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7 Kitchen Management Tips to Guarantee Back of House Serenity

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Anyone who’s worked (or even stepped foot) in a restaurant knows how important effective kitchen management is. Simply put, if things aren’t running well in the kitchen, restaurant staff and diners alike often suffer. this atmosphere has long been considered a given, and even a rite of passage, for any kitchen job.

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‘Bring the Dining Room Experience to the Windows’

Modern Restaurant Management

Simply put, the experience should look, feel, smell, and sound differently from their last visit in 2019. Should the customer and employee experience not be altered to fit that lifestyle? What advice can you share to improve employer/employee relations and help retention? Great question. Of course it should!

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2021: A Year of Strategic Questions for Restaurants 

Modern Restaurant Management

Perhaps the biggest question on restaurateurs’ minds right now is: “Do I plan for the 2021 I was expecting, or can I just go back to 2019?” What's that mean for restaurant safety? The third wave of safety in restaurants is not going to be an operational issue. Ghost Kitchens and Living Kitchens.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-December 2019 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

While restaurant sales were lower for November of 2018, November of 2019 did not include the same holiday headwinds. Finding and retaining employees remain among the biggest obstacles operators struggle with. Additionally, turnover rates for restaurant employees and managers continue to be at all-time highs. First, at 2.1

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Restaurant Experts’ 2021 Outlook, Part Two

Modern Restaurant Management

A lot of retailers rushed to market in response to COVID-19 to provide mobile experiences that prioritized safety and contactless interactions. Through better employee training in 2021, brands can make sure their five-star app isn’t ruined by a disjointed in-person experience. Jonathan Morse CEO & Co-founder of Tripleseat.

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Tough Talk: What Restaurants Need to Know and How General Counsel Can Help

Modern Restaurant Management

Labor and employment claims will continue to be one of the top legal issues facing restaurants as they navigate the government health and safety regulations. Others have brought employees back that were only temporarily furloughed and have questions about accrued sick leave. The eviction moratorium is not a long-term solution.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-September 2021 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

In a survey of 4,079 small business owners conducted from 8/15 to 9/13/21, 66 percent reported having a "very difficult" time finding the right employees to fill open roles, many of which are necessary to help them drive revenue and rebound. In July, 47 percent couldn't hire enough employees. Dining Trends in Canada.

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