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9 Ways to Boost Dining Services Revenue in Senior Living, Part 5: Deploying New Culinary Experiences
As a foodservice professional, you know that food is so much more than just nourishment. Food can be entertaining, fun, exciting, nostalgic and bring smiles in so many different ways.
That’s why deploying creative dining programs and culinary experiences are key to keeping your residents (and their families!) engaged, while wow-ing prospective residents with your incredible culinary culture.
By introducing new and engaging programs, you can not only boost your bottom line but also improve the overall resident experience. Keep reading for fresh culinary program ideas, and how you can use a Senior Living Point of Sale system to organize, execute and collect payments for these special events efficiently:
The Big Benefits of Deploying Special Programs
Boosts resident engagement and satisfaction
Exciting programs may encourage more onsite family visits
Generates additional revenue streams
May help attract more residents for improved occupancy
Fosters business partnerships with local chefs, wineries or restaurants
5 Revenue-generating Programs That Can Transform Your Senior Living Dining Services
Wine and craft beer tastings: Organize regular tasting events featuring local vineyards and breweries. A Point of Sale system can facilitate reservations while ensuring streamlined transactions and accurate revenue tracking.
Cooking classes and demonstrations: Host interactive culinary experiences led by professional chefs – from local restaurants or right from your team! Using a POS system to handle class registrations and payments simplifies the process for residents and staff, ensuring a smooth experience and efficient revenue capture.
Themed dining nights: Introduce themed dining experiences such as Italian Night, Seafood Extravaganza, or Farm-to-Table events. A Point of Sale system can manage reservations, special pricing, and promotions for residents and their families, allowing you to maximize revenue from these premium dining events.
Culinary subscription boxes: Offer a subscription service for gourmet meal kits or specialty food items that residents can enjoy from their units. A POS system can automate subscription management, track orders, and process recurring payments, ensuring a consistent revenue stream.
Private dining and event hosting: Create exclusive private dining options for special occasions like birthdays, anniversaries, or family gatherings. With a Point of Sale system, you can easily manage bookings, customize menus, and process payments, making these services both profitable and easy to administer.
Introducing even just one of these special culinary experiences can help your community stand out from the rest, while driving more revenue that you can put back into your operation.
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