7 Shifts

MARCH 16, 2020

Restaurant owners and operators are encouraged to review the online resources their state and local health departments have provided for the latest information about COVID-19 in their community, and take extra precautionary steps in the workplace to protect the safety and wellbeing of staff and guests.

Management 369

Management Management Employee Relations Kitchen Safety 369

Clover - Restaurants

MAY 7, 2024

You will play a pivotal role in shaping the restaurant’s culinary offerings and ensuring the smooth operation of our kitchen. Lead and manage back-of-house kitchen staff, including sous chefs, line cooks, prep cooks, and dishwashers. Work closely with the management team to brainstorm new ideas, promotions, and special events.

Back of House 52

Back of House BOH Kitchen Safety Front of House 52

Culinary Cues

MAY 5, 2020

but it will be your commitment to the safety of all involved that is the key to rebuilding a level of trust that will carry your operation through this tenuous time and on to an eventual renewal of prosperity. It’s the most essential ingredient in effective communication. Trust is the glue of life. Scary isn’t it?

Kitchen Safety 284

Kitchen Safety Food Safety Food Truck Communication 284

Next Restaurants

MAY 12, 2020

Retailers and brands are facing significant challenges on a variety of fronts during the COVID-19 crisis , especially in health and safety. Do your customers know enough about your cleaning processes to trust your kitchen, staff, and lobby? Find a good way to communicate the steps you’re taking. You end up like Tyson.

Communication 116

Communication Social Media Equipment Website Management 116

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 8, 2024

Food Safety Food safety is paramount to any business that involves food and as a result the resources to train and develop food safety at all levels is well-established. One way we further a culture of food safety is not shying away from pictures of our team wearing hair nets, gloves, and always portraying best practices.

Food 187

Food 2002 Food Safety Kitchen Safety 187

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Restaurants are constantly busy, which means communication is key to make sure the experience for customers is top of the line. Two-way radios, help restaurant staff communicate more efficiently leading to a better experience for the guests. Quick Communication Two-way radios provide fast and efficient communication amongst staff.

Customer Service 110

Customer Service Front of House Communication Kitchen Safety 110

7 Shifts

AUGUST 19, 2020

Pro tip: Use 7shifts’ Team Communication platform to discuss ideas for improvement with all your staff. Your training sets the standard for your restaurant It goes without saying that you care about your employees—but if you’re running a large operation, employees can feel disconnected and disposable.

Training 370

Training Kitchen Safety Customer Service Food Safety 370

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Now, for restaurant employees and guests alike, nothing matters more than the safety of their experience inside the restaurant. Social distancing can only go so far—there are still many shared devices that guests and staff have to touch, including point-of-sale devices, payment PIN pads, kiosks and kitchen monitors.

Dine-in 196

Dine-in Kitchen Safety Operations Point of Sale 196

The Restaurant Times

JULY 27, 2020

Accepting this as a new reality, restaurant operators are planning how to navigate post-lockdown operations while complying with safety regulations and reopening their restaurant. How To Restart Restaurant Operations While Maintaining Social Distancing Norms. Communicate With Customers. meters distance.

Operations 97

Operations Kitchen Safety Food Safety Social Media 97

7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

Metrics and sheets you'll need to track include cost of goods sold, labor costs, new operating income, profit, and (see below) inventory costs. Inventory management Managers need to ensure the kitchen is stocked with the right amount of food so that nothing is wasted and as few items need to be 86'ed as possible.

Management 195

Management Management Kitchen Safety Front of House 195

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

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? What will be your experience?

Guest Recovery 310

Guest Recovery Kitchen Safety Customer Service Food Safety 310

Clover - Restaurants

MAY 3, 2024

City and state health departments monitor local restaurants to ensure they’re following food safety management program guidelines. Additionally, in order for restaurant leaders to operate as a certified safe food handler , such as managers and chefs, they must pass assessments related to food safety and risks like foodborne illnesses.

Kitchen Safety 52

Kitchen Safety Food Safety Food Food Supply 52

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2023

Prioritize Safety for Everyone The safety of your guests and staff should be your top priority, especially when you can literally see the changes in the air quality right in front of you. 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

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 9, 2020

No clear roadmap exists for how restaurant managers and HR professionals should address the issue and communicate with their teams. Others may have decided to shutter operations altogether. With dining areas closed for many restaurants, refocus your efforts on keeping the kitchen clean and sanitary. Share Guidance.

Leadership 223

Leadership Kitchen Safety Employee Relations Tip Distribution 223

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 14, 2022

When a diner with a food allergy chooses your restaurant, you’ll want to ensure that they won’t have to think twice about their safety. Likewise, ensure that you and your kitchen staff hold the necessary food safety certifications so that your guests are in good hands. Communicate Clearly. Do Your Research.

Allergens 189

Allergens Kitchen Safety Front of House Food Safety 189

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Anyone who’s worked (or even stepped foot) in a restaurant knows how important effective kitchen management is. Yes, the back of house (BOH) is where food is prepped, cooked, and plated, but it’s also where chaos can quickly ensue if roles, responsibilities, and tasks aren’t communicated well.

Back of House 276

Back of House Management Management BOH 276

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

It begins with a pinch of complacency, a dash of poor decision-making, and a generous serving of ineffective communication. Leadership: The Missing Ingredient The best restaurants are those led by individuals who understand that their role extends beyond the kitchen or the management office.

Leadership 221

Leadership Customer Service Loyalty Program Customer Experience 221

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 8, 2020

Modern AI exists without the limitations that you see in movies, operating on everything from the smartphones in your pocket to the website that uses machine learning to track COVID-19. Communications. As the coronavirus has taught us, a robust communications network is critical to ensuring that everyone is kept aware of changes.

Food Safety 208

Food Safety Kitchen Safety Front of House Website Management 208

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 24, 2023

Although restaurants are increasingly interested in meeting the needs of gluten-free consumers, there’s plenty of room for improvement in the messaging used to communicate about gluten-free options. Messaging about gluten-free options and safety protocols begins with your menu. How do you prevent cross-contact in your salad bar?

Training 179

Training Front of House Kitchen Safety Allergens 179

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 3, 2021

The not-so-simple trick is doing so while remaining committed to providing clear communications and amplifying an exceptional consumer experience at every touchpoint. Many QSRs operate on a fairly static menu system, which means frequent edits are costly and time consuming. Automated Safety. Drive-thru and Curbside Efficiencies.

Technology 197

Technology Mobile Ordering Kitchen Safety Food Safety 197

Ken Burgin

JUNE 6, 2023

Learning Modules : Use ChatGPT to develop comprehensive learning modules on restaurant operations such as reservation management, handling peak hours, and providing excellent service. 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

JANUARY 13, 2022

Encourage Staff Members to Communicate Effectively. Staff training, therefore, needs to include teaching individuals to communicate swiftly, clearly, and confidently with other team members when orders go wrong, or other problems occur. Electronic point-of-sale (EPOS) terminals that send new checks straight through to the kitchen.

Front of House 218

Front of House Kitchen Safety Customer Service Point of Sale 218

The Restaurant Times

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Enforcing best safety, hygiene, and sanitation practices in the kitchen. Coordinating with kitchen staff and assisting them . Maintain kitchen logs for food safety program compliance. Here are a few tips that will help you to hire cooks for full night operations easily. How To Hire Night Cooks? .

Hiring 52

Hiring Operations Kitchen Safety Food Safety 52

7 Shifts

MAY 25, 2020

There’s nothing better than a tidy workstation and clean range hood before service hour; and the post-shift scrub down of the kitchen can be a form of meditation for stressed out chefs. You likely already have a cleaning routine that you have communicated with your team and have some procedure of checking to ensure it has been completed.

FOH 338

FOH BOH Kitchen Safety Cash Management 338

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2021

With the COVID-19 pandemic surging across the country, it’s more important now than ever before to focus on employee safety. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, and surges in many parts of the country, restaurant owners are continuing to navigate constantly changing guidelines for operating their restaurants.

Technology 158

Technology Front of House Kitchen Safety Back of House 158

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 10, 2020

The National Restaurant Association remains on top of the issue providing updates and resources including a fact sheet and a webpage with an FAQ, industry guidance, and food safety guidelines provided by ServeSafe to address increasing questions about COVID-19. We ensure food safety. Eat healthier.”

Kitchen Safety 206

Kitchen Safety Food Safety Cash Management Food Supply 206

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Contactless ordering at the table, virtual host stands, and online staff wellness checks have all become standard operating procedures for us now. A lot of retailers rushed to market in response to COVID-19 to provide mobile experiences that prioritized safety and contactless interactions.

2021 230

2021 Mobile Ordering Loyalty Program Kitchen Safety 230

Restaurant365

JANUARY 11, 2022

Restaurant manager logs are an invaluable tool for both in-store managers and above store operators. Both need a way to communicate what happens as part of a shift-to-shift handoff, as well as occurrences that may impact key performance indicators (KPI) and operational efficiencies. Update staff on new policies and procedures.

Management 158

Management Management Employee Relations Communication 158

Lavu

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

This statistic is based on a survey of restaurant operators conducted in January 2023. One key factor is that during the pandemic, many restaurants had to shut down or operate at reduced capacity, leading to layoffs and job insecurity. The restaurant labor shortage has had significant impacts on restaurant operations.

Loyalty Program 166

Loyalty Program Front of House Mobile Ordering Customer Service 166

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2022

While restaurants are accustomed to prioritizing cleanliness to maintain food safety, new infectious disease threats are making cleanliness even more important for upholding public health as well as diners’ confidence. Visibly clean restaurants showcase a commitment to safety and make these environments more welcoming for guests.

Kitchen Safety 196

Kitchen Safety Food Safety Front of House FOH 196

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Now, restaurant owners and managers can be confident in their readiness against pathogens and reassure guests and employees by committing to cleanliness and effectively communicating their approach to the public. Communicating Cleanliness. Building Trust Through Cleanliness. What Can You Do Now?

Kitchen Safety 195

Kitchen Safety Employee Relations Communication Point of Sale 195

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. Utilize digital resources to streamline communication with customers. Given that 46.5

Customer Experience 192

Customer Experience Customer Service Online Ordering Food Safety 192

Ken Burgin

JULY 5, 2022

Every week in the Hospo Reset Newsletter, we share a product or service that’s caught our eye – for kitchen & beverage management, staffing, facilities management, marketing and overall productivity. Food, Menus and Kitchen Management. Free Safety Posters – excellent collection. easy to edit.

Kitchen Safety 78

Kitchen Safety Food Safety Website Management Online Ordering 78

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 restaurant operations overview report can also give you valuable insights.

Management 370

Management Management Small Business Email Marketing 370

Restaurant365

JANUARY 11, 2022

Restaurant manager logs are an invaluable tool for both in-store managers and above store operators. Both need a way to communicate what happens as part of a shift-to-shift handoff, as well as occurrences that may impact key performance indicators (KPI) and operational efficiencies. Update staff on new policies and procedures.

Management 142

Management Management Employee Relations Communication 142