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Reduce Training Retirements & Manual Tasks With These Three Automation Best Practices

Modern Restaurant Management

More specifically, automation best practices can ease training requirements and reduce manual tasks, helping restaurants thrive in a challenging environment. Streamline Employee Onboarding and Training. Food waste is endemic at many restaurants and across the food supply chain, collectively totaling more than 1.6

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A CHEF’S ADVICE TO 2022 CULINARY GRADUATES

Culinary Cues

Excessive waste is a sign of disrespect for those involved in the process of getting those ingredients to you. It might be sustainability, waste management, protection of traditions, a pursuit of excellence, authenticity, or connection with the source of ingredients, etc. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. CAFÉ Talks Podcast.

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How to Reduce Restaurant Food Costs in 2022

Margin Edge

Thanks to having a sales team made up exclusively of former operators, chefs and general managers, with 350+ years’ of collective experience, we’ve picked their brains and come up with a list of six ways restaurants can make a big impact in 2022 based on their experiences and tried-and-true tricks. Track waste. Track key item costs.

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How Restaurants Can Drive Profits and Growth During a Perfect Storm

Modern Restaurant Management

Food and labor costs are elevated and expected to remain high in 2022 , negatively impacting restaurants’ profit margins. To maximize your existing resources: Reduce food waste. With prices skyrocketing, restaurants should focus on eliminating food waste. Train continuously.

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How Restaurants Can Combat Inflation with the Top-Down and Bottom-Up Method to Profitability

Modern Restaurant Management

percent from March 2021 to March 2022, accounting for the highest inflation rate since December 1981. AvT provides the “why” behind your food cost variance, whether it be shrinkage, waste, breakage of contract prices, etc. Train Staff on the Importance of Restaurant Inventory Control. Track Food Waste.

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Optimize Staff and Resources with Pre-Made Food Products

Modern Restaurant Management

According to the National Restaurant Association , between October 2021 and March 2022 unfilled jobs exceeded total hires by an average of 500,000 a month in the hospitality industry alone. Additionally, training new staff on recipes can come with a learning curve and even tenured staff may overestimate the amount of product they need.

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Five Common Seasonal Hiring Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Modern Restaurant Management

Managers and owners must develop strategic hiring plans through the end of 2022 and into 2023 to protect staff from long hours and burnout. However, limited budgets and resources necessitate thoughtful hiring decisions in order to reduce wasted time and costs on advertising positions or training new hires. How to avoid.

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