Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

This past year has been excruciatingly brutal on restaurants that simply haven’t been able to weather this relentless storm of pandemic related restrictions and consumer concerns. These are the places where memories are built and where customers become friends, and friendships last from generation to generation.

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Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 24, 2020

There is certainly nothing wrong with this approach except that the result is typically an operation that lacks inspiration, lacks soul, and attracts employees who are less interested in passion and far more content to align with the operation that provides a dependable paycheck.

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Menu Seasonal Menu Front of House Café 388

Squirrel Systems

JUNE 3, 2024

High turnover rates not only disrupt operations but also incur significant costs related to hiring and training new employees. This balance is crucial not only for maintaining high service standards but also for employee satisfaction. This fairness fosters trust and loyalty among staff members.

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Technology Management Management Restaurant Law 52

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Fewer employees have carried the burden of prepping, cooking, and serving food while working to keep guests safe. This influx of new employees means that restaurant brands will need to build (and reinforce) cultures of excellence. Leverage new employees’ tech expertise. Reduce employee turnover.

Food Safety 186

Food Safety Kitchen Safety Loyalty Program Employee Relations 186

Social Hospitality

MAY 18, 2020

It’s also because marketing teams have more opportunities to create innovative campaigns to boost sales. Organize a wine tasting event, or anything related to local products. Provide Career Growth Opportunities for the Best Employees. The employees who work in the background are also important. Form a Commercial Team.

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Hospitality Marketing Social Media Hotels 309

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 12, 2021

According to the National Restaurant Association, employment at eating and drinking establishments is 12 percent short of pre-pandemic levels , leaving many employees feeling stressed and burned out in the face of often unrelenting customer demand. Four Tech Solutions to Improve Guest and Employee Experiences. AI Voice Automation.

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Employee Relations Customer Experience Customer Service Mobile Ordering 193

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 6, 2021

To tackle the concerns of customers and employees while focusing on business growth, restaurant owners will need to look to innovation and reimagine how they once operated. Restaurants lucky enough to have access to outdoor dining space had to balance the needs of the business with the safety of customers and employees.

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Kitchen Safety Guest Recovery Employee Relations Technology 186

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Several other pandemic-related trends will continue into 2022 and beyond, and new trends will also emerge. In addition, 75 percent of restaurant operators say recruiting employees was their top challenge, the highest level ever recorded. From there, restaurants can build processes and inject innovation into this framework.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 22, 2020

But if your restaurant or industry related business has been able to stay open or expects to resume operations once we are on the other side of the pandemic, now may be the time to apply for a grant. 2020 has been a year like no other for restaurants and the companies who support and supply them. Sadly, too many have closed permanently.

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Employee Relations Leadership Food Supply Small Business 216

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 6, 2023

For instance, if an employee forgets to turn off the oven at the end of a shift, IoT sensors can detect this and automatically shut it off, notifying the restaurant’s manager when it does so. and energy consumption. Elevating customer experiences. Prioritize data security.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

We will continue to evaluate tech solutions and find what best enhances the Fogo experience for both our guests and employees. In 2023, we can anticipate businesses really focusing in on value and doing what they can to attract and retain both employees and guests. – Barry McGowan, CEO, Fogo de Chão.

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2023 Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Customer Experience 193

Hot Schedules

JANUARY 12, 2022

From time and attendance advancements tracking the employee from clock-in to punch-out to POS analytics feeding corporate monthly location performance trends, there’s no doubt innovation will give restaurant groups insights and efficiency undreamed of just a decade ago – but how do IT teams go about orchestrating a great reinvention?

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Back of House Employee Relations POS Government 147

Sante

OCTOBER 8, 2020

talentReef, designed for companies with a large hourly and decentralized workforce such as restaurants, hotel and hospitality, and other service industries solves for a multitude of challenges related to the employee life-cycle of decentralized talent management.

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Management Management Recruiting Download 130

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 19, 2021

As restaurants hire new employees, they are finding it more difficult to come across experienced workers who can also train other team members. Here I will walk through actionable tips to help you train employees and understand the basics of liquor licensing as your restaurant bounces back: Renewing Your Liquor License.

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License Point of Sale Employee Relations Restaurant Law 212

QSR Automations

MAY 2, 2024

As the world continues to rely less on paper and more on digital applications, we are thrilled to unveil our latest ConnectSmart® innovation for restaurants: RecipesPlus. With easy to follow step-by-step instructions and video demonstrations for each recipe, ConnectSmart® RecipesPlus makes employee training a breeze.

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Book Social Media Allergens Employee Relations 52

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

Prioritising employee well-being, mental health, and job satisfaction is also essential in curbing turnover and cultivating a content and dedicated workforce. In 2024, the restaurant industry will witness a technological transformation driven by innovations like AI and contactless solutions, while also grappling with data privacy concerns.

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2024 Loyalty Program Cash Management Customer Experience 212

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 30, 2021

The regulations, which are set to become law in April, will eliminate the “80/20” rule that previously mandated employees earning a tipped minimum wage could only spend 20 percent of their shift performing non-tipped tasks. per hour when you can schedule one dishwasher, and require front-house employees (on the tipped $2.13

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Tip Distribution Front of House Technology Back of House 204

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.

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2022 Food Supply Back of House Kitchen Safety 178

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2024

. – Matt Luckey, opsi Co-Founder It is a balancing act though and with exciting solutions such as interactive QRs, self-ordering Kiosks and AI, restaurants must thoughtfully select the right tools for their business model to effectively improve the guest and employee experience, without creating unnecessary steps or complications.

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2024 Loyalty Program Customer Experience Customer Service 129

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2024

Many took the opportunity to reevaluate their businesses’ needs in 2023, carefully considering everything from where automation and AI can improve day-to-day operations to creating more innovative menus. Labor : From a labor standpoint, 2023 was a relatively good year for operators.

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2024 Online Ordering Website Management 2023 199

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 11, 2022

These teams want to focus on customer relations and hospitality, but are instead navigating how to get the supplies they need. By selecting data-rich vendors with expert-level insights, you can outsource some of the supply-chain burden and focus on what matters most – keeping your customers and employees happy.

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Operations Supplies Uniforms Employee Relations 186

Social Hospitality

MAY 18, 2020

It’s also because marketing teams have more opportunities to create innovative campaigns to boost sales. Organize a wine tasting event, or anything related to local products. Provide Career Growth Opportunities for the Best Employees Your employees, especially those who are in direct touch with clients, are the faces of your business.

Hospitality 195

Hospitality Marketing Social Media Hotels 195

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 16, 2020

For instance, the growth of delivery led to uncharted operational struggles, with more business came heightened compliance risks and of course, with more customers came labor-related headaches. Directly managing a delivery workforce comes with a slew of management and administrative-related burdens and costs for operators. Labor Wars.

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7 Shifts

JULY 16, 2021

You could have the best coffee, tastiest treats, and the most innovative concept, but all of that can be easily compromised if your shop isn't in the right location. List all employees and partners. If you're serving food at your coffee shop, your employees should complete a food handler's course. Find the Right Location.

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Restaurant365

JANUARY 11, 2022

And, with innovations in technology, the latest automated restaurant manager logs have now increased their usefulness beyond just handing off the day’s activities to the next manager and keeping above store operators apprised of what’s happening at their locations. Optimize employee productivity using a manager log. Visualize trends.

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Management Management Employee Relations Communication 158

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 30, 2020

This can include hours changes or COVID-related protocols, information about how the business is doing and promotions or discounts, which can be shared “virally” to generate new or repeat business. Innovative loyalty programs should also be considered. Existing Customer Engagement is Critical.

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Loyalty Program Email Marketing Online Ordering Employee Relations 214

7 Shifts

AUGUST 20, 2020

How to cut labor costs in a restaurant 101: Use a labor management tool Did you know that restaurants spend about 30% of their revenue on wages, overtime, payroll taxes, and employee health care? Innovations in online ordering platforms and on-premise mobile ordering improve operational efficiency in restaurants.

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Technology Mobile Ordering Dietary Restrictions Cash Management 293

Ken Burgin

JUNE 6, 2023

I love using ChatGPT to develop training activities and materials for restaurant and cafe employees. This is using the Chat in ChatGPT PROMPT: Act as an experienced restaurant trainer who is using ChatGPT to develop content and training activities for restaurant employees.

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Training Kitchen Safety Dietary Restrictions Food Safety 68

Restaurant365

JANUARY 11, 2022

And, with innovations in technology, the latest automated restaurant manager logs have now increased their usefulness beyond just handing off the day’s activities to the next manager and keeping above store operators apprised of what’s happening at their locations. Optimize employee productivity using a manager log. Visualize trends.

Management 142

Management Management Employee Relations Communication 142

The Restaurant Group

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

million employees (as of 2019), both of which have been especially hard hit by the necessary restrictions. The restaurant industry is nothing if not innovative and resilient. Through this innovation and will to thrive, businesses in the industry can capitalize on the opportunities available in this new environment.

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Online Ordering Delivery Point of Sale Customer Service 148

Perfect Daily Grind

MARCH 24, 2023

The company’s TRUE FLAVOUR line includes four different glasses, which WMF says are made using an “innovative manufacturing process” to be able to withstand boiling temperatures. GoodNews, which operates 25 stores across Barcelona, Madrid, and Paris, is now one of around 160 coffee-related B-Corp companies in the world.

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2023 Webinar Beverage Café 140

Sling

MARCH 26, 2022

Employee retention should be high on every manager’s priority list. If it’s not, you run the risk of your best employees leaving for greener pastures. But an employee leaving doesn’t just impact you, the manager. And then there’s the inevitable effect all that stress has on employee productivity and engagement.

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Small Business Employee Relations Leadership Tip Distribution 148

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Chris Prociv, VP Marketing & Innovation at La Brea Bakery. The bakery, which distributes to grocery stores nationwide, is now built to better accommodate both customer and consumer needs while continuing to put the safety of employees and customers first. Shyam Rao, CEO and Cofounder, Punchh.

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2020 Kitchen Safety Food Safety Loyalty Program 193

Sling

MAY 22, 2020

Employee turnover is an invisible issue that most managers tend to neglect. But if you want your business to succeed, you need to understand employee turnover and be able to manage it for the better. What Is Employee Turnover? Voluntary Employee Turnover. Conflict with other employees. Lack of engagement.

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Management Management Employee Relations Insurance 144

Qu

MARCH 31, 2023

It’s ripe for innovation, consolidation, and unification—all in service to greater efficiencies. 3) AI innovations will translate into front- and back-of-house efficiencies. So it’s no surprise that 70% of restaurants identified AI and machine learning (ML) as their top innovation priorities. But there’s good news, too.

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2023 Fast Casual Point of Sale Employee Relations 52

Goliath Consulting

JANUARY 6, 2023

However, with the fast changes in the industry, it’s essential to hire qualified employees and get them up to speed as quickly as possible to implement monumental success. 1 Although the industry is slowly regaining the employees lost three years ago. A virtual feedback loop will allow employees to submit their feedback.

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Training 2023 Employee Relations Travel 78

Hot Schedules

JANUARY 27, 2020

For those brands who are focused on menu innovation to be able to serve a broader base, they’re the ones seeing great success today and attracting the millennial and the power of the dollar behind them.” If your restaurant doesn’t have the tools to do that, your employees will leave for a place that does.”. Related Posts.

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2020 Webinar Employee Relations Allergens 117