This introductory course explores the dynamic field of restaurant revenue management (RRM) and is designed for restaurant managers, supervisors, and other hospitality professionals seeking to enhance their revenue generation capabilities. A basic understanding of restaurant operations, including front-of-house and back-of-house functions, is recommended. Gain a practical understanding of RRM principles and how to apply them to maximise your restaurant's profitability. You'll learn to identify key performance indicators (KPIs), analyse data to understand busy and slow periods, and develop effective revenue-generating strategies. The course also covers forecasting, pricing strategies, table management techniques, and how to gain team buy-in for your RRM initiatives. By the end of this course, you'll be equipped with the knowledge and tools to optimise your restaurant's performance and drive financial success.
This module provides a foundational understanding of restaurant revenue management (RRM). You'll learn the core concepts of RRM, how to identify key data and periods of high and low demand, and the importance of data quality in forecasting and developing effective revenue strategies.
What's included
6 videos1 assignment
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6 videos•Total 13 minutes
Restaurant Revenue Management, An Introduction •1 minute
What is RRM •4 minutes
Measureable Data•2 minutes
Slow and Busy Period Identification•1 minute
Forecasting and Strategy•3 minutes
The Importance of Data Quality•2 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Introduction to Restaurant Revenue Management•30 minutes
Data-Driven Restaurant Revenue Management
Module 2•1 hour to complete
Module details
This module delves into the key metrics used in restaurant revenue management (RRM). You'll learn how to calculate and analyse essential KPIs such as table and seat occupancy rates, average spend per head (ASPH), and RevPASH (revenue per available seat hour) to gain insights into restaurant performance and inform revenue-boosting strategies.
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10 videos2 assignments
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10 videos•Total 21 minutes
Key KPIs in RRM•2 minutes
Table Occupancy Rate (%)•3 minutes
Seat Occupancy Rate (%)•3 minutes
Average Spend Per Head •1 minute
RevPASH (Revenue Per Available Seat Hour)•1 minute
Data Collection and Considerations•2 minutes
Analysis of Table and Seat Occupancy Rate •4 minutes
Analysis of Average Spend Per Head•1 minute
Analysis of RevPASH•2 minutes
Further Period Analysis of Other Useful Data •2 minutes
Strategic Foundations of Restaurant Revenue Management
Module 3•1 hour to complete
Module details
This module explores the strategic side of restaurant revenue management. You'll learn how to formulate effective revenue strategies, implement tools like reservation policies and promotional calendars, gain team buy-in, and utilise selling strategies to maximise revenue. You'll also learn how to track and report on your restaurant's revenue performance.
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6 videos1 assignment
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6 videos•Total 15 minutes
Principles around Strategy Formation•1 minute
Different Period Strategies•4 minutes
Strategy Tools: Reservations and Booking Policies•4 minutes
Gaming Team Buy-In•1 minute
Strategy Tools: Selling Strategies•1 minute
Reporting in Restaurant Revenue Management •3 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Strategic Foundations of Restaurant Revenue Management•30 minutes
Dubai College of Tourism (DCT) was established by Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) to be a world-class vocational college that provides innovative, accessible and exceptional education and training that supports people to enter, enhance or advance within the tourism industry in Dubai.
Our courses are focused on the essential skills in the tourism and hospitality sectors. We aim to impact learners globally, fostering a strong talent pipeline and cultivating a new generation of tourism professionals possessing the skills and knowledge to thrive in this dynamic landscape.
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