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. Takeaway: By showing your commitment to reducing plastic waste, you’ll encourage customers to do the same.

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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?

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Cheetah

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

85% of Food in Restaurants Is Wasted According to the Food Waste Reduction Alliance, in the restaurant industry, about 85% of food ends up in the trash. This translates to a substantial profit loss as money that is invested in food does not in fact produce a profit. Disposables: all waste that is not food.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 18, 2020

Here you are – enthusiastic, informed, confident in your foundational skills, and ready to start a career in food that will last for four decades or more. Today’s jobs for cooks and bakers are in short supply, and they likely will be for a period of time. Make sure that you seek out opportunities that involve food.

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Hot Schedules

JULY 8, 2021

Day-to-day inventory decisions impact the bottom line, and with food costs on the rise, the process is another major stressor on top of numerous existing operational headaches. When inventory is tracked manually, patterns of waste — or theft — can fly under the radar. Increased food waste. Spreadsheets Breed Inaccuracy.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 8, 2020

First – we (all of us who have made the restaurant business our life calling) hope that you will bring your skills, passion, and commitment back to the food business and will work diligently to help make us better. As a professional cook you have learned how important your role is in the process of preparing and presenting food.

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Culinary Cues

MARCH 30, 2020

Food is the universal language, a language that everyone speaks and enjoys using. We are learning that people are interested in delivery, enamored by food truck style concepts, and willing to embrace a different style of service. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. Harvest America Ventures, LLC.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 17, 2020

A reduction in restaurant business leads to crop waste, unplanted land, and serious cash flow problems for farmers. If this is not provided then an important part of our culture, a major employer of people, and the heart of the food ecosystem will not survive. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. They need help now!

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Hot Schedules

AUGUST 10, 2021

Protecting Your Customers: How to Scale Your Food Safety Culture Across Multiple Locations. While employees know they play a crucial role in food (and ultimately guest) safety, when a 45-minute wait forces everyone to rush, things learned in food safety training can quickly fall to back-of-mind to an undisciplined staff.

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Clover - Restaurants

MAY 3, 2024

Recent surveys confirm the importance of cleaning and sanitizing in food industry establishments for building customer confidence and in influencing diner choice. City and state health departments monitor local restaurants to ensure they’re following food safety management program guidelines. An estimated 3,000 people in the U.S.

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Future Food

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

The Trends to Watch in 2022 & Beyond The changing face of Food & Hospitality. Whilst some food and hospitality businesses chose to pivot their businesses early, out of necessity, others have elected to respond to changes in consumer preferences and are quickly reshaping the food and hospitality landscape in front of our eyes.

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Cheetah

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

To compete, restaurants are reinventing themselves by incorporating emerging food trends into their menus – most notably by showcasing local food products and unique ingredients. But access to these trending food items, with fair pricing and reasonable logistics, has been a nightmare – until now. .

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Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 8, 2019

Pride is that driving force that allows cooks to present a plate of food with their unique signature and proclaim: “I made this.” The final plate that is presented in the “pass” to an expeditor is a culmination of the work of many proud practitioners of various crafts associated with food. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG.

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Hot Schedules

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Make Sure Your Food Suppliers are Grade-A. Like any new relationship, the beginning can be harmonious and productive, but it takes constant effort to ensure your food and beverage suppliers remain Grade-A. You have lots of choices on which companies supply your restaurant inventory, but how do you spot and manage great food suppliers?

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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. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER.

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Margin Edge

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Labor shortages, supply chain issues, sick employees, not enough financial assistance, hesitant diners- the list goes on and on and we know if you’re running a restaurant right now this is by no means breaking news. 6 Ways to Reduce Food Costs. Track waste. Track Waste – In the Kitchen and the Dining Room.

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Culinary Digital

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

In this blog, we talk about the rising global concerns around food security. Global Food Security: An Overview Food Security is the availability of food in a country and the ability of its individuals to access safe and nutritive food that meets their dietary requirements and preferences for a healthy and active life.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 6, 2022

Animal welfare and food processing concerns are making consumers explore environmentally-friendly food alternatives, prompting a rise in vegan food demand. Vegan trends are not only limited to raw ingredients, but they are also spreading to other domains of foods and beverages, such as confectioneries. from 2022-to 2032.

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360Training

JANUARY 3, 2020

In simple terms, restaurant inventory monitoring is all about answering three questions: What food and supplies do you have coming into the restaurant? What foods are customers consuming? What food do you have leftover in the kitchen? Inventory Tracking Terminology. Sitting Inventory. Solution: Accurate Calculations.

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Sling

MAY 9, 2023

ADD_THIS_TEXT Restaurant operations (or RO for short) is the collective term for all the activities that go into managing a food-service business — everything from the daily responsibilities that need to be done to the long-term planning that keeps the business on track. Doing so involves more than just the food your diners leave behind.

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Xtra Chef

AUGUST 12, 2020

Food costs are one of the most significant factors of a restaurant’s success. Knowing your restaurant food costs helps with menu pricing, affects prime costs, and plays an integral part in remaining profitable. But managing restaurant food costs can be challenging. What’s in The Restaurant Food Costs Guide?

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Focus POS

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Other issues, like ingredient management, can cause much bigger headaches and cost money — throwing away expired ingredients eats into profit margins, especially with the rising cost of food. The take-out boom and supply chain disruptions have caused a scarcity of items such as pizza boxes and to-go containers.

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Hot Schedules

AUGUST 10, 2021

Protecting Your Customers: How to Scale Your Food Safety Culture Across Multiple Locations. While employees know they play a crucial role in food (and ultimately guest) safety, when a 45-minute wait forces everyone to rush, things learned in food safety training can quickly fall to back-of-mind to an undisciplined staff.

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Focus POS

DECEMBER 3, 2019

Sustainability is about cutting costs, eliminating waste, and improving your bottom line. This will save money and reduce the amount of transportation needed to get the food from the vendor to your restaurant. Cut the Waste. Food waste is a huge problem in the United States; it makes up about 30-40% of the food supply.

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Restaurant365

MARCH 23, 2022

When you misjudge ordering or overspend on food cost, it directly affects your bottom line. Customized forecasting based on historical data helps you improve restaurant operations by reducing food costs over time. With perishable ingredients and fluctuating sales, controlling food costs has always been challenging.

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Sling

OCTOBER 1, 2021

The solution is simple: Calculate your restaurant’s food cost percentage. In this article, we take an in-depth look at why this food cost number matters for your restaurant, how to calculate it, and the best way to optimize for success. Food Cost Percentage: Definition. What Is A Good Food Cost Percentage? one week).

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Restaurant365

MARCH 10, 2020

Because food and beverage costs make up a large part of a restaurant budget, your inventory method has large implications for your bottom line. If it’s not on the shelf, it can’t be stolen, spoiled or wasted. So, the key to minimizing food waste that can eat into your profits is effective restaurant inventory management.

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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. In this blog post, we’ll discuss how a GPO and F&B inventory software work together to create an effective cost savings strategy for restaurants and other food businesses.

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Restaurant365

APRIL 14, 2020

Successful restaurant operations, in any kind of economy, depend on well-managed restaurant food inventory. Much of the typical food and beverage inventory in restaurants tends to have a relatively short shelf life, making accurate inventory numbers essential to run a functioning kitchen, make economical orders, and adapt to long-term trends.

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Restaurant365

MAY 26, 2020

Your prime cost is a fundamental metric to track, because it includes your two largest expenses: food and labor. For a restaurant, this includes your food and beverage ingredients, as well as other supplies like napkins, coffee filters, etc. However, this effort is wasted if you don’t also focus on your prime cost.

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The Restaurant Group

JANUARY 27, 2020

According to the National Restaurant Association’s “What’s Hot” report, American Culinary Federation chefs named sustainability and waste reduction in the top trends of the year. The focus of the resulting report is on the conservation of resources, waste management, and consumer insights.

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Restaurant365

DECEMBER 11, 2020

operators, mostly sales) minus your cash outflows (your operating costs, like food and drink, payroll, rent, etc.) Your Cost of Goods Sold (CoGS) is the total cost of your food and beverage ingredients over a specific period of time. Reviewing your CoGS frequently is also critical to keep an eye on your supply costs.

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Restaurant365

MAY 17, 2022

Food inventory management goes way beyond counting the items on the shelves. Tight integration between your r estaurant inventory management software , point of sale (POS) system and restaurant accounting software is essential for executing key restaurant tasks that help control your food costs. That’s great.

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Izettle

OCTOBER 7, 2020

It’s one of the reasons Yuma avoids large supply companies. “A This community spirit can reap rewards for you, too – for Yuma, using locally produced foods has helped him create useful relationships with these businesses. When you use locally sourced food the word spreads a little bit further.”. Reducing waste.

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Cheetah

JANUARY 28, 2022

He is happier, his customers are consuming better quality foods, and the community is grateful for his efforts. They have understandably cut corners with ingredients and dishes due to supply chain shortages and the highest inflation rates in 40 years. We’re combating food waste and it’s easier to work with. The takeaway?

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Restaurant365

MARCH 10, 2020

Because food and beverage costs make up a large part of a restaurant budget, your inventory method has large implications for your bottom line. If it’s not on the shelf, it can’t be stolen, spoiled or wasted. So, the key to minimizing food waste that can eat into your profits is effective restaurant inventory management.

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Sling

APRIL 27, 2023

How to improve your restaurant operations management 1) Make clear plans Many things need to go right for your restaurant to open its doors each day — everything from accepting orders, prepping food, and readying the front of the house to running staff meetings and ordering supplies for the next day.

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