{"id":1736,"date":"2018-11-05T12:19:42","date_gmt":"2018-11-05T12:19:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/review-new.cameochina.com\/us-5-ways-you-can-develop-a-successful-restaurant-owner-supplier-relationship\/"},"modified":"2018-11-05T12:19:42","modified_gmt":"2018-11-05T12:19:42","slug":"us-5-ways-you-can-develop-a-successful-restaurant-owner-supplier-relationship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cameochina.com\/es\/us-5-ways-you-can-develop-a-successful-restaurant-owner-supplier-relationship\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways <span>You Can Develop A Successful Restaurant Owner \/ Supplier Relationship<\/span>"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"cameo-published-date wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-style: italic;color: #666;font-size: 15px;margin-bottom: 25px\">Published: November 2018<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">If you were to ask people what the most important task a restaurant owner has to deal with, most would say it\u2019s the food or menu. However, that\u2019s not the most important task. Rather, it\u2019s the building of relationships \u2013 all kinds of relationships \u2013 that are essential to your business. These relationships include suppliers, customers and employees. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">By neglecting any one of these supplier relationships, and you hurt your business\u2019 bottom line. Bear in mind that 1\/3 of your business\u2019 cost is on the food. If you don\u2019t know where your money is being spent, it can have a negative impact on your restaurant\u2019s growth and its health. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">It\u2019s imperative you properly manage your inventory \u2013 your business\u2019 service and hospitality all depends on it so your customers have an experience they will always remember. You don\u2019t want to tell your customers they\u2019re unable to have something they really want because you failed to plan for it. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Every restaurant\u2019s lifeline is the food suppliers. The kind of relationship you have with these suppliers will support your daily operations. The rapport you have with these suppliers can make or break your business \u2013 just like you need to hire the right manager and chef for it. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>5 Key Things Your Business Needs To Ensure Your Supplier Relationship Is Successful <\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b><i>Nurture Your Relationships<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">A good relationship between a restaurateur and supplier can be beneficial to both entities. The best restaurant owners realize they need to spend their time working on bettering these relationships. Two things come about when you manage your inventory regularly:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"ul1\">\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">You become a better manager<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"li1\"><span class=\"s1\">You can establish a good pace with suppliers<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">It\u2019s important you nurture these relationships, so other entities will see you as someone that they should do business with. If they view you as dependable and trustworthy, suppliers will provide you with better deals, speak favorably of you and show you new products they have to offer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Bear in mind that these relationships can make or break your reputation \u2013 be sure your reputation is a positive one. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b><i>Ask For Samples and Introductions<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">If you have a good relationship with a supplier, consider using it to your benefit. If there is a supplier you\u2019re interested in doing business with, and your established supplier knows them, ask them to introduce you to them. When someone can assure others about you, it can do your business a world of good. This is really important when looking to work with small-scale producers who tend to shy away from risky business dealings. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">On top of that, suppliers and sales representatives are always on the lookout for new companies to do business with, so consider sharing their name too.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">It\u2019s a \u201cYou scratch my back; I\u2019ll scratch yours\u201d type of business. And, it works!<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">While nurturing the relationship, consider asking for samples of their products. You can also ask for customer references to see what they like and don\u2019t like about a product and the company. A relationship like this can be quite lucrative if you have information to go in on. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b><i>Work With Local Suppliers When Possible.<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">If your goal is to work with local producers and supplier or use specially-made ingredients, you need to do some research. Talk with the local farmers in your area or go to any of the local farmer\u2019s markets. You can also speak with market organizers as they know a good deal of information on who you can do business with \u2013 those that are reliable and will do what you want them to do. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">This kind of relationship can be quite rewarding but be sure you meet with them in person first. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">If you really want to work with local entities, get involved with a local food cooperative. These are restaurants who work together and buy in bulk so that it\u2019s easier for suppliers to make their rounds. If no co-ops are operating in your area, be the first entity to set one up by talking to other restaurant owners to see if they\u2019re interested in putting one together. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">While you may want to stay local as much as you can, you should still consider the bigger foodservice suppliers for other needs. For example, if you\u2019re buying local chicken, you may be paying more. Save where you can on your commodity products such as flour, salt, sugar, coffee, etc. With these competitive prices, you\u2019ll have more money to create unique foods for your guests to try and enjoy. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b><i>Speak With Your Consumers (Via Social Media)<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Many food producers have learned that talking with their consumers via social media is boosting demand for their products. Engage with them by giving them something they want to talk about. Show them that you\u2019re interested in their product. Tag suppliers in pictures of food that uses their ingredients, which will get their attention. Take pictures of their farm and\/production facilities and showcase them. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">The more engagement you have with them, the more willing they are to expand your network. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><b><i>Share Your Generosity<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">These relationships are going to help your company\u2019s bottom line, but you need to be generous, so you help theirs too. Be sure to recommend products they offer to other restaurant owners, sharing your experience with them. Their products can give you some inspiration on menu ideas. Find out from guests what they think and share their feedback with the suppliers. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Ask them for some advice when you want to develop a new menu item, which gives them some say in the process. Find out what items they feel some excitement toward. Ask them what their business goals are and how you can help them to achieve them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Be generous and share your generosity goes a long way in establishing a good relationship with your suppliers. You may find that they give you some advice you never even considered. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Do not ever use your suppliers to further your own needs without helping them to further theirs. You don\u2019t want it to be a one-sided relationship. Collaborate with them and leverage the relationship to ensure it\u2019s beneficial to both of you. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Published: November 2018 If you were to ask people what the most important task a restaurant owner has to deal with, most would say it\u2019s the food or menu. However, that\u2019s not the most important task. 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