Friday AM 3.17.17 (St.Paddy's Day!)

Written By: Elizabeth

LY Lunch Sales: $2265
Projected Sales : $2680
TY Lunch Sales: $2329
+/- : +3% LY and -$351 PS
Lunch Covers: 143
Avg PPA:  $16.29


Previous Days Labor: 21%

Previous Days Comps: 5%
Controllable Comps: 2.66%

Weather: Overcast, 70s

Special events?: Some day to celebrate Irish people? Why? Also, some day that people seek out beer that is green. Also some day that people start drinking Guinness and Jameson at 9am. Also, some day where people think it's okay to pinch you if you're not wearing green. Also, SXSW Music.

Who worked: Krystin, Ruthy, John, Clair CL. St.Patrick at the host stand, Hiroe FR, Brennan SA

Flow of Business, Cuts and Ticket Times:
Steady start to the day, filled up by noon, had a small wait here and there, but kept the tables turning pretty steadily. It started emptying out around 1pm so I cut Krystin. Should have known better. At 1:35 we got a 10 top walk in, along with about 5 more tables after that. Clair, and John put on the hustle, Ruthy helped support since all her tables were stationary, as did Krystin, while she waited for a table to pay out. The team pulled together to finish out the afternoon. no issues except for the skipped table (see below)
*Fun fact! Everyone's credit card tips were $104 except Ruthy, hers were $112.

3 Staff members that stood out (why/how):
-I put john in the back A's today, which I usually don't. I was apprehensive about putting him back there, fearing he would forget about A6 being in his section. I should have followed my instincts, because A6 got sat, a 4 top, and sat for 10 minutes. I noticed they still have menus and no waters so I greeted them and grabbed their order. They weren't even remotely upset. I don't even know if they were paying much attention. When I caught up with John I told him about it and he said he forgot. We had a little back and forth about being aware of whats going on in your section. In the end I take responsibility for the mistake, since I knew he would need to be reminded of the table. He also learned from the situation as well.
-Clair got a little frustrated at the end of the shift with the last minute tables, but pushed through.
-Ruthy got a little clumsy today- she said she was tired. Just keep an eye on her tonight, as she is a double.

Any VIP's in?
Rob, again
Tarra again! Both were in yesterday too!
Anna (European lady with the curly blonde hair. Or maybe she's Swedish. She's super sweet)
Two dudes that come in for Friday lunch but are basically unfriendly so I never chat.

Comps& Void Detail:
ANA discount

R&M needs:
Every time the sushi bar goes to change their paper, the printer stops working for a little while. I went back to take a look at it but there is no problem. I turned it off and on a few times, Opened and closed the lid, and then did the "test" when I turned it back on. Seemed to work after that. But I seriously don't know what caused the problem in the first place. Why don't things like to work here!?

86'd items/ need more:
Texas Blues Kombucha...should be in sometime today though!