Wednesday PM 1.18.17

Written By: Elizabeth

LY Dinner Sales: $4172
Projected Sales : $4872
TY Dinner Sales: $4470
+/- : +7% LY and -$402 PS
Dinner Covers: 163
Avg PPA: $27.42

Weather: Overcast and in the high 50s

Special events?:
None

Who worked:
Liam, Lindsey, Grace, Mandy, Sophia CL. Leigh and Chelsea Host, Emily FR, Patrick SA

Flow of Business, Cuts and Ticket Times:
Family night at the beginning, lots of kids, one threw up on B1 (nothing huge) We were  on a wait by 6pm but off the wait before 7. Then it cleared out. Around 8pm it filled up again and we went on a wait. Came off the wait at 8:45. Cut Liam at that time, along with Leigh. Went 2 on at 9:15. Had about 6 more tables come in during that time, but nothing Sophia and Mandy couldn't handle.

I know the Sushi Bar can remain an island at times, but around 9pm it was really starting to die down, and I noticed even through 8pm with 5 chefs on, there was a lot of standing around. So around 9pm I asked Kazu if he planned on cutting anyone since there were 4 of them standing around while Andy made nigiri pieces at Zero-ban. I think that if it's slow enough, especially since we are really watching our labor, the sushi bar needs to make cuts when it's slow and 4 can handle it. I think Kazu was hesitant, only because we never really are this slow.

Also, I could use some clarification: I was told that Take has asked the host on multiple occasions not to seat anyone at the sushi bar after a certain hour of night (towards close), because the sushi men are closing it down and it looks bad. I understand where he's coming from, but I just would like to know these things, so the rest of the host staff could be informed. Also, is there a time cap to stop seating the sushi bar? Maybe 30 minutes out? Just want to get us all on the same page

Specials:
Chefs Nigiri Spec 8
Fried River Shrimp 6 (86'd it!)

3 Staff members that stood out (why/how):
-I've noticed recently that some of the staff members are shortening their Irrashaimase to just "Irrashai". I corrected Liam and Grace on it today. As far as my understanding goes, the only one that should really be shortening it is Take, because he is the business owner and can. Apparently Ruthy is a culprit of shortening it as well. Can someone confirm to me that all staff members should be saying the word in it's entirety?
-Host Attire: I've noticed that lately the hosts have been dressing a little more "relaxed". Maybe it's mostly Leigh and her "funky" style, but I would like to address that at the all staff meeting: Uniforms in General. We could really tighten this up.

Any VIP's in?
no familiar faces tonight!

Comps& Void Detail:
Only 1 Guest changed mind for 2 pieces Katsuo- they meant to mark ebi.
Emily bought her friend a Takoyaki, so I discounted it.

R&M needs:
Thank you Take-san for checking out the sushi bar for cleanliness at the end of the shift!
I will be checking on the trash in the morning. If it's still full I will call Jenna.

86'd items/ need more:
We have 2.5 cases of ice cream cones. please don't buy any more.