The Nigerian workforce has been undergoing a metamorphosis for a few years now, and it’s time your restaurant evolved with it. With data showing that remote workers in Nigeria increased by about 200% from 2021-2023 in this report, it’s clear we’re talking about the remote work revolution. Laptops have replaced cubicles and bedrooms and dining rooms have become the new offices.
However, remote workers face significant issues working in today’s economic climate such as stable internet and power supply, and conducive work environments. There are also studies that say that working remote but outside the home improves concentration and productivity. This presents a golden opportunity for savvy restaurants like yours to cater to a hungry and demanding audience. But how can you do this?
Get delivery right
Scale your delivery operations to ensure order management and deliveries are seamless. Many remote workers would like to work from home, but would rather order their meals from your restaurant to save time cooking. You can also partner with reliable delivery platforms that ensure prompt and efficient service.
Provide work-friendly amenities
The number one reason why remote workers choose to work outside their homes is unstable power and internet supply. Provide these and highlight your restaurant’s ambience and amenities suitable for remote work sessions. You can also offer dedicated co-working spaces for a daily fee or subscription rate.
Engage and connect
Leverage social media to promote your amenities and build a community with remote workers. You can also host a social media contest or offer exclusive deals to attract and retain customers.
Embrace Technology
With this new influx of remote worker customers, your procurement strategy needs to be on lock. Integrate with ordering platforms like Vendease so you can focus on what’s important—offering the best experience to your customers.
Hi Koko,
I recently started a small café in Lekki Phase 1 and I’m finding it hard to keep track of supplies like coffee, cream, plastic cups, and so on that my staff use in the café. I never know when I’m about to run out of something until it’s too late and it affects our operations. How can I solve this problem?
Hi Stella,
What you need is an inventory management system. This will help you keep track of all the supplies you use at your café and even notify you when you’re running low on your essential supplies. Lucky for you, Vendease has just what you need—Flow. All you have to do is sign up to get started!
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