ChowNow

MAY 9, 2025

In many cases, controlling labor costs is less about cutting people and more about scheduling smarter and cross-training your existing employees. A quick audit of your operating costs can uncover easy ways to save money and tighten up your systems. Are you overstaffed on slow days? Understaffed when youre slammed?

Operations 195

Operations Email Marketing Food Supply Seasonal Menu 195

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 19, 2025

To incorporate automation into your restaurant: Audit your current recall process and identify where manual tasks create bottlenecks. Leverage modern tech tools with integrated contact databases, real-time dashboards, audit-ready reporting, and interoperability with your trading partners.

Management 221

Management Management Food Safety Food Supply 221

The Restaurant Group

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Cleaning and Maintenance Supplies Sanitizers, dish soap, gloves, and equipment cleaning solutions. Perform daily spot checks for critical items.Conduct weekly audits for perishables. Complete monthly audits for long-term stock. Train staff on accurate inventory recording. Train staff to always pull from the front.

Inventory 88

Inventory Management Management Audits 88

Lavu

MAY 2, 2025

A well-equipped POS system helps reduce human error, improve kitchen workflows, and build guest trust. To keep this information reliable, restaurants should follow these practices: Weekly Menu Audits : Regularly review ingredient changes and update nutritional details.

Allergens 78

Allergens POS Kitchen Safety Management 78

Paper Chase Accountancy

JULY 2, 2025

Staying Compliant and Audit-Ready The IRS, state tax authorities, and even local health departments have stringent requirements for financial record-keeping in restaurants. Neglecting regular financial updates can lead to significant penalties, interest charges, and the nightmare of an audit. Can cross-training optimize efficiency?

Cash Management 82

Cash Management Tip Distribution Point of Sale POS 82

Lavu

MAY 2, 2025

Regular Audits : Use tools like WAVE and Lighthouse for automated checks, combined with manual testing by users of assistive technologies. Staff Training : Educate your team on accessibility basics and assistive tools. Conducting Accessibility Audits Regularly reviewing your digital menus for accessibility issues is key.

Audits 78

Audits Customer Experience POS Menu 78

Paper Chase Accountancy

JUNE 16, 2025

Ensure staff training for cost-efficient operations. Audit Support: They keep records that can support business audits, helping to validate calculated ratios. They can also save costs in the long run by eliminating the need for in-house training and equipment. Implement effective inventory management.

Hotels 82

Hotels Hospitality Cash Management Restaurant Law 82

Paper Chase Accountancy

JUNE 16, 2025

Ensure staff training for cost-efficient operations. Audit Support: They keep records that can support business audits, helping to validate calculated ratios. They can also save costs in the long run by eliminating the need for in-house training and equipment. Implement effective inventory management.

Hotels 82

Hotels Hospitality Cash Management Restaurant Law 82

Lavu

MAY 2, 2025

Steps to Implement : Input accurate allergen data, train staff, and regularly audit for compliance. ” [1] Maintaining Data Accuracy and Compliance in POS Allergen Features To ensure allergen data remains reliable, regular audits are a must. These checks help maintain compliance and protect customer safety.

Allergens 78

Allergens POS Management Management 78

Paper Chase Accountancy

JULY 10, 2025

From understanding the benefits of hiring a dedicated restaurant or hospitality accountant, learning tips to maximize profit margins, to leveraging financial services for strategic planning, these specialized services can equip restaurant owners for financial success. Implementing a tip sharing system can also help reduce labor costs.

Cash Management 52

Cash Management Hotels Restaurant Law Small Business 52

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Increased Workplace Audits : Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) audits have become more frequent, leading to potential fines and disruptions. Legal Compliance – The risk of audits and penalties for non-compliance requires thorough documentation and adherence to employment laws.

Restaurant Law 251

Restaurant Law Operations Audits Recruiting 251

Paper Chase Accountancy

MAY 20, 2025

Creating a Chart of Accounts for Restaurant Accounting After equipping your restaurant with the right bookkeeping tools, your next step involves establishing a comprehensive chart of accounts for your restaurant’s accounting system. Training staff on the importance of accurate record-keeping.

Cash Management 52

Cash Management Hotels Point of Sale Hospitality 52

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 3, 2023

Think of what your restaurant can accomplish with quality auditing. Audits can also help brands identify (and fix) areas of non-compliance, as well as spot (and address) potential threats. These significant benefits make it clear that regular quality auditing is a must for all restaurants. Luckily, the tide is turning.

Audits 474

Audits Food Safety Food Truck Information 474

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 27, 2022

Commit to ongoing training. All workers must be trained in food safety, not just upon hiring, but throughout their tenure. Use tech tools to provide regular training and send small “chunks” of information right to employees’ phones. Audit differently. Check all equipment. Utilize digital tools.

Kitchen Safety 530

Kitchen Safety Food Safety Audits Food 530

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Trust is built when company leaders demonstrate a strong commitment to food safety and provide the necessary resources – including training, tools, equipment, and support – to ensure compliance with regulations and best practices. Build Trust One of the foundational pillars of a robust food safety culture is trust.

Food Safety 520

Food Safety Allergens Food Loyalty Program 520

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Train Differently (and Better) than Ever Before. Historically, food businesses trained employees by explaining how things should be done. But what if you thought about training differently? Train, practice, demonstrate, and reinforce, using tech tools to amplify training efforts and reinforce knowledge.

Food Safety 566

Food Safety Audits Food Supply Food 566

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 29, 2021

Number Three : Audit your time keeping. Number Four : Audit sales every half-hour in your POS system. It is one of the most important pieces of equipment you'll ever purchase. Number Seven : Last but not least, make selection and training a priority. They’re not working, and they are milking the time clock.

Audits 520

Audits POS Sports Training 520

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 29, 2022

The byproduct is a feedback loop that enhances employee guidance and training, reduces shrink and carbon footprint, ensures the highest levels of store cleanliness and hygiene, and enables your teams to focus on and cater to consumers. Preempting Equipment Failures.

Operations 473

Operations Food Safety Kitchen Safety Front of House 473

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 8, 2020

” Restaurants must elevate safety and cleanliness protocols, train employees about new processes and policies, track compliance, and implement immediate corrective actions, as needed. Enforce social distancing and require appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) based on the guidelines for your jurisdiction.

Food Safety 507

Food Safety Social Media Website Management Food Supply 507

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 6, 2023

By modernizing employee task management, quick service restaurants (QSRs) can streamline routine health and safety audits. Ensure Routine Health and Safety Audits Run Smoothly Outdated processes, like pen and paper audits, can make health and safety checks a tiresome, time-consuming task with room for human error.

Audits 469

Audits Kitchen Safety Mobile Ordering Customer Experience 469

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Remember that it can also be expensive to hire and train new employees. Make sure you do a projection and daily audit to ensure your payroll costs are commensurate with your current revenue. Kitchen and Serving Station Equipment. There is no way you can prepare a meal without the right equipment.

License 445

License Employee Relations Equipment Food Supply 445

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

As restaurants have been gradually permitted to reopen, they have new regulations to follow, including restricted onsite capacity, strict cleaning and disinfecting protocols, social distancing rules, and mandatory use of personal protective equipment (PPE). Prioritize Training. and emergency personnel (e.g.,

Food Safety 553

Food Safety Social Media Food Order Audits 553

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Maintenance needs vary based on restaurant size, food variety, and cooking style, but all restaurant maintenance can be divided into two overarching categories: restaurant equipment maintenance and restaurant facilities maintenance. This type of maintenance is typically the responsibility of specially trained technicians.

Audits 309

Audits Equipment Food Safety Kitchen Safety 309

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 28, 2024

How important is continual training? To maintain consistency across stores, brands should implement the following best practices: Robust Onboarding Training Program : Develop a comprehensive onboarding process that includes detailed training on brand standards, guidelines, voice, tone, and standard operating procedures.

Social Media 442

Social Media Loyalty Program Customer Service Customer Experience 442

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 11, 2020

Overloading – There’s a lot of equipment and lighting which can overload the electrical systems and fixtures. Damaged Equipment – Most hazards which are infrequent or momentary can damage your equipment over time. Equipment testing. Routine inspection and testing of all electronic equipment.

Food Safety 553

Food Safety Equipment Food Supply Audits 553

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Last but not least, creating digital checklists for the cleaning tools and the staff will streamline the process—because when it comes to food safety and restaurant cleanliness, training should not be a one-off affair. Everyone should follow the proper procedure every day, not just during training sessions. Overall Operations.

Technology 492

Technology Operations Food Safety Kitchen Safety 492

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 17, 2023

Technology, like SaaS-based quality and audit software, has changed the ISO compliance process significantly, making it much faster, easier, more accurate, and less of an administrative burden. Augmented reality tools are improving compliance training and helping employees better understand ISO standards and procedures.

Innovation 416

Innovation Technology Certification Food Safety 416

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 20, 2020

The same can be said for their employees, who oftentimes aren’t properly trained in managing data threats. Firstly, hampered by a whopping 75 percent annual turnover rate according to The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, owner/operators can have difficulty training a revolving door of new employees.

Online Ordering 540

Online Ordering Email Marketing Website Management Franchise 540

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 26, 2024

Anything that helps with labor, like back-of-house training solutions that simplify and make employee training easier, is important. Many QSR franchises are operating with legacy equipment that can't keep pace with customer expectations or facilitate a seamless employee experience.

Seating 437

Seating Mobile Ordering Point of Sale Customer Experience 437

7 Shifts

AUGUST 18, 2024

Not only do you have to manage many costs including, labor, equipment, and food—but you have to do it while dealing with inevitable price increases. In this guide we won't worry too much about the differences, but in general: A restaurant cost is a one-time expenditure on a material resource like food, liquor, dishes or kitchen equipment.

License 370

License Equipment POS Food Supply 370

Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Every restaurant must constantly invest in training. [] PUTTING ALL OF YOUR EGGS IN THE CHEFS BASKET. Make sure that owners retain ample ownership of the concept, standardize as much as possible, and constantly train a strong bench of people who can step up to the plate if the chef departs. [] FAILING TO ASK THE CUSTOMER.

Cash Management 363

Cash Management Point of Sale Leadership Website Management 363

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 11, 2024

Training and education around hygiene and food safety continue to be a standard, but there are further steps managers can take to guarantee the safest, most hygienic, and highest-quality experience for guests. In this context, it’s crucial to regularly train employees in things like hand hygiene.

Food Safety 458

Food Safety Education Training Equipment 458

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

When launching such a program, managers can decrease their costs and increase their chances of success by using a bin system to separate recyclables from other trash, educating staff on proper recycling procedures, and monitoring disposal practices to verify that employees are putting their training to work. Staff Training.

Recycling 383

Recycling Waste Workshop Training 383

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

High staff turnover of QSRs contributes to these challenges, with inconsistencies in training and varying levels of experience among staff risking the maintenance of food, health, and safety standards. By automating behind-the-scenes operations, staff are able to dedicate more time to training, compliance, and customer relations.

Operations 221

Operations Food Safety Audits Customer Service 221

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 8, 2020

They also provide the added benefit of digital audit trails, should you need to validate your team’s compliance for any reason. Beyond real-time chat, some apps also allow restaurants to upload training manuals, create work orders, and manage operations all in one place. Streamline Operations with Simple to Use Technology.

FOH 507

FOH BOH Food Safety Employee Relations 507

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

At its base, strengthening your food safety culture requires great communication, ongoing training and reminders, and an incentive-based system to build collaboration instead of a punitive system, which often compels employees to do the minimum. Increase Self-Assessments at Every Location. Invest in Software Solutions.

Management 474

Management Management Food Safety Audits 474

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

To tackle this pressing issue effectively, businesses must invest in staff training and development, vital for retaining and upskilling their existing workforce. The future of restaurant businesses will likely involve a hybrid approach, combining the efficiency of technology with the warmth and personal touch of human service.

2024 539

2024 Loyalty Program Cash Management Customer Experience 539