Sling

APRIL 27, 2023

Restaurant operations management is essential for the long-term health of your business. In this article, we examine the specific goals of restaurant operations management and discuss a number of ways to help you improve the program in your own business. Table of contents What is restaurant operations management?

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Operations Management Management Inventory 78

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Restaurant managers do it all. One minute you’re planning shifts, then checking inventory, then making drinks and bussing tables—and before you know it, your shift is almost over and you haven’t even started your core management tasks. That’s where our restaurant management checklist templates come in.

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Management Management Download Leadership 195

Restaurant365

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

As a store-level manager, you always have a lot on your plate. However, in between all these tasks, it is critical to devote time and energy into accurate and consistent inventory management. Inventory control is a key piece of your food cost and, ultimately, the profit margin for your restaurant location.

Inventory 138

Inventory Management Management Point of Sale 138

Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

I get it, I’ve been there, I know the adrenaline behind this and the sense of accomplishment when the rail is free of dupes – it is a race against time, an impossible goal that somehow, we manage to reach. When we compromise with quality in a restaurant where is the win? Mission accomplished. But what about that quality translation?

Customer Service 344

Customer Service Customer Experience Uniforms Point of Sale 344

Culinary Cues

AUGUST 7, 2021

Identifying problems has never been a challenge in the restaurant industry – there are many. We have a problem right now that seems to be universal and there is no shortage of complaints and posts on social media that proclaim the effects, but little is done to point to active solutions. The CHALLENGE is how to turn this around?”

Social Media 474

Social Media Cash Management Blog Equipment 474

Culinary Cues

MARCH 26, 2022

Are you thinking about owning a restaurant? You are not alone if the thought of putting your name on a restaurant awning has crossed your mind. One of the most tempting forays into entrepreneurship is the restaurant business. How hard can it be – right? Spoiler alert – nothing could be further from the truth.

Cash Management 366

Cash Management Social Media Restaurant Law Communication 366

Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Trust me – when this occurs, great opportunities will come your way, but not before. Maybe inventory is not part of your job, but it will be if you want to become a chef someday. NETWORK: Make your list of accomplished cooks, chefs, managers, entrepreneurs whom you would like to emulate. Exceed expectations!

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Workshop Article Uniforms Take-out 361

Culinary Cues

MAY 4, 2022

A retired NFL coach would rally his team before a game with the words: “Where would you rather be than right here, right now?” This is where you are right now. The end result of great food, satisfied guests, and a profitable restaurant rests on the shoulders of the group working in unison.

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2022 Coaching Education Kitchen Safety 372

Culinary Cues

MARCH 3, 2021

Although the group was short lived, they did leave us with an applicable lyric: DO WHAT YOU LIKE: “Do right, use your head, everybody must be fed Get together, break your bread, yes, together, that’s what I said Do what you like”. This was the restaurant world, or at least part of it, prior to the pandemic. BLIND FAITH.

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Dine-in Small Business Seasonal Menu Café 416

Xtra Chef

JULY 15, 2020

Reducing food cost in restaurant management is as important as ever. Maximizing every dollar earned right now is an absolute must for restaurants to weather the storm. Maximizing every dollar earned right now is an absolute must for restaurants to weather the storm.

Management 91

Management Management Food Inventory 91

Restaurant365

MAY 17, 2022

Food inventory management goes way beyond counting the items on the shelves. The most important part of inventory management is understanding how the amount of product relates to your profit margin. Why a POS system is not suitable for inventory management. That’s great.

Inventory 78

Inventory Management Management Food 78

Hot Schedules

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

B etween payroll, inventory, reporting, and more, it’s easy for a manager to get trapped in the back office, sinking under paperwork. How much time do your managers spend doing administrative work? While a level of admin work is part of the job description, managers don’t want to be trapped in the back office doing tedious work.

Food Safety 147

Food Safety Back of House Front of House Inventory 147

Culinary Cues

MARCH 10, 2022

I’m not sure who decided that this declaration be made, but for those of us in the restaurant business – it is so appropriate. At the very least, we know that the work right in front of us won’t change. By far one of the most expensive inventories in a kitchen is china, glassware, and flatware. We dig in an get by.

Front of House 447

Front of House Back of House Uniforms Hiring 447

Culinary Cues

MAY 21, 2023

Social media can be and oftentimes is, an excuse for not interacting in a physical way. Now, I will avoid attempting to explain the human consequences of this both mentally and emotionally, but let’s look at how this new means of communication through social media can affect everything we do, including our culture in the restaurant business.

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Technology Social Media Back of House Front of House 335

Culinary Cues

MAY 15, 2021

The restaurant industry continues to be devastated – not just as a result of the pandemic but because the pandemic brought underlying issues to the surface. The glory days of the restaurant industry have been laid to rest and they may never return to any semblance of normalcy. What if……happens? How will we react?”

Customer Experience 387

Customer Experience Cash Management Customer Service Front of House 387

Restaurant365

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Your labor cost is one of the highest expenses for your restaurant, typically taking up to 25-35% of revenue. Many factors can increase restaurant labor costs: inefficient schedules, overtime hours, or even rising wages. However, store managers can optimize labor costs if they have access to the right data.

Management 148

Management Management Point of Sale Employee Relations 148

Hot Schedules

MARCH 26, 2020

Managing Inventory in the Days of COVID-19. Restaurants around the world are leaning on that creativity – reimagining their dine-in concepts as the world stays home, and finding new ways to reach customers. Other operators are donating excess inventory , helping serve their community where they can.

Inventory 97

Inventory Management Management Social Media 97

Restaurant365

DECEMBER 6, 2019

A mobile POS can help any restaurant looking to improve server productivity, increase revenue, and overall streamline their front of house operations. In addition to the convenience factor, a mobile POS also has the ability to increase revenue in your restaurant in a number of ways. What is a Mobile POS?

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POS Blog Mobile Ordering Front of House 117

Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

Great teams turn to those with certain strengths to rise up and show the way and build up those with identified weaknesses so that together they can float their boat even on the most challenging seas. His renowned restaurant: “Trotter’s” was the benchmark for others to follow for nearly 25 years.

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Fine Dining Coaching Dine-in Café 409

Sling

MAY 9, 2023

Efficient and effective restaurant operations don’t just happen. The result of all that effort can be a successful restaurant that runs well even when you’re not there. In this article, we discuss some of the best ways to improve your restaurant operations and introduce you to the tools that can help make that easier.

Operations 78

Operations Loyalty Program Food Safety Front of House 78

Restaurant365

DECEMBER 11, 2020

The year 2020 prompted enormous changes in the restaurant industry. The events of this year made running a lean, streamlined restaurant business a necessity to survive the many shifts. As 2021 begins, there are many restaurant management best practices that can be applied to strengthen your business, in the short and long term.

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2021 Cash Management Management Management 136

Restaurant365

OCTOBER 16, 2019

When most restaurant owners think about how to manage restaurant inventory, they think of food cost control. For restaurant owners, inventory control is closely related to accounting and food cost management. The nuts and bolts of restaurant inventory management.

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Inventory Management Management POS 113

Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 17, 2020

There are a number of reasons why restaurants fail – some are predictable and avoidable, while others can catch a business off guard. There have been well over 100,000 restaurants that have closed their doors permanently as a result of the pandemic. Many of these restaurants have been around for decades or even generations.

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Uniforms Cash Management Brewery Consumer Goods 470

Restaurant365

JULY 21, 2021

When it comes to restaurant inventory, there are a lot of moving pieces. Understanding how to master restaurant inventory management is an invaluable skill. Your inventory control tracks what is coming in and out of your restaurant and what is left over during a certain period of time.

Inventory 78

Inventory Management Management Waste 78

Focus POS

DECEMBER 8, 2021

During a “normal” year, restaurant owners and operators face issues such as cash flow and capital, inventory management, hiring and training and providing excellent customer service. How the right POS system overcomes restaurant challenges. It’s Challenging.

Mobile Ordering 148

Mobile Ordering Point of Sale Cash Management Food Supply 148

Restaurant365

AUGUST 4, 2020

Running a successful restaurant business is all about spending your cash wisely. You invest a large amount of your budget in inventory. When that inventory is wasted, stolen or spoiled before it’s sold, it must be written off as an expense in the books. What is restaurant inventory management?

Inventory 78

Inventory Management Management Cash Management 78

Hot Schedules

JANUARY 12, 2022

I f reinvention is defined as the process through which something is changed to the point it becomes entirely new, then the restaurant back office is getting reinvented big time. Yet the rewards for adopting the right technology pay massive dividends across the organization. b3lineicon|b3icon-browser-columns|?|Browser Browser Columns.

Back of House 147

Back of House Employee Relations POS Government 147

Hot Schedules

OCTOBER 4, 2019

Managing Inventory — and Your Time . Aside from the cost of the items themselves, there are many expenses associated with managing inventory. In order to maintain the highest-possible level of profitability, proper inventory management is vital. Managing Stock-Counting Frequencies. Another Way.

Inventory 60

Inventory Management Management Demo 60

Culinary Cues

AUGUST 28, 2020

For the restaurant operator caught up in the current, somewhat bleak reality of the business environment we are living in – there is hope in knowing how resilient the business of food can be. Share everything that you can with your staff – right down to the nitty gritty of business finances – they deserve to know. HOSPITALITY FIRST.

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Social Media Communication Loyalty Program Training 436

Hot Schedules

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Wellness and ecological trends that gained popularity over COVID will continue in the post-pandemic world, meaning hotel recipe management practices will need to prioritize sourcing from local suppliers to meet these expectations. This sounds crazy, but boxed wine is gaining popularity for environmental purposes and as a way to save costs.

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Hotels 2022 Menu Tip Distribution 148

Restaurant365

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Restaurant forecasting is so critical, especially now when 2022 could possibly be as unpredictable as 2020 and 2021. Forecasting implications affect inventory and labor spending, so you must forecast to accurately predict what your labor cost is going to be and what your restaurant inventories are going to look like.

2022 78

2022 Cash Management Point of Sale Inventory 78

Restaurant365

APRIL 16, 2021

Today, consumers want convenient and easy ways to order food from your restaurant. Statista notes that in 2020, 760 million users were using online ordering for their restaurant takeout and delivery orders, a 20% increase year-over-year. But, these can cost your restaurant quite a bit. Drives More Revenue.

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Online Ordering Blog Ordering Front of House 78

7 Shifts

MARCH 27, 2020

We’ve created this COVID-19 restaurant closure guide to help restaurateurs like you navigate these difficult times. If local laws mandate that you have to shut your restaurant down, then you must comply. If your state considers restaurants non-essential, then you must shut down for the time being.

Social Media 312

Social Media Restaurant Law Employee Relations Communication 312

7 Shifts

APRIL 3, 2020

COVID-19’s impact on restaurants around the world has been ramping up thanks to necessary social distancing measures—particularly in North America, where 4-5 meals are eaten away from home every week —and restaurateurs are feeling the squeeze on their bottom line.

BOH 368

BOH POS Influencer Point of Sale 368

Focus POS

JANUARY 15, 2020

When a technology solution affects as many areas of business as your restaurant POS system does, it can be difficult to track the true return on investment (ROI) that it offers. The first step to understanding the true ROI from a restaurant POS system is to determine quantifiable factors that are influenced by the POS.

POS 151

POS Front of House Loyalty Program Inventory 151

360Training

APRIL 1, 2019

Restaurants and bars attract workers who are great at solving problems on the fly. It’s tempting to apply this strategy to inventory management, but that’s a big mistake. Unless you want to risk spoilages, shortages, and misuse of resources, you need to apply an organized system to your inventory.

Inventory 60

Inventory Bar Management Management 60

Apicbase

JANUARY 4, 2023

Running a profitable restaurant, dark kitchen, or corporate catering operation has become increasingly difficult. The cost of ingredients and other materials has gone up, making it necessary for restaurateurs to find creative ways to adjust their pricing and make their businesses more efficient. Restaurants don’t stop there.

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