Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Working backwards from a finished plate of food – cooks must prioritize work based on how long each step will take, as well as pacing of a ‘la minute work on the line to ensure that every dish on an order is ready at the precise time for plating. [] STRATEGIC PLANNING. Restaurant Consulting. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG.

Restaurant Law 444

Restaurant Law Communication Café Take-out 444

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Starting out as a whole grain diet for radicals, vegan food culture has evolved into Michelin star worthy mega trend for future chefs and culinary experts. Nowadays, vegan food is becoming normal in restaurants and fast food joints. Restaurant industry is on the cusp of change.

Fine Dining 221

Fine Dining Fast Casual Food Supply 2022 221

Clover - Restaurants

APRIL 25, 2024

Since restaurant staff typically can’t afford the time and effort to dig through a recipe box during the evening rush, the design and storage of your recipe cards is critical to running an efficient kitchen. Turns out, recipes for pancakes are timeless. In fact, early recipes can be found the world over.

Design 52

Design Loyalty Program Social Media Allergens 52

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

As a restaurant owner, you know how difficult it is to win a customer's attention and make them keep coming back to your restaurant. 6 Tips on Creating a Winning Restaurant Newsletter. 10 Restaurant Newsletter Ideas. Benefits of Having an Engaging Newsletter for Your Restaurant Business.

Email Marketing 195

Email Marketing Loyalty Program Social Media Point of Sale 195

7 Shifts

JULY 24, 2020

While you must follow the strict guidelines to ensure the safety of your staff and customers, that’s not to say you can’t take advantage of an empty restaurant to improve your knowledge of restaurant management, running a business, and creating a recipe for success when you eventually get back to business as usual. Goodreads: 4.23

Book 370

Book Management Management Restaurant Law 370

Restaurant365

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

With restaurant management technology, you can use menu engineering tools to inform your data tracking and decision making. Operational reporting tools such as your actual versus theoretical (AvT) food cost tracking can help you optimize your existing menu and make data-driven decisions about future menu adjustments.

Menu 143

Menu Operations Point of Sale POS 143

Restaurant365

JANUARY 4, 2022

Restaurant inventory management plays a key role in overcoming rising food prices. Logistics challenges and labor shortages have fueled rising food prices at the wholesale level. Rising food prices have had an impact on the food sector for some time, with ingredient values above levels for the same time last year.

Inventory 148

Inventory Pricing Management Management 148

Culinary Cues

MAY 24, 2022

Well, there is little that can be said to those who have caught the restaurant fever – you know, when that opportunity finally knocks, and you have your sights on a café with your name on it. These folks are your network – tap into their expertise and contacts – it literally takes a village to open a restaurant.

Café 383

Café Take-out License Small Business 383

Restaurant365

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

While in any American town you can find a variety of Chinese, Mexican, and Italian restaurants, now consumers are wanting to step beyond these regions and become more adventurous in their dining options. West African food is hearty and rich in flavors and textures. Choose low-cost items that are easy to prep. Start Small.

2022 148

2022 Menu Seasonal Menu Pricing 148

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 21, 2021

A restaurant is only as good as the team behind the scenes. For restaurants, this information could range from cooking, dining, and food preparation tips to local ingredient sourcing guides. If your restaurant has a blog, consider adding author bios to your blog posts.

Social Media 203

Social Media Customer Experience Email Marketing Online Ordering 203

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. The market for food and beverage products infused with CDB oil is growing with coffee shops and cafes.

Hotels 148

Hotels 2022 Menu Tip Distribution 148

Xtra Chef

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Despite the challenges, the team at xtraCHEF is grateful to the restaurant community, to our customers, to our partners and to our employees for sticking together and doing what we could to make the most of a difficult year. But, like many restaurant operators, we had to get creative and identify solutions.

2020 151

2020 Cash Management Point of Sale 2021 151

Bottleneck Management

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

After the successful launch of its first virtual brand/restaurant, Secret Sauce , Bottleneck is launching Rebel’s Hot Chicken on November 30th, 2021, the bold new carryout and delivery concept operating out of the group’s Old Town Pour House location in Chicago and City Works in Wheeling, IL. Place Your Order.

Online Ordering 148

Online Ordering Delivery Food Order Presentation 148

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

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

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Restaurant owners and operators wear a lot of hats. And the big restaurant brands are only getting bigger , making it even harder to stand out. You need to put yourself in front of diners, get them in your door, and turn them into ambassadors of your restaurant that come back and tell their friends about you. Table of Contents.

Seating 221

Seating Email Marketing Marketing SEO 221

ChefMod

APRIL 29, 2024

In the fast-paced world of the restaurant industry, the adoption of modern technology is not just an advantage—it’s a necessity for survival and success. With real-time data, restaurant owners can make informed decisions that align with business goals and customer preferences.

Technology 52

Technology Management Management Food Supply 52

Restaurant365

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

You’re tracking deliveries, making the most of your food budget, and ensuring your staff is prepared to serve customers. Inventory management tracks what’s going in and out of your restaurant for a specific period, and what product is in your restaurant at any given time.

Inventory 138

Inventory Management Management Point of Sale 138

Margin Edge

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Corporate Executive Chef Stephen Lyons, Clyde’s Restaurant Group. Running a restaurant has never been for the faint of heart, and the COVID-19 pandemic has only made staying afloat even harder. 6 Ways to Reduce Food Costs. Track key item costs. Get a restaurant management system. Track waste.

2022 98

2022 Food Seasonal Menu Waste 98

Restaurant365

MARCH 23, 2022

When you misjudge ordering or overspend on food cost, it directly affects your bottom line. Customized forecasting based on historical data helps you improve restaurant operations by reducing food costs over time. The restaurant business is hard. One in three expect to be less profitable in 2022.

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Food Waste Inventory Food Order 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.

2021 136

2021 Cash Management Management Management 136

Restaurant365

MAY 17, 2022

Food inventory management goes way beyond counting the items on the shelves. Tight integration between your r estaurant inventory management software , point of sale (POS) system and restaurant accounting software is essential for executing key restaurant tasks that help control your food costs. That’s great.

Inventory 78

Inventory Management Management Food 78

Restaurant365

JULY 21, 2021

When it comes to restaurant inventory, there are a lot of moving pieces. On any given day, you may be receiving multiple food and beverage shipments from different vendors, farmers, or distributors. Understanding how to master restaurant inventory management is an invaluable skill. Set up your POS to track restaurant inventory.

Inventory 78

Inventory Management Management Waste 78

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 10, 2021

While your restaurant may feature a diverse menu, delicious food, a great ambiance, and excellent customer service, you will still struggle to build a customer base without promoting it. The fact is that running a successful restaurant is more than just offering good food and good service. Emphasize Best-Selling Items.

Marketing 226

Marketing SEO Front of House Website Management 226

Restaurant365

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

A commissary kitchen is a dedicated kitchen space where a foodservice operator can process, prepare, and store food. While these types of kitchens have always been a feature of the restaurant industry, new trends in food service have led more owners and operators to consider adding them to their business model.

Kitchen Safety 148

Kitchen Safety Food Truck License Food Safety 148

Restaurant365

JUNE 17, 2022

You can grow sales, lower costs, or increase margins. Perhaps servers who continuously upsell can train their coworkers on how to drive higher sales for the restaurant while simultaneously increasing their tip by providing excellent service. Studying average ticket sales will help you understand trends in your restaurant.

Employee Relations 78

Employee Relations Seasonal Menu Customer Service Food Order 78

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. Recipe Costing.

Inventory 113

Inventory Management Management POS 113

Bingage

JULY 18, 2020

For online food businesses like cloud kitchen or ghost kitchen or any other food delivering business, digital advertising may be a remarkable useful resource in promoting, in addition to operating the business. Restaurants can receive online orders for pickup or delivery directly from Google Search, Maps, or the Assistant.

Delivery 98

Delivery Social Media Marketing Online Ordering 98

Bingage

JULY 18, 2020

For online food businesses like cloud kitchen or ghost kitchen or any other delivering online food, digital advertising may be a remarkable useful resource in promoting, in addition to operating the business. Restaurants can receive online orders for pickup or delivery directly from Google Search, Maps, or the Assistant.

Delivery 98

Delivery Marketing Social Media SEO 98

Bottleneck Management

DECEMBER 7, 2020

With over 13 years of experience owning and operating brick and mortar restaurants, Bottleneck is launching Secret Sauce Barbecue, our first “virtual brand” and “ghost kitchen.” You can also view more industry topics, recipes, tips & tricks, and food & beverage trends on our blog.

Online Ordering 131

Online Ordering Back of House Catering Food Supply 131

Restaurant365

OCTOBER 8, 2019

The cost of food is one of the biggest operating expenses for a restaurant business. With perishable ingredients and fluctuating sales, controlling food costs in restaurants can be extremely challenging. Your food costs and your inventory are big budget line items.

Food 99

Food Inventory Point of Sale Waste 99

Restaurant365

MAY 27, 2021

Restaurant restrictions are beginning to ease, which is good news for restaurant owners and operators. However, your restaurant probably isn’t yet back to “normal.” ” The restaurant industry landscape has changed over the last few years. How to calculate restaurant prime cost.

Point of Sale 78

Point of Sale Inventory Waste Food Order 78

Restaurant365

JANUARY 21, 2021

Your restaurant group is looking to the new year and making plans. Because your food costs are one of your largest expenses, creating a focused food cost strategy can have an enormous impact on your business. Your food cost percentage is key to optimizing your profit levels.

Food 78

Food Inventory Point of Sale Waste 78

Restaurant365

DECEMBER 20, 2021

As a restaurant finance or accounting leader, you and your team can play a unique role in supporting your operations team. Your restaurant group’s profit margin depends on two areas: top-line revenue and controlling expenses. Why restaurant finance should guide restaurant operational efficiency.

Operations 78

Operations Leadership Point of Sale Cash Management 78

Restaurant365

MARCH 18, 2020

Especially in uncertain times, an important factor in decisions about how to operate your restaurant is your break-even point. Break-even point formulas may seem complicated guesswork, but if you know a few key metrics about your expenses and average guest spend, calculating your restaurant break-even point can be a simple and powerful tool.

Point of Sale 158

Point of Sale Delivery License Inventory 158

Next Restaurants

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

These days’ people tend to get more inclined towards bright video screens and striking graphics, especially in bars & restaurants. And getting in front of eyes is always an important aspect of marketing your restaurant. Digital Displays for Restaurants. Top Benefits of Using Restaurant Menu Board Signs.

Advertising 118

Advertising Point of Sale Menu Information 118

Margin Edge

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

The cost of goods sold, or COGS, are hands down something anyone who’s run a restaurant knows about. This blog looks at COGS basics (in case you want a refresher), their financial impact, the COGS you should be aiming for depending on your type of restaurant, and how and when to monitor them. Take sushi vs beer.

Inventory 82

Inventory Point of Sale Waste Fine Dining 82