Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The restaurant industry is transforming significantly, driven by changing consumer preferences, technological advancements, and a competitive market landscape. These technologies promise to streamline processes, improve customer service, and provide a competitive edge in an increasingly digital world.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 15, 2020

Whether it’s inter-team communication, improving table turnover, or reducing waste – an efficiently run restaurant results in an increase in sales and revenue. By adopting technology and automating processes to streamline your business operations. The key lies in achieving operational efficiency. How do you achieve that?

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Apicbase

MARCH 25, 2024

Managing inventory and supplier ordering is like juggling flaming torches while riding a unicycle (which also happens to be on fire). When restaurant managers or kitchen staff make poor purchasing choices, they face increased food waste, inflated costs and frustrated customers. That’s a daunting task.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 27, 2023

However, persistent labor shortages are pushing restaurants to explore automation and artificial intelligence to streamline operations – from kitchen management to customer service – to alleviate staffing pressures while also enhancing efficiency.

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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.

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7 Shifts

MAY 31, 2021

For example, kitchen managers rely on software to let them know how much expected inventory they have in stock. Inventory was ordered based on par levels, which are set based on sales forecasts, which are in turn determined by how many guests you'll serve and what they'll order. All tasks in a restaurant are interconnected.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 6, 2022

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, a new trend in the food service industry has risen in popularity—ghost kitchens. In addition to restaurant operators opening or transitioning to the ghost kitchen strategy, grocers are also exploring this new concept. Euromonitor estimates that ghost kitchens could top $1 trillion in revenue by 2030.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

The trends the industry had in 2019 toward improved tech stacks, better reporting, and streamlined operations can’t wait any longer, and restaurants are finding the budget to put toward technology again. With uncertainties still on the horizon, why are restaurants choosing to invest in upgraded technology now?

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 29, 2022

Restaurant management and operations personnel are always on the search for proactive ways to increase operational efficiency and reduce waste while complying with local regulations. Today, the sophistication of IoT technology available to the restaurant sector is at an all-time high. Leveraging Digital Visibility.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 20, 2022

Restaurants and food joints, once reliable venues for human interaction, will be important for the implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) technology. Some of the biggest disruptors will result from the increase in information technology, autonomous vehicles, automation and robotics in the kitchen, and AI chefs.

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Apicbase

MARCH 28, 2024

These include food production and inventory management. Additionally, the BOH handles food safety and restaurant administration. This includes the food prep and kitchen areas, food storage rooms, walk-in fridges, pot wash stations, staff break rooms, and offices. Food safety. Cost control. HACCP protocols.

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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.

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Apicbase

MAY 29, 2024

Every few months, a media article declares the death of ghost kitchens as a viable business model. The truth is ghost kitchens are alive and well. Interestingly, in the article, “ghost kitchens” is enclosed in quotation marks, meaning that the term was new at the time. Market data, however, tells a different story.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 21, 2020

Both now and for the future, technology can answer many of the question’s managers have surrounding maintaining the health of employees, ensuring the safety of their guests and protecting their bottom line. Protect Premises and Profits with Technology. Plan Wisely.

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The Restaurant Times

APRIL 22, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic related increase in demand for food delivery has given food brands, cloud kitchens and delivery only kitchens an opportunity to test and demonstrate their new order-to-go technologies. Apprehensions about food safety in the customer’s mind can cost you your business. That’s the silver lining.

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Transact

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Food waste, countless hours spent taking inventory, complicated employee onboarding processes—and even worse, sick customers due to food safety issues—they’re nightmares for any dedicated restaurant manager. . Improvements in back-of-house technology can help restaurants be more cost-conscious while remaining competitive.

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The Restaurant Times

JANUARY 13, 2022

A survey conducted by Too Good To Go indicates that more than 1/3rd of the bakery output in the UK ends up being wasted. Strict health and safety guidelines, short shelf life, and weather are some of the main reasons for wastage in bakeries. This is where it is recommended to start a waste-free bakery. Source: Pinterest.

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Apicbase

MARCH 28, 2024

Kitchen management software comes in all shapes and sizes. The F&B director works with the order forms, the COO analyses the profit and loss statements, the inventory manager checks the stock counts, the executive chef works in the recipes database and so on. Inventory, procurement, production, they all depend on one another.

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Harbor Touch

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Technology is transforming all aspects of our lives, and the restaurant industry is no exception. Restaurants of all sizes embrace software technology to improve the customer experience and streamline operations, from ordering systems to kitchen automation. Introducing kitchen automation. Transforming customer service.

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Apicbase

MAY 8, 2024

Finally, we will explore the best alternatives to MarketMan, helping you decide which restaurant inventory management platform aligns best with your needs. Inventory management: MarketMan tracks inventory and reports on stock counts and total value. It helps you track waste and theft to better control running costs.

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Apicbase

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

From the bustling kitchen to the welcoming front-of-house, this discipline centres on: streamlining processes, enhancing efficiency, and ultimately delivering a seamless dining experience. The process requires accurate and up-to-date sales figures, food costing, and inventory data to make the necessary calculations.

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Apicbase

APRIL 5, 2024

And over half of respondents said they plan to spend more on technology and automation tools in 2024. Restaurants use software and smart hardware to automate everyday tasks and management duties, such as purchasing ingredients, managing inventory, making production lists, dealing with allergens, and calculating costs.

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Apicbase

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

It covers everything from managing the team and overseeing how meals are prepared and served, to making sure the place meets health and safety rules, keeping an eye on the money and supplies, and thinking of ways to make the experience better for customers and help the business grow.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

This trend reflects the growing popularity of drive-thru and fast-casual dining, coupled with the demand for digital technologies such as QSR digital signage and QR codes. This capability can prove invaluable for refining pricing strategies, optimising ingredient and waste management, and planning forthcoming shifts, among other benefits.

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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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Apicbase

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

These businesses are accountable for any safety issues in their supply chain and must have information on traceability for the goods they grow, distribute, and sell. The demand for food safety and transparency has been skyrocketing over the past few years. How technology can help you meet traceability requirements. Conclusion.

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Cheetah

OCTOBER 3, 2020

These include being familiar with health guidelines issued by the CDC, reevaluating the value of labor, integrating new technologies and rethinking inventory. The value of labor Social distancing Hygiene and sanitation Technology solutions Optimizing your inventory. Less preparations means less cooks in the kitchen.

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Apicbase

MAY 21, 2024

Operational realities like ingredient sourcing, kitchen workflow, pricing strategy, and branding play a role in menu development. This approach ensures the updated menu reflects customer preferences, simplifies preparation for kitchen staff, and aligns with financial goals.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Inventory management: Monitor and maintain food and beverage stock levels. Operations: An all-encompassing word for everything else involved in managing a restaurant, such as maintaining the atmosphere and ensuring employees follow health and safety standards. Here's a breakdown of the major restaurant manager responsibilities.

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Lavu

DECEMBER 6, 2019

Digital inventory tracking. Systems of reporting that keep track of inventory as it is used. Digital inventory tracking can help with reordering automatically and reduce waste in the workplace. With an integrated POS system, you can keep track of inventory after each sale and keep an eye on every part of your inventory.

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The Rail

APRIL 14, 2023

There are many other reasons why your eatery might require a renovation, like the fact that there’s not enough room in the kitchen or in storage areas to help the staff be more efficient. Some restaurant owners see a 600-square-foot kitchen cost in the ballpark of $300,000. While you’re at it, consider upgrading your internet to 5G.

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The Restaurant Times

JANUARY 18, 2023

Technology is crucial to the success of modern restaurants. Yet, we found out that about 45% of restaurant owners have trouble with their legacy technology because it is not flexible. streamlining inventory management, . Integrating all of your devices will maximize your technological resources and optimize your workforce.

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Restaurant365

JULY 24, 2020

Increased demand for food delivery had already boosted the growth of ghost kitchens, and the COVID-19 pandemic has escalated both the popularity and profitability of the model. Ghost kitchens cut the cost of real estate and labor by reducing the restaurant model to accommodate off-premise food sales. What is a ghost kitchen?

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Open for Business

MAY 19, 2023

As guest preferences change and new developments in technology come out, keeping up to date can help you in several key ways. First of all, making the most of technology can boost your bottom line by helping you do more with less without compromising hospitality. Digital kitchen display systems could make paper tickets obsolete.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

A tightly integrated technology strategy will be key to workplace satisfaction and profitability. Having a single supplier and point of support for all the store technology and payment processing functions also reduces administrative burden and risk. Operations will continue to be simplified despite digital experiences expansion.

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The Rail

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

They can order products as they need, reducing inventory and waste. The benefits of reducing waste in the food industry were analyzed in a McKinsey/Sitra report. Relying on Technology to Make Informed Decisions. This process additionally enables businesses to factor flexibility into the equation.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

For example, to level-up the fan experience you can combine first-party transaction data with player stats, weather conditions, and inventory to better predict game-day sales. Restaurant owners will lean heavily on technology that is intuitive, can be easily integrated with existing systems. generation.

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