Your own banquet hall is a great business for a novice restaurateur. To make it pay for itself, it is enough to organize several sales per week. It is easier than providing daily filling of the hall of an ordinary restaurant or cafe. However, for the banquet hall to be profitable, the business must be organized correctly.
Instructions
Step 1
Study the offers on the market. Usually, there is a shortage of spacious rooms in which you can hold a crowded wedding or presentation. The ideal banquet hall is located on the ground floor, has a separate entrance, easy access and parking. The room should not have columns, podiums, internal stairs and other elements that visually crush the space.
Step 2
Make quality repairs. The hall should look modern but neutral. Maintain the interior in soothing classic colors. The room should be convenient for photography and video filming. Eliminate glare shop windows and an abundance of mirrored surfaces, take care of good lighting.
Step 3
Think about decoration - a fireplace, a bay window, live plants will create a beautiful background for photos and will greatly decorate the room. Take care of separate rooms for wardrobes, changing clothes for actors and presenters, and storing inventory.
Step 4
Equip your kitchen. Buy furniture, dishes, cutlery, tablecloths and other consumables. It is best to purchase simple white dishes that will fit into any table setting. Buy banquet table skirts and chair covers. It's also a good idea to have your own wedding decorations, such as a bridal arch that you can rent out.
Step 5
Hire staff. You will need a chef who can perform the duties of a technologist, one cook per shift in the hot and cold workshop, several waiters, and a cleaning lady. An administrator is needed to receive orders. You will also need a promotion specialist who will deal with advertising, active sales and the introduction of new offers.
Step 6
Consider an advertising campaign. Print flyers and brochures and distribute them in shopping and business centers located nearby. Collaborate with holiday agencies and hosts serving anniversaries and weddings. Communicate actively on thematic sites and forums. Create your own website describing the services your gym offers. Develop a system of bonuses and discounts for regular customers.
Step 7
Consider additional services. You can offer slides of champagne, festive fireworks, purchase high-quality audio and video equipment and special lighting effects. On the basis of the banquet hall, you can open a small holiday agency or merge with an existing company. You will eliminate the need for customers to turn to third-party services and increase your bottom line.
