A saying has been circulating in the county recently: the ultimate way to enjoy a buffet is to go in leaning against the wall and come out leaning against the wall.
This is also one of the promotional slogans set by Yan Qingqing.
This has attracted even more attention. Every day, many people come to the buffet restaurant to ask when it will open.
Ah Da and the others have to explain this to each other many times every day with great enthusiasm.
Seeing that the publicity was almost complete and the effect had reached its peak, Yan Qingqing decided to open the business on a chosen date.
The restaurant is called Canghe Liji Buffet Restaurant. The manager, surnamed Guo, was specially hired by Li Xiang'an from Fucheng Restaurant and was highly recommended by Manager Xue.
Yan Qingqing had talked to him once; he was a capable and visionary person.
So before the opening, Yan Qingqing called Li Xiang'an and Manager Guo together for a meeting.
He also gave them instructions on what to pay attention to when opening a buffet restaurant.
Ensuring cleanliness and hygiene is Yan Qingqing's top priority when running a catering business.
Secondly, the food must be fresh; any spoiled or rotten food should be wasted rather than served to guests.
Yan Qingqing also mentioned some of the restaurant's operating rules.
After finishing speaking, Yan Qingqing looked at the two of them and said, "There will definitely be many unforeseen problems when our restaurant first opens. Is there anything else you would like to add?"
Li Xiang'an had run a cooked food shop, and Manager Guo had also been a manager in the prefectural city. The two of them gave each other several suggestions on personnel management.
Yan Qingqing thought it was good and immediately added it to the restaurant management regulations.
Manager Guo thought for a moment, then cupped his hands in a respectful gesture to Yan Qingqing and said, "It is said that money and accounts should be kept separate. The magistrate appointed me as manager because he trusts me, so I would like to ask the magistrate to hire a dedicated accountant to manage the finances."
Yan Qingqing smiled and said, "Manager Guo, there's no need to worry. Trust those you employ, and don't employ those you don't trust."
Since I've chosen Manager Guo, it's natural that I trust you.
There's no need for an accountant; Manager Guo is capable, so he'll have to work harder.
However, a purchasing agent could be hired specifically.
Yan Qingqing wasn't stupid. She wasn't afraid that Manager Guo would falsify the accounts, because with so many eyes watching, it was impossible for him to do so.
However, procurement is another matter, especially since buffet restaurants purchase a wide variety of goods, which can be quite lucrative. Yan Qingqing really needs to keep a close eye on it.
Manager Guo knew immediately that Yan Qingqing was an expert, so he quickly agreed.
He was originally introduced by Manager Xue to become the manager of Mingzhao's household, so naturally he dared not have any disloyal intentions.
Moreover, the buffet restaurant offers a wide variety of dishes, numbering in the hundreds, which he simply cannot keep up with.
Having a dedicated purchasing department is also very necessary.
After the three of them agreed on this, they chose an auspicious day and officially opened for business.
On its first day of opening, the store was packed with people, and a long queue formed outside.
The people who entered the restaurant were dazzled by the sheer variety of food. There were so many delicious dishes that it was hard to know where to start, and they simply couldn't finish them all.
Because each person is limited to one hour for meals, many people don't care whether they like the food or not. They take whatever looks delicious and put it on their table.
Soon, small mountains of food were piled up on the tables. And as soon as they took some, staff members would replenish the food.
Seeing that there was truly no limit to the supply, everyone stopped scrambling and settled down to enjoy the food.
The staff nearby would constantly remind them that no outside food was allowed at the buffet and that waste was prohibited. They would be fined double if they took food they couldn't finish, and this rule was explained to them as soon as they entered.
Therefore, most people don't dare to be too greedy, thinking that it's the same if they take more after they finish eating.
Some truly wealthy people come here simply for the novelty, and they eat in a more refined manner. Of course, they also rave about the buffet restaurant owned by the Li family.
Because the place was packed with people, some people who couldn't get in were so anxious they were stamping their feet.
Manager Guo kept reassuring them, telling them to wait in the lobby because it was too cold outside.
They even had someone serve them melon seeds and tea.
Everyone was quite satisfied with the service at Canghe Liji Buffet Restaurant, and since they figured it would be their turn sooner or later anyway, they weren't in a hurry.
An hour later, a large group of people came out of it.
They were all discussing how delicious the dishes were and how exquisite the pastries were. Some even said it was a great deal and they would definitely bring their families here often.
Of course, some people regret not eating enough meat or hot pot, lamenting that their stomachs are too small to hold so much food.
Of course, some people who didn't go in went up to ask about the food inside, and those who came out naturally told the truth.
Before they could even finish listening, a group of people rushed inside.
Seeing this, the others didn't bother to ask any more questions and rushed inside.
Manager Guo was overjoyed; with the restaurant doing well, he could also gain the favor of Mingzhao.
Soon, a buffet craze swept through Chengyang County, with Canghe Liji Buffet Restaurant becoming a popular choice for family gatherings.
Where to meet old friends? Canghe Liji Buffet Restaurant.
In any case, Yan Qingqing's family's buffet restaurant became incredibly popular for a time.
Although it doesn't conflict with the major restaurants in the county, they can't help but be envious.
Especially Manager Xue, whose Yuelaiju restaurant is very close to the Li family's buffet restaurant, couldn't help but sigh when he saw the long queues at Canghe Liji restaurant every day.
If so many people came to Yuelaiju, how much money would he make?
However, he also knew that most people who went to Canghe Liji for the buffet were people who couldn't afford to eat at a restaurant or were reluctant to do so.
After all, a bowl of vegetarian noodles at their restaurant costs twenty coins. If it were him, he would also be willing to go across the street to eat.
Shopkeeper Xue felt increasingly distressed, but he had a good relationship with the Li family and couldn't possibly resort to underhanded tactics. Besides, Yan Qingqing was so capable and had helped him a lot; he dared not and could not do something so ungrateful.
However, he still treated Manager Guo to a meal in private, hoping to learn from him.
Manager Guo is now highly regarded by Yan Qingqing. He seems to have seen through Manager Xue's thoughts and said, "Actually, you don't need to be envious of the Li family's good business."
In this kind of self-service restaurant, the total cost per person is only forty-nine coins. After deducting all costs and expenses, each person can earn at most ten or twenty coins.
Moreover, it's mentally and physically exhausting, unlike you, Manager Xue, who makes several taels of silver in net profit from just one meal, and doesn't have to worry about so much.
I personally believe that Mingzhao opened this restaurant purely to give back to the people of Chengyang County.
Manager Guo spoke to Manager Xue in a half-serious, half-joking manner. Manager Xue nodded repeatedly, feeling that what Manager Guo said made a lot of sense, as he indeed lacked such breadth of vision and perspective.
Manager Guo also breathed a sigh of relief. He couldn't disregard Manager Xue's kindness in recommending him, but he also couldn't reveal too much information to Manager Xue.
This is the best approach.
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