Lavu

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

In the face of a staggering global issue, restaurants must proactively avoid food waste. billion tons of food are wasted annually across the globe. Restaurants, a big part of this challenge, can substantially impact by adopting sustainable practices and reducing their contribution to food waste.

Waste 78

Waste Food Compost Audits 78

Sling

MAY 9, 2023

ADD_THIS_TEXT Restaurant operations (or RO for short) is the collective term for all the activities that go into managing a food-service business — everything from the daily responsibilities that need to be done to the long-term planning that keeps the business on track. Doing so involves more than just the food your diners leave behind.

Operations 78

Operations Loyalty Program Food Safety Front of House 78

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.

2022 180

2022 Food Supply Back of House Kitchen Safety 180

Restaurant365

AUGUST 19, 2020

Successful restaurant owners and operators don’t just provide great food. For food service and hospitality in particular, an essential part of the guest experience is the interaction with employees. There are some general areas to focus on when starting to audit your human resources information systems (HRIS) and payroll systems.

Restaurant Law 131

Restaurant Law Recruiting Employee Relations Food Safety 131

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 6, 2020

Here are six areas that often create risks for restaurants and others in the food and hospitality industry: Onboarding New Employees : You may know employers are required to verify new employees’ identity and employment authorization, but federal law imposes strict requirements for doing so, and documenting compliance can be tricky.

Restaurant Law 193

Restaurant Law Document Insurance Hiring 193

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

Who brands trust, how programs are architected, procedures and great communication matters…A LOT. Centralization of data-driven marketing will also become increasingly critical, including streamlining processes and providing businesses with a comprehensive view of their data to inform strategic decisions. Nothing is fraud proof.

2024 215

2024 Loyalty Program Cash Management Customer Experience 215

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

We realized how important transparency and communication were this year, both with our staff and our customers, in order to make everyone feel comfortable and feel safe. Lesson #1: Multiple factors are leading to businesses increasingly communicating via messaging – with both customers and employees. billion to $25 billion.

2020 197

2020 Kitchen Safety Food Safety Loyalty Program 197

EATER

MAY 22, 2020

Whole Foods photo, Brooks Kraft LLC/Corbis via Getty Images; illustrations, zuperia /Shutterstock. And the majority now offer at least some kind of additional sick leave, even if the details of those programs aren’t always successfully communicated to employees.

Employee Relations 145

Employee Relations Food Safety Website Management Social Media 145

Restaurant365

AUGUST 21, 2020

Successful restaurant owners and operators don’t just provide great food. For food service and hospitality in particular, an essential part of the guest experience is the interaction with employees. There are some general areas to focus on when starting to audit your human resources information systems (HRIS) and payroll systems.

Blog 78

Blog Restaurant Law Recruiting Employee Relations 78

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

While everything feels overwhelming in the world, focus on these five solvable challenges: Prioritize a Food Safety Culture. With or without a pandemic, food safety culture is what you do when no one is looking. When employees feel safe, informed, and engaged, then customers will feel safe.

Management 189

Management Management Food Safety Audits 189

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 28, 2023

This one effort can help your restaurant ensure you’re aligned with suppliers that prioritize safety and quality efforts. Supply chain transparency can provide vital information about suppliers’ environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives. Customers want to know where their food is coming from.

Supplies 167

Supplies Food Supply Food Safety Certification 167

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 1, 2020

Review mentions of “Back-owned” (and related terms) also skyrocketed, up 426 percent, as people look to support and surface these businesses to the community. There has also been an increase in review content for Black-owned restaurants and food businesses (up 9X) and nightlife (up 13X).

2020 180

2020 Travel Food Safety Consumer Goods 180

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 8, 2020

Safety ordinances can vary widely by city, county, and sate. ” Restaurant managers who develop clearly-documented policies, operational checklists, and clear communication systems can simplify the process for everyone. ServeSafe and food handler certification. Update existing policies to accommodate: Social distancing.

FOH 202

FOH BOH Front of House Employee Relations 202

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Most restaurants and food businesses have done a great job adjusting to the new COVID-19 protocols. And they’ve implemented these new COVID-19 protocols in addition to the food safety procedures that were already in place. Communicate with Customers and Employees. Reiterate that safety is your priority.

Food Safety 221

Food Safety Social Media Food Order Audits 221

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 29, 2021

For example, I see industry trends moving toward: A more active and robust food safety culture. Food safety culture may have been an afterthought before, but it’s now one of the hottest topics since COVID-19 became our collective challenge. An increase in self-assessments at locations.

Audits 182

Audits Food Safety Kitchen Safety Coaching 182

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 2, 2020

They include PepsiCo, Uber Eats, Constellation Brands, Moët Hennessy USA, Robin Hood Foundation, Ecolab, Cargill, Boston Beer Company, Shift4 Payments, P&G Professional, Ventura Foods, United HealthCare, The Elliot Group, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, and the Light Foundation.

Healthcare 206

Healthcare Employee Relations Online Ordering Customer Service 206

Apicbase

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Restaurant operations management is about making sure everything in a restaurant works together smoothly to deliver great service, tasty food, and keep everyone happy, from the guests to the staff. The process requires accurate and up-to-date sales figures, food costing, and inventory data to make the necessary calculations.

Definition 52

Definition Operations Management Management 52

Sling

APRIL 5, 2021

In his 1943 paper entitled “A Theory Of Human Motivation,” Abraham Maslow suggested that safety (a.k.a. In fact, a sense of security is so important for survival that it’s second only to the physiological needs (food, water, warmth, and rest) that all humans share. 18) Streamline Communication. Get creative.

Employee Relations 185

Employee Relations Small Business Communication Tip Distribution 185

Apicbase

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

This strategic orchestration extends to menu planning, pricing, inventory management, health and safety protocols, and the testing and implementation of new technology. The process requires accurate and up-to-date sales figures, food costing, and inventory data to make the necessary calculations.

Definition 52

Definition Operations Management Management 52

Apicbase

MAY 12, 2023

There are so many moving parts that working in chaos is the default work setting for many food service companies. As CEO of Apicbase, and host of The Food Service Growth Show, I talk with restaurant leaders daily. The best decisions are based on data analysis and solid information, not gut feeling or speculation.

Operations 52

Operations Back of House Sustainability Front of House 52

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Sandra (Sandy) Reinhardt: Vice President of Information Technology | 30 years. She moved to information technology in 1994 where she was instrumental in putting in the first network and email system for SBCI. He started his career with Hardee’s Food Systems in 1983 ending in the position of District Manager.

Food 173

Food Tip Distribution Guest Recovery Food Safety 173

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2020

US Foods Ghost Kitchens. US Foods Holding Corp. launched US Foods Ghost Kitchens, a program designed to guide restaurant operators every step of the way when opening their own operation, helping them easily add a new revenue stream. It’s critical to our corporate mission and the values we strive to achieve.”

Kitchen Safety 206

Kitchen Safety Loyalty Program Delivery Customer Service 206

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 19, 2020

Health & Safety Measures : Businesses can tell consumers if they are enforcing social distancing, sanitizing between customers, mandating staff wear masks and/or gloves, providing hand sanitizer or contactless payment, and more, top photo. Pre-COVID, companies provided food to employees and guests for meetings, events, or as a perk.

Food Safety 145

Food Safety Customer Experience Website Management Employee Relations 145

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2020

This edition of MRM News Bites features a double dose from US Foods, SpotOn Transact, DoorDash Kitchens, Virtual Restaurant Consulting, Tripleseat and Gather, wagamama, Toast, The Gluten Intolerance Group, Instawork and StaffMate Online, Procurant and Yellofin, Sift, 7shifts, ParTech, Revel Systems and Como, Kabbage, Bluecrew and Cuboh.

Bar 154

Bar Cash Management Loyalty Program Point of Sale 154

Apicbase

APRIL 20, 2022

Guests expect your food to taste the same, no matter which location they visit or order from. That’s where an extensive operations manual comes in, including your processes, recipes, portion sizes, suppliers, safety and hygiene guidelines, equipment, pricing, appropriate furnishings, etc. You shouldn’t just focus on the food.

Franchise 52

Franchise Franchising Cash Management Kitchen Safety 52

Apicbase

MAY 18, 2022

Besides cost estimates, audited financial statements and projections should be included, like: the expected growth rate for (at least) the first year; the estimated restaurant cash flow; the expected payback period. Open and honest communication will take you and your franchise farther than you can imagine. #7 9 Be Open To Feedback.

Franchise 52

Franchise Franchising Sustainability Document 52