Apicbase

MARCH 28, 2024

The back-of-house (or BOH) manages crucial elements that impact cost control and profitability. Additionally, the BOH handles food safety and restaurant administration. In this article, we explore the key differences between the front and back of the house in a restaurant and discuss the best ways to integrate FOH and BOH operations.

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Sling

DECEMBER 6, 2019

For a restaurant to run smoothly and efficiently, you should divide activities into two parts: front of house (FOH)/back of house (BOH). What’s the difference between FOH and BOH, and how can controlling the two help your business improve? What Is Back Of House (BOH)? We’re not suggesting that your BOH be chaotic and messy.

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7 Shifts

JULY 28, 2021

While you do want to be in the driver seat for these meetings, you don't want to do all the talking. BOH help them sweep and mop. The best place to do this is with manager log book software. You could use a physical book for this, but a digital, mobile-friendly manager log book like the one in 7shifts makes it even better.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 24, 2021

Day-to-day demands – coupled with all of the FOH and BOH duties – can be simply too overwhelming for many small restaurant owners. Customers want the ability to order online, set up delivery, view seating, and book tables through the convenience of a mobile phone.

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Restaurant365

JUNE 9, 2021

You can use data to improve restaurant operations, both in your front of house (FOH) and back of house (BOH). Optimizing your BOH and FOH metrics boosts the efficiency of your labor and food spending. Tracking BOH and FOH data can help you root out issues and discover potential solutions.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

That said, restaurants and bars are struggling, and with a total lack of federal support, their only option is to fill seats, and use social media to do so. I DMd with one of the line cooks at Alinea before booking Next; I asked him how he felt as a BOH [back-of-house] employee. These days, that’s a shamable offense.

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7 Shifts

MAY 11, 2020

This may mean limiting seating per table or reorganizing your dining area to ensure tables are over 6 feet apart. Book a demo to learn more. If you’re relying more heavily on takeout & delivery, and those channels stay strong even after reopen, then you’ll need more BOH staff to keep up with order demand.

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