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. To take some of the pressure off of an already small staff, restaurants have begun turning to technology solutions with touchpoints in the front and back of house operations.

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Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

This is a behind the scenes look at the place and the people that bring a plate of food to the guest’s table. 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.

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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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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. One easy (and bottom-line-friendly) tactic to boost retention efforts may be as simple as an acknowledgment of hard work from higher up the food chain.

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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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Lavu

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Bar & Liquor Inventory Management: The Heartbeat of Bar POS System How much food and/or liquors do you have on hand? This seamless integration between sales and inventory management means you can instantly identify which liquors or food items are your best sellers, helping you make informed decisions about what to stock up on.

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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. We like to think of it as a roadmap to success in 2021 and beyond.

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 18, 2019

It’s December, and the air is seasoned with the scent of cinnamon, spice, and everything nice. January is fast-approaching, and hot lunch spots will soon be back on the mind of every highschool and college student in your area. Want to capture the hungry, back-to-school lunch crowd for January? is a common one.)

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EATER

JUNE 28, 2023

Deep dish gets the fine dining treatment | Chuck Hodes/FX A 15-year restaurant veteran, The Bear ’s culinary producer is responsible for the show’s food as well as the cast’s cooking skills Courtney “Coco” Storer has worked in some of the world’s most vaunted kitchens, including Verjus in Paris, both as a chef and in the front of house.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

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. One other way you may need to manage inventory is with menu planning. Managing a restaurant is a delicate routine—if we can even call it a routine.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 10, 2021

While your restaurant may feature a diverse menu, delicious food, a great ambiance, and excellent customer service, you will still struggle to build a customer base without promoting it. The fact is that running a successful restaurant is more than just offering good food and good service. Create a Conversation Trigger.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 20, 2021

During the height of the pandemic, it seemed as though so many facets of the food industry were up in the air, including stress on supply chains. Food processing, in some facilities, has been slowed down substantially due to labor shortages or complete shutdowns. Offer seasonal items. Composting food scraps and leftovers.

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Restaurant Engine

MARCH 13, 2024

Incorporating food service trends brings in returning customers to see what’s new. In this article, we take a broad look at food service trends to know in 2024. In this article, we take a broad look at food service trends to know in 2024. Here are some ideas: Compost leftover food scraps and paper products.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

During peak seasons, considering outsourcing certain services becomes a practical solution to ensure seamless operations. This trend reflects the growing popularity of drive-thru and fast-casual dining, coupled with the demand for digital technologies such as QSR digital signage and QR codes.

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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. Imagine if you were furloughed from your job then offered it back with more responsibility and less pay; you probably wouldn't be in a hurry to return to that job either.”.

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Squirrel Systems

APRIL 11, 2024

Summer time = Patio time We all eagerly plan for and anticipate the summer season, as the promise of warmer weather usually means we get to be outdoors longer and enjoy more sunlight. With tablets, servers get to spend more time with guests at the table, giving them the chance to better explain the menu.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

But we kept the back-of-house revenue share program for our kitchen teams, where regardless of what position you work in the kitchen, you get a certain percentage of revenue earned. Everything was built into the menu price. And I thought you know, I shouldn't be the one standing in front of people taking more money home.

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Open for Business

MARCH 7, 2023

Restaurant training is one of the most important things an owner can put into place. Well-trained teams mean shifts run smoothly and guests are happy with service. When all team members fully understand how to execute their roles and responsibilities at the restaurant , they are more confident and engaged on the job. And they stay in the job longer.

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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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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

You need to put yourself in front of diners, get them in your door, and turn them into ambassadors of your restaurant that come back and tell their friends about you. Before you get any ideas for a cheesy radio spot, take a step back and look at the bigger picture. Restaurant owners and operators wear a lot of hats.

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Food Business

DECEMBER 17, 2019

And then choose FOH (front of house) only, or FOH and BOH (back of house) training, to ensure everyone is gaining new skills. And then choose FOH (front of house) only, or FOH and BOH (back of house) training, to ensure everyone is gaining new skills. That’s why there is value in workshops.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Aside from its abundance of art museums and ferry trips around Casco Bay, many come to Portland to experience its annual food and beverage festivals or public urban and wooden parks, earning the city its nickname, “Forest City.” ViA VECCHiA Blue Spoon Little Tap House East Ender Katahdin Restaurant The Front Room.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 13, 2020

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. "The desire for convenience has always been present, coupled with an equally strong desire for delicious food.

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 9, 2021

It can be tricky when you’re trying to find different food choices. Places that put just as much focus on the service as the food tend to get great reviews and give you more bang for your buck. I’ll be back, and I suggest you give them a try as well! Kid Shelleen’s Charcoal House & Saloon.

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EATER

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Austin Bush Millions cram into Phuket’s popular beaches and resorts, but diners should look elsewhere to taste the mix of southern Thai, Hokkien, and Baba food that makes the island arguably Thailand’s most underrated food destination Phuket is one of the biggest travel destinations in the world. What is the food like in Phuket?

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Our restaurant of the future is designed to benefit guests, employees and franchisees, with a new external design and a reimagined kitchen that will make it easier for us to serve hot, delicious food quickly for frictionless guest experiences, and we expect to see a lot more of that next year. Clinton Anderson, CEO, Fourth Enterprises.

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Xtra Chef

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Food waste is a serious environmental and humanitarian issue. But restaurant food waste poses a huge problem for overall profitability in the business: The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates that restaurants waste $162 billion in food each year. Food costs are responsible for most of the expenses a restaurant has.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 2, 2021

When thinking about the future of the dining experience post COVID, it is easy to get caught focusing on things like digital only self-service, sci-fi-like drone food delivery and taking pills or shakes instead of food. Almost more than any other sector, we’ve seen this in the restaurant and hospitality industry.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 17, 2021

You can also frequent Dumbo’s famous flea markets and food markets to fill up on local eats and search for unique trinkets. Saketumi Asian Bistro Iron Chef House Kyoto Ozu Japanese Cuisine & Lounge Hibino KI Sushi Taiki Daigo Hand Roll Bar. Their friendly staff, affordable menu, and fast service make them a great take-out spot.

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Cheetah

MARCH 26, 2021

It is easy to conclude that, with the growing demand for online food delivery, high real-estate costs, and thinning margins, the small restaurant model will become unviable in a post-Covid-19 world. Amid social lockdowns throughout 2020 and a soaring food delivery market, a new kind of restaurant was thriving: Ghost Kitchens.

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Today, NYC rivals Los Angeles in terms of sheer Mexican food diversity. My recommendations for Mexican food in NYC cover a wide range of eateries, from local spots where you can grab a quick bite to sophisticated and contemporary restaurants perfect for a night out on the town. With a city so large, where do you even start?

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Restaurant Clicks

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021

Originally a burger joint started by a restaurateur and his chef, Morton’s soon expanded its menu and its locations to include over 65 acclaimed fine-dining steakhouses. Originally a burger joint started by a restaurateur and his chef, Morton’s soon expanded its menu and its locations to include over 65 acclaimed fine-dining steakhouses.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 19, 2021

A bustling city with a strong baseball culture, this unassuming Southern town just so happens to also have a vibrant food culture. 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. Proof On Main. Buck’s Restaurant.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

San Jose is also home to the Winchester Mystery House, a mansion the widow of gunmaker William Winchester constructed over many years. La Foret is a French restaurant housed in a storied building, once a boarding house during the California Gold Rush. The menu offers vegetarian options. Best Restaurants in San Jose.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Top Eats, Drinks, and More No fork, no problem: In addition to fries defending its spot as the most ordered food of the year (and the past decade!), As travel season approaches, we anticipate seeing more people lean into making their vacation destinations feel more like home, with an increase in activities like cooking while traveling!

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Open for Business

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Opening a restaurant is a dream for many aspiring entrepreneurs and food lovers alike, but it’s also a complex venture that requires careful planning and execution. From budgeting and licensing to crafting the perfect menu, here’s everything you need to know about how to open a restaurant. Are people craving a new Italian place?

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Future Food

JANUARY 30, 2020

Jay Rayner, the UK food critic, has recently written that he, “does not regard the table primarily as a place of nutrition. Their prices are high, but they deliver outstanding service with a premium food offer that ultimately delivers value for money for their clientele. Customer Service at Mcdonalds (Image via Bustle).

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