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.
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.
severity - 3 sever
Monitor Patio Conditions: Low Temp
Prepare outdoor heaters next to all outdoor tables and offer guests blankets.
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.
severity - 4 extreme
Suspended Outdoor Dining: High Winds
Suspend outdoor seating until winds weaken. Ensure all equipment is secured inside.
severity - 3 sever
Suspend Outdoor Dining: Unhealthy Air Quality
Increase inside seating areas due to unhealthy air quality which could harm guests and staff.
severity - 4 extreme
Suspend Outdoor Dining: Extreme Cold
Avoid seating guests outdoors due to extremely cold temperatures and strong wind speeds.
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.
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.
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.
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
severity - 4 extreme
Monitor Conditions: Flood Risk
Prep teams and avoid any unnecessary outdoor work. Flash flooding is possible.
severity - 4 extreme
Monitor Conditions: Lightning Risk
Prep teams and avoid any unnecessary outdoor work. High risk for lightning in the area.