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 398

EATER

MARCH 22, 2024

The rooftop pool at Soho House New York. Photo: Soho House The hospitality brand is growing its restaurant empire — and you’re allowed in Earlier this month, Soho House’s newest members-only club opened in Portland, Oregon. The pair’s first date apparently happened at the Soho House London location.) It is one-of-a-kind.

Back of House 89

Back of House Social Media 2017 Hotels 89

7 Shifts

MAY 31, 2021

Inventory was ordered based on par levels, which are set based on sales forecasts, which are in turn determined by how many guests you'll serve and what they'll order. On the other hand, skimping on ingredients increases the likelihood that a guest won't come back – and may even tell others not to do the same. Table of Contents.

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Operations Inventory Hiring Customer Service 363

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 29, 2021

While staffing has always topped the list of restaurant owner/manager pain points, it now seems to be at crisis proportions. And the situation isn’t likely to improve soon as more competition in the battle for talent is anticipated. Robotics are being tested at every single position in the restaurant from cooks to table service.

Fast Casual 219

Fast Casual Hiring Front of House Online Ordering 219

Apicbase

JUNE 20, 2022

If you enlist the wrong partners for your foodservice business, it will not only cost you time and resources but can potentially set your expansion efforts back for years. They have a strong network of supportive friends and family to fall back on if things get rough. We’ll cover: What is a restaurant franchisee? John van Kooten.

Recruiting 52

Recruiting Franchise Franchising Loyalty Program 52

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

With a critically shrunken talent pool, restaurants are racing to fill positions in every part of the business — front of house, back of house, and corporate teams. Across the United States, businesses are suffering from unprecedented staffing shortages in the aftermath of COVID.

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Technology Loyalty Program Fast Casual Email Marketing 224

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 7, 2021

According to the 2021 State of the Restaurant Industry Mid-Year Update , more than 3 in 4 restaurant operators struggle with recruitment and retention, despite an increase in employment. Last year, during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, restaurants went through some unwanted but necessary changes. Dining room procedures. Staff Management.

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Technology Operations Food Safety Kitchen Safety 193

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

MAY 14, 2021

It featured recruitment content and live sessions with Chipotle employees highlighting its benefits, career paths, cooking demos, and more. As part of its effort to hire 20,000 new team members, Chipotle is increasing restaurant wages resulting in a $15 average hourly wage by the end of June. The perks don’t end there.

Hiring 162

Hiring Employee Relations Recruiting Education 162

7 Shifts

JUNE 16, 2022

They all prevent franchisors from seeing the day-to-day pains and successes that their franchisees experience. Throw in dozens of locations to manage, and visibility becomes foggy. That's why many franchisors rely on a franchise advisory council (FAC). Table of Contents. Purpose of a Franchise Advisory Council? Who Should be on the FAC?

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Franchise Franchising Communication Front of House 370

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

While sales are trending higher, the National Restaurant Association reports three in four operators say recruitment and retention is their toughest challenge. In August, the restaurant industry lost more than 40,000 jobs. Chick-fil-A even reported disabling curbside ordering in some locations to reduce strain on their workers.

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2022 Hospitality Loyalty Program Point of Sale 186

Open for Business

MAY 11, 2023

Restaurants rely on a diverse and inclusive workforce, especially in the back of the house, where many kitchens are powered by immigrants and people of color. Restaurants rely on a diverse and inclusive workforce, especially in the back of the house, where many kitchens are powered by immigrants and people of color.

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Recruiting Training Workshop Back of House 78

The Restaurant Group

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Join us as we look back at 3 major factors that affected the restaurant industry during a tough year with many unprecedented challenges. Many restaurants closed their doors and stopped serving food while others had to change their business models to stay open and make money. Labor Shortage and Inflation Woes. Take-Out Please”.

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2022 Back of House Food Supply Government 88

7 Shifts

JUNE 8, 2020

As we serve the restaurant industry, it's important to us that we prioritize candidates with previous industry experience. Andrea: “ Recruiting and retaining a strong team in an industry where high turnover is a known concern.” It's only fitting that some of our employees have hands-on experience in the industry. Rachel: “The people!

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Customer Experience Front of House Communication Back of House 326

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.

Management 195

Management Management Kitchen Safety Front of House 195

Open for Business

MARCH 1, 2023

Chef, server, and bartender barely scratch the surface of all the work that happens in front and back of house. In fact, team members who have fun on the job are likely to recruit friends for open positions where they work. Hosts can simultaneously serve as receptionists. Often, a single person will fill multiple jobs.

Fast Casual 78

Fast Casual Cash Management Front of House Fine Dining 78

Cheetah

JUNE 25, 2021

Before COVID, workers would perform countless insignificant, back-breaking tasks, while restaurants would spend outrageous sums on payrolls that did not contribute to their bottom line. Benefits, second only to salary, substantially contribute to employee retention and recruitment. The problem is not just with hiring. Hire less people.

Front of House 147

Front of House Back of House Guest Recovery Hiring 147

Restaurant365

AUGUST 19, 2020

Tailor your hiring and recruiting practices. The first step in reducing high turnover is to examine your hiring and recruiting practices. There are many moving parts to hiring and recruiting. Successful restaurant owners and operators don’t just provide great food. Human resources and payroll overview.

Restaurant Law 131

Restaurant Law Recruiting Employee Relations Food Safety 131

Restaurant365

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

The restaurant industry is back to busy, with full indoor capacity and a dining public eager to eat out. The shortage is especially acute for back-of-house employees, such as prep cooks, line cooks, and dishwashers. We focus on retention as much, if not more than, recruiting,” added McCutcheon. It’s constant with us.”.

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Hiring Front of House Recruiting Back of House 78

EATER

AUGUST 18, 2022

As head of the Kremlin-backed Wagner Group, Prigozhin is a cog in Putin’s war against Ukraine. Earlier this month, Prigozhin reportedly visited several Russian prisons in an effort to personally recruit fighters. “In Petersburg, back when it was still known as Leningrad. Alexey Druzhinin/Sputnik/AFP via Getty Images.

Catering 105

Catering Back of House Food Truck Food Supply 105

Ken Burgin

JULY 5, 2022

Restoke manages back of house functions like recipes, menus, ordering, work lists, staff training, plus health & safety. Flow Coffee – tracking every cup you serve to ensure maximum quality, with an analytics dashboard to watch for improvement. Here’s the list so far, and it’s updated every month.

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Kitchen Safety Food Safety Website Management Online Ordering 78

EATER

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

. | Slim Aarons / Getty Images Across the Alps, sleepy ski towns are recapturing past golden eras, offering winter visitors the chance to step back in time while enjoying modern culinary hot spots Over the years, the Alpine ski scene has condensed into a handful of uber-popular resorts: Ischgl in Austria, St.

Hotels 76

Hotels Back of House Seasonal Menu Fine Dining 76

Gecko Hospitality

DECEMBER 29, 2022

What started out locally in Fort Myers has since expanded to help surrounding communities and serving hundreds of families. Gecko’s corporate staff, franchise partners, recruiters and colleagues raised over $2,200 to purchase 400 turkeys this holiday season. The gift of giving is a wonderful feeling. Helping others offers hope.

Specials 89

Specials Back of House Food Supply Recruiting 89

Hot Schedules

MAY 10, 2021

Train and prepare staff to serve guests in a high-speed, high-volume environment. Seasonal Staff Playbook: Hiring, Training & Retaining Great Teams. E very sports team has a series of plays – running plays, passing plays, defensive plays and so on. Finding skilled talent isn’t easy. PLAY #1: Hire Quality Seasonal Staff. User Network.

Hiring 147

Hiring Training Mobile Ordering Coaching 147

EATER

MARCH 3, 2022

Founded in 1980, Herbalife employed the classic MLM model by signing up “independent distributors” who have two responsibilities: to sell the company’s protein powders and nutritional supplements, and to recruit others to become Herbalife distributors.

Recruiting 116

Recruiting Small Business Social Media Consumer Goods 116

Restaurant365

JUNE 15, 2021

Leveraging your front of house (FOH) and back of house (BOH) data allows you to gain more insight into your operations. Accurately tracking this data allows you to understand what areas of your restaurant operations need improvements, as well as where you can add more profit back to your bottom line. Read Part 1 here ).

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BOH FOH Point of Sale Back of House 78

Goliath Consulting

JANUARY 6, 2019

Britt Cloud, Goliath’s Consulting Chef, directs back of house operations and works with the current chef/kitchen manager to restructure inventory, food costing, menu, labor, and health policies. Front of House operations is a steady balance of guest needs, employee personalities, efficient strategies, and health and safety enforcement.

Management 60

Management Management Front of House Back of House 60

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. Table of Contents.

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Seating Email Marketing Marketing SEO 222

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2021

As it relates to the labor crunch, we’re seeing in restaurant brands across the board: An impact in top-line revenue because customers aren't being served. A drop in employee retention & difficulty in hiring. The inability to turn tables quickly & efficiently as a result of insufficient staffing.

2022 186

2022 Food Supply Mobile Ordering Customer Experience 186

Restaurant365

AUGUST 21, 2020

Tailor your hiring and recruiting practices. The first step in reducing high turnover is to examine your hiring and recruiting practices. There are many moving parts to hiring and recruiting. Successful restaurant owners and operators don’t just provide great food. Human resources and payroll overview.

Blog 78

Blog Restaurant Law Recruiting Employee Relations 78

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Baton Rouge’s very own Walk-On’s , is looking for more ways to give back. The brand recently launched its philanthropic arm – aptly named the Game On Foundation – to support youth sports facilities in the communities it serves. Send news to Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com.

Back of House 125

Back of House Hotels Leadership Design 125

The Restaurant Times

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

A well-designed kitchen layout not only helps your back-of-house crew to prepare high-quality meals but also increases the speed and efficiency of your whole team, resulting in a better guest experience. . The success of a restaurant kitchen design is defined by careful planning. Know Your Local Health Codes .

Design 98

Design Kitchen Safety Back of House Food Safety 98

The Restaurant Times

AUGUST 5, 2022

Only when you have optimized your daily operations with qualified employees will you be able to serve outstanding meals and increase your clientele. Your establishment will require a manager, shift supervisors, and back-of-house personnel such as kitchen staff, waiters, sous chefs, and washers. One million of the 4.5

Hiring 52

Hiring 2022 Recruiting Employee Relations 52

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Before restaurants can record a profit, they need to take several expenses into account—inventory, kitchen equipment, building utilities, and of course, labor. What is Restaurant Labor Cost Percentage? Some businesses choose to calculate labor cost as a percentage of operating costs rather than a percentage of sales.

Management 253

Management Management Employee Relations Restaurant Law 253

Aaron Allen & Associates

JULY 17, 2020

Backing & Growing Strong Foodservice Operators : Chains with high growth potential and a strong balance sheet that could use cash to back further expansion. In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, there is going to be a spectrum of opportunity for restaurant acquisitions available for operators and investors alike.

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2020 Back of House Cash Management Specials 110

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 11, 2021

Thus far in 2021, the company has expanded across Las Vegas at the Convention Center, LINQ Hotel, and Arizona Charlie’s Boulder Casino, as well as reopened with the unveiling of the new Virgin Hotel. “Dunkin’ continues to modernize with convenience at the forefront. Getting Hotter at Dave's.

Franchise 178

Franchise Franchising Fast Casual Sports 178

EATER

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

today were founded in the 1970s and ’80s by educated, affluent white people to provide natural and organic food they couldn’t easily find elsewhere, and they’ve largely served that demographic ever since. Non-owners can shop at most co-ops as well. Even so, many of the grocery co-ops in the U.S. Even so, many of the grocery co-ops in the U.S.

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Food Food Supply Food Order Education 98