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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Restaurant365

JANUARY 4, 2022

Restaurant inventory management plays a key role in overcoming rising food prices. Logistics challenges and labor shortages have fueled rising food prices at the wholesale level. Rising food prices have had an impact on the food sector for some time, with ingredient values above levels for the same time last year.

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The Restaurant Times

APRIL 27, 2022

Do you know how much food waste Americans generate every year? billion tons of food are wasted annually, the US is the highest contributor with nearly 80 billion pounds of discarded food. Controlling food wastage in the US will be difficult and will take time. What Is A Waste-Free Bakery?

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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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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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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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EATER

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Movie images: Janus Films, MovieStillsDB, Walt Disney Studios/MovieStillsDB, New Line Cinema/MovieStillsDB, Getty Images What to add to your Netflix queue when you want to feel really hungry For just about as long as there have been movies, food has played a meaningful role in film. But what exactly constitutes a great food movie?

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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.

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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.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 9, 2022

We've all ordered our favorite food online at least once from a local restaurant, and it was cold when it arrived at our doorstep. Events like this not only ruined our entire eating experience, but also prevented us from ordering food from this restaurant for a while. Delivery of cold food leads to loss of customer.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 30, 2022

You must give and invest in order to receive. 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. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. Over 800 articles about the business and people of food).

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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.

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Margin Edge

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

With all that in mind, now more than ever, restaurants are looking for ways to lower food costs that don’t take up too much time or too many resources from already stretched thin operations. In that case, this blog can be a reassurance that either you’re on the right track (who doesn’t love a reminder that you’re doing the right thing?)

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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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Restaurant365

JUNE 22, 2021

As a restaurant owner or operator, keeping your food costs low is a continual challenge. Food cost is one of the largest expenses for your restaurant, and because it is a controllable cost, you can influence how it impacts your bottom line. The biggest factor in reducing food waste is how invested your store-level managers are.

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Restaurant365

APRIL 16, 2021

Today, consumers want convenient and easy ways to order food from your restaurant. Luckily, that’s what an online ordering system can do for you. Statista notes that in 2020, 760 million users were using online ordering for their restaurant takeout and delivery orders, a 20% increase year-over-year.

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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.

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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.

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Restaurant365

MARCH 25, 2022

If you can get through to your next ordering day with no leftover product, no spoilage, and not having to 86 any menu items, then you are winning at ordering. Why is proper purchasing of food supply important? Here are some best practices to help with easing the flow of food purchasing and receiving. Evaluate your needs.

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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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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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Future Food

JULY 30, 2019

The art and science of reducing food packaging in all food service outlets. Single-use food & beverage packaging has always been a concern for the environment and with recent high profile campaigns seeking to ban single use plastics, governments are now looking to legislate in line with community expectations.

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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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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.

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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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360Training

MARCH 4, 2020

Food is one of the most substantial expenses in a restaurant. However, food waste in restaurants is inevitable with excessive portions, staff meals, and of course, food spoilage. In fact, here some of the best ways you can reduce food spoilage at your restaurant to increase profits. Plan Ahead for Your Food Orders.

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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.

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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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Xtra Chef

JULY 15, 2020

Reducing food cost in restaurant management is as important as ever. In this blog, discover effective restaurant management techniques to reduce food cost and position your restaurant for short- and long-term financial success. Reduce food cost by managing recipes and reengineering menus.

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Restaurant365

OCTOBER 8, 2019

The cost of food is one of the biggest operating expenses for a restaurant business. With perishable ingredients and fluctuating sales, controlling food costs in restaurants can be extremely challenging. Your food costs and your inventory are big budget line items. How do restaurants control food costs?

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Restaurant365

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Your restaurant food cost is pivotal to your business’ financial success. While you may have already implemented some techniques, like inventory management, there is an almost infinite level of detail you can dive into to refine your food costs. Here, we explore some advanced tips for restaurant inventory management.

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Restaurant365

JANUARY 21, 2021

Because your food costs are one of your largest expenses, creating a focused food cost strategy can have an enormous impact on your business. Your food cost percentage is key to optimizing your profit levels. How to calculate food cost percentage. Calculate your ideal food cost percentage.

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Restaurant365

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

You’re tracking deliveries, making the most of your food budget, and ensuring your staff is prepared to serve customers. The data from inventory management can help you place more accurate orders, calculate exact food costs, make informed menu changes, and address potential sources of food waste.

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