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

APRIL 3, 2023

Tips are an essential part of a restaurant worker's take-home pay. It leads to discrimination, sexism, and sexual harassment , and creates a disparity between the back and front of house. But in order to break free from tipping, it's going to take a bevy of restaurant operators willing to stick their neck out and make a change.

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Open for Business

MAY 4, 2023

Keeping your online presence up to date, cutting wait times, and highlighting your value all make for a dining experience that feels good to guests and keeps them coming back—no matter what’s happening in the economy. Leveling up the dining experience and taking feedback seriously can turn guests into evangelists for your brand.

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OCTOBER 12, 2022

Find the full guide to restaurant tip outs here. Tip Out Methods and Systems. Possibility of an uneven tip out and wage gaps. Full-service restaurant, fine dining. Takes away a considerable portion of server's share requiring higher hourly wages. Percentage-based tips outs. Comparison table. to run smoothly.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 8, 2023

It’s the fire in the belly waiting to take charge, the anxiety being held in check, cold sweat running down your back even though it’s 120 degrees where you stand, and the nervous chatter of tongs clicking to the beat of a cook’s rhythm. The dining room opens in 15 minutes and the adrenaline is starting to churn.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 29, 2024

At a time when the desire and need for dining out has returned to 2019 levels, this seems like a counter-productive formula. While all of this “reaction” is taking place, the root cause continues to be ignored. I’m sure it’s true in many industries, but let’s just focus on the business of restaurants.

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7 Shifts

JUNE 20, 2022

While that popularity has generated excitement about the prospect of these dining room-less restaurants, it's important to remember that ghost kitchens aren't an easy thing to pull off. There's no dining room, no storefront, no servers, and in some cases not so much as a sign. The ghost kitchen can take many forms.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 19, 2021

From delicious Bourbon bars to mouth-watering steak houses, private dining and restaurant dining, in general, have expanded in Louisville over the last ten years. To learn more about where to catch an excellent intimate dinner after a long day at the derby, check out my list for private dining in Louisville!

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Whether you’re planning on moving to New York in the near future or just intend to visit the Big Apple for the weekend, knowing the best places to dine privately in Brooklyn will take your experience from average to amazing. Best Private Dining Restaurants in Brooklyn. Scottadito Osteria Toscana. Palo Santo.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 27, 2023

Dedicate the effort to make it special, make the time to allow everyone to sit down TOGETHER and break bread, talk, relax, and laugh together (front and back of the house). TECHNOLOGY AND RESTAURANT CULTURE Learning to live with technology and stay in control is essential. Even if it’s only 20 minutes – make this a priority.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

If you’re planning a special event or want to go out to eat with a large group, you should check out the private dining rooms many restaurants offer. Read on for a list of the finest private dining in Chicago. Best Private Dining Rooms in Chicago. The selection of private dining at Joe’s is what makes it so unique.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Whether you take a trip to Brew City to explore the world-famous breweries and taprooms, hike around Lake Michigan, or sightsee some of the most impressive architectural feats worldwide, Milwaukee is a shamefully underrated locale. Famous for its beer and Midwestern charm, Milwaukee also has quite a few luxurious private dining options.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 26, 2021

million out of work, it was nothing short of devastating. 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. 2020 was a year that the restaurant industry won’t soon forget. There are many ways to digital technology into your business.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 5, 2021

With huge numbers of people milling around the city, private dining venues are necessary for special occasions, wedding receptions, or work dinners. With huge numbers of people milling around the city, private dining venues are necessary for special occasions, wedding receptions, or work dinners. Best Private Dining in Austin.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 28, 2021

You take time to sanitize your area, firmly place a cutting board on a damp towel to keep it from slipping, draw your knives across a wet stone while honing their edge, and quickly jotting down a prep list for the next hour. You take a deep breath and smile knowing that this is where you belong, this will be a magical day.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 4, 2021

One particularly enticing prospect for a good time in Charlotte is to host a large gathering at one of Charlotte’s exquisite private dining restaurants. If not, then you’re missing out on one of the best ways to experience everything that makes Charlotte so unique. Best Private Dining in Charlotte. The Capital Grille.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 28, 2022

Those who spend their days in the kitchen, or the dining room do so sometimes out of necessity, but oftentimes because it is what they love to do – to create and bring a little joy to other’s lives. Some may be just starting out while others are seasoned veterans. The most important room in a home is the kitchen.

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Culinary Cues

JULY 12, 2020

They say we’re back. The kitchen lights are back on, deliveries arrive, the battery of ranges is fired up, and cooks (some of us) are welcomed back. Sure, there are temperature checks at the back door, masks donned upon arrival, and deep hand cleaning constantly throughout the day, but in reality no one knows if this is enough.

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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. I worked in fine dining for so long, I thought my career was always going to be in fine dining, and I'm not saying that I'm completely.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Maybe you’re making special dining plans for a birthday, family reunion, or other meaningful events. I’m going to cover a broad range of the best food and ambiance you can find in Albuquerque’s dining scene. Check out my list of the best private dining rooms in Albuquerque below! Albuquerque does not disappoint.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 10, 2024

Twenty minutes east of the White House, in D.C.’s Coming out of the pandemic, many restaurants switched to charging a service fee to compensate staff instead of relying on the tip credit. (If Some restaurants only add the auto-gratuity for large dining parties of 6 or more. Table of Contents What is a service charge?

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

If you’re planning an event, like a milestone birthday, holiday party, or work dinner, you’ll want to check out restaurants that offer private dining. If you’re planning an event, like a milestone birthday, holiday party, or work dinner, you’ll want to check out restaurants that offer private dining. Pedal Haus Brewery.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

If you are exploring restaurants with private dining in the Seattle area, my extensive list will help you arrive at a final selection. Here are the fifteen best intimate dining venues in Seattle. Best Private Dining in Seattle. With a large sliding door, the dining area is delicately separated from the rest of the place.

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 9, 2021

Wow visuals on the plate and in the dining room, wow views from every seat, wow service, and of course – wow flavors on the plate. We may complain about the guest who is taking loads of pictures of their food and posting them on Instagram, but deep inside we get a bit of a rush when it happens. It is, and must be, a team effort.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

The best restaurant managers take customer service a step further, recognizing regulars and personalizing service for a more memorable guest experience. Accounting & finances Many owners—who take the initiative to fund and start the restaurant —expect you to keep the business open and profitable.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 10, 2024

Twenty minutes east of the White House, in D.C.’s Coming out of the pandemic, many restaurants switched to charging a service fee to compensate staff instead of relying on the tip credit. (If Some restaurants only add the auto-gratuity for large dining parties of 6 or more. Table of Contents What is a service charge?

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Then, check out my list of the best restaurants offering private dining in Los Angeles. No matter which neighborhood you find yourself in, there’s always a place that enhances your dining experience. Best Private Dining Rooms in Los Angeles. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Redbird (@redbirdla).

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

I relish great restaurant experiences, take pride in the operations where I have worked, feel connected to nearly anyone who works in professional kitchens and restaurants, and admire restaurant folks who find comfort in being the best that they can be. Find out everything you can about your guests and potential guests.

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 26, 2021

There’s nothing like a beautiful day in Miami, Florida for doing some shopping or laying out on the beach, but my favorite thing to do on a warm, sunny day is go out to eat somewhere with outdoor seating. Best Outdoor Dining Restaurants in Miami. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Amara at Paraiso (@amaraatparaiso).

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 4, 2021

Plus, if you’re planning a romantic dinner for a special occasion, a holiday party, birthday, or other events, you’ll find some truly delicious restaurants for private dining in Denver. From private rooms and private chefs to secluded seating and enticing entrees, I’ve put together 15 of the best restaurants for private dining in Denver.

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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. Table of Contents. What does 86 mean?

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

There are countless New York restaurants with group dining to accommodate large parties and restaurants with private dining for more intimate special occasions. There are countless New York restaurants with group dining to accommodate large parties and restaurants with private dining for more intimate special occasions.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

After that, the most popular back-office technologies were accounting software (52%, up from 31% in 2018) and payroll software (50%, up from 28% in 2018), according to a study from Toast. Your POS system reduces ordering errors, increases front-of-house and back-of-house efficiency, and helps you control inventory.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 5, 2020

Even as many restaurants around North America reopen for on-premise dining, many customers will continue to opt for off-premise dining options. Keep reading to get answers to questions like: How do you manage staff to boost off-site dining revenue? Are there any tips for food delivery and takeout inventory management?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 15, 2024

Play The Field : Some Super Bowl viewers prefer to watch the game in the comfort of their own homes, but that doesn’t mean you should lose out on sales. Dive into Super Bowl-specific catering menus and other deals to reach those not leaving the house. Is inflation still driving wing prices?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 13, 2023

Since the pandemic, restaurants have endured a plethora of issues ranging from fluctuating dining restrictions to supply chain issues to rising food prices. Demand for Dining Out Isn’t Going Anywhere. Taking Orders with Artificial Intelligence.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Guests are dining out more often than last year and and rewarding great service, with the highest tips at bars and fine dining restaurants, according to hospitality industry data from Lightspeed Commerce Inc. percent) and fine dining restaurants (19.9 percent year-over-year at fine dining and 3.53 percent, from 16.93

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