Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

We’re seeing massive disruption to front-of-house systems, too, delivering personalized guest experiences from order to payment to final delivery. So, for the first time, restaurant owners and marketers are able to see exactly what their customer’s buying journey looks like. Christopher Baron of RedBaron Consulting.

Mobile Ordering

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Every great restaurant has many parts that contribute to its success: delicious food, excellent customer service, an inviting atmosphere, and competent staff. As a restaurant manager, your job is to juggle several responsibilities—from managing employees and controlling costs to creating staff schedules and boosting revenue.

Management

Cheetah

JUNE 14, 2021

Few establishments are now considering raising wages, offering employee benefits or improving the working conditions. Increasing wages, gradually introducing automatic gratuity, sharing the tip pool with back-of-the-house (BOH) employees, improving the working conditions, investing in cross-training, and reducing staff are all good solutions.

BOH

Hot Schedules

MAY 21, 2020

David Cash, owner of Dallas-based Smoky Rose and Dan Fugman, owner of Denver-based Max Gill and Grill, shared their experiences and how they are preparing for the new normal. . We keep it at to-go pick up so our customers know we’re dedicated to these new rules and procedures”. Related Posts. Stay in virtual touch.

Employee Relations

Lavu

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Poor employee relations go unnoticed and slip-ups in communications can be handled without disturbing the customer experience. This is nowhere as obvious as the relations between chef and FOH staff. . Below, we suggest several ways to improve relations with your chef and FOH staff. Menu Education.

FOH

Cheetah

JULY 1, 2021

In our last article we explored adding auto-gratuity to the bill and sharing tips with BOH staff. Is it fair towards customers? Many customers relate to the plight of service staff and are fine paying for what is clearly intended to supplement higher wages. Is it worth it considering the IRS taxes auto-gratuity ?

Customer Experience

Cheetah

JULY 1, 2021

In our last article we explored adding auto-gratuity to the bill and sharing tips with BOH staff. Is it fair towards customers? Many customers relate to the plight of service staff and are fine paying for what is clearly intended to supplement higher wages. Is it worth it considering the IRS taxes auto-gratuity ?

Customer Experience

Black Box Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

For our clients, we offer granular data on financials, consumers, customers and workforce, as well as competitive intelligence that they use to benchmark against the competition. At limited-service restaurants, customers order their food at a counter or drive-thru and pay before eating it. fewer BOH and 2.8 fewer FOH employees.

Fast Casual

Lavu

MARCH 13, 2020

Your team of employees can only do so much with what they’re given, so you might consider improving their modes of communication. Not only will your employees be more efficient on the job, but they will also appreciate how easy it is to perform well. Streamline BOH and FOH Communications. An item is forgotten.

Mobile Ordering

Restaurant365

MAY 3, 2022

According to the National Restaurant Association, hourly wages for restaurant employees grew by 12.1% Driven by the hiring crisis, many restaurant groups are trying to woo employees with higher wages and benefits for hourly employees – both mostly unheard of prior to the pandemic. Mix full-time & part-time employees.

FOH

Future Food

APRIL 20, 2022

Food, Hospitality & Wellness ‘Places’ Transcending the Resources & Mining Village Work-Life Experience. Source: www.food-management.com. Source: Future Food. Health and safety are paramount in mining and resources sector but as with society in general, personnel ‘wellness’ has not always been at the forefront of consideration.

Hospitality

Restaurant365

APRIL 19, 2022

How to manage labor cost is a challenge that all restaurant operators face daily as many restaurant businesses are forced to offer more competitive wages, benefits to hourly employees and other concessions to attract more employees from the shrinking applicant pool. Customers Served Per Labor Hour. Total Labor Cost.

Point of Sale

The Restaurant Times

MARCH 13, 2023

The back-of-house (BOH) at a restaurant is the behind-the-scenes area of the restaurant — it works like an engine and keeps the restaurant going. While it is not visible to the customers, the restaurant’s services get hampered without back-of-house. It can also help reduce labor costs and increase the speed of food preparation.

Back of House

Deliverect

JUNE 30, 2020

Today’s consumer wants a unique, personalized food experience that may not even take place in your restaurant. So how can you make sure you streamline your operations so you can give the customer what they want, while managing your business in the most efficient way? Positive feedback from other customers only plays in your favor.

Food

Touch Bistro

MARCH 25, 2021

A new hire checklist for restaurant employees can make the onboarding process easy and painless for all parties involved. After all, employees are the heart of your restaurant, and setting them up for success starts with the onboarding process. What Is Restaurant Employee Onboarding? Get Your Employee Handbook Template.

Hiring

Lavu

MARCH 11, 2020

At the center of this technology lies a POS system in which a transaction between a merchant and a customer takes place. If you want your POS system to benefit management, employees, and customers, you should have a restaurant POS system that streamlines the process for all three groups.

Management

The Restaurant Times

JANUARY 18, 2023

Many software companies are now focusing on the restaurant business that offers solutions to enhance operations — from the customer experience to how the business runs. assisting with marketing strategies such as, customer relationship management (CRM), . Technology is crucial to the success of modern restaurants.

Operations

Lavu

JANUARY 15, 2020

Owning a restaurant is both an exciting and challenging experience. The better the equipment, the more quality is the food and the more satisfied are the customers. The motivation is usually to make the business competitive and attract more customers. Make payments to employees, from managers to dishwashers.

Cash Management

Lavu

JANUARY 21, 2020

Preparing good meals and serving customers is always an exciting part of running a restaurant. Since accounting in the restaurant industry is quite different from other industries, look for someone who has experience or specialization in restaurant accounting. Install a Good Restaurant POS System. Check Sales Regularly.

Point of Sale

Sling

AUGUST 9, 2023

March 2023 13 Expert Tips for Effective Employee Communication March 2023 11 Types of Job Shifts Managers Should Know March 2023 What Is Incentive Pay and How Does it Work? March 2023 What Is a Human Resource Management System (HRMS)?

Article

The Restaurant Times

DECEMBER 26, 2020

Inventory-related and on-counter thefts take many forms and bleed the restaurant dry, therefore becoming one of the top reasons why restaurants fail. While a poor location does not generate enough customer footfall, prime locations come at a high price. Poor Customer Experience. Pilferage And Thefts. How To Avoid.

Operations

Touch Bistro

APRIL 7, 2021

That’s because the restaurant industry is notorious for high employee turnover. And for fast food restaurants, employee turnover runs as high as 130% to 150%. Not only is it more expensive to hire new staff than to retain existing employees, but high turnover can also impact day-to-day workplace performance. It’s Expensive.

Employee Relations

Apicbase

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

How do they relate to each other? Why combining FoH and BoH data makes analytics more powerful Final thoughts. How Do Reporting & Analytics Relate? It can let you keep on employees that you’d need to fire otherwise. Here’s what we’ll cover: What is restaurant reporting? What is restaurant analytics?

POS

Apicbase

JUNE 16, 2023

From customer satisfaction to profitability, there are countless metrics that restaurant owners and managers should track to gain a better understanding of their operations. You can collect this data through various channels, including point-of-sale (POS) systems, accounting software, customer feedback surveys, and social media reviews.

Point of Sale

Apicbase

APRIL 20, 2022

Verify that both customers and employees understand your brand concept. Each restaurant within your franchise will have to replicate your dishes and dining experience using the resources and expertise you provide. Your concession owners are not your employees. Try to find indicators that your franchise is in demand.

Franchising

Apicbase

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

71% of restaurant customers prefer to order food delivery directly from the restaurant rather than using third-party apps. 85% of operators use POS data to engage with customers via text or email, while 60% use it for their loyalty programs. But what tech solutions do restaurant customers actually want and feel comfortable with?

2024

Apicbase

APRIL 5, 2022

Having no industry experience, Andy concludes that starting a restaurant will be a risky business venture with no guarantee of success. In addition, Four Gals provides a complete support package that includes extensive training, marketing and public relations support, advice on pricing, and real-estate know-how. They start at 80%. #1

Franchising

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2020

Coke Freestyle machines allow customers to make their selections using their own smartphone screen. Artificial Intelligence bots manage customer service interactions, asking clarifying questions to gather the necessary details. The role of many employees may evolve from manual tasks to more human interaction.

Kitchen Safety

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

My managers also used code names based on menu items to “rate” female customers. Your next step is to signal to your staff (and customers) what you stand for. Speaking of behaviors you won't tolerate, make it clear to your staff, vendors, and customers that any harassment won't be tolerated. Set core values.

Leadership

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2019

We believe we will continue to see improvements in business models and technology that will advance the delivery experience for target audiences including logistics, restaurants and especially the consumer. 2020 will see investment increases in restaurants that operate without an onsite diner experience. Enter dark kitchens.

2020

Restaurant365

JULY 8, 2021

For instance, the increase in customer expectations for convenience or the rise of online ordering for takeout or delivery already existed before the pandemic. Many restaurants turned to takeout and delivery to remain in business during the pandemic and because of pandemic-related restrictions. Is off-premise dining here to stay?

Point of Sale

Restaurant365

MAY 7, 2021

Employee retention and recruitment have long been a challenge in the restaurant industry. million—more than at any time during the pandemic, but still “about a million fewer employees, year-over-year, and 1.8 A few other lingering pandemic-related issues are also pressuring the industry’s workforce. million jobs.

Hiring