Transact

JUNE 4, 2020

A revolution in digital technology has swept through front-of-house foodservice operations, and its effects have been so remarkable that even industry veterans have gotten whiplash. . Back-of-house pressures are precisely the problems that automation was designed to address. Improve communication. ?

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Crunchtime

AUGUST 3, 2023

In the restaurant industry, communication is vital. You have to make sure front-of-house and back-of-house staff are in sync and that employees know what’s expected of them. This post was contributed by Sage, a Crunchtime accounting and payroll integration partner.

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The Restaurant Times

MARCH 13, 2023

The back-of-house (BOH) at a restaurant is the behind-the-scenes area of the restaurant — it works like an engine and keeps the restaurant going. While it is not visible to the customers, the restaurant’s services get hampered without back-of-house. Why is Back of House Important?

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7 Shifts

MARCH 23, 2022

Executive Summary. Region: Great Lakes. Number of Locations: 16. Restaurant Type: Quick Service. Problem : Manual scheduling processes that took too much time, siloed operations, and didn't resonate with a younger, tech-saavy workforce. The food and hospitality hasn't changed all that much since '65. The restaurant industry has. Table of Contents.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Or, if you've worked in a restaurant as a chef, line cook, or as part of the FOH (front-of-house), you may have used this hospitality term yourself. Whatever the reason for an item needing to be 86'ed, this restaurant term works really well as a quick way to communicate the need to take an item off the menu. Table of Contents.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 27, 2023

Encourage your staff to share the number with key family members and if there is a legitimate “emergency” this is the lifeline, in a semi-private setting where they can communicate. “I We need to embrace the good and understand the bad and the ugly. But we need to be cognizant of a primary reason for “being connected”. Try “FOOD” on for size.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Restaurants are constantly busy, which means communication is key to make sure the experience for customers is top of the line. Two-way radios, help restaurant staff communicate more efficiently leading to a better experience for the guests. Quick Communication Two-way radios provide fast and efficient communication amongst staff.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 28, 2022

This is the hub of activity, the space that portrays unity, defines tradition, nourishes the body and mind, and sets the tone for communication. These unplanned tattoos are a rite of passage, our report cards that help to define when we have passed the test of time in front of the range.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Salt & Straw in Portland made “Saltie Salutes” part of their internal communication so employees can send each other recognition for jobs well done. When teams participate in non-work activities together, it increases trust, which in turn boosts morale and improves communication. People are the heart of the restaurant.

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Culinary Cues

MARCH 21, 2022

From first-in, first-out in the walk-in cooler to how you fold side towels and where your knives are placed – it is organization that allows a kitchen to run efficiently and keeps the mood and pace of the restaurant in sync. To some, it may seem less significant, but to seasoned professionals – this is the truth of the kitchen.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Back-of-House and Front-of-House. Establish Clear Lines of Communication. Back-of-House and Front-of-House are an even split. 7shifts data shows no large discrepancy between turnover rates in the front- and back-of-house. Front of House Positions: 41% turnover rate.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 8, 2024

This is also well-known in foodservice with the fast-paced work required in back and front of house. This goes back to making sure all the other aspects of food culture are in place and are part of a company’s strong points, because they all feed back to the customer.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Moreover, a solid network infrastructure enables real-time communication tools to enhance coordination between the front-of-house and kitchen staff, leading to quicker service times and a more synchronized dining experience. For example, IoT devices can notify when stock is low, or equipment is not functioning optimally.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 10, 2024

Twenty minutes east of the White House, in D.C.’s s Union Market District, sits the modern Mexican restaurant Destino. It’s awkward because people are often unsure of the ‘right’ amount to tip, so tip amounts vary from person to person. Restaurant workers, who rely on tips to supplement their income, are torn on the subject.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 23, 2024

It’s the key to creating a consistent experience every day, week, and month of the year — the essential structure for the restaurant’s operations. Getting it right is critical for sustained success in the restaurant industry. But it isn’t simple. Table of Contents: What makes a great employee schedule?

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 26, 2021

2020 was a year that the restaurant industry won’t soon forget. From a projected record growth at the top of the year to a decline of nearly $240 billion in sales and 2.5 million out of work, it was nothing short of devastating. Through it all, we emerge from the year as an industry in evolution—and our restaurants need to evolve with it.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 10, 2024

Twenty minutes east of the White House, in D.C.’s s Union Market District, sits the modern Mexican restaurant Destino. It’s awkward because people are often unsure of the ‘right’ amount to tip, so tip amounts vary from person to person. Restaurant workers, who rely on tips to supplement their income, are torn on the subject.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 25, 2023

The first is communication technology, like paging to communicate to guests or back of house communications for personnel and management. For instance, a restaurant with a smaller footprint may not need a paging or staff communication system, but it will always need background music.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Restaurant employees play an integral role in the dining experience, representing the building blocks of delightful guest experiences, ultimately creating loyal patrons who come back for more. However, in today's economic environment, restaurant staffing is being put to the test, posing a bigger challenge today than ever before.

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Culinary Cues

MARCH 26, 2022

Training ALWAYS pays back in dividends. Plain and simple – social media IS YOUR MOST IMPORTANT PLATFORM FOR COMMUNICATION. Ads in your local newspaper are more about showing that you support that paper rather than a tremendously effective way of communicating with the public. How hard can it be – right?

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 1, 2022

Even with this good news for restaurant operators, many challenges still remain – particularly around staffing in both the front and back of the house. The landscape of the restaurant industry has changed forever due to Covid and the operational complexities that the pandemic introduced. And according to Technomic, Inc.,

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

Managing a restaurant is a delicate routine—if we can even call it a routine. A better description might be a balancing act that presents new and unique challenges every day. Managers are responsible for nearly every aspect of the restaurant and have to cover a variety of duties. This part of the job is arguably the most multi-faceted.

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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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Open for Business

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Once upon a time, most restaurants operated on a patchwork of paper systems involving notebooks and back-of-the-napkin calculations, not to mention information owners and managers kept in their heads, hunches, and habits. Streamline the front of house. Run a smooth back of house. Communicate with guests.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 21, 2023

Like most living things, the desire to connect, communicate, and follow others has been apparent since the beginning of time. I just listened to a podcast from Dr. Sanjay Gupta, whom I think we all know of, as he wrestled with the impact that technology has on his own three daughters and society as a whole. How dangerous is this?

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 5, 2020

When you decide who is responsible for managing delivery orders, train those staff members on the processes they need to follow, how they should communicate delays to customers, and the tools they need to use to fulfill orders. Many have POS integrations and can automate tickets for the back-of-house (BOH) team.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 24, 2023

Although restaurants are increasingly interested in meeting the needs of gluten-free consumers, there’s plenty of room for improvement in the messaging used to communicate about gluten-free options. Meeting the needs of gluten-free consumers also extends beyond the front of the house.

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Sante

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Chefs and restaurant owners decide to start their business because of a love for food and a desire to bring that food to the mouths of people in their community. With the right technology, your kitchen staff can worry less about staying on track and focus more on producing quality food that leaves customers wanting to come back for more.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 12, 2022

There's no one-size-fits-all answer when it comes to distributing tips among restaurant staff, but there are a few different methods that are commonly used. This guide will cover some of the most popular methods for restaurant tip payouts, and offer some pros and cons for each so that you can decide what will work best for your establishment.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 24, 2022

When properly deployed, they can transform the employee experience by improving daily operations, syncing front-of-house and back-of-house communication and execution, and delivering a memorable dining experience that won’t send staff to the walk-in cooler for a good cry.

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7 Shifts

JUNE 16, 2022

A franchise advisory council is a group of operators selected by their shared franchisor formed in the interest of open communication and shared business growth. They all prevent franchisors from seeing the day-to-day pains and successes that their franchisees experience. Throw in dozens of locations to manage, and visibility becomes foggy.

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Lavu

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Running a Bar: 7 Key Features You Need to Become The Best Bar POS System in 2024 In the bustling world of hospitality, the backbone of a bar’s success lies in its operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. At the forefront of this achievement is the POS software, a pivotal technology that has transformed how bars operate.

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7 Shifts

MAY 27, 2021

Restaurant schedules shuffle all the time. While some managers dread the thought of a seasonal, monthly, or weekly schedule adjustment, others rely on it. This practice of planned changes to employee schedules is known as rotating scheduling – and about 5% of hospitality employees work this way. Table of Contents. What is a Rotating Schedule?

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Communicate Clearly. For this to happen, there needs to clear, consistent communication between various parties. While it’s likely that your restaurant’s kitchen staff is adequately trained in creating allergen-friendly dishes, it still helps to ensure that all communication is as clear as possible. Back of House.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Front-of-House. Let’s come back to Henry. As Henry’s reservation date approaches, your restaurant needs a robust piece of technology that allows you to communicate with Henry and Henry to communicate with you if he needs to modify his reservation. Henry is ready to order some dinner.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 12, 2021

Giving workers mobile communication tools increases retention in several ways: Empowers workers by giving them access to real-time communication to help them perform their jobs better. Gives front-of-house teams the resources to provide better customer service. ” Digital Communication Can Increase Customer Loyalty.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

You are sitting in your favorite restaurant and have placed an order on a tablet at your table. After a few seconds of placing the order, a notification appears on your messaging app. Ding* ‘Your order is being prepared by Chef Bot 19 and will be delivered to your table in approximately 19 minutes. Let’s Start With the Why.

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