Culinary Cues

JANUARY 20, 2024

There has always been a commonsense way to build a menu knowing that in the end it is the beverage, and the bookends (appetizers and desserts) that hold the greatest opportunity for profit. A menu should thus be designed and priced to make those items seem essential. Not necessary!

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

At some point when you were dining in a restaurant, you may have heard the BOH staff shout “86” and the name of a menu item to the waiters. 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. How to stop 86ing menu items.

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Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Back in time, I remember a billboard in New York City’s Times Square that asked: “Would You Be Willing To Sign Your Work?” Name tags for front of the house employees work just as well maybe with the name of the town they are from, or the number of years they have worked in an establishment. I did this, this is my work”!

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 13, 2023

In this column, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine looks at newly introduced menu items from top brands. “This program is an exciting way to give back to each CPK guest and truly say ‘Thank You’, whether it’s a percentage off their next meal, a memorable vacation, or a cash prize. .

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 31, 2022

A good operator looks back on their Business Plan on a monthly or quarterly basis to gauge where they are in terms,” says Mark Moeller, president, and owner of The Recipe of Success , a national restaurant consulting firm. You can't start a restaurant without a plan. But it doesn't have to be overwhelming. Table of Contents. Download now.

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The Restaurant Times

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

An efficient restaurant kitchen design should be high on your priority list whether you’re opening a new restaurant, expanding an existing one, or remodelling an existing one. . The success of a restaurant kitchen design is defined by careful planning. Detailed Guide To Restaurant Kitchen Design .

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Deliverect

AUGUST 20, 2020

The extra space afforded by having a purpose-designed packing area will help your staff ensure orders are accurate and complete. It’s a balancing act that can be largely solved with good restaurant design and a solid system. The US restaurant delivery market is projected to reach $32 billion by 2024 , growing at an annual rate of 5%.

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The Restaurant Group

JANUARY 12, 2021

Restaurant Design and Layout. It’s time to think beyond cosmetic fixes like plexiglass shields between booths and come up with new approaches to overhaul restaurant design layouts so concerns about enclosed spaces and proximity to other people can be put to rest once and for all. Real-estate Opportunities .

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Touch Bistro

AUGUST 23, 2021

Whip up a feast for the eyes with restaurant interior design that wows your customers, while building brand recognition and loyalty. The best restaurant interior design creates an atmosphere that’s an extension of your brand and allows you to make a powerful first impression. It’s time to get creative! Image Source ]. Image Source ].

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 18, 2023

The design of the entire system is so smooth, the tables can be adjusted with dinnerware and wine glasses fully set. Brian, the executive chef, changes Ronin’s menu daily to reflect the best of the week’s harvest. Something is up at in the dining room of Ronin Farm and Restaurant in Bryan, Texas. It's the tables!

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Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Think back in personal time. Building a culture of learning may just be as important as a restaurant concept, the design of the kitchen space, ambience of the dining room, and intensity of a marketing plan. Do you remember when you first discovered how to snap your fingers or whistle? Talk with them and dig deeper.

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EATER

MAY 12, 2022

The menu at Ticonderoga Club in Atlanta | Sasso & Co. But a handful of restaurants are changing that by presenting customers with visually thoughtful illustrated menus that are more than worthy of their place on the dining room table. The menu cover at Manhatta in New York City. “I Cocktail bars like Death & Co.,

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Menu Seasonal Menu Back of House Customer Experience 99

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Nearly every restaurant in the United States relies on a Point of Sale (POS) system for the majority of its front-of-house operations. Not only can that become frustrating for your guests, but it can also make in-house operations much more difficult. That system needs access to the internet in order to keep functioning.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Either diners have switched to ordering the more expensive items off the menu, or we're seeing very strong inflation of prices on menus. This is the silver lining: even as menu prices have increased, guests are tipping more. Make small menu price adjustments. Has the price of going to a restaurant increased? per receipt.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Overview of Network Solutions Within the restaurant industry, networking solutions encompass a broad range of technologies designed to create a more connected and efficient operational environment. This data can be used to make informed decisions about staffing, menu changes, and promotional offers.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

It was a job and a paycheck, a signal that I wanted to take on some responsibility, and the beginning of a six-decade work ethic, but there were no pats on the back for a choice of careers. We have all heard it before; it is perpetuated in the media, by our politicians, guidance counselors, professors, our peers, and sometimes even parents.

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Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

In the kitchen – work responsibilities are divided into oversight and action positions – the number depending on the scope of the restaurant menu and the size of the operation, but basically there are chefs, cooks, and support staff. This includes back waiters, bus personnel, and bartenders.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 24, 2023

When staff are unable to answer basic questions about your gluten-free menu, or ask inappropriate questions of guests who inquire about gluten-free options, consumers may have doubts about your ability to ensure their safety or prepare a dish that meets their dietary needs. The first step is to clearly identify any gluten-free dishes.

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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. Hospitality is greater than the sum of its parts.

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7 Shifts

MAY 15, 2023

When the pandemic forced restaurant shutdowns, Huang turned his uncle's Fresh Meadows restaurant, Peking House, into a fried chicken popup, also called Pecking House, albeit with a spelling variation. He joined us on the Pre-Shift Podcast to tell us about his new restaurant, paying fair wages, and how he feels about tipping.

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Lavu

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Maybe, you’ve come up with some unique concoctions for your menu that no one else in town serves, so you need a bar POS fully customized to your unique business needs. At the forefront of this achievement is the POS software, a pivotal technology that has transformed how bars operate. What are your profit margins?

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2024

For example, Chick-fil-A is debuting advanced store designs to engage new audiences, introducing two new architectural concepts. Similarly, Taco Bell Cantina is also reinventing its dining journey by offering a shareables section on its menus, showcasing local artwork, opening kitchens, and serving alcoholic drinks like twisted freezes.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 15, 2024

Themed Menus for the Win : Want to show support for this year’s best teams? Provide special menu options from the cities the contenders hail from – a Philly Cheesesteak if the Eagles make it or a Cuban for Miami. Dive into Super Bowl-specific catering menus and other deals to reach those not leaving the house.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 28, 2021

From the moment you walk through that back entrance you are captivated by the dynamics of the environment, the structure of the operation, and the sensation of being enveloped by its alluring magic. You know exactly what to do, how to keep the rhythm, when to pull back or push forward, and how to keep the cooks, your cooks, calm and focused.

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7 Shifts

JUNE 20, 2022

Ghost kitchens emerged in the back half of the 2010s as delivery apps began to take hold of the dining market. Benefits can include: Increased efficiency: Ghost kitchens are designed for efficiency with less staff, and can help restaurant owners save time and money. Table of Contents. What is a ghost kitchen? What is a ghost kitchen?

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The Restaurant Times

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

A well-designed floor plan is the first thing that entices your first-time visitors. A good layout is simple, friendly, and engaging, whereas a bad design may force clients to take a pledge never to return. A good layout is simple, friendly, and engaging, whereas a bad design may force clients to take a pledge never to return.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 23, 2021

How you approach the design of your restaurant in this regard will determine nearly everything else. Simply stated it is what a menu item contributes to the financial success of a restaurant. So, if you are in the process of ideation with regard to a restaurant – then start with one simple question: “How do I want to measure profit?”.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 29, 2019

We gravitate that way in our thinking towards other areas of our business, including looking at new products to add to our menu. Let’s take a look at some non-product ways of bringing value to our customers and spark some innovative thinking beyond your menu offerings. Was the menu confusing or the ordering process complicated?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 13, 2023

Just as the pandemic fueled digital transformation via no-contact delivery apps, QR code menus, and digital ordering, restaurants challenged by lack of staffing will likely turn to technology like Artificial Intelligence (AI) to alleviate pain points. But arguably no issue has proven to be as constant and bedeviling as the labor shortage.

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ChowNow

JUNE 7, 2021

Online ordering has opened up a new world of restaurant upselling and optimization possibilities that reach far beyond the capabilities of the paper menu format we all know and love. Physical, in-house restaurant menus generally thrive on simplicity and easy design. Write crave-worthy menu item descriptions.

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Lavu

MARCH 20, 2020

The result is a lesser recipe, or worse, a menu of dismal, repetitive dessert options. Adding drink specials to your brunch can help bring in thirsty customers—and keep them coming back. I don’t think many [restaurants] benefit when people order them anymore.”. An easy and popular choice is the bottomless mimosa.

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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. Streamline the front of house.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 30, 2023

Customers drive up to the designated lane, scan their order code and are rewarded by getting their food quicker. Updating packaging to account for new ways of getting food from restaurant to car to house to table can increase propensity to re-order significantly. This also reinforces ordering through the app.

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Operations Mobile Ordering Customer Experience Online Ordering 177

7 Shifts

JANUARY 11, 2021

The traditional division of labor between the front of the house and back of the house is no more, and restaurant employees have taken up responsibilities this year that they never imagined. "Winter is coming".said said every restaurateur in existence. But 2021 is the year to evolve your restaurant for whatever comes next.

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020

WHAT THEY KNOW: [] Your employees know that the essential challenge is TRUST. [] Your employees know that preparing and serving food is only a part of what has kept customers coming back on a regular basis. We all know the challenges facing restaurants right now – there is little benefit in reiterating the problems.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 26, 2021

Ordering online, paying with mobile phones, scanning QR codes for a menu, and a ton of takeout, are just a part of dining out now. diners prefer to view menus, order, and pay for their meal using their phones rather than interacting with servers during the pandemic. 2020 was a year that the restaurant industry won’t soon forget.

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ChowNow

OCTOBER 19, 2023

This program provides ChowNow’s clients with special access and exclusive discounts to unique product integrations and services, from front- to back-of-house, and everywhere in between. Plus, be sure to check back often as our Preferred Partner Program is growing quickly.

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