therefore, the remaining ones cannot be used the next day, so don’t prepare too much.
But Tang Wenhao had the opposite idea. "Sister Xu, opening a restaurant is fundamentally different from running a meat shop. Restaurants focus on the diversity of dishes and the consistency of services. Customers usually come to eat during meal times, which is completely different from the relatively scattered sales hours of meat shops. Moreover, considering the reputation of our Tangji and the influence of this opening, it is bound to attract a large number of customers. Many of them come here for Tangji's brand and our sincerity. If the dishes cannot be supplied due to insufficient preparation, it is not only disrespectful to the customers, but also hurts our own brand."
After listening to Tang Wenhao's words, Xu Cong thought about it and felt that it made sense. The initial stage of business opening is a critical period for attracting customers and building reputation, and one must not lose the big picture for the sake of small gains.
Seeing Xu Congyi's expression soften, Shen Xiao thought she must have listened to him, "Yiyi, what Wenhao said does make sense. Tangji is well-known in Qicheng. When the restaurant opens, there should be many people coming to support it. There may also be friends of my uncle and aunt, so it is safer to prepare more ingredients."
"Alright, alright," Xu Congyi looked at Shen Xiao and Tang Wenhao, "I'm not as experienced as Brother Wenhao in doing business. I understand what you just said to me. I'll follow your instructions for the opening meal plan. We want every guest who steps into Bao Xiang Yuan to enjoy rich and delicious food, so that they can eat with satisfaction and happiness!"