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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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 7, 2021

However, in the process of resuming and continuing restaurant operations, operators need to take steps to lower the risk of infection among employees and customers and prevent the spread of COVID-19. Kitchen operations. Food safety and restaurant cleanliness. Kitchen Operations. Dining room procedures.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 8, 2024

And in talking about bringing stability into our food businesses, culture can be that secret ingredient that makes all the difference in attracting the right people, retaining good people, and creating a powerhouse team. However, for those of us in the produce and food industries, what are critical parts that make up a food culture?

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7 Shifts

MARCH 23, 2022

Problem : Manual scheduling processes that took too much time, siloed operations, and didn't resonate with a younger, tech-saavy workforce. Solution: Cloud-based scheduling software that brings together operations across 16 locations, keeps staff accountable, and gives them tools to increase efficiency. Executive Summary.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Today’s restaurants face obstacles on many fronts. Here are three best practices that can help restaurant operators deliver the best results now and in the months and years ahead. Simplify Front of House Processes. Optimize Food Safety Protocols. Streamline Employee Onboarding and Training.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 26, 2021

Far-and-away the biggest change for the hospitality industry has been the widespread adoption of technology, which has gone from a luxury to a necessity for restaurants to operate. He also operates Cali BBQ Media and hosts the Digital Hospitality Podcast, and is an advocate for digital hospitality as a means to grow your business.

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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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Culinary Cues

JULY 31, 2023

A few years back, I posted an article about the UNWRITTEN RULES of the kitchen. Well, things have changed since that date, but the importance of foundational “methods of operation and understanding” remain just as important, maybe even more so. Anyway – use as you see fit.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

Metrics and sheets you'll need to track include cost of goods sold, labor costs, new operating income, profit, and (see below) inventory costs. Inventory management Managers need to ensure the kitchen is stocked with the right amount of food so that nothing is wasted and as few items need to be 86'ed as possible.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 18, 2020

US Foods Holding Corp. launched its COVID-19 online operator resource, the US Foods Restaurant Reopening Blueprint. The blueprint provides operators with a how-to for putting key COVID-19 guidelines into practice as they plan reopening efforts. restaurant operations.

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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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ChefMod

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

In many states, they were forced to drastically change their operations almost overnight, and unfortunately, many who couldn’t adapt didn’t make it. Even restaurants that had carry-out options in their regular business plan were not ready for the scale of organization necessary to run a carry-out only operation.

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Sling

MAY 9, 2023

Efficient and effective restaurant operations don’t just happen. In this article, we discuss some of the best ways to improve your restaurant operations and introduce you to the tools that can help make that easier. Table of contents What is restaurant operations? They take purposeful planning and work to build and maintain.

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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. It was that first time in the lead position – the commander of the kitchen brigade. This is magical.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

So operators need to think strategically on other areas of savings to recover shrinking margins. Let’s take a look at the hidden cost with guacamole and understand where they are so they can be turned into points of saving, because the worst type of cost are the ones that sneak around un-noticed from an operator’s calculations.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

There are numerous multi-billion dollar chains along with countless mom and pop operations that do a great job on this front. Of, course the food must be tasty and appealing at some level and above all else – consistent. This was (is) the design of classic coffee houses, speakeasys, and corner cafes for generations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 23, 2022

Consumers visit a fast food or quick serve restaurant (QSR) with a goal in mind: secure a tasty meal incredibly quickly. Once upon a time, a frontline employee at a fast food restaurant did not necessarily need technological skills to apply for the job. Who makes the magic happen? Cashiers, cooks, and other QSR crew members.

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020

What needs to be addressed is: “ How do we build trust among customers, trust that the restaurant will keep them safe, and how do we generate enough sales and in turn – profit, to keep the operation moving forward? The question is: “What’s the answer?” Your staff members are vested in the success of the restaurant, just as you are.

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Society Insurance

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

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. Updating food labels. Polishing glassware and rolling silverware for the next day.

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2021

With the COVID-19 pandemic surging across the country, it’s more important now than ever before to focus on employee safety. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, and surges in many parts of the country, restaurant owners are continuing to navigate constantly changing guidelines for operating their restaurants. 86 Paper Chits.

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ChowNow

OCTOBER 18, 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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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

In a busy restaurant atmosphere, shouting out orders in the kitchen or needing to speak with someone in the front of the house can slow communication and the orders getting out to the customers. Provide Safety Keeping staff, and customers safe should always be a priority within any restaurant.

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7 Shifts

MAY 25, 2020

Chefs pride themselves on their sparkling kitchens, and during COVID-19, customers need more than ever to be reassured of the cleanliness and safety of ordering from your restaurant. each surface that comes into contact with food, and any supplies or equipment that’s used through the day. Understand cleaning vs sanitizing ??

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 15, 2021

The best restaurants are those that keep back-of-house processes running smoothly to ensure a great front-of-house experience for guests. Connected warewashing dispensers that leverage the Internet of Things (IoT) support cleanliness, food safety compliance, sustainability and the bottom line.

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7 Shifts

APRIL 23, 2021

Early on in 2020, we were scrambling to figure out ways to get food to customers and how to give staff enough hours and keep them on the payroll. The operator of Chengdu Taste and Mian, with 13 locations, told the New York Times that they may have to close multiple restaurants due to the lack of staff. Writing a good job description.

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Sling

MAY 13, 2023

Whether you’re looking to hire employees for a fine dining establishment, a food truck, or a fast food business, you’ll need any number of restaurant positions to make up the foundation of your team. A fine dining establishment may need all 24 positions on this list, while a food truck may only need three or four.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Ghost kitchens have been critical to enabling take-out meals during the current pandemic and are predicted to be central in restaurant operations moving forward. Growth for most, after all, isn’t walking through the front door, it’s coming in online. Better Work: Make Off-Site Kitchen Jobs the Very Best Job in Food Service.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 10, 2021

Despite the difficulties we faced in 2020, new restaurants continue to open and existing restaurants have eyed coming back after facing bankruptcy. Despite the difficulties we faced in 2020, new restaurants continue to open and existing restaurants have eyed coming back after facing bankruptcy. About a Restaurant Management Platform.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Customers with food allergies take a great risk to eat food prepared by someone other than themselves, as they may suffer potentially severe consequences from coming into contact with a triggering allergen. While this is by no means a comprehensive list, these are some common food allergens that you should read up on: Tree Nuts.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 30, 2022

Over the last few years, restaurants have been feeling the heat amid concerns about COVID-19, worker shortages and rising food prices. With this expected influx on the horizon, it’s important that your restaurant takes stock of proper cleaning and hygiene measures for key front-of-house (FOH) and back-of-house (BOH) areas.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 12, 2021

Restaurants have made great strides in the digital realm—from contactless payments to online ordering—but 32 percent of them feel like they could add to their technology stack to optimize operations. Gives front-of-house teams the resources to provide better customer service. The real money is with repeat business.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

With many restaurants closed for in-person dining on and off throughout the pandemic, the food service industry shifted to delivery and takeout as a business imperative. According to SEC filings, food delivery apps experienced tremendous growth in 2020 earning a combined $5.5 billion from the same period in 2019.

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Hot Schedules

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Is Your Back Office Sinking Productivity? B etween payroll, inventory, reporting, and more, it’s easy for a manager to get trapped in the back office, sinking under paperwork. Between payroll, ordering, reporting, and a mess of other paperwork, it’s easy for back-office operations to bog down crucial front-office efficiency.

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The Restaurant Group

JANUARY 26, 2023

Commercial Kitchen Components A commercial kitchen design needs five components: Service area Cooking station Food preparation area Washing or cleaning station Storage area These sub-areas ensure smooth and successful kitchen operations. Involve your chef or food service department in this process.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 2, 2023

Be sure to carefully review how your restaurant is doing in these areas: Are all food safety laws and protocols being followed in your kitchen? For instance, is food being handled and stored properly? Is your restaurant clean — both in the front and back of the house?

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 13, 2020

What are some ways restaurant owners and operators can be safe and welcome guests while maintaining social distance? Rakuten Ready surveyed more than 100 customers to measure how behaviors around dining have, or are anticipated to change around the perceptions and impact of COVID-19 on restaurants, food delivery and order for pickup.

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