[caption id="attachment_725" align="alignnone" width="620"] Image source: Theworldlink.com[/caption] Uniforms are always a tricky issue for restaurant owners. Should the waiters look formal or casual? Should the managers wear something different than the wait staff? What about the bartenders? There isn't really a golden rule that applies to every single restaurant -- after all, every establishment is a little bit different. That being said, there are a few general tips and tricks to keep in mind that can help you create a successful restaurant uniform. 1. Logistics We can go on and on about how restaurants make your restaurant appear more professional, but the most important aspect of restaurant uniforms doesn't have anything to do with appearance. A well-regulated uniform can prevent accidents and other kitchen catastrophes. With so many people bustling around each other and with so many open flames, custom restaurant uniforms can reduce the chance of spilled food and flaming shirt sleeves. Before you even start shopping for a restaurant uniform, consider any potential safety hazards and come up with uniform regulations for your restaurant. And there's always the dreaded wardrobe malfunction. A proper uniform can dramatically cut down on the chance of wardrobe slips, torn clothes, and other embarrassing uniform mishaps. [caption id="attachment_727" align="aligncenter" width="530"] Image source: Larrybrownsports.com[/caption] 2. Match the Clothes to the Restaurant Restaurants generally fall in one of two categories: they're either formal or laid back. It's extremely important to select a uniform that will promote your restaurants central theme. If you have a more formal restaurant, then you should probably stick with formal uniforms with a subtle embroidered logo. It's better to select clothing that distinguishes between the two genders, with men wearing dress shirts and women wearing a blouse or fitted dress shirt. Sleek half aprons would also be a great match to a formal uniform. Casual restaurants are a very different story. You should go with a casual, slightly more unisex uniform design. This will create a relaxed atmosphere that's perfect for sports bars or family restaurants. [caption id="attachment_707" align="alignnone" width="605"] Images source: Gogermany.about.com[/caption] 3. Make Your Manager Stand Out It's definitely a good idea to make your restaurant managers stand out from your other employees. A lot of restaurants simply require managers to wear dress shirts or a suit, but store-bought suits can fall a little bit short. The big problem with this system is that it doesn't do a very good job of distinguishing between managers and well-dressed customers. [caption id="attachment_633" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Image source: Nonstopenjoyment.com[/caption] Giving your mangers embroidered dress shirts can help set them apart from everyone else in the restaurant. Not only will it help customers understand at a glance who they need to talk to if they have a problem, but it will also help to establish a clear sense of authority for your managers. 4. Liven Up the Bar A well-stocked bar can pull in buckets of money. Every restaurant owner knows that a strong relationship between a bartender and the customers can make a difference of hundreds or even thousands of dollars each night. Creating a unique embroidery design for you bartender will allow you to customize a theme for your bar. The rest of your restaurant might be fairly formal, but you can loosen things up in the bar with a exciting, slightly less formal uniform for your bartender. Once again, it depends largely on the type of restaurant you have, but don't be afraid to push the boundaries with an eye-catching bartender uniform. [caption id="attachment_807" align="aligncenter" width="484"] Image source: Bonappetit.com[/caption]
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