Clover - Restaurants

MAY 7, 2024

While your customers may never meet BOH team members, these restaurant jobs are essential to delivering a fantastic hospitality experience. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the restaurant’s culinary offerings and ensuring the smooth operation of our kitchen. Proven experience in a management or supervisory role.

Back of House 52

Back of House BOH Kitchen Safety Front of House 52

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Customers with food allergies take a great risk to eat food prepared by someone other than themselves, as they may suffer potentially severe consequences from coming into contact with a triggering allergen. Likewise, ensure that you and your kitchen staff hold the necessary food safety certifications so that your guests are in good hands.

Allergens 189

Allergens Kitchen Safety Front of House Food Safety 189

Culinary Cues

APRIL 26, 2020

What will our restaurants physically look like with social distancing, how will we be able to interact with guests at service, how will our kitchen teams function as a unit, what changes will be necessary for our menus to be effective, and what role will take out and delivery play in every restaurant concept? Everything helps.

Guest Recovery 312

Guest Recovery Kitchen Safety Customer Service Food Safety 312

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 31, 2021

Amid the chaos of mandatory lockdowns and wavering safety regulations, only the most adaptable were able to stay afloat. From meal kit delivery to ghost kitchens and more, restaurant owners put on their creative hats during this time period. Businesses underestimate how often customers have poor experiences by an average of 38 percent.

Customer Experience 192

Customer Experience Customer Service Online Ordering Food Safety 192

7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

This includes greeting guests and thanking them for their patronage, conducting tableside checks, and resolving any customer complaints quickly, effectively, and empathetically. The best restaurant managers take customer service a step further, recognizing regulars and personalizing service for a more memorable guest experience.

Management 195

Management Management Kitchen Safety Front of House 195

7 Shifts

MAY 31, 2021

For example, kitchen managers rely on software to let them know how much expected inventory they have in stock. With this efficiency, staff knows exactly what to do and when to do it, and guests enjoy a delightful experience with your brand. Portion control in the kitchen saves on inventory, which helps keep the restaurant profitable.

Operations 363

Operations Inventory Hiring Customer Service 363

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 7, 2021

However, in the process of resuming and continuing restaurant operations, operators need to take steps to lower the risk of infection among employees and customers and prevent the spread of COVID-19. Kitchen operations. Food safety and restaurant cleanliness. Kitchen Operations. Food Safety and Restaurant Cleanliness.

Technology 196

Technology Operations Food Safety Kitchen Safety 196

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 7, 2021

Restaurant owners are looking for creative ways to revamp the indoor dining experience with improved health and safety standards. Restaurant owners can use these helpful tips to promote key health and safety standards in order to regain trust and improve the overall customer experience: Improve Air, Hand and Surface Hygiene.

Kitchen Safety 212

Kitchen Safety Customer Service Customer Experience Dine-in 212

Embrace the Suck

MAY 14, 2023

In my years of experience both as a restaurant consultant and a restaurant owner, I've observed the industry from multiple angles. It begins with a pinch of complacency, a dash of poor decision-making, and a generous serving of ineffective communication. The experience your patrons receive is critical to your restaurant's success.

Leadership 221

Leadership Customer Service Loyalty Program Customer Experience 221

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 13, 2022

Provide Customer Service Training. There is a direct correlation between customer service level and staff training. You will then have a capable team that consistently delivers unbeatable levels of customer service. Encourage Staff Members to Communicate Effectively. Allow customers to express themselves.

Front of House 218

Front of House Kitchen Safety Customer Service Point of Sale 218

The Restaurant Group

JANUARY 26, 2023

How Important Is A Commercial Kitchen Design? Where commercial kitchen design is concerned, more is expected and demanded. These kitchens are used more heavily than residential kitchens and their effective design contributes to a restaurant’s success. Consider your employees’ health and safety needs too.

Design 78

Design Kitchen Safety Food Safety Front of House 78

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 29, 2020

Focusing on customer experience may seem like a luxury for restaurateurs struggling to keep their doors open, but it may prove to be the difference between those that survive and those that get added to the list of tragic COVID-19 business casualties. I have seen firsthand how this is playing out. The Best Defense is a Good Offense.

Kitchen Safety 221

Kitchen Safety Customer Experience Website Management Mobile Ordering 221

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 31, 2022

To get a pulse on QSR trends in 2022, Modern Restaurant Management magazine reached out to David Vance, Vice President of QSR at Mood Media, an on-premise media solutions company dedicated to elevating the customer experience. Simply put, the experience should look, feel, smell, and sound differently from their last visit in 2019.

Employee Relations 189

Employee Relations Back of House Front of House Customer Experience 189

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

I think that guests will be choosy with where they go out in the future, and concepts that provide an authentic and safe experience will definitely have the edge. The younger generations don’t just want great food, they expect memorable experiences. Britt Mills, Senior Director of Customer Experience at Mobiquity.

2021 230

2021 Mobile Ordering Loyalty Program Kitchen Safety 230

Ken Burgin

JUNE 6, 2023

Role-Playing Scenarios : Design chat-based scenarios where ChatGPT acts as a customer with specific needs or complaints. This will help train staff in customer service skills and problem-solving. Health and Safety Compliance: Develop interactive health, safety, and cleanliness standards modules.

Training 68

Training Kitchen Safety Dietary Restrictions Food Safety 68

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 26, 2021

Customer comfort levels with on-premise dining varies and proper hygiene continues to be at the forefront of diners’ minds. Secure the collection area, by communicating health and safety efforts to guests with messaging and signage at the pickup/curbside line and/or notes inside takeout bags. In the U.S.,

Guest Recovery 203

Guest Recovery Mobile Ordering Kitchen Safety Consumer Goods 203

Lavu

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Despite the vaccination efforts and safety measures implemented by restaurants, some potential employees may still be hesitant to return to work in this industry. Some owners have had to take on multiple roles themselves or hire unqualified staff, affecting the quality of service and customer experience.

Loyalty Program 166

Loyalty Program Front of House Mobile Ordering Customer Service 166

7 Shifts

JANUARY 26, 2021

For both safety and ease, there isn’t a better option. And when customers are empowered to handle these tasks, dining room staff can take extra care to do what they do best—give guests memorable dining experiences. Kitchen display systems (KDS) eliminate the need to bring tickets back to the kitchen or handle a printer.

2021 370

2021 Front of House Social Media Back of House 370

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2023

For example, if you’re near a coast that experiences flash floods, stock up on sandbags and waterproof containers so you don’t need to rush for a bunch of emergency supplies at the last minute. To prioritize everyone’s safety, create a plan that outlines the basic protocols for different weather situations and scenarios.

Kitchen Safety 88

Kitchen Safety Online Ordering Outdoor Communication 88

Apicbase

MARCH 28, 2024

Additionally, the BOH handles food safety and restaurant administration. The back of the house supports the front of the house (FOH), enabling the customer-facing team to focus on serving a memorable experience. A restaurant’s back of house includes any area of operations the customer doesn’t usually see. Food safety.

Back of House 52

Back of House FOH BOH Front of House 52

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 8, 2020

Communications. As the coronavirus has taught us, a robust communications network is critical to ensuring that everyone is kept aware of changes. With restaurants pivoting to delivery only or curbside operations around the globe right now, getting this information to your customers is critical to spreading the word. Food Safety.

Food Safety 208

Food Safety Kitchen Safety Front of House Website Management 208

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 3, 2021

Smart Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) brands have been able to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic by way of nimble and adaptive solutions that prioritize providing exceptional experiences to consumers, a factor that is paramount to the success of many QSRs. Simplified Mobile Experience. Automated Safety.

Technology 197

Technology Mobile Ordering Kitchen Safety Food Safety 197

7 Shifts

MARCH 10, 2021

There are many reasons why a restaurant fails — no industry experience on the part of the owner, poor location, not enough operating capital — but the main reason is a lack of planning. A successful business plan covers everything from the food you’ll serve to how your restaurant will look and how you want your customers to feel.

Management 370

Management Management Small Business Email Marketing 370

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

It was a convenience added to the playbook to assist customers with difficulty getting out of their car or to keep larger orders from blocking up a drive thru. The extra precautions and contortions of today’s pick-ups will eventually fade, but the model of customers grabbing food right outside the restaurant is here to stay.

Kitchen Safety 236

Kitchen Safety Food Safety Customer Experience Food Order 236

Ken Burgin

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Applicants may wonder about the restaurant’s culinary direction, commitment to sustainability, sourcing ingredients, and how innovation is balanced with tradition in the kitchen. What is the kitchen’s work culture like? How are creativity and input from the kitchen staff valued?

Front of House 78

Front of House Tip Distribution Kitchen Safety Customer Service 78

The Eat Restaurant

AUGUST 22, 2023

By directly communicating with the OpenTable platform, chit printers ensure accurate and efficient transmission of guest information like preferences or dietary information to the kitchen, enhancing the overall dining experience for both customers and staff - and maintaining safety.

Kitchen Safety 78

Kitchen Safety Customer Experience Communication Information 78

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 30, 2020

They offer local, regular shopping for staples, and they often do not expect customers to dine on-site. They recognized that more than fancy food, customers are craving the simple exchange of humanity. Know that your customers will deeply appreciate the opportunity to experience relative normalcy through your simple, professional menu.

Kitchen Safety 180

Kitchen Safety Customer Experience Food Safety Food Supply 180

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 18, 2021

” At PepsiCo, our Foodservice team works with customers across the industry including franchise and locally-owned restaurants, so we’ve seen first-hand the challenges and opportunities around delivery. Delivering Success with Ghost Kitchens. Trending with a Digital-First Strategy.

Delivery 168

Delivery Kitchen Safety Social Media Online Ordering 168

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Even in states that now allow indoor dining with safety measures, many customers still have concerns that keep them away, perhaps because a significant percentage of this summer’s outbreaks are linked to bars and restaurants. Before the pandemic, familiar routines guided employee and customer interactions.

Online Ordering 197

Online Ordering Kitchen Safety Food Safety Customer Experience 197

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2024

In the year ahead, we will continue to offer our customers the true and authentic service our brand is known for, making sure they feel taken care of when visiting any of our more than 500 restaurants across the country. Moreover, in the coming year, early access to novel menu additions is set to become a sought-after offering.

2024 132

2024 Loyalty Program Customer Experience Customer Service 132

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

QSRs Shift Focus from Slow-Paced Dining to Swift, Transactional Experiences Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs) are reimagining their dining spaces to prioritize speed, convenience, and personalization over traditional, slow-paced dining experiences. For the second part, click here.

2024 215

2024 Loyalty Program Cash Management Customer Experience 215

7 Shifts

MARCH 27, 2020

Safety If you can run your business as a takeout and delivery spot, consider whether or not you can carry out operations safely to avoid spreading COVID-19. What measures can you take to make customers feel more comfortable ordering from you? How to communicate your COVID-19 restaurant closure. Here’s how to do that thoroughly.to

Social Media 312

Social Media Restaurant Law Employee Relations Communication 312

Culinary Cues

APRIL 30, 2020

Whichever side of the question you find yourself on – there is no denying that the constraints will be significant, customers will be very leery about entering a restaurant, and initial sales will never be enough to keep a restaurant solvent. This is absolutely essential if you want your customers to return.

Point of Sale 308

Point of Sale Customer Service Customer Experience Cash Management 308

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

We’ve found our guests really appreciate and need that experience now more than ever. Restaurants had to quickly adapt by adding outdoor seating while creating an inviting atmosphere, as well as offering the same experience your customers are used to receiving at your establishment via delivery and takeout.

2020 197

2020 Kitchen Safety Food Safety Loyalty Program 197

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Our restaurant of the future is designed to benefit guests, employees and franchisees, with a new external design and a reimagined kitchen that will make it easier for us to serve hot, delicious food quickly for frictionless guest experiences, and we expect to see a lot more of that next year. Clinton Anderson, CEO, Fourth Enterprises.

2022 180

2022 Food Supply Back of House Kitchen Safety 180

Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 17, 2022

“Most of our coffee shops have screens in the kitchen to help expedite the use of tickets,” they say. We use screens in the kitchens to improve the accuracy and speed of orders, especially when customers also order coffees, so that everything can be served at the same time.”. and Ed say. A move towards contactless.

Technology 188

Technology Online Ordering Mobile Ordering Kitchen Safety 188

ChowNow

OCTOBER 19, 2023

With 28,000 associates and more than 70 locations, US Foods provides its customers with a broad and innovative food offering and a comprehensive suite of e-commerce, technology and business solutions. They are North America’s first “real”​ online video-based, food safety course.

Front of House 78

Front of House Back of House Online Ordering Certification 78