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Back of House, Yet Front-Facing Priority – Restaurant BOH Trends to Monitor in 2023

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Is your restaurant up to speed with the latest best practices for back of house (BOH) management? Everything from decreasing food waste to exploring how automation can increase revenue for small business restaurants is related to BOH procedures. Here are some back of office trends to watch for in 2023.

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Lessening Employee Anxiety as Restaurant Doors Open

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Most of the same applies to the health of BOH as well. Florida restaurateur Suzanne Perry of Datz Restaurant Group shared dos and don’ts of post-COVID-19 bar etiquette for bartenders. Assure them you have done absolutely everything to ensure a safe environment and that their health is your priority. Even though they have ?less

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18 Restaurant Manager Interview Questions to Assess Leadership and Operational Skills

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How do you maintain smooth communication between FOH and BOH staff? 68% of diners plan to celebrate at restaurants or bars this holiday season, so having enough people in place is essential. How do you maintain smooth communication between FOH and BOH staff? How do you manage the restaurant’s budget and control costs?

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Four Ways to Streamline Reopening Procedures for Restaurants

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Dining Room/Bar. Front-of-house (FOH), back-of-house (BOH), and management should feel comfortable immediately discussing any questions that arise related to new policies. Unlike standard text messaging, business messaging apps allow managers to create chat groups between individuals, FOB, BOH, vendors, and more. Entry/Exit.

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What Does 86 Mean? Definition, History and More

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At some point when you were dining in a restaurant, you may have heard the BOH staff shout “86” and the name of a menu item to the waiters. The term has somewhat murky origins but has always been tied to the restaurant, bar, and hospitality industry. For instance, BOH staff may use it to communicate in any interaction they have.

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Restaurant Staff Training 101

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Back-of-house (BOH) staff, including chefs and kitchen assistants, will focus more on food safety, food handling, and kitchen equipment use. If you have a bar, bartenders who are trained in specific drink preparation techniques and bar management will deliver faster and more consistent service, which enhances the overall customer experience.

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How to Effectively Sanitize & Clean Your Restaurant

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Create (or update) your cleaning task list for both FOH and BOH staff to double down on sanitization in your restaurant. Your cleaning checklist should cover the entire restaurant—from FOH to BOH. Service station, bar, and counters. Create task items for each high-traffic surface (doors, chairs, etc.), Cover all your bases ???

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