Culinary Cues

MAY 21, 2023

Part One: THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY It is an underlying question for the ages: “Is technology good or bad?” So, the question we should be asking is: “Are we controlling technology or is it controlling us?” In all cases, we remain in control of the technology that serves as an effective tool.

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Transact

JUNE 4, 2020

A revolution in digital technology has swept through front-of-house foodservice operations, and its effects have been so remarkable that even industry veterans have gotten whiplash. . Back-of-house pressures are precisely the problems that automation was designed to address. And how times have changed.

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PathSpot

JANUARY 17, 2024

Technology improves back-of-house (BOH) operations by bringing efficiency, accuracy, and streamlined processes. This blog will explore the details of the tech tools and technologies used in the restaurant’s BOH. In the fast-paced world of restaurants and food manufacturing, staying competitive is critical for success.

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Apicbase

MARCH 28, 2024

Restaurant back-of-house operations form the backbone of a restaurant’s success. The back-of-house (or BOH) manages crucial elements that impact cost control and profitability. The back of the house supports the front of the house (FOH), enabling the customer-facing team to focus on serving a memorable experience.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Yes, the back of house (BOH) is where food is prepped, cooked, and plated, but it’s also where chaos can quickly ensue if roles, responsibilities, and tasks aren’t communicated well. Simply put, if things aren’t running well in the kitchen, restaurant staff and diners alike often suffer.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

If the past few years have taught us anything, it's that restaurant technology is no longer a nice-to-have. The first technologies that restaurants often invest in are the cloud-based point of sale (POS) systems and payroll processing. It's a necessity for building a modern and future-proof restaurant. Third-party delivery.

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Transact

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Improvements in back-of-house technology can help restaurants be more cost-conscious while remaining competitive. Read on to learn three ways upgrading your BOH technology can benefit your foodservice operation. . Elevate Food Safety Measures. Are you sure every dish that leaves your kitchen line is up to temperature?

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The Restaurant Times

MARCH 13, 2023

The back-of-house (BOH) at a restaurant is the behind-the-scenes area of the restaurant — it works like an engine and keeps the restaurant going. While it is not visible to the customers, the restaurant’s services get hampered without back-of-house. Why is Back of House Important?

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 1, 2021

When it comes to equipment that helps your restaurant run more efficiently, you’ve probably encountered phrases like “add this to your technology stack” or “these solutions will help simplify your restaurant.” Let’s review how restaurant technology can assist you with your daily operations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Closures, supply chain problems, labor shortages, technology, and inflation are just a few of the challenges operators have faced in recent years. I see a few things on the horizon as part of the ongoing evolution of the relationship between restaurants and technology. The worst of the labor problem is beginning to ease.

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Restaurant Business

MAY 20, 2023

But much of the technology focus was on improving profitability and simplifying operations as costs increase and recession looms. Robots were everywhere.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 24, 2022

Thanks to restaurant technologies, it’s possible to not only deliver a superior customer experience — the crux of hospitality — but also take things to the next level. Thankfully, restaurant technologies can play a dual role. How Can Restaurant Technologies Mitigate Some of the Challenges the Industry Faces?

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

We sat down with 7shifts' very own Preston Junger to chat about opportunities for restaurants and how restaurant technology is evolving for the inaugural episode of our interview podcast. So I think that's the opportunity the technology has been there, and now the technology is getting better even still through the past year,” says Junger.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Particularly impacted by the staffing shortage, restaurants are struggling to beat the labor crisis, with staffing shortages felt in both back-of-house and front-of-house staff. When using the right technology, however, operators can begin to address common concerns like understaffing, employee burnout and common wage concerns.

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The answer lies in technology. can help restaurateurs automate tasks and lessen the burden of staff running the front and back of the house. can help restaurateurs automate tasks and lessen the burden of staff running the front and back of the house. Automated solutions like call-in waiting, online bookings, etc.,

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Three ways to ease the adversarial relationship between your staff and your technology. Interestingly enough, the very source of a lot of this tension — technology — can also be the solution. The key lies in uniting staff with technology. We need to move back towards a staff supported by tech mentality.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 6, 2023

Labeling system maintains fresh food and provides back-of-house efficiency.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 27, 2024

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to Jennifer Mathew, senior manager of talent acquisition and strategy on the role technology plays in hiring and retention. In what ways should restaurants be utilizing technology to reach potential staff as well as retain the ones they have?

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 22, 2024

Leveraging its incredible marketing and branding efforts without having to fight with franchisees that did not invest in stores and back-of house upgrades allows new and very experienced leadership to grow organically. What should restaurant brands take away from this mega deal and the Red Lobster bankruptcy filing?

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 30, 2021

This will enable operators to establish non-traditional gratuity pools that can now be used to create higher wages for back-house staff such as line cooks, dishwashers and janitorial without increasing their operational labor spend. .” An answer lies in the world of workforce optimization.

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Open for Business

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Restaurant technology has changed everything about the way people do business today. 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.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 15, 2021

By improving customer loyalty and increasing revenue through the smart use of technology from the public-facing part of the business all the way to the back-of-house prep, sourcing, and staffing. In the near future, we’ll look at printed menus the way we look back at newspapers today. Archaic and revenue draining.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Internet of Things (IoT) technology. The challenge is all this new technology needs support to keep everything working seamlessly across the front and back of the house, the internet, and for behind-the-scenes management. If they go down, it’s critical to get them back online ASAP.

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Restaurant Technology Guys

APRIL 24, 2024

The annual National Restaurant Association Show stands at the forefront of revolutionizing the foodservice industry, merging tradition with technological advancement. This year, they introduce us to 25 groundbreaking pieces of equipment, setting a benchmark for innovation, efficiency, and sustainability in back-of-house operations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 9, 2024

A chief reason is due to caution or uncertainty exhibited by conscious consumers, with 48 percent saying they are taking the ‘wait and see’ approach and holding back on spending in 2024. Moving to Multichannel Dining Experiences Dining out is… back? Moving to Multichannel Dining Experiences Dining out is… back?

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Recent surveys are showing the vast majority of Americans have been cutting back on dining out. Just as with COVID shutdowns and supply chain issues, restaurant technology can help operators continue providing great service even with high costs for them and customers alike.

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QSR Automations

APRIL 17, 2024

That’s where technology comes in, transforming the way restaurants operate and enhancing the overall guest experience. In their latest report, Nation’s Restaurant News stated that a whopping 96% of operators said technology would be important for meeting key objectives in 2024.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 7, 2021

A growing number of restaurants are embracing technology to run their operations and prepare themselves for the challenges of the ‘new normal. Using technology to streamline workflows is one solution to this problem. Technology also helps bridge communication between restaurant management and staff. Reservation processing.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 5, 2022

With new problems come opportunities for new innovations, and technology has been a vital resource for restaurants during the pandemic. Technology has helped restaurants survive the pandemic, but it has also become a regular part of the dining experience for millions of customers. Restaurants Must Prepare For Continued Disruptions.

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Transact

JULY 7, 2022

By utilizing back-of-house technology, employees in the foodservice industry have seen a significant reduction in the time it takes to complete necessary tasks. For example, implementing technology saved retailers 16.5 In other words, these issues aren’t going away any time soon. Reducing cost of labor.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 1, 2021

Technology will be vital in the months – and years – ahead as the pandemic continues to change the conversation about food safety. Deploying food safety technology is the way forward in these uncertain and constantly changing times. Traceability + Transparency for Back-of-House Operations. Replenishment.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 20, 2024

Looking back, Escoffier would probably admit, to some degree, that this was not the best approach and would encourage chefs and operators to build in this balance. It’s been 89 years since Escoffier stood in front of a range for the last time, yet his presence is still felt by professional cooks and chefs.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2021

While restaurant owners can put six feet between tables, limit dining room capacity or close indoor dining completely, it’s much harder to create a safe environment in the back of the house. That means your back-of-house employees will need every advantage they can find. 86 Paper Chits.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 8, 2020

People come here to get away from technology, not use it.” A restaurant operating at the intersection of hospitality and technology can experience significant impact from increasing margins to enhancing the dining experience to streamlining operations. Our palms were sweaty from the excitement and anxiety.

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Touch Bistro

JULY 18, 2021

The challenge is, the restaurant industry has been struggling with a shortage of chefs and other back of house staff for several years now. Back in 2019, TouchBistro’s Annual Industry Report found that seven in 10 restaurants in the U.S. were experiencing a labor shortage. million jobs – or 12% – short of pre-pandemic levels.

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Restaurant365

JUNE 17, 2022

Restaurant technology has grown in the last few years. Apps are more intuitive than ever, websites are smarter and technology can help hiring and retention, delivery and operations. Technology, it seems, is making the restaurant industry bigger and better. Hiring and onboarding technology. Photo by Networld Media Group.

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