Qu

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Kitchen operations, in particular, frequently lag behind front-of-house innovations, causing issues like over-preparing food, poor inventory management, and struggles to meet high demand during peak hours. TL;DR Qu’s Fall Product Release Highlights showcase our ongoing commitment to innovation and operational excellence.

Online Ordering

Qu

JUNE 27, 2025

At this year’s Restaurant Leadership Conference (RLC), our Innovation Forum brought together top restaurant executives to explore how data and AI are driving real value—starting with the metrics that matter most: unit-level economics (ULEs). When every decision is backed by timely, unified insights, speed becomes sustainable and scalable.

Leadership

The Restaurant Group

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Train Staff for Exceptional Service Provide Regular Training Sessions Keep staff updated on best practices and menu knowledge. Empower Staff to Handle Complaints Effectively Train on conflict resolution and customer satisfaction. Seasonal flavors, fusion cuisines, or innovative plating styles can make your offerings stand out.

Loyalty Program

PathSpot

OCTOBER 22, 2024

As customer expectations shift, the foodservice industry has evolved by embracing innovative solutions that prioritize safety and cleanliness. Strong safety protocols, digital technologies, and regular staff training are vital to establishing and preserving this trust. Book a demo today with Pathspot !

Dine-in

QSR Automations

MARCH 4, 2025

Jennifers leadership, innovation, and vision have been instrumental in driving our success. Early in my career, I focused on training and operations, working closely with teams to streamline processes and create unforgettable guest experiences. I couldnt be more proud of the work Ive done in training and development!

2025

The Restaurant Group

JANUARY 3, 2025

Innovative Solutions Heres where creativity shines. Staff Training Your staff are your frontline ambassadors, and their knowledge matters. Train them to understand the ins and outs of dietary trends like veganism and gluten-free eating. But dont worryits far from impossible! Theyll keep your baked goods fluffy and cohesive.

Customer Experience

Paper Chase Accountancy

JULY 25, 2025

This blog aims to give readers an inside look at how accounting is not just “done” but mastered in this unique sector. This frees up internal staff to: Focus on customer service and staff training. Innovate menu offerings or guest experiences. Analyze operational efficiencies on the floor.

Hospitality

Lavu

JUNE 13, 2025

In this blog post, you’ll find that the shift towards cashless payments represents a significant opportunity for restaurants to enhance their operations, improve customer satisfaction, and stay ahead in an increasingly digital landscape. Challenges include initial setup costs, staff training, and accommodating customers who prefer cash.

2025

QSR Automations

JANUARY 16, 2025

Look for a solution with a history of innovation, award – winning support, and training resources to help you and your team make the transition from pen and paper or printed receipts to technology that is best in class. Ready to take your restaurant to the next level? You can reach Shari at smccauley@qsrautomations.com.

Front of House

Goliath Consulting

JANUARY 6, 2023

Because of the change in employee demographics and relative inexperience, more restaurants are now moving away from traditional training. They are currently searching for new training systems that include different learning and portability modes. Training Trends in 2023. Data Training Systems. Offline Training Options.

Training

Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

It is the formula used by athletes, business innovators, musicians, artists, medical professionals, teachers, and nearly every profession known to man – SELF ASSESS – GET TO WORK – GET BETTER – START AGAIN. Why not highlight them on your social media pages or in your restaurant blog. I have never understood the quest for mediocrity.

Seminar

Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 24, 2020

Keeping in mind that there is a relatively small, but passionate number of consumers who are referred to as “innovators” (1-2% of the dining public) – there will always be room for a few disruptor restaurants. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. Harvest America Ventures, LLC. CAFÉ Talks Podcast.

Menu

Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 27, 2023

This can create a high level of intrigue among those who love innovation and are always ready to see what the chef can do. To this end, cooks know exactly what to do and are trained to execute accordingly. Cooks are expected to follow these standards and never deviate. The reputation of the business is based on “no surprises”.

Hiring

Culinary Cues

AUGUST 31, 2024

When properly developed and integrated into your operation, the mission statement will impact who you hire, how you train, the products you develop and sell, the way you lead and manage, how employees interact, the way that guests are approached, and how the world perceives you (the business) to be. Freedom for the soul.” Choose wisely.

Customer Service

Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Assign the task to your chef to create a menu that is exciting, innovative, delicious, accessible, and financially tolerable. Maybe the old formula that involved steak, shellfish, and everyone’s “go to” entree, is no longer feasible. Reverse engineer your menu from this perspective.

Pricing

Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

By referring to the chef as the “source” need not require that all creativity originates from the chef – in fact, the greatest use of creative energy is to set the stage for others to be the innovators. [] A Consummate Organizer and Planner. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG.

Restaurant Law

Social Hospitality: Restaurants

MAY 18, 2020

It’s also because marketing teams have more opportunities to create innovative campaigns to boost sales. Making special offers is one of the classic hospitality training tips that works for any type of business. But don’t forget the training needed for each new tool you introduce. From 2009 to 2017, gross bookings in U.S.

Hospitality

7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

It's up to the restaurant manager to maintain a warm, welcoming atmosphere and train staff to do the same. But it's up to you to ensure you're using the best kind for each of these areas, become fluent in how to use them, and know how to train your staff if it's a technology they'll be using.

Management

Culinary Cues

MAY 20, 2024

How is your kitchen organized, how much time are you willing to invest in training, how do you (the chef and owner) present yourself as a leader and mentor, how serious are you about the right way to cook, how open are you to sharing, and how effective are you at building a team of professionals who look and act the part?

Hotels

Goliath Consulting

JUNE 8, 2023

Welcome to the Goliath Consulting Group blog, where we share valuable insights and expert advice to help you excel in the competitive restaurant industry. Additionally, envision future growth opportunities, innovative menu additions, and effective marketing strategies to maintain a competitive edge.

Dietary Restrictions

Culinary Cues

APRIL 26, 2025

The discipline of what is considered normal is the starting point for innovation. The foundations allow them to improvise and be innovative. Everyone needs to crawl before they run and understand how foot, leg and hand muscles work before they can train them to act differently than anyone elses appendages.

Innovation

Goliath Consulting

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Gen-Z are already sparking changes and inspiring innovations in many businesses, including restaurants. Offer mentorship and training. The best way to avoid this is to offer proper training initially. Subscribe to our newsletter to get the latest restaurant news and blog updates.

Hiring

Goliath Consulting

DECEMBER 20, 2023

By using this data-driven approach, it empowers chefs and restaurateurs to create new, innovative dishes that resonate with their target audience. Beyond the positive impact on customer satisfaction and loyalty, the AI system can analyze customer data to identify trends and preferences.

Dietary Restrictions

Culinary Cues

AUGUST 24, 2020

Yes, there must be a significant effort placed on immediate survival (we don’t know how long “immediate” will last), but even more importantly – we must think, study, inquire, assess, innovate, and strategize on what “restaurants” will become in 6 months, a year, or longer. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG.

Point of Sale

Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 29, 2020

These “innovators” are constantly looking for the next interesting interpretation of food – the restaurant chef who teases them with food preparations that strike a chord, who makes them challenge how they think about food, and puts a smile on their face. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG.

Fine Dining

Ken Burgin

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Here are 40 training activities for chefs to run for waiters and front-of-house staff within a 15-minute session. General Food Tasting and Knowledge Training 1. Objective: Foster creativity and a deeper understanding of how ingredients can be used innovatively. Vegetable Tasting and Knowledge Training 1.

Training

Social Hospitality: Restaurants

MAY 18, 2020

It’s also because marketing teams have more opportunities to create innovative campaigns to boost sales. Making special offers is one of the classic hospitality training tips that works for any type of business. But don’t forget the training needed for each new tool you introduce. From 2009 to 2017, gross bookings in U.S.

Hospitality

Goliath Consulting

AUGUST 1, 2023

In this blog, we will delve into the fascinating world of Japanese cuisine, exploring emerging trends, profitable concepts, and sharing invaluable insights that will help restaurant owners to successfully incorporate this delectable cuisine into their offerings. Matcha-infused cocktails are also a great innovation to consider.

Innovation

EATER

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

There is not much new or innovative in this book, but there is a whole lot of delicious nostalgia. Her first cookbook, Milk & Cardamom , named after her blog of the same name, married popular Indian treats like mango lassi and gulab jamun with cakes and puddings.

2024

Hot Schedules

OCTOBER 1, 2018

That’s why more than 230 industry leaders and innovators gathered in Austin, TX, for the 2018 edition of Spark, a conference by HotSchedules. Many of the sessions throughout the conference highlighted how strong partnerships can help restaurants champion new technology innovations throughout a brand.

2018

7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

It's up to the restaurant manager to maintain a warm, welcoming atmosphere and train staff to do the same. But it's up to you to ensure you're using the best kind for each of these areas, become fluent in how to use them, and know how to train your staff if it's a technology they'll be using.

Management

Sling

JANUARY 19, 2020

Give new employees the training they need. Nothing will lower engagement and morale faster than being tossed into the workflow without proper training. Establish a training process that is both comprehensive and personalized. Encourage innovation. Encourage innovation by recognizing and rewarding those who do so.

Employee Relations

Sling

MARCH 26, 2022

Quicker innovation. 7) Offer Training. If you want to improve employee retention, train your employees to advance within your company. On-the-job (or even outside) training gives your team members the chance to develop as an employee and become more valuable to your business. It’s one thing to offer on-the-job training.

Small Business

Hot Schedules

MAY 25, 2021

My goal is to create an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect to enable the people to communicate, cooperate and be innovative. With a focus on mobility, operational efficiency, and technological innovation. I am Fourth. Stories of the teams and individuals that make Fourth such a unique place to work for. Chad Marais. Scrum Master.

Cash Management

Sling

MARCH 25, 2021

It fosters creative innovation and gives your team more skill, more talent, and more experience. 17) Train For Group Cohesion. Discussing group cohesion during on-the-job training is another way to promote unity among your team. 3) Hire With Diversity In Mind. Diversity in the workplace is essential for success.

Recruiting

Future Food

MAY 20, 2020

Genki Sushi - The Unconventional Sushi Experience A new way to order - A personal prepared to order sushi train delivered direct to your table - contact free. Innovation & Creativity Not since 2008’s GFC have we seen such a squeeze on the hospitality industry. All the condiments are provide for on arrival at the table.

Hospitality

The Restaurant Group

AUGUST 9, 2020

As any restaurant operator can confirm, succeeding in the modern marketplace requires constant innovation and the ability to capitalize on the latest trends. Proper training is essential to maintain the quality of these experiences, but training sessions should also be future-focused. Embrace innovation.

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