7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

Managing a restaurant is a delicate routine—if we can even call it a routine. A better description might be a balancing act that presents new and unique challenges every day. Managers are responsible for nearly every aspect of the restaurant and have to cover a variety of duties. This part of the job is arguably the most multi-faceted.

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Management Management Kitchen Safety Front of House 195

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

It means guests love the food you serve so much that one location simply won’t cut it — and you get to serve more customers, generate more revenue , and expand your business. If your restaurant is a number one hit in your area, it may serve you well to open up the exact same concept elsewhere. Table of Contents.

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Management Management Document Hiring 370

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Plant-based proteins should not be seen as a meat substitute but rather as an additional protein source offered – aside from meat, poultry or fish. Plant-based food businesses, events, and pop-ups are frequently entering the market and it has become exceedingly clear that this is not just a fad. Choose a Versatile Plant-Based Protein.

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Dietary Restrictions Food Front of House Back of House 218

7 Shifts

MAY 27, 2021

Restaurant schedules shuffle all the time. While some managers dread the thought of a seasonal, monthly, or weekly schedule adjustment, others rely on it. This practice of planned changes to employee schedules is known as rotating scheduling – and about 5% of hospitality employees work this way. Table of Contents. What is a Rotating Schedule?

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Front of House Employee Relations Back of House Take-out 370

Open for Business

MARCH 1, 2023

Upscale restaurants usually have websites and social media profiles that are rich sources of information. Casual restaurant interviews A more laid-back restaurant doesn’t mean laid-back interview preparation. Your approach to what to wear to an interview at a casual place can be more laid back though.

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Front of House Back of House Uniforms Casual 78

7 Shifts

JANUARY 7, 2020

What is the key to success in the restaurant industry? While a delicious menu and an inviting ambiance are critical components of a restaurant’s success, staff are the lifeblood of a restaurant. The people you hire to run your restaurant can make or break the business. Why Care About Employee Engagement? First things first: what is it?

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Employee Relations FOH BOH Certification 349

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Every restaurant has a back of house and a front of house. Cloud Kitchens are restaurants with no front of house. This indicated a clear trend that a “restaurant” does not need to necessarily comprise of both front of house and back of house components.

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Delivery Front of House Back of House Mobile Ordering 145

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

Other advancements include: integrating data from various sources, including social media, reviews, and loyalty programs, to gain a holistic view of customer behaviour as well as as well as the implementation of real-time analytics for immediate insights into customer behaviour and preferences.

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2024 Loyalty Program Cash Management Customer Experience 215

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 4, 2022

These clams are incredibly rare and we were sourcing them from a local farmer in Florida. Shortly after opening, the farmer couldn't find the clams in the water and we couldn't serve the dish for another nine months. Back in the early 2000’s I worked at a restaurant where the head chef smoked through service.

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Back of House Front of House Communication FOH 189

Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 9, 2021

They offer outdoor seating on a first-come-first-serve basis, and it makes for an even better dining experience. The restaurant serves both lunch and dinner, and they have a daily happy hour on weekdays. I’ll be back, and I suggest you give them a try as well! Kid Shelleen’s Charcoal House & Saloon.

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Back of House Fast Casual Front of House Online Ordering 147

Sante

MARCH 21, 2020

Soon, the trees and flowers will be blooming, birds will be building nests, hummingbirds will return to the north and we will all eventually get back to “normal” We will once again enjoy picnics, outdoor concerts, dining in restaurants and travel! This is a great wine to serve as an aperitif or with summer fare.

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Front of House Vineyard Outdoor Back of House 130

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 6, 2020

Improving from 20 percent margin to a 35-percent margin on a $12 dish, serving five0 covers per night translates into a $90 net increase in profits, allowing for increased cash flow to sustain operations. For instance, a spot that usually serves tourists may need to adapt to a more local crowd. Optimize Inventory.

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Front of House Inventory Food Safety Social Media 212

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. Such dishes included the Kentucky Lawyer, a pan-seared lobster served with asparagus, the Prosciutto-wrapped Lamb Chops, and the decadent butter asiago New York Strip.

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Dine-in Front of House Back of House Fine Dining 111

Touch Bistro

AUGUST 23, 2021

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Design 2021 Front of House Sourcing 129

Goliath Consulting

JUNE 15, 2021

Since the start of the pandemic, safety measures such as social distancing, lockdowns and mask-wearing have completely changed our understanding of how consumers spend on food. We saw customers stockpiling on groceries and supplies in homes instead of going out to eat, raising retail sales by 29 percent over the previous year (1).

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Supplies Food Supply Fast Casual Front of House 165

7 Shifts

MAY 27, 2021

Restaurant schedules shuffle all the time. While some managers dread the thought of a seasonal, monthly, or weekly schedule adjustment, others rely on it. This practice of planned changes to employee schedules is known as rotating scheduling – and about 5% of hospitality employees work this way. Table of Contents. What is a Rotating Schedule?

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Front of House Employee Relations Back of House Take-out 195

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2021

We’re also seeing many of our clients find new ways to be more sustainable in sourcing their food products. For example, we have one client who has moved away from traditional meat options, and their focus is on sustainably sourced oysters and oyster mushrooms, which are grown on-site. “Will this look good on Instagram?

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Fast Casual Front of House Fine Dining Mobile Ordering 147

Culinary Digital

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

With a reduced variety of items to stock and prepare, establishments can allocate their resources and attention to sourcing the absolute best ingredients available. Efficiency A streamlined menu not only enhances the clarity of culinary offerings but also serves as a catalyst for improved kitchen efficiency.

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Dietary Restrictions Front of House Customer Experience Back of House 52

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. Indeed, more than one million people live in the city. Make a Reservation.

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Back of House Online Ordering Front of House Seasonal Menu 118

Restaurant Clicks

MAY 22, 2021

Front Street Cafe Loco Pez Soup Kitchen Cafe Coffee House Too Interstate Drafthouse Cafe La Maude Jerry’s Bar One Shot Cafe. Front Street Cafe Loco Pez Soup Kitchen Cafe Coffee House Too Interstate Drafthouse Cafe La Maude Jerry’s Bar One Shot Cafe. Front Street Cafe. Check out Front Street Cafe.

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Front of House Online Ordering Back of House Compost 78

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. They also serve a wide selection of beer, cider, wine, and milkshakes. Make a Reservation. Central Provisions. Make a Reservation.

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Front of House Seasonal Menu Online Ordering Back of House 113

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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2022 Food Supply Back of House Kitchen Safety 180

Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Know your source. I am optimistic and realistic at the same time. This is the Yin and Yang of the environment where restaurants live today. This is the Yin and Yang of the environment where restaurants live today. It is because of these people that I am very bullish on the future of the restaurant business.

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Small Business Front of House Customer Service Communication 359

Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 4, 2021

La Santisima CRUjiente Tacos Ta Carbon Taco Guild Joyride Taco House The Original Carolina’s Mexican Food Taco Chelo Blanco Tacos & Tequila The Beach House Crescent Ballroom Tacos Chiwas Tacos Huicho Tacos Jalisco Sonora Taco Shop Willie’s Taco Joint. However, each restaurant is unique. Simply refer to this guide!

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Online Ordering Back of House Front of House Food Order 109

Goliath Consulting

JUNE 15, 2020

Multiple Sourcing and Backup. If you haven’t considered multiple sourcing before, now is the time. According to John Davie, CEO of Dining Alliance, “Restaurateurs who are reopening and asking what they should do regarding supply chain should prepare to engage smaller suppliers who have multiple sources of product” (2).

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Supplies Food Supply Sourcing Guest Recovery 124

The Restaurant Times

JANUARY 24, 2022

Quick-serve, fine-casual, and fast-food restaurants have taken to restaurant ordering apps faster than full-service restaurants. Source: Restaurant & Cafe. In addition, front-of-house staff, and back-of-house staff will be able to interact quickly and efficiently to provide the greatest possible dining experience for customers.

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Customer Experience Ordering Mobile Ordering Front of House 105

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

As brands place emphasis on creating a meaningful guest experience, robotics companies offering tools such as tech-enabled order taking or serving, should stop calling themselves ‘robotics’ as it will likely steer some operators, consumers and investors away. For part one, click here.

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2023 Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Customer Experience 197

Restaurant Clicks

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Peppervine The Fig Tree Restaurant Good Food on Montford Bernardin’s Restaurant at Ratcliffe Fin & Fino Sea Level NC Barrington’s McNinch House Restaurant The Asbury Kindred 5Church The Cellar at Duckworth’s Fahrenheit Charlotte Stoke Charlotte Dogwood Southern Table and Bar Flour Shop Bardo The Stanley Leah and Louise.

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Front of House Seasonal Menu Reservations Back of House 92

Sling

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Source: CuriousHalt.com. Guests are seated and served in total darkness. Source: ConradHotels3.Hilton.com. Source: Traveling-Up.com. In this article, the experts at Sling reveal the most unique restaurant ideas from around the world. Use them as inspiration for your own dining establishment. 20 Unique Restaurant Ideas.

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Front of House Fine Dining Dine-in Back of House 148

Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 9, 2021

Noodle Pudding Henry’s End Colonie Table 87 Chez Moi Boutros Dellarocco’s Heights Falafel The River Café River Deli Bohemien Bar Saketumi Asian Bistro Henry Public two8two Bar & Burger Clark’s Grand Canyon Henry Street Ale House. Find abundant cherry blossom trees blooming in the spring. Noodle Pudding. Henry’s End.

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Online Ordering Front of House Café Reservations 114

Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

The restaurant serves elevated Southwestern food in a brick-lined, saloon-themed space. While visitors may know Fort Worth as the second half of the “Dallas-Fort Worth” mega-city, the area has its own unique culture, heritage, and style! Fort Worth is known by locals variously as Cowtown, Funky Town, and Panther City.

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Fine Dining Front of House Back of House Reservations 106

Apicbase

MARCH 28, 2024

With more people using the data to organize workflows for purchasing, inventory, production, and even HACCP, the need for a definitive source of truth that is able to capture all the data and connect them in a coherent way has grown exponentially. Here are the key considerations to look out for when making your decision.

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Management Management Point of Sale Kitchen Safety 52

Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Keens Steakhouse Peter Luger Cote Gallaghers Steakhouse Porter House Wolfgang’s 4 Charles Prime Rib Bowery Meat Company Old Homestead Steakhouse Sparks Steak House American Cut Delmonico’s Quality Meats Smith & Wollensky St. Anselm Strip House Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse. Make a Reservation.

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Back of House Front of House Reservations Presentation 110

Open for Business

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Market research Before you even think about the menu or location, you need to understand the guests who will walk through your doors. Are you targeting families, young professionals, or a little bit of everything? Knowing your audience will inform your menu, but more importantly, your restaurant’s overall vibe and service style.

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License Email Marketing Seasonal Menu Front of House 78

Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 30, 2021

While you can find many steakhouses that serve traditional ribeye or tenderloin dishes, other places specialize in giving their meat a bit of an international flavor kick. Hoyt’s Supper Club The Oceanaire Seafood Room The Monte Carlo Best Steak House Mancini’s Char House The St. Best Steak in Minneapolis MN.

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Front of House Back of House Reservations Seasonal Menu 103

EATER

JUNE 22, 2023

Dina Ávila /Eater In Zoë Kanan’s cake, a recently reappraised dairy product meets the bright tang of lemon The one item you could always count on in my house growing up was a big tub of cottage cheese. Usually of the generic supermarket-brand variety, it was a fixture in our kitchen, front and center in the fridge.

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Back of House Front of House Advertising Take-out 98

Restaurant Clicks

JULY 23, 2021

Honey’s Sit n’ Eat Sabrina’s Cafe – Art Museum Pizzeria Stella Marathon Grill Farmer’s Keep P’unk Burger Bareburger Miles Table Real Food Eatery Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant Front Street Cafe Green Eggs Cafe Maggiano’s Little Italy Penrose Diner. Honey’s Sit n’ Eat. sabrinascafe).

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Dine-in Front of House Brewery Online Ordering 78