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Managing Risk: Prevent Foodborne Illness, Protect Your Restaurant

Modern Restaurant Management

The worst part is, this type of illness is largely preventable Restaurant owners and operators need to take active steps to prevent foodborne illness from coming out of their kitchens. To do so, they will need to create a complete food safety program to protect the restaurant itself from reputational harm and financial crisis.

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WHY A 27-UNIT SPORTS BAR MOVED TO AUTOMATE FOOD LABELING

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Taco Mac, a 27-unit sports bar based in Atlanta, has designs to grow within Georgia, and into other states. Productivity of kitchen staff has been a particular challenge,” Everett says. food labeling system. s food labeling makes Taco Mac’s operations more consistent. Originally posted on qsrmagazine.com.

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Commercial Kitchen and Bar Design and Layout

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Commercial Kitchen Layout. You’d think it’s all about how good their menu and food is [1]. So restaurant owners need to pay close attention to the design and layout of their kitchens and bars to maximize the efficiency of their service. Your Commercial Kitchen and Bar Design Matters. Increased Staff Safety.

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Why Training is the Key to Accurate Messaging About Gluten-Free Foodservice

Modern Restaurant Management

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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How to Create a Restaurant Staff Training Manual

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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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How to Effectively Sanitize & Clean Your Restaurant

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There’s nothing better than a tidy workstation and clean range hood before service hour; and the post-shift scrub down of the kitchen can be a form of meditation for stressed out chefs. 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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How to Plan Your Restaurant's Grand Re-Opening Event

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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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