Focus POS

JULY 19, 2021

4 Tips for Managing a Bar—Successfully. “We We should buy a bar!” It’s a phrase you’ve commonly heard uttered by lifelong friends and colleagues alike; the idea of opening a bar on a whim seems too delicious not to consider. Here are some tips for managing a bar that you can ensure will lead to success. Stay Informed.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

With many restaurants closed for in-person dining on and off throughout the pandemic, the food service industry shifted to delivery and takeout as a business imperative. According to SEC filings, food delivery apps experienced tremendous growth in 2020 earning a combined $5.5 billion from the same period in 2019.

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7 Shifts

APRIL 7, 2021

Depending on the position, new employees are taught the importance of food prep work along with how the chef and his/her cooks curate the menu. Have them spend time working on the food line, behind the bar, and with the dishwashers. Emphasize these areas as they pertain to the new hires' positions and the safety of the building.

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Society Insurance

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

As a bar or restaurant owner, you know that your night isn’t over when the last customer leaves. When the door closes and the lights come back up in the dining area and bar, there are still tasks to complete before the night is truly done. Tasks for Back-of-House Staff: Cleaning and sanitizing food prep areas and work surfaces.

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The Restaurant Times

DECEMBER 20, 2021

There are ways to achieve the target while enjoying a cocktail with friends at the bar. Given the growing interest in the healthy cocktail bar space, it is an excellent time for starting a healthy cocktail bar in the US. Factors Worth Remembering To Start A Healthy Cocktail Bar In The US. Food Service License.

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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. How do you prevent cross-contact in your salad bar?

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Keeping staff has long been an issue for the food and beverage industry, but many restaurants now feel it is their primary obstacle to running a successful business. How do you make sure new employees are up to speed with the latest safety procedures? In the restaurant business, there are many regulations and procedures to adhere to.

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7 Shifts

JULY 10, 2020

Consider food costs, labor costs, and cost of marketing your reopening. Plan your budget to include food costs, labor costs, operating costs, marketing costs, and any extra costs such as for party favors and special decor. Additionally, by keeping the menu to a limited number of dishes, you can better plan and manage your food costs.

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Goliath Consulting

MARCH 31, 2024

Efficient restaurant temperature monitoring and control impact customer satisfaction and play a significant role in food safety and operational efficiency. Beyond guest comfort, precise temperature control is imperative for food safety. The restaurant industry is subject to stringent health and safety regulations.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 19, 2020

By including them in your vision for the restaurant and providing tips on how they can improve their own food service skills, you’re putting trust and responsibility in their hands from day one—another key aspect of a person’s job satisfaction. Even your most seasoned staff can forget things.

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7 Shifts

MAY 25, 2020

Chefs pride themselves on their sparkling kitchens, and during COVID-19, customers need more than ever to be reassured of the cleanliness and safety of ordering from your restaurant. each surface that comes into contact with food, and any supplies or equipment that’s used through the day. Service station, bar, and counters.

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Apicbase

MARCH 28, 2024

These include food production and inventory management. Additionally, the BOH handles food safety and restaurant administration. This includes the food prep and kitchen areas, food storage rooms, walk-in fridges, pot wash stations, staff break rooms, and offices. Food safety. Cost control.

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EATER

JUNE 29, 2020

Bars were no longer allowed to operate for walk-in service, and in Texas, restaurants had to reduce indoor dining capacity from 75 percent to 50 percent. Gavin Newsom ordered nightlife and bars to close in seven counties, and recommended that eight other counties do so, as well. The Momofuku Group issued a coronavirus safety guide. [

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Workers’ compensation data shows an uptick in the number of new employees injured on the job, especially in the hospitality and food service industries. Consequently, the new hires’ knowledge of safety procedures will not exceed what they hear from their mentor, who is busy trying to do his or her job and train.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2022

” No truer words were spoken by Benjamin Franklin and is a mantra that resonates deeply for businesses in the food service industry—many of whom are in recovery mode in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. That’s five to seven times more energy used by food service than in a commercial space.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2022

With food costs rising and labor shortages causing foodservice establishments to increase wages , profit margins are being squeezed tighter than ever. Visibly clean restaurants showcase a commitment to safety and make these environments more welcoming for guests. During a global pandemic, it can seem nearly impossible.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 30, 2021

Nair, a partner at Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP compiles recent legal news affecting the restaurant, food and beverage and hospitality industries for Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. The act replaces previous regulations on the cottage food industry. The bill would have had a dramatic impact on fast food franchises.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 7, 2020

In a recent Coronavirus-related study , 89 percent of respondents said they felt safer eating food from a grocery store or at home, versus in a restaurant. However, restaurants will also need to address the same health and safety concerns for guests in their dining room as they have for delivery and pick-up. Going Contactless.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Even in states that now allow indoor dining with safety measures, many customers still have concerns that keep them away, perhaps because a significant percentage of this summer’s outbreaks are linked to bars and restaurants. Make sure you can add enticing photos of food items to the form, which can drive more purchases.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2021

It’s not enough just to recover, retail and specifically restaurants and the food industry are compelled to pivot, adapt and create a model that will endure. Restaurant and bar employment (as of July 2021) remains down by 1.5 Ongoing public health and safety concerns push down demand for the indoor restaurant experience.

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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. Restaurant owners want their patrons to enjoy the food, cocktails, and service the space provides. Tie in the aesthetic of the restaurant with the food and drinks you are serving.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 29, 2020

Food handlers must wear gloves, hats and masks. Florida restaurateur Suzanne Perry of Datz Restaurant Group shared dos and don’ts of post-COVID-19 bar etiquette for bartenders. They are for your own safety too. The number #1 thing owner/operators can do for their employees is give a sense of psychological safety.

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Sante

JUNE 9, 2020

As the country faces the challenges brought on by COVID-19, two food service industry leaders join forces to revolutionize the dining experience with an innovative sous vide solution. “Jon is a profound connoisseur of the bar and restaurant business, and we are delighted that our products and technology align well with his vision.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 13, 2021

Bobby Stuckey, the co-founder of Frasca Food and Wine and Pizzeria Locale helped start the #saverestaurants campaign. Jess Lander is a wine, food and travel writer who – as a Napa resident herself – was inspired to find a way to help the struggling small restaurants and their employees in this wine country mainstay.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 14, 2021

While we’ve seen brands take a values-forward approach for several years, restaurants and bars are now following suit. Upon reopening, Los Angeles-based outdoor music venue The Ford did something similar by partnering with Todo Verde , a food vendor that serves plant-based Mexican food. Looking for other examples?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 9, 2021

A survey conducted by Envoy found that 66 percent of employees are concerned about their health and safety as it relates to returning to in-person work. In general, the good news from an employer perspective, is that claiming workers’ compensation bars all other claims.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 10, 2020

The National Restaurant Association remains on top of the issue providing updates and resources including a fact sheet and a webpage with an FAQ, industry guidance, and food safety guidelines provided by ServeSafe to address increasing questions about COVID-19. We ensure food safety. Eat healthier.” Cash is dirty.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 27, 2022

. “It is an extremely challenging time for the restaurant industry as restaurateurs grapple with the difficulty of operating within an uncertain post-pandemic sales environment while simultaneously combating historic levels of food inflation, labor shortages and ongoing supply-chain issues. Everything matters. Everything matters."

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360Training

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Obviously, servers are tasked with waiting on specific tables, providing them food and drinks as requested. Servers need to have a food handlers certificate to understand safety best practices for serving food in the United States. Kitchen and bar managers have self-explanatory titles.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 18, 2020

US Foods Holding Corp. launched its COVID-19 online operator resource, the US Foods Restaurant Reopening Blueprint. The Restaurant Reopening Blueprint is informed by interviews with key stakeholders such as diners, restaurant staff and US Foods consultants and chefs. Click here to view the application and instructions.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2024

– Peter Elias, owner of Spain Wine Bar in Ocean City, Maryland Looking forward to 2024, the landscape of customer engagement within the restaurant sector is poised for a substantial shift. Through its innovative suite of digital health and safety solutions, PathSpot is already helping hundreds of brands navigate these new expectations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Whether a restaurant, bar, food market, or similar establishment, creating outdoor seating has allowed many businesses to remain afloat throughout COVID and will be crucial for the coming months. However, before putting up your tent or enclosures, there are important safety considerations to address first: 1.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 20, 2020

These heightened food safety standards and consumer expectations are sure to continue after reopening and could possibly lead to more permanent requirements. The national narrative has shifted in recent weeks to talks of reopening and public safety concerns with implementation of effective social distancing protocols.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Fast food giant McDonald’s is no stranger to litigation, having defended itself against lawsuits over everything from racial discrimination to hot coffee. A safe workplace starts with following basic OSHA guidelines, but comprehensive CDC guidelines for COVID-19 safety must also be incorporated.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

While there’s no crystal clear direction for the industry in 2022, there are restaurant design trends that could help shape the food and beverage scene for the better. How quickly can third-party delivery groups get in and out of the food and beverage space? Takeout is Taking Over.

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The Restaurant Group

JANUARY 26, 2023

Commercial Kitchen Components A commercial kitchen design needs five components: Service area Cooking station Food preparation area Washing or cleaning station Storage area These sub-areas ensure smooth and successful kitchen operations. Involve your chef or food service department in this process. Let’s take a look.

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ChowNow

OCTOBER 19, 2023

US Foods US Foods is one of America’s great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 300,000 restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed. They are North America’s first “real”​ online video-based, food safety course.

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