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Dining Trends for 2024

Modern Restaurant Management

Experiential dining, plant-based menus and sustainability were hot topics in the Les Dames d’Escoffier International (LDEI) 2023 Trends Report. Environmental Consciousness – Consumer awareness and desire for more sustainable options is encouraging upcycling and waste reduction efforts that are good for business and good for the planet.

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Ensuring Food Security through Sustainable and Cost-Effective Practices

Culinary Digital

We also discuss how modern approaches have improved consumption habits and nutritional awareness – while, resolving issues around wastage and costs and promoting sustainable practices for all. Source : Adobe Stock In terms of Affordability, Availability, Quality & Safety, Sustainability & Adaptation, the U.S. ranks 13th.

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Menu Development: 12 Steps for Success

Apicbase

Menu development is the process of aligning back-of-house culinary talent with operations management to design a profitable, sustainable menu that aligns with the brand. Make sure your team understands cross-contamination risks, training them to avoid allergen exposure by following safe food handling practices.

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How to Use ChatGPT to Create Training Material for Restaurant & Cafe Employees

Ken Burgin

Questions could range from ingredients of dishes to potential allergens. Business Operations Overview : Create comprehensive educational content about restaurant operations like supply chain management, inventory control, and financial management. This will help train staff in customer service skills and problem-solving.

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20 Restaurant Skills You'll Quickly Learn on the Job (Updated)

7 Shifts

Health, Allergen, and Food Safety Training and Certifications. Examples include a TIPS certification , ServSafe Allergen , or a local accredited restaurant safety course. Cooks and back-of-house employees tend to work with inventory management software and kitchen display technology. Cross-contamination. Undercooking.

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The Future of Fast Dining: What’s Next for Counter Service Restaurants?

The Rail

Supply chain management , inventory control, and minimizing food waste are key strategies to lower overhead costs and offer savings to customers. In the restaurant kitchen, automated food prep systems, robotic assistants, and inventory management software optimize efficiency and quality.

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Top Five Supply Chain Management Tips

Hot Schedules

When you decide to give your order to a supplier it is always a good idea to fix your pricing for as long as possible to sustain an accurate business forecast. You should ensure your suppliers are able to provide you with allergen data to load into your procurement system against your recipes so you can track the allergens in every dish.