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Amid Influx of New Employees, Restaurants Must Build and Reinforce Brand Excellence

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurants must adopt tech solutions to boost safety, quality, accuracy, transparency, consistency, and compliance – all factors that contribute to brand excellence. When you invest in modern training programs, your employees better understand (and comply with) safety and QA protocols and deliver safer experiences for guests.

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As Temperatures Rise, Bakers Are Feeling the Burn

EATER

The commissary kitchen where she bakes is climate-controlled, but this summer, the air conditioner has been doing overtime, as has the refrigerator compressor. I was having a conversation about efficient commercial kitchens and what the EPA is doing to promote electric,” says Briggs.

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May/June 2021 Legal Update

Modern Restaurant Management

Arkansas Enacts Food Freedom Act : On April 30, 2021, Arkansas enacted the Food Freedom Act that exempts certain producers of homemade foods or drinks products from any state food safety licensure, certification, or inspection. The request details how the FDA plans to use funds in FY 2022 to support food safety and nutrition.

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The Labor Disputes at Amy’s Kitchen, Explained

EATER

Courtesy Amy’s Kitchen. Amy’s Kitchen prides itself on being a “positive impact” company. chirps a green banner on the homepage of Amy’s Kitchen, the organic packaged and prepared-foods giant. Amy’s Kitchen positions itself publicly as a conscientious, feel-good choice for consumers. We’re now proudly B Corp certified!”

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Tips For Restaurants to Reduce Food Waste and Save Significant Money

Modern Restaurant Management

All restaurants should proactively work to reduce food waste, which will also help you save money, increase profits, spotlight your commitment to sustainability, and help the environment. Use tech tools to track supplier certifications to be sure your suppliers are consistently practicing proper food safety and quality protocols.

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The New Era of Restaurant Cleaning and Hygiene

Modern Restaurant Management

According to PwC, consumers are most influenced by their trust in a brand, which also includes places where they’re sure of safety and cleanliness. For those employees that have already returned to work , 42 percent said safety measures enacted by management were either ineffective or not strictly enforced. What Can You Do Now?

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Questions in the Minds of Restaurant Job Applicants

Ken Burgin

Applicants may wonder about the restaurant’s culinary direction, commitment to sustainability, sourcing ingredients, and how innovation is balanced with tradition in the kitchen. What is the kitchen’s work culture like? How are creativity and input from the kitchen staff valued?