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Outdoor Seating Guidelines

Establish guidelines that will help prepare for outdoor seating arrangements during all seasons so that you can maximize the use of your space, create an inviting atmosphere, and encourage guests to stay longer.

A well managed outdoor patio or deck can increase revenue by 30%.

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severity - 4 extreme

Secure Outdoor Tableware: Heavy Winds

Ensure all tableware is secured inside. Do not set tables for any outdoor seating due to heavy winds.

outdoorsrestaurantswinds

severity - 3 sever

Monitor Patio Conditions: High Temp

Outdoor dining conditions are currently suitable; however, temperatures may increase and create uncomfortable conditions. Prepare to move guests inside and close patio.

outdoorstemperature

severity - 3 sever

Monitor Patio Conditions: Low Temp

Prepare outdoor heaters next to all outdoor tables and offer guests blankets.

coldoutdoorsrestaurantstemperature

severity - 4 extreme

Monitor Patio Conditions: Extreme Heat

Extreme heat may reduce number of outdoor diners. Ensure that plenty of water is available, tables offer shade, and mobile fans are on. Enforce indoor reservations to manage demand.

heatoutdoortemperature

severity - 4 extreme

Suspended Outdoor Dining: High Winds

Suspend outdoor seating until winds weaken. Ensure all equipment is secured inside.

outdoorsrestaurantswinds

severity - 3 sever

Suspend Outdoor Dining: Unhealthy Air Quality

Increase inside seating areas due to unhealthy air quality which could harm guests and staff.

air quality

severity - 4 extreme

Suspend Outdoor Dining: Extreme Cold

Avoid seating guests outdoors due to extremely cold temperatures and strong wind speeds.

coldoutdoorswinds

severity - 3 sever

Clear Off Patio: Icy Conditions

Suspend outdoor dining and clean off patio to avoid having guests fall on their way inside the restaurant.

iceoutdoorssnow

severity - 3 sever

Verify Existing Reservations: Ideal Conditions

Contact guests with reservations to confirm arrival. Ideal weather conditions may encourage more people to eat out. Avoid no-shows and open up more time slots.

restaurantstemperature

severity - 2 moderate

Prep For Outdoor Seating Demand: Optimal Conditions

Good weather conditions will encourage more people to eat out. Enforce reservations and schedule enough servers for increased outdoor dining demand during peak hours.

demandoutdoorsrestaurants

severity - 4 extreme

Close Restaurant: Snow Storm Conditions

Upcoming snow storm is expected to decrease number of reservations and delivery orders. Consider reducing number of employees and closing restaurants to avoid wasting supply and scheduling maintenance operations during this time instead

coldrestaurantssnow

severity - 4 extreme

Monitor Conditions: Flood Risk

Prep teams and avoid any unnecessary outdoor work. Flash flooding is possible.

lightningrisk

severity - 4 extreme

Monitor Conditions: Lightning Risk

Prep teams and avoid any unnecessary outdoor work. High risk for lightning in the area.

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