7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

One other way you may need to manage inventory is with menu planning. Some restaurant managers work directly with the chef to plan menu item selection or daily specials. Managing a restaurant is a delicate routine—if we can even call it a routine. This wide-ranging responsibility is a lot, and it often leads to burnout.

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Culinary Cues

JULY 12, 2020

They say we’re back. The kitchen lights are back on, deliveries arrive, the battery of ranges is fired up, and cooks (some of us) are welcomed back. Sure, there are temperature checks at the back door, masks donned upon arrival, and deep hand cleaning constantly throughout the day, but in reality no one knows if this is enough.

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 18, 2019

It’s December, and the air is seasoned with the scent of cinnamon, spice, and everything nice. January is fast-approaching, and hot lunch spots will soon be back on the mind of every highschool and college student in your area. Want to capture the hungry, back-to-school lunch crowd for January? is a common one.)

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Squirrel Systems

APRIL 11, 2024

This piece looks at the role tableside ordering technology, like mobile POS systems, can play in adding efficiencies to the overall restaurant and specifically to restaurant patio operations. With tablets, servers get to spend more time with guests at the table, giving them the chance to better explain the menu.

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7 Shifts

MAY 31, 2021

Inventory was ordered based on par levels, which are set based on sales forecasts, which are in turn determined by how many guests you'll serve and what they'll order. On the other hand, skimping on ingredients increases the likelihood that a guest won't come back – and may even tell others not to do the same. Table of Contents.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

This edition of MRM's "Ask the Expert” features advice from Buyers Edge Platform on the topic of menu engineering. Most operators, by now, should have a technology system — and plan — in place for managing curbside pickup/takeout orders, and if you don’t, take some time to develop a plan. Stay Alert.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 20, 2020

In March, social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic came into effect and restaurants en masse were forced to close in order to stop the spread of the virus. For starters, we are modeling a smaller restaurant with less front and back of the house staff. 75 percent of the prior year’s monthly payroll cost.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

One other way you may need to manage inventory is with menu planning. Some restaurant managers work directly with the chef to plan menu item selection or daily specials. Managing a restaurant is a delicate routine—if we can even call it a routine. This wide-ranging responsibility is a lot, and it often leads to burnout.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 13, 2020

Rakuten Ready surveyed more than 100 customers to measure how behaviors around dining have, or are anticipated to change around the perceptions and impact of COVID-19 on restaurants, food delivery and order for pickup. So while it’s early in the season, open up patio and sidewalk space if you have it.

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Restaurant Clicks

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Thames Street Oyster House Dylan’s Oyster Cellar Faidley’s Seafood L.P. Thames Street Oyster House. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Thames Street Oyster House (@thamesstreetoysterhouse). If you need more of an oyster fix, I recommend their house oyster shooter. Order Online.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Dead Line focuses on serving local, seasonal cuisine. The Gold Room can seat a fourteen-person dinner for up to 14 or a lounge-style party for thirty guests for private dining. With a customizable menu and dedicated server, the experience is quality. Order Online. Make a Reservation. Black Bottle Gastrotavern.

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Restaurant Clicks

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021

Originally a burger joint started by a restaurateur and his chef, Morton’s soon expanded its menu and its locations to include over 65 acclaimed fine-dining steakhouses. Originally a burger joint started by a restaurateur and his chef, Morton’s soon expanded its menu and its locations to include over 65 acclaimed fine-dining steakhouses.

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 9, 2021

They offer outdoor seating on a first-come-first-serve basis, and it makes for an even better dining experience. I’ll be back, and I suggest you give them a try as well! Order Online. Kid Shelleen’s Charcoal House & Saloon. It can be tricky when you’re trying to find different food choices.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

For example, there will be fewer human interactions when ordering takeaways during busy lunch hours, quick customer seating, or bill payments. During peak seasons, considering outsourcing certain services becomes a practical solution to ensure seamless operations. An issue that may arise from this in 2024 is data privacy.

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7 Shifts

MARCH 10, 2022

The app is also useful for your front and back end staff, giving them the ability to check upcoming shifts, submit availability, request shift trades, and more. As online shopping continues to grow, make sure your restaurant is on board by signing up with ChowNow , a customized online ordering app for restaurants. Try 7shifts for Free.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 15, 2021

When the economy was weak then restaurants were in the driver’s seat – more applicants than jobs available led to a competent workforce that was underpaid and overworked. Our menus are too large: The days when the way to customer satisfaction was through extensive variety are probably gone. What if……happens? How will we react?”

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Olmsted Cheryl’s Global Soul Tom’s Chuko James Geido The Islands Look by Plant Love House Mitchell’s Soul Food El Gran Castillo De Jagua KIT Oxalis Lowerline Ciao, Gloria LaLou Sofreh Banh Mi Place. Olmsted is the ultimate farm-to-table restaurant, with many ingredients coming from the garden out back.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Using DoorDash order data from January 1, 2023 to October 31, 2023, we bring you DoorDash’s Dash From the Past 2023 Trend Report. Chicago is the city that plans orders ahead the most, followed by Los Angeles, San Francisco, Houston, Atlanta, Dallas, Denver, and Philadelphia! Holiday Hangovers : On the days after holidays like St.

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Take a step back from the hustle and bustle of NYC life and fall into one of the many comforting couches at the Aldo Sohm Wine Bar in the city’s Midtown West neighborhood, just south of Central Park. The swanky wine bar offers relaxed seating among a dim-lit space with contemporary artwork and interior design. Make a Reservation.

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7 Shifts

APRIL 23, 2021

Staff are now tasked with policing masking, moving heavy furniture to configure outdoor dining, and packaging to-go orders. Imagine if you were furloughed from your job then offered it back with more responsibility and less pay; you probably wouldn't be in a hurry to return to that job either.”. That all begins at the hiring level.

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Josephine House Hillside Farmacy Jacoby’s Restaurant & Mercantile Launderette Bird Bird Biscuit Paperboy Suerte Mattie’s The Cavalier Snooze Magnolia Cafe Better Half Coffee & Cocktails June’s All Day Counter Cafe El Naranjo Banger’s Elizabeth Street Cafe Café No Sé La Condesa. Josephine House.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

San Jose is also home to the Winchester Mystery House, a mansion the widow of gunmaker William Winchester constructed over many years. La Foret is a French restaurant housed in a storied building, once a boarding house during the California Gold Rush. The menu offers vegetarian options. Order Online. Le Papillon.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Astoria’s rich history, multicultural makeup, and laid-back vibe make it both a great place to live and to visit. Watawa Sushi Bai Sushi Aji Sushi House Sushi Yasaka Kondo Pink Nori JJ’s Fusion Nobu fifty Seven Sushi Yasuda HAMA Hatsuhana Sakura Sake Kawa Koyo Mochiron Izakaya Suzuki Shokudo Moriyan Ramen & Curry.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Saketumi Asian Bistro Iron Chef House Kyoto Ozu Japanese Cuisine & Lounge Hibino KI Sushi Taiki Daigo Hand Roll Bar. They use the freshest ingredients to craft their extensive menu of sushi, curry, Teriyaki, soups, and more. They use the freshest ingredients to craft their extensive menu of sushi, curry, Teriyaki, soups, and more.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Perched on a corner at Adelphi Street and Lafayette Avenue, Olea sits under a beautiful canopy of trees that make the outdoor seating a pleasant experience. Outdoor seating is weather-dependent, though, but some of the structures have infrared heaters to keep you warm. Order Online. Best Restaurants in Fort Greene.

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Cheetah

MARCH 26, 2021

Looking into one of these, you’ll find all your typical back of house buildout of ovens, ranges, and refrigerators, as well as a chef, line cooks, and dishwashers. Without the standard brick and mortar storefront, ghost kitchens are stripped-down commercial cooking spaces that cater exclusively to online ordering.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 8, 2024

In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we feature news about an influx of catering orders, the topic of tipping, the rise of kiosks and affordable Michelin restaurants. Of that increase, 30 percent came through Catering Online Ordering, which launched in Q3 2023. On average, catering orders ticket sizes in Q4 2023 were $160.

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EATER

DECEMBER 7, 2022

And while Vail Resorts poured millions into upgrading the chairs, vaunted local restaurateurs are working equally hard to make their own seats just as attractive. The glow of nightlife in Whistler. Tourism Whistler/Justa Jeskova. Evrensel sold Toptable in 2014, but the group continues to set the standard for high-end dining in Whistler.

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 10, 2021

Taquitos West Ave Tacos el Regio Garcia’s Mexican Food El Pastor es Mi Señor Tacos and Chelas Mexican Kitchen Pete’s Tako House Ray’s Drive Inn Chelas Taco Henry’s Puffy Taco Tacos N Salsa Little Taco Factory Taqueria El Trombo Taco House Taqueria Datapoint Torchys Tacos Carnitas Lonja The Jerk Shack. Taquitos West Ave.

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Mad Mobile

MARCH 1, 2024

From server robots to ordering kiosks in fast food establishments, it seems like there’s always a new gimmick trying to get your attention. But data shows that it’s more than just about the flashy toys. In the first model, customers have access to kiosks or tablets at the table and can place orders and payout at their convenience.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 19, 2021

ViA VECCHiA Blue Spoon Little Tap House East Ender Katahdin Restaurant The Front Room. I recommend ordering their House Smoked Turkey Panini, Poutine, Cider-Poached Beets, or Beef Stew. Personally, I enjoy ordering their Chocolate or Seal Salted Duck Fat Caramel shake with my fries and sandwich. Order Online.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 12, 2021

Clover Club Elsa The Binc Floyd, NY Le Boudoir The Long Island Bar Montero Henry Street Ale House Custom House Bohemien Bar Someday Bar NYC Colonie Brooklyn Inn Henry’s End Congress Bar. I noticed they have a cocktail on the menu named after the bar, so I had to try it. The drink menu at this bar is a decent size.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Many people visit the city for seasonal festivals and an excellent culinary scene. From craft breweries to steak houses to southern comfort food restaurants, there is a place to enjoy your favorite food or try something new in Asheville. The space is casual and comfortable, with indoor and outdoor seating under a covered patio.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 5, 2021

From takeout sushi to delivery options to dine-in seating, restaurants across the East Village offer guests and residents most anything! From takeout sushi to delivery options to dine-in seating, restaurants across the East Village offer guests and residents most anything! Order Online. Best Sushi in the East Village.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Whether you’re looking for food markets, coffee houses, bookstores, theater, or music, you’ll find the very best of home-grown creativity in Portland. There are two Chefs’ tasting menus– one for meat-eaters and the other for vegetarians, along with an impressive wine list featuring domestic, European, and French wines.

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Restaurant Clicks

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

The bistro menu is also impressive in the evening. Lancaster is one of the most underrated food cities in Pennsylvania. While it’s famous for Amish country, theatre, and rich history, there’s more than mashed potatoes and gravy in this charming city! Lancaster might seem like a big city randomly nestled in the middle of Pennsylvania farmland.

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Buzztime Business

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Early winter is awards season, so hand out envelopes to customers with their bills. Inside each envelope is a mystery offer that the customer must bring back to your bar to be opened by their server or bartender. You could offer VIP seating with prime viewing and a round of free appetizers for large groups that book in advance.

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