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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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

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Today’s restaurants face obstacles on many fronts. Simplify Front of House Processes. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced restaurants to innovate, creating new revenue-generating workflows, including enhancing their to-go offerings and integrating with to-go order applications. Optimize Food Safety Protocols.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 5, 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. It’s a necessity for building a modern and future-proof restaurant. That’s where a cloud-based inventory management system comes in. But that was the 90s.

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7 Shifts

MARCH 18, 2021

In order to support the restaurant industry through uncharted waters, our team at 7shifts has worked together to derive important labor trends and insights from our network of restaurant pros. Despite what the industry has been through, looking back can help us find ways to adapt today and prepare for the future.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Front-of-House. Henry is ready to order some dinner. He visits your restaurant’s app and orders his favorite dish on the menu. He visits your restaurant’s app and orders his favorite dish on the menu. He receives an estimated wait time for his order of 45 minutes. Let’s come back to Henry.

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 17, 2023

Automation tools also provide value through mobile ordering apps, AI solutions, digital reviews apps, and online reservation software. Mobile Order Applications Mobile smart order apps for waiters help to speed up the service and manage the orders right at the guest’s table.

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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.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 3, 2022

I can feel the knot in that muscle move slowly from the top of my ankle to the back of my knee. My focus will soon be on whether staff members show up as scheduled, will deliveries be on time and what will they short me today, how many reservations on the book, and moving through the day – one plate at a time. Can’t make it in.”

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 18, 2023

If 2020 and 2021 were all about helping operators find new revenue streams to reach guests when they couldn’t come into restaurants, then 2022 was all about getting customers back in. These could, for example, help a waiter suggest a special Italian wine pairing to match a guest’s usual lasagna order.

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QSR Automations

APRIL 17, 2024

But here’s where it gets exciting: ConnectSmart® Kitchen doesn’t just receive orders; it prioritizes them intelligently. By considering factors like cooking times and order types, ConnectSmart® Kitchen ensures that dishes are prepared and served in the most efficient sequence possible.

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Culinary Cues

MARCH 26, 2022

Training ALWAYS pays back in dividends. You are not alone if the thought of putting your name on a restaurant awning has crossed your mind. One of the most tempting forays into entrepreneurship is the restaurant business. How hard can it be – right? Spoiler alert – nothing could be further from the truth.

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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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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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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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Front of House Back of House Online Ordering Certification 78

Touch Bistro

JUNE 2, 2021

However, guest safety is still a top priority and many restaurant are turning to restaurant reservation software to navigate the tricky business of fully reopening their dining rooms. While restaurant reservation software is becoming essential to reopening, the technology is still new to many restaurateurs.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Reservation processing. Last year, during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, restaurants went through some unwanted but necessary changes. As a precaution, dining areas were closed and at one point, even eating al fresco was prohibited in certain areas. Fast forward a year later and the economy is recovering, albeit at a slow pace.

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Lavu

JANUARY 31, 2020

Dining out is no exception; customers are seeking restaurants that integrate the latest reservation technology. It’s no secret that the day-to-day activities are moving at a fast pace, and the ease of online reservation tech is seductive to the modern customer. . Across the board, you’ll find the same industry-standard features: .

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

There are many platforms in the marketplace designed to help owners with restaurant operations like table management service (TMS), online reservations, scheduling, and payroll to marketing. can help restaurateurs automate tasks and lessen the burden of staff running the front and back of the house.

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Restaurant365

APRIL 16, 2021

Today, consumers want convenient and easy ways to order food from your restaurant. Luckily, that’s what an online ordering system can do for you. Statista notes that in 2020, 760 million users were using online ordering for their restaurant takeout and delivery orders, a 20% increase year-over-year.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

But you didn't sign up for all the time-consuming back-office work. But the back-office duties don't stop there. As managers, our foundation was built in the front-of-house as servers, bartenders, or hosts (even if we started out in kitchen.) Let Technology Do the Back-Office Work.

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Sling

MAY 13, 2023

Table of contents Management restaurant positions Back-of-house restaurant positions Front-of-house restaurant positions Management restaurant positions 1) Owner The owner is at the top of the restaurant positions hierarchy.

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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. Up the restaurant’s hygiene and cleanliness standards: fully sanitize tables, menus and chairs after each reservation.

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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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7 Shifts

MARCH 11, 2020

Space If you’re leasing a commercial space, you’ll need to pay a security deposit up front, which will cost between $2,000 and $12,000. Furniture & Equipment Restaurant equipment can set you back between $100,000 and $300,000. month ) and a reservation management tool ($200+/month). How does this break down, roughly?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 5, 2022

Restaurants that incorporated digital solutions such as contactless ordering and delivery have been able to continue safely serving customers despite closures and shortages. The benefits provided by in-house tech will persist beyond the pandemic, helping to reduce errors and increase efficiency.

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 9, 2021

I’ll be back, and I suggest you give them a try as well! Order Online. Kid Shelleen’s Charcoal House & Saloon. Located in the Trolley Square neighborhood, Kid Shelleen’s Charcoal House & Saloon has a cool and relaxed atmosphere. Check out our list of the best restaurants in Wilmington!

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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. Thankfully, technology is pushing the industry forward, and improving everything from reservations to ordering to dishwashing. Washing Away Profits.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 20, 2020

In March, social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic came into effect and restaurants en masse were forced to close in order to stop the spread of the virus. Lacking cash reserves and the resources to access money (traditional bank loans), most restaurants were forced to lay off their employees. Two months of rent and utilities.

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

The fact is, we can’t go back, but we can look forward. In the moment, however, there are loads of things that we miss, things that make us shake our heads in disbelief, things that we long for – a return to a time when our greatest concern as a chef was our reservation list and daily mise en place.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 19, 2021

ViA VECCHiA Blue Spoon Little Tap House East Ender Katahdin Restaurant The Front Room. I recommend ordering their House Smoked Turkey Panini, Poutine, Cider-Poached Beets, or Beef Stew. Personally, I enjoy ordering their Chocolate or Seal Salted Duck Fat Caramel shake with my fries and sandwich. Order Online.

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SpotOn

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

It seems that every restaurant manager position comes with the guarantee of 10-hour shifts, work on weekends and holidays, and a never-ending stream of front-of-house and back-of-house problems to solve. See how to empower guests with QR ordering, create a customer database, and build your online presence.

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7 Shifts

MARCH 3, 2021

When we look back at the impact that 2020 had on the restaurant industry, we’ll see it as an accelerator of change. The stories of adaptation and pivot in the restaurant industry are nothing short of remarkable, as owners and operators have shifted business models on their head in order to stay afloat—and thrive.

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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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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. Make a Reservation. Order Online. Best Restaurants in San Jose.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 13, 2020

While states have opened back up and businesses are navigating their "new normal," they’re now facing an uptick in COVID-19 cases. People have been both eager and hesitant to venture back out into the world as stay-at-home orders have lifted. Contactless payments is another trend that’s surged.

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