7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

Metrics and sheets you'll need to track include cost of goods sold, labor costs, new operating income, profit, and (see below) inventory costs. Inventory management Managers need to ensure the kitchen is stocked with the right amount of food so that nothing is wasted and as few items need to be 86'ed as possible.

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Hot Schedules

MARCH 26, 2020

Managing Inventory in the Days of COVID-19. Other operators are donating excess inventory , helping serve their community where they can. Whether you are temporarily closing operations or adapting your inventory for a delivery/to-go model, here are some tips from our Solutions team: For Businesses Open for Delivery, Takeout/Carry-Out.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 5, 2022

As per a recently published report by Future Market insights, the Takeaway and Delivery Food market is going to witness accelerated demand in the coming years with online food platforms. In this blog, we will discuss the various facets being utilized to enhance the entire operation of the ghost kitchen efficiently.

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Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

This is a behind the scenes look at the place and the people that bring a plate of food to the guest’s table. The chef will likely be the most experienced culinarian with responsibility for the financial operation of the kitchen, menu planning, ordering and inventory control, training, and quality control.

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Restaurant365

MARCH 10, 2020

When you think of your restaurant finances, do you think of your inventory? Your restaurant inventory management is an oft-forgotten component of your finances, but the amount of product you have on hand represents a large part of your budget. What is Restaurant Inventory Management? Sitting Inventory.

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Restaurant365

JULY 9, 2020

Restaurant inventory management is the process of monitoring the food and beverage ingredients in your restaurant. Monitoring your inventory documents what food and beverage product is coming into your restaurant, what is leaving your restaurant as product sold, and what remains on your shelves and refrigerator.

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Restaurant365

MARCH 10, 2022

With food costs running at approximately 30% or higher, learning importance of inventory management and how to prevent common mistakes is critical in successfully driving down costs and maximizing profits. First, let’s break down the two types of inventory costing, Actual and Theoretical. Actual Food Cost (COGS).

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Culinary Cues

JULY 14, 2021

These warriors of the kitchen remember the heat, the aching muscles from standing on their feet for a 12-hour shift, the pressure of timing, the polished hands from grabbing too many scorching hot pans, and the staccato sounds of the POS printer ticking off countless orders. The orders start to arrive as the team acknowledges they are ready.

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TastyIgniter

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

Discover the best fast food restaurant management software with TastyIgniter's latest blog post. Learn how intuitive order management, dynamic menu customization, efficient inventory tracking, and integrated employee scheduling can revolutionize your fast food operations.

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Restaurant365

MAY 17, 2022

Food inventory management goes way beyond counting the items on the shelves. The most important part of inventory management is understanding how the amount of product relates to your profit margin. Why a POS system is not suitable for inventory management. Best practices for effective food inventory management.

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Restaurant365

APRIL 14, 2020

Successful restaurant operations, in any kind of economy, depend on well-managed restaurant food inventory. No matter what business model your restaurant is operating on, managing your restaurant inventory helps you prevent waste, lower your food cost, and maximize your bottom line.

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Restaurant365

OCTOBER 16, 2019

When most restaurant owners think about how to manage restaurant inventory, they think of food cost control. For restaurant owners, inventory control is closely related to accounting and food cost management. The nuts and bolts of restaurant inventory management. Inventory management goes beyond counting inventory.

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Restaurant365

MARCH 5, 2020

It’s easy for restaurant accounting teams to get lost in the weeds due to the complexity surrounding alcohol purchasing, payment, inventory and reconciliation. Just as you do with labor or food costs, you can use your alcohol invoice details to make decisions regarding recipes or menu costs that maximize profits.

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Restaurant365

AUGUST 4, 2020

You invest a large amount of your budget in inventory. When that inventory is wasted, stolen or spoiled before it’s sold, it must be written off as an expense in the books. Integrating inventory management with accounting facilitates better inventory control. What is restaurant inventory management?

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7 Shifts

MARCH 10, 2021

They have a passion for food, an adventurous spirit, a strong work ethic, and the ability to teach and lead. A successful business plan covers everything from the food you’ll serve to how your restaurant will look and how you want your customers to feel. Successful restaurant owners have many traits in common.

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Apicbase

JANUARY 4, 2023

To manage their costs and increase efficiency, more and more food service companies are working with an inventory management system for F&B. By combining a GPO with top-notch inventory management software, restaurants can save costs , improve efficiency , and increase customer satisfaction. Let’s get started!

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Mad Mobile

JANUARY 30, 2024

Welcome the simplicity and efficiency of tableside ordering services. In this blog, we will share the advantages of using a tableside ordering system that can elevate your establishment from good to delicious. What is tableside ordering? All orders go from a digital device and directly to the kitchen.

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Restaurant365

MARCH 10, 2020

When you think of your restaurant finances, do you think of your inventory? Your restaurant inventory management is an oft-forgotten component of your finances, but the amount of product you have on hand represents a large part of your budget. What is Restaurant Inventory Management? Sitting Inventory.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 9, 2022

Occasionally, she would call me to help push out a big order by flipping pancakes and French toast on the griddle. Suddenly, I was on my way to becoming a short-order cook. You pick things up quickly, your knife skills are pretty good, you are fast and efficient, and your plates of food are as good as mine. CAFÉ Talks Podcast.

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Hot Schedules

OCTOBER 4, 2019

Managing Inventory — and Your Time . A long with labor, food and beverage is one of the highest costs within a hospitality organization. Aside from the cost of the items themselves, there are many expenses associated with managing inventory. What happens when something is ordered that then goes to waste?

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Restaurant365

JULY 21, 2021

When it comes to restaurant inventory, there are a lot of moving pieces. On any given day, you may be receiving multiple food and beverage shipments from different vendors, farmers, or distributors. Understanding how to master restaurant inventory management is an invaluable skill. Set up your POS to track restaurant inventory.

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Izettle

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

But as any small business owner knows, adding new e-commerce channels also means adding new challenges to your day to day – and they usually revolve around inventory. Your inventory is a living thing. Your inventory isn’t just words on a spreadsheet or pictures on an app. The importance of inventory management.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 30, 2022

You must give and invest in order to receive. Maybe inventory is not part of your job, but it will be if you want to become a chef someday. JOIN: Become a member of the local chef’s chapter of the American Culinary Federation, join the Bread Bakers Guild, Slow Food, USA, or the State Restaurant Association. CAFÉ Talks Podcast.

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Izettle

MARCH 11, 2021

Inventory management is a way for business owners to track the products or goods that they’re going to sell – from sourcing raw materials to storing and selling items in a store. Why is inventory management important? Reliable inventory management can be one of the most valuable assets for a small business. So how do you do it?

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Hot Schedules

OCTOBER 23, 2019

This blog was originally produced for Hospitality Technology. In the world of restaurants, managers look forward to many things… but restaurant inventory management is practically never one of them. Counting inventory is tedious and time-consuming — there is no doubt about that. It can eat up hours and hours in your week.

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Clover - Restaurants

MAY 7, 2024

Requirements: Demonstrate mastery of ingredients, measurements, and preparation techniques Comply with restaurant standards for safety, hygiene, and quality Work with BOH team and servers to present delicious food with high visual flair Maintain a passion for fresh ideas in a fast-paced and demanding environment 4.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 3, 2022

Emmett is flying through breakfast orders (he always amazes me), pauses to give me a thumbs up and turns back to the flat top filled with egg pans, a handful of flapjacks on the griddle, and home fries ready to turn. We review the bakery components on the special menus for the day and typical inventory of baked goods for restaurant service.

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Hot Schedules

MARCH 25, 2019

This blog was originally produced for Hospitality Technology. In the world of restaurants, managers look forward to many things… but restaurant inventory management is practically never one of them. Counting inventory is tedious and time-consuming — there is no doubt about that. It can eat up hours and hours in your week.

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Clover - Restaurants

APRIL 9, 2024

Reliable, quality food suppliers for restaurants are one of the few key components that a dining establishment must have to remain operational. They act as a one-stop shop, offering bulk ordering and eliminating the need for restaurants to manage multiple vendors for each item. They may also offer pre-made dough or baked goods.

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Goliath Consulting

DECEMBER 20, 2023

In a paradigm shift for the dining industry, restaurants are harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to tailor their menus to the individual nutritional needs of customers through personalized online ordering systems. With AI-driven online ordering systems, like the company BigZpoon provides, this vision is becoming a reality.

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Hot Schedules

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

B etween payroll, inventory, reporting, and more, it’s easy for a manager to get trapped in the back office, sinking under paperwork. Between payroll, ordering, reporting, and a mess of other paperwork, it’s easy for back-office operations to bog down crucial front-office efficiency. The Sinker: Inefficient Inventory Processes.

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Restaurant365

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Food cost is one of the major expenses in your restaurant business, but fortunately, also one of the most controllable. Food cost is heavily influenced by your inventory management. There are many opportunities within the inventory lifecycle to apply efficient food cost controls.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 22, 2020

You might find that a stay at home chef takes this organization to a new extreme and build a banquet/event order (BEO) for each meal and break. You know you are in trouble if the chef orders seven clip boards – one for each day of the week. [] MENU PLANNING. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER.

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The Restaurant Times

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Restaurants are now adjusting to the new normal and online ordering is paving the path to success for many restaurants. Dine-in income has dropped by over half and as a result, numerous eateries have closed or are considering transitioning to online ordering. Online restaurant ordering systems aren’t only a product of COVID-19.

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Culinary Cues

JUNE 16, 2023

Shawn started in garde manger where he learned about cheese, fruits he had only heard of the presentation of food for the eye, and how to let ingredients speak for themselves. At the same time, his after-hours studies helped him to understand food safety and sanitation, the “why” behind cooking methods, and the history of the profession.

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Lavu

APRIL 13, 2020

Donate Food Waste to Local Charities. Since events are canceling and dining halls are closed, many restaurant owners are seeing an influx of food waste and looking for ways to avoid throwing the food in the trash. Make sure to ask customers if they need cutlery with their order before placing it inside their order.

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Their chefs started them peeling vegetables, cracking eggs for breakfast, putting away food deliveries, and so on. He worked in each kitchen area learning how to cut meat and fish, help on large banquets, work every position on the line, take inventories, and even how to make decisions on wines. Jack flourished during the summer.

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