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

Modern Restaurant Management

Is your restaurant up to speed with the latest best practices for back of house (BOH) management? An interesting tidbit about those dark days of 2020-21: restaurants, bars, food trucks and other establishments that were able to remain efficient with their back of house (BOH) services were most likely to survive and even thrive.

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What is a Restaurant’s Front Of House (FOH) – Everything You Need To Know

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Front-of-house (FOH) refers to all activities and settings a patron will experience while dining at a restaurant, including the lobby and dining area. Hence, your restaurant’s front-of-the-house staff members should always maintain a high standard of personal hygiene and present a polished, welcoming image.

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Front Of House (FOH) Vs. Back Of House (BOH): What’s The Difference?

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For a restaurant to run smoothly and efficiently, you should divide activities into two parts: front of house (FOH)/back of house (BOH). What Is Front Of House (FOH)? The difference between FOH (front of house)/BOH (back of house) is one of appearance and presentability. Floor plan. Motivation.

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7 Key Features You Need in a Bar POS System

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Running a Bar: 7 Key Features You Need to Become The Best Bar POS System in 2024 In the bustling world of hospitality, the backbone of a bar’s success lies in its operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. That’s why inventory management is one of the most important features of a good bar POS system.

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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. Or, if you've worked in a restaurant as a chef, line cook, or as part of the FOH (front-of-house), you may have used this hospitality term yourself. How to stop 86ing menu items.

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Moves Modern Restaurants Are Making in 2024

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurants know this, and it’s why they are focused on connecting the back and front of the house. Moving to Interactive Menu Boards Speaking of dining being back – it’s back to being… different. In fact, 45 percent of restaurant operators expect competition to be more intense than last year.

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TECHNOLOGY AND RESTAURANT CULTURE (part two)

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Employees can always catch up on their phones during breaks but during production and service their focus must be on the job in front of them. [] BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER: One of the “bad and ugly” aspects to technology, especially social media, is that people are pulled into their silos and fail to interact and share with others.