Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and operators can expect to see in 2024. Consider, for instance, a scenario in which your Point of Sale (POS) system can forecast the popularity of a new dish based on historical customer behaviour.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 17, 2023

Mobile Order Applications Mobile smart order apps for waiters help to speed up the service and manage the orders right at the guest’s table. The application supports the function of ordering with a car plate number as well that opens more opportunities for food services in the fast-food industry.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

For now, restaurants are using AI (Artificial Intelligence) and ML (Machine Learning) to streamline operations and improve customer service in a much less tech-savvy environment. You are sitting in your favorite restaurant and have placed an order on a tablet at your table. What are AI and ML? Let’s Start With the Why.

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7 Shifts

MAY 25, 2020

There’s nothing better than a tidy workstation and clean range hood before service hour; and the post-shift scrub down of the kitchen can be a form of meditation for stressed out chefs. Here are some guidelines to consider implementing before your next shift. Create a sanitization & cleaning checklist ??

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Touch Bistro

JULY 18, 2021

The challenge is, the restaurant industry has been struggling with a shortage of chefs and other back of house staff for several years now. Back in 2019, TouchBistro’s Annual Industry Report found that seven in 10 restaurants in the U.S. were experiencing a labor shortage. million jobs – or 12% – short of pre-pandemic levels.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 15, 2021

Our business model requires too much labor: At the same time as we step back it becomes vividly apparent that our method of operation and the menus that we provide require too many hands. Our menus are too large: The days when the way to customer satisfaction was through extensive variety are probably gone. What if……happens?

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 7, 2023

This is especially true in the food service industry. Restaurant equipment directly affects the customer experience and operating efficiency from the quality of food offered, the food preparation time and the front and back of house staff levels required to properly service the customer.

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Society Insurance

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

As a bar or restaurant owner, you know that your night isn’t over when the last customer leaves. When the door closes and the lights come back up in the dining area and bar, there are still tasks to complete before the night is truly done. Tasks for Back-of-House Staff: Cleaning and sanitizing food prep areas and work surfaces.

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 8, 2020

When it comes to email, e very $1 you spend can mean $38 back to your business —that’s a 3800% ROI. If your restaurant is counter service, have an email list signup sheet where your team can encourage them to sign up for the list to get updates about the business and first dibs at any special promos you may have in the pipeline.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

In order for new hires to perform well and stay happy in their roles, hiring managers need to pay more attention to the restaurant onboarding process. Customer service training. Customize this overview to fit your restaurant’s onboarding timeline. The restaurant industry welcomes new staff at unprecedented rates.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

A tip out ensures other employees working in the front of the house share in gratuities, such as: Barbacks. There's a lot of confusion surrounding the process, structure, and laws regarding restaurant tip outs. Read on for everything you need to know to establish a successful process for tipping out in your restaurant. Tip Out Methods.

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EATER

JULY 7, 2023

Lille Allen/Eater After years of artificially low menu prices, service fees feel like an inevitable, annoying part of dining out now If you’re the type of diner who regularly eats at restaurants, you’ve almost assuredly noticed a “service fee” tacked on to your check at one establishment or another.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 3, 2021

Staffing presents a huge challenge for restaurants trying to go back to full employment following the pandemic. Kitchen and front-of-house employees are simply harder to find. These tools offer employees an easy and secure way to manage their wages, even if they don’t have bank accounts.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 13, 2020

As the Coronavirus crisis continues, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked industry insiders what best practices restaurants should have in place for social distancing, as per CDC guidelines. And communications is front and center, particularly for restaurants that might not be as well known for out of restaurant food.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked experts for their thoughts on trends and challenges that will affect the restaurant industry in 2023. " – John Oakes, Revenue Management Solutions CEO. Slow movers tie up inventory -and the cash needed to by that inventory. For part one, click here.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Consider two worst-case scenarios: A customer orders extra guacamole but your restaurant is all out of avocados or, on the other hand, you've just walked past a crate of rotten, unusable (and expensive!) The Best Restaurant Inventory Management Software. Choose The Right Inventory Management System. avocados in the stock room.

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EATER

APRIL 10, 2024

Tomekah George Wonder’s big idea for food delivery is to own every aspect of the process, from recipe development to the moment it ends up at your door A few weeks ago, chef JJ Johnson launched a new restaurant concept in downtown Brooklyn. Locked in the kitchen” is hyperbole, but the micrograms aren’t. It’s why the recipes are so perfect,” he adds.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry insiders for their views on trends. With more options to work outside of the hospitality industry, operators must offer employees more scheduling flexibility, facilitate transparent communication between management and team members, and avoid overworking staff.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2022

Facing multiple headwinds, restaurant owners and management must employ the most effective tool available: effective communication. A good starting point for addressing many issues is use of a manager’s log. And don’t forget a long-time, well-established business management tactic: the employee suggestion box.

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Goliath Consulting

JUNE 30, 2020

But even after the pandemic, sanitation and safety concerns are expected to remain, and the restaurant business model may have to evolve in a way that utilizes more tech-driven service systems. With widespread concerns of a pandemic rebound, customers will now be more cautious of eating out in crowded places after the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Open for Business

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Plenty of places continue to make do with the cash-only, pen-and-paper systems that restaurants have relied on for years. This central warehouse of information can function as a comprehensive restaurant management system, depending on your needs, budget, and what you choose. Quick service restaurants. Food trucks. POS terminals.

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The Restaurant Times

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Restaurant startup developments in recent years have included a variety of food delivery alternatives, company expansion, service innovation, extended online ordering, assemble-your-meal popup businesses, and many others. . However, we are living in exciting times with new opportunities emerging out of utter chaos.

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Cheetah

DECEMBER 2, 2021

When your staff are confident that the agreed policies are being followed, they are able to focus on better servicing your customers. A good system will also help staff manage their personal cash flow. A good system will also help staff manage their personal cash flow. Toast - Tipping within Your POS.

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Cheetah

DECEMBER 1, 2021

When your staff are confident that the agreed policies are being followed, they are able to focus on better servicing your customers. A good system will also help staff manage their personal cash flow. A good system will also help staff manage their personal cash flow. Toast - Tipping within Your POS.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 14, 2020

To add resources to these guides, reach out to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com with news. This new site is a one-stop hub of critical information for restaurants, employees, customers and industry partners.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 19, 2020

Thus, e-commerce is quickly moving front and center. Ultimately, the goal of these websites is to drive customers to the restaurant; they aren’t capturing much actionable information. putting cravable food on top of customers minds just before they start their lunch search. That same data can be used to guide marketing.

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MadMobile

JUNE 8, 2023

How will you manage your menu? How will you manage your menu? What kind of reports do you need to manage your restaurant? Making sure it’s easy to take orders and payments on the go will be extremely helpful to both your staff and customers.

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Open for Business

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Knowing your audience will inform your menu, but more importantly, your restaurant’s overall vibe and service style. Customer experience is another factor, and your interior should resonate with the brand’s personality. Are you targeting families, young professionals, or a little bit of everything? Efficiency is key.

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Restaurant365

OCTOBER 8, 2021

This kind of restaurant serves customers solely through online orders and delivery. There are many ways that the back-of-house may be organized, but the restaurant is set up without a traditional front-of-house (without waitstaff or on-site seating options). Let’s dive into the details.

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Restaurant365

APRIL 16, 2021

With the demand for takeout being at an all-time high, restaurants have turned to ordering services like Grubhub and UberEats to connect with new local customers looking for food. These ordering platforms charge multiple fees to your customers and also have high commission rates (typically 10-15% of the order total).

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Deliverect

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Some full-service restaurants managed to pivot and find a way to offer their multi-course meals for delivery. Some full-service restaurants managed to pivot and find a way to offer their multi-course meals for delivery. What are the trends that will continue and what will go back to the way it was? Takeout is king.

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Lavu

MARCH 13, 2020

This permits your restaurant—both front and back of the house—to work at the fast pace of consumer spending. The type of diners you receive expect to wait for less, carry less cash, and demand faster service. Checks can be cashed out or rung up right there at the table. Or could it be the systems in place?

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Deliverect

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Some full-service restaurants managed to pivot and find a way to offer their multi-course meals for delivery. Some full-service restaurants managed to pivot and find a way to offer their multi-course meals for delivery. What are the trends that will continue and what will go back to the way it was? Takeout is king.

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Restaurant365

JUNE 9, 2021

You can use data to improve restaurant operations, both in your front of house (FOH) and back of house (BOH). Restaurant KPIs impacting a profitable front of house. Focus on the customer experience. First, start by examining the entire customer experience.

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Deliverect

JULY 24, 2020

Is it limited to taking payments and orders, or does it also provide inventory management, a reservations system, kitchen and shift management tools? It’s becoming increasingly important to have a system in place to handle delivery orders and manage the driver or customer pick-up process. POS (point of sale) systems.

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Touch Bistro

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Great service is essential to running a successful restaurant, which is why you need to become a pro at restaurant staffing and learn how to craft a solid server job description. Restaurant servers (also known as waiters and waitresses) are the front of house staff in your restaurant. What is a Restaurant Server?

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Lavu

MARCH 27, 2020

The words “restaurant management system” rarely cause excitement. While service and food remain the most important parts of driving your business, your restaurant’s management system is what keeps it running smooth and healthy. Think of them as the real-life version of those house robots from ’80s movies.

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