7 Shifts

OCTOBER 31, 2022

A good operator looks back on their Business Plan on a monthly or quarterly basis to gauge where they are in terms,” says Mark Moeller, president, and owner of The Recipe of Success , a national restaurant consulting firm. You can't start a restaurant without a plan. But it doesn't have to be overwhelming. Table of Contents. Download now.

Point of Sale 397

Point of Sale Back of House Document Download 397

Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Maple & Ash Prime & Provisions Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse Bavette’s Bar and Boeuf Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab RPM Steak El Che Steakhouse & Bar Swift & Sons Tango Sur Chicago Cut Steakhouse Mastro’s Steakhouse Chicago Chop House Gene & Georgetti GT Prime Kinzie Chophouse Steak 48.

Serving 109

Serving Reservations Fine Dining Seasonal Menu 109

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2024

Similarly, Taco Bell Cantina is also reinventing its dining journey by offering a shareables section on its menus, showcasing local artwork, opening kitchens, and serving alcoholic drinks like twisted freezes. Additionally, digital menus and order-ahead options enhance convenience and offer personalized customization.

2024 185

2024 Customer Experience Compost Loyalty Program 185

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 15, 2024

Themed Menus for the Win : Want to show support for this year’s best teams? Provide special menu options from the cities the contenders hail from – a Philly Cheesesteak if the Eagles make it or a Cuban for Miami. Dive into Super Bowl-specific catering menus and other deals to reach those not leaving the house.

Food Supply 203

Food Supply Point of Sale Back of House Inventory 203

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). We need to embrace the good and understand the bad and the ugly. But we need to be cognizant of a primary reason for “being connected”. Try “FOOD” on for size.

Technology 347

Technology Front of House Social Media Back of House 347

7 Shifts

MARCH 23, 2022

In 1965, Greek immigrant James Giftos opened a stall at Macomb Mall in Roseville, Michigan, with a small menu including the Coney Island-style hot dog topped with chili, mustard, and freshly diced onions. Since then, the brand has grown to 16 locations across Michigan, continuing to serve those beloved All-American classics.

Front of House 369

Front of House Back of House Communication Employee Relations 369

Culinary Cues

MAY 28, 2022

If the family were defined as a team, it would be the kitchen that served as the locker room and the playing field. If the family were defined as a team, it would be the kitchen that served as the locker room and the playing field. The most important room in a home is the kitchen.

Front of House 319

Front of House Back of House Employee Relations Small Business 319

Culinary Cues

JUNE 16, 2023

Next week he would graduate from high school and James the cook at his diner invited him back for dinner and a chat. It was great, but my back didn’t agree, and I eventually had to step out of that role. Last summer he had a job as a dishwasher in a local diner. Too many of his friends took the wrong fork in the road.

Kitchen Safety 327

Kitchen Safety Back of House Hotels Food Safety 327

Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Austin, Texas is one of those cities that, no matter how often I come back to it, I always find something new and exciting to do. Meanwhile Brewing has an incredible menu of over 20 rotating beers and ciders, wines, and even cocktails to choose from. Check out my list of the 17 best breweries in Austin, Texas below! Jester King.

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Brewery Serving Seasonal Menu Online Ordering 117

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. Hospitality is greater than the sum of its parts.

Technology 221

Technology Front of House Back of House Dietary Restrictions 221

Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Olive Garden is continually adding to its menu, creating new twists on old classics, and at the same time maintaining crowd favorites like their signature breadsticks, house salad, and the Tour of Italy sampler. We’ve done plenty of taste testing and have details about eleven of the best Olive Garden menu items listed below.

Ordering 104

Ordering Menu Back of House Dietary Restrictions 104

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 11, 2024

Remember just saying thank you or giving a pat on the back isn’t enough. For front of house workers set goals on the number of turnovers of tables or good reviews. For back of house set goals on the time it takes to get food to the pass and out to customers. Don’t just give them a thanks or a high five.

Management 165

Management Management Back of House Customer Service 165

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 18, 2023

“We can create wide open floor plans, serve hors d’œuvres to large groups, or set the tables for communal dining. Brian, the executive chef, changes Ronin’s menu daily to reflect the best of the week’s harvest. Something is up at in the dining room of Ronin Farm and Restaurant in Bryan, Texas.

Back of House 166

Back of House Seating Seasonal Menu Design 166

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 29, 2019

We gravitate that way in our thinking towards other areas of our business, including looking at new products to add to our menu. Let’s take a look at some non-product ways of bringing value to our customers and spark some innovative thinking beyond your menu offerings. Was the menu confusing or the ordering process complicated?

Innovation 143

Innovation Menu Back of House Front of House 143

EATER

APRIL 10, 2024

It’s called Bankside, with a menu that includes peel-and-eat shrimp, clam chowder, crispy cod sandwiches, and a lobster roll. The chefs develop the menu and recipes, lending their famous names. Kitchens in Wonder’s food halls can be as small as 750 square feet, and each location can serve food from up to 30 — 30!

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Delivery Cash Management Point of Sale Back of House 120

Restaurant Business

JANUARY 5, 2023

As restaurants continue to face labor shortages, cook-and-serve foods make it easier on back-of-house staff to deliver on great taste and quality menu options.

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Serving Back of House Menu Food 52

Cheetah

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

November is World Vegan Month, the perfect opportunity for your restaurant to experiment with alternative menu specials. In the last two years, the number of plant based items on US restaurant menus has increased by 1,320%. Over 9% of all US restaurants and 13% of all food chains are already serving meat alternatives.

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Menu Food Consumer Goods 2022 78

Lavu

MARCH 20, 2020

Dessert is delicious, but many restaurants struggle to make a profit from serving it. The result is a lesser recipe, or worse, a menu of dismal, repetitive dessert options. Adding drink specials to your brunch can help bring in thirsty customers—and keep them coming back. An easy and popular choice is the bottomless mimosa.

Menu 136

Menu Point of Sale Customer Service Customer Experience 136

Lavu

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

A state-of-the-art restaurant POS System, specifically tailored for bars and restaurants, streamlines transactions, inventory management, and customer service, ensuring that business owners can focus on what they do best—serving their patrons. What are your profit margins? Having this knowledge at your fingertips is critical.

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POS Bar Point of Sale Front of House 164

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 25, 2021

For this reason, the culinary, tourism and hospitality industries need to evolve and expand their brand by offering plant-based protein alternatives on menus. Here are five easy ways to diversify your brand through the integration of plant-based foods onto your menu: Sub-Out Recipes to Include Plant-Based Offerings on Your Menu.

Dietary Restrictions 216

Dietary Restrictions Food Front of House Back of House 216

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 20, 2021

Growing your produce is an especially great way to: Choose fruits and vegetables you want to feature on a menu. But, when it comes to both front and back-of-house operations, there are things you can do to cut back on waste production, including: Setting up a recycling program. A Sustainable Supply Chain. Quite a bit.

Sustainability 211

Sustainability Food Supply Waste Front of House 211

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.

Training 177

Training Front of House Kitchen Safety Allergens 177

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.

Technology 147

Technology Front of House Back of House Online Ordering 147

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 14, 2022

On the Menu. Your menu should very clearly convey which foods contain certain allergens. If a dish contains an allergen, it also helps to note on the menu whether or not that dish can be modified to accommodate those with allergies. Do Your Research. Customers need to be able to trust your restaurant. Avoid Cross-Contamination.

Allergens 186

Allergens Kitchen Safety Front of House Food Safety 186

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 22, 2021

In the race to become one of the more popular restaurants in your area it takes more than serving good food and pouring outstanding cocktails. As people begin heading back out, they want to be able to interact with each other and not be distracted by unnecessary entertainment gimmicks. Use Design to Excite the Senses.

Design 209

Design 2022 Front of House Sports 209

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. Let’s Start With the Why.

Front of House 206

Front of House Mobile Ordering Loyalty Program Back of House 206

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.

Back of House 147

Back of House Fast Casual Front of House Online Ordering 147

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. However, in today's economic environment, restaurant staffing is being put to the test, posing a bigger challenge today than ever before.

Management 178

Management Management Coaching Front of House 178

SpotOn

APRIL 8, 2024

Independent restaurants have the opportunity to join in celebrating mothers and brunch items by creating a special mother's day brunch menu, dinner service, or promotions that cater to families. That's why we compiled this list of ideas for both in-house and online experiences. Moms aren't the only winners, however.

2024 98

2024 Seasonal Menu Social Media Loyalty Program 98

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 30, 2023

Updating packaging to account for new ways of getting food from restaurant to car to house to table can increase propensity to re-order significantly. Keeping brand integtrity, the interior featured a walk-up counter, digital menu boards and condensed seating/waiting areas with TVs.

Operations 177

Operations Mobile Ordering Customer Experience Online Ordering 177

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Whether it's personalizing the drive-through experience or reliably managing store hours, a strong network can power the restaurant management tools and apps that QSRs need to streamline front- and back-of-house operations, enhance dining experiences, and keep guests happy. Easing Customer and Employee Friction.

Mobile Ordering 193

Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Front of House Fine Dining 193

EATER

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Chef Samuel Clonts and general manager Raymond Trinh created their version of the dish as an ode to their Arizona roots “When people ask us about what type of food [we serve], we kind of fall back on saying ‘Modern American’ or ‘New American,’ but I think overall it’s very much a New York-style menu,” says 63 Clinton co-owner Raymond Trinh.

Menu 59

Menu Seasonal Menu Back of House Influencer 59

Buzztime Business

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

We’re talking fresh garnishes, house-made syrups, and fall flavors like apple, cinnamon, and pumpkin spice (of course). So, dig in…and feel free to come back for seconds! With a blend of cranberries, tequila, and lime, this jewel-toned margarita is the perfect addition to brighten up your Thanksgiving drinks menu. The best part?

Seasonal Menu 78

Seasonal Menu Back of House Social Media Presentation 78

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.

Back of House 118

Back of House Online Ordering Front of House Seasonal Menu 118

Culinary Digital

MARCH 20, 2024

A streamlined menu offers many strategic advantages that work in unison to significantly accelerate service within food service establishments. This intentional simplification of the menu not only enhances the efficiency of the back of the house but also benefits the front of the house.

Front of House 52

Front of House Customer Service Customer Experience Back of House 52

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Hospitality operators are rapidly turning to contactless ordering and payment solutions to help navigate the long road back to normal from COVID-19’s impacts. Restaurateurs are facing a herculean effort just to produce and serve great food in this environment. Yes, ordering and payment is important.

Hospitality 229

Hospitality Ordering Front of House Customer Experience 229

EATER

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

It’s that out-of-place feeling that The Menu , a new film from Succession director Mark Mylod, mines to terrifying effect. It’s that out-of-place feeling that The Menu , a new film from Succession director Mark Mylod, mines to terrifying effect. Mark Mylod: Rustic modernism was the aesthetic that felt most at home to us.

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Fine Dining Menu Influencer Dine-in 97