Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 22, 2024

Using technology to facilitate contactless payments, online ordering, and quick table rotation can increase consumers’ satisfaction and loyalty. Also, consider providing curbside, takeout, or delivery services in addition to flexible and quick ordering and delivery alternatives, including online, phone, or in-app ordering.

Loyalty Program 453

Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Dietary Restrictions Social Media 453

Culinary Cues

AUGUST 22, 2022

The food was, of course excellent, but more importantly reflective of the region and its history and the experiences of the chef. There was little waste since managing twenty seats was much easier than trying to fill expansive dining rooms with a turn or two on busy nights. Good friends, good food, good times.”. author unknown.

Seating 474

Seating Front of House Back of House Cash Management 474

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 14, 2020

” The experts at Parts Town authored a blog post for independent restaurants about how to transition toward delivery. Restaurant groups, such as the Arizona Restaurant Association, are also using this opportunity to launch and promote creative Take Out campaigns that benefit the broader food community.

Online Ordering 530

Online Ordering Back of House Small Business Customer Service 530

Lavu

APRIL 13, 2020

Waste production is going up as business owners around the world swap their waste reduction initiatives out with ways to prevent the spread of COVID-19. If your restaurants want to reduce waste even amidst the current crisis, there’s still plenty you can do. Donate Food Waste to Local Charities.

Waste 148

Waste Compost Point of Sale Food Order 148

Culinary Cues

MARCH 30, 2020

Food is the universal language, a language that everyone speaks and enjoys using. To fail to do this will simply perpetuate the labor challenges that plagued us before the virus. [] CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT: In order to address the labor issue above, we may very well need to reconsider our restaurant concept. Restaurant Consulting.

Small Business 460

Small Business Food Supply Food Truck Healthcare 460

Culinary Cues

MAY 15, 2021

Four-page menus do not reflect business common sense – inventories become unmanageable, waste is much more difficult to manage, the level of expertise required of employees grows exponentially, consistency and quality are challenging, and profit is hard to predict and realize. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. CAFÉ Talks Podcast.

Customer Experience 449

Customer Experience Cash Management Customer Service Front of House 449

Restaurant365

JANUARY 18, 2022

While true zero-restaurant food waste is extremely rare, it can be a meaningful goal. Implementing a zero-waste initiative can help minimize your carbon footprint and may even attract new customers who embrace your environmental friendliness. Additionally, limiting your food waste can improve your restaurant’s bottom line.

Waste 147

Waste Compost Food Consumer Goods 147

7 Shifts

AUGUST 4, 2020

It’s no surprise the food industry leaves behind a large footprint—and while much of the supply chain is inevitable, there are many innovative and simple steps we can all take to reduce waste and our own carbon footprint. For online orders, add a checkbox for customers to request cutlery.

Food Supply 300

Food Supply Waste Seasonal Menu Equipment 300

Harbor Touch

MARCH 18, 2025

One pro we know tested a cook with a plate this order challenge under a timer. Give them a week of shadowing seasoned staff, clear checklists like Greet tables in 2 minutes or Check orders before they leave the pass, and a full menu rundownspecials included. Online ordering speeds up takeout with fewer mix-ups.

Management 148

Management Management Seasonal Menu Cash Management 148

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 2, 2020

They include PepsiCo, Uber Eats, Constellation Brands, Moët Hennessy USA, Robin Hood Foundation, Ecolab, Cargill, Boston Beer Company, Shift4 Payments, P&G Professional, Ventura Foods, United HealthCare, The Elliot Group, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, and the Light Foundation. makes it easy for guests to support local restaurants. .

Employee Relations 516

Employee Relations Healthcare Online Ordering Customer Service 516

Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

There was a time, maybe not too long ago, when you knew very little about food and cooking. Remember that first plate of food that you slid into the pass? The steak was returned (under-cooked and not the medium rare the guest had ordered). You added a skill to your bag of tricks. Everything was on a different level.

Food Order 417

Food Order Presentation Café Waste 417

The Restaurant Group

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Proper inventory tracking helps reduce waste, control costs, and boost profits. Why Every Restaurant Should Prioritize Inventory Control Effective inventory control means fewer surprises, less waste, and better financial management. Prioritizing it leads to: Lower food costs by minimizing spoilage and overordering.

Inventory 88

Inventory Management Management Audits 88

Culinary Cues

APRIL 3, 2020

How do we balance lower volume with financial needs of the operation? [] CUSTOMERS ARE CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THE FOOD THEY ORDER. Possible strategy: Be proactive with a well defined, enhanced sanitation and food handling protocol for your restaurant and relay this information to your guests. www.rerf.us.

Guest Recovery 386

Guest Recovery Social Media Kitchen Safety Food Safety 386

7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

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. Log item transfers and wastes. One other way you may need to manage inventory is with menu planning. Stock incoming inventory. Check inventory levels.

Management 397

Management Management Kitchen Safety Front of House 397

Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

received their first job in a restaurant of some type and 80% of all restaurant owners in the country started out with an entry level position in a restaurant (dishwasher, short order cook, bus person, etc.). www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. When the plate comes back clean, then a cook knows immediately – job well done!

Back of House 474

Back of House Reference Presentation Mobile Ordering 474

Culinary Cues

MAY 28, 2024

I vividly remember being 10 years old, standing outside a diner window in downtown Buffalo, New York with my mother as I stared in amazement of the short order cook in full display. There were no wasted steps and he seemed to know where everything he needed was located without even looking. He was poetry in motion. from the cook.

Food Order 342

Food Order Ordering Café Hotels 342

Culinary Cues

APRIL 26, 2020

White tablecloth restaurants and food trucks will benefit from the exact same end result – you need to make people stand up and pay attention – you want them to stand on a soap box and shout for everyone else to hear: “THIS IS INCREDIBLE”! DON’T WASTE THIS TIME – STRATEGIZE YOUR WOW EXPERIENCE. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG.

Guest Recovery 413

Guest Recovery Kitchen Safety Customer Service Food Safety 413

QSR Automations

JANUARY 31, 2025

By combining these two powerful solutions, restaurants can create seamless restaurant operations, reduce wasteboth food and laborand boost profitability. In the back-of-house, ConnectSmart Kitchen optimizes the kitchen with real-time order management, delayed order routing, production insights, support for multiple lines/stations, and more.

Waste 52

Waste Front of House Operations Back of House 52

Lavu

JUNE 6, 2025

Running a successful restaurant in 2025 means more than just great food—it requires smart financial decisions. Use these Calculations to Maximize Cost Reduction The food cost percentage is the number one calculation that restaurants can use today to maximize their cost reduction. Food cost control is crucial.

Loyalty Program 78

Loyalty Program Waste Recycling Inventory 78

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 12, 2020

The idea of purchasing Dining Bonds seemed to strike a chord with the public as a way to provide much needed financial support in order to help restaurants stay in business. Dunkin’s transition to paper cups will remove approximately one billion foam cups from the waste stream annually. U S Foods Holding Corp.

Mobile Ordering 376

Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Food Order Hospitality 376

Culinary Cues

APRIL 5, 2021

There were no life-changing meals, no a’ ha moments, and no reason to think that food was anything more than fuel. During your early years in the kitchen be observant and collect those ideas, processes, and beliefs that establish who you are as a person and a food professional. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG.

Take-out 448

Take-out Small Business Food Order Café 448

Margin Edge

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Out of every ounce of food you purchase, it is guaranteed that not all of it will end up on your guests’ plates. Wasting food in and of itself isn’t a cardinal sin (unless you ask our mothers), but the degree of variance between what you use and what you sell can get you in trouble with your bottom line.

Waste 98

Waste Food Inventory POS 98

7 Shifts

AUGUST 4, 2020

It’s no surprise the food industry leaves behind a large footprint—and while much of the supply chain is inevitable, there are many innovative and simple steps we can all take to reduce waste and our own carbon footprint. For online orders, add a checkbox for customers to request cutlery.

Food Supply 221

Food Supply Waste Seasonal Menu Equipment 221

Goliath Consulting

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

There has been new systems and new changes made in touchless payments, online ordering, contactless pickup, and more. QR codes have been mentioned a few times in our blogs. Recently, restaurants have been using QR codes to innovate their ordering systems. Food locker systems.

2022 195

2022 Technology Online Ordering Customer Service 195

EATER

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

So many of TikTok’s food creators built their platforms on relatability, but some have succeeded to the point of rendering themselves unrelatable, with lofty Architectural Digest -esque kitchens and deals with luxury fashion brands. I’m also trying to see if I can’t get by without a food processor.” “I’m This is an intentional choice.

Food 279

Food Social Media Point of Sale Book 279

Goliath Consulting

JUNE 23, 2023

Predictive analytics, for example, can empower restaurants to anticipate customer demand, enabling them to optimize inventory levels, reduce food waste, and minimize costs. 2 Additionally, AI-enabled voice assistants can streamline the ordering process, making it convenient for customers to place their orders using voice commands.

Email Marketing 195

Email Marketing Customer Experience Social Media Customer Service 195

Cheetah

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Boost your profit, plan your inventory, reduce food waste, and overcome the labor shortage with help from Cheetah! In order to combat hiring shortages, help you retain current clients and even increase lifetime customer value we have teamed up with some excellent companies in the Cheetah Coalition.

Food Supply 148

Food Supply Webinar Supplies 2021 148

Qu

OCTOBER 17, 2024

In today’s fast-paced and highly competitive restaurant industry, staying ahead means more than just offering great food; it requires delivering delightful guest experiences every time! Enhance order accuracy Sixty-four percent of brands surveyed say that order accuracy is mediocre or weak, which has a direct impact on guest satisfaction.

Food Order 52

Food Order Waste Technology BOH 52

Restaurant365

JULY 14, 2021

Restaurant food waste is a pressing topic in the food and restaurant industry. Studies show that about 35% of all food produced in the United States goes unsold or uneaten. ” However, the impact of food waste doesn’t just stop at landfills. Start by auditing your food waste.

Waste 78

Waste Compost Food Inventory 78

Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 16, 2019

If you don’t want the job, then call ahead, thank the chef for his or her time, and cancel well before your scheduled time – don’t waste others time that is allotted to hearing your story. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. It’s not too much to ask. Everyone knows this so don’t add to the fire by moaning about how hard it is on you.

Uniforms 323

Uniforms Equipment Small Business Customer Experience 323

Hot Schedules

APRIL 20, 2019

Five Ways to Reduce Waste. The Impact of Food Waste. US Restaurants generate between 22 and 33 billion pounds of food waste every year. All that waste adds up. In fact, the restaurant industry throws away $25 billion worth of food every year. Much of this waste is avoidable. What Can You Do?

Waste 60

Waste White Paper Cash Management Inventory 60

Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 8, 2020

At first it seemed impossible: “How do they keep all of those orders timed properly, seasoned appropriately, and always looking perfect at the time of plating?” The next day, however, he returned to the kitchen thinking that he would show the chef that he was much more talented than wasting his abilities on diving for pearls.

Kitchen Safety 450

Kitchen Safety Take-out Training Food Safety 450

Hot Schedules

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Five Steps to Reducing Waste. The Impact of Food Waste. U S hotels contribute to the generation of 131 billion pounds of food waste every year , resulting in an enormous environmental impact, and a big dent to profit margins. Waste stretches beyond the physical, say, head of lettuce you’re throwing in the trash.

Waste 78

Waste Hotels Inventory Food Order 78

Restaurant365

JULY 24, 2020

Shelter-in-place orders, dine-in restrictions and diners’ hesitation to eat out have combined to prompt restaurants to shift their focus to takeout and delivery. Increased demand for food delivery had already boosted the growth of ghost kitchens, and the COVID-19 pandemic has escalated both the popularity and profitability of the model.

Front of House 147

Front of House Online Ordering Kitchen Safety Customer Service 147

Focus POS

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

These systems replace traditional methods like receipt printers and handwritten orders, and are used by restaurant owners all over to streamline kitchen operations. Rather than having servers handwrite orders and then deliver them to the kitchen, a kitchen display system sends orders to your kitchen staff directly.

POS 174

POS Waste Customer Service Customer Experience 174

Qu

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

In today’s fast-paced and highly competitive restaurant industry, staying ahead means more than just offering great food; it requires delivering delightful guest experiences, every time. Enhance order accuracy Sixty-four percent of brands surveyed say that order accuracy is mediocre or weak, which has a direct impact on guest satisfaction.

Food Order 52

Food Order Waste Technology BOH 52

Paper Chase Accountancy

JULY 2, 2025

The restaurant business is a dynamic, fast-paced world where passion for food and hospitality often takes center stage. Track and Categorize Expenses From food and beverage purchases to cleaning supplies, marketing costs, and utility bills, every expense needs to be recorded and categorized correctly. Are you getting the best prices?

Cash Management 82

Cash Management Tip Distribution Point of Sale POS 82