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What Does 86 Mean? Definition, History and More

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Or, if you've worked in a restaurant as a chef, line cook, or as part of the FOH (front-of-house), you may have used this hospitality term yourself. The term has somewhat murky origins but has always been tied to the restaurant, bar, and hospitality industry. to the FOH, luckily, there are a few things you can do to combat this.

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Forged in the Fire: True Hospitality Born from Camaraderie and Respect

Modern Restaurant Management

In a people-powered industry dependent on sophisticated coordination, management strategies prioritizing mutual respect and enabling communication between the Front and Back of House can cultivate inclusive environments where relationships matter and memories are made.

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9 Top Restaurant Technologies To Evolve Your Business

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Digital systems also give employees more autonomy and better tools for communicating their availability, which tends to increase engagement. Better team communication: Say goodbye to endless text threads, email chains, and whatever other inefficient methods your team uses to negotiate schedules.

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How to Create an Effective Restaurant Onboarding Process

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Culture training Employee turnover costs the hospitality industry more than $5,800 per employee. For after-hours questions, tell trainees to communicate with their mentors via your restaurant's team communication tool to help staff maintain a work-life balance. Be thorough in your communication. Questions are encouraged.

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Why 4 Restaurants Opt for a Service Charge Instead of Tips

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Chad Mackay Restaurant Group: Fire and Vine Hospitality in Washington and Oregon What is the service charge? Communication is key — collect feedback from staff about how they want to be compensated. Getting buy-in from FOH staff is crucial, especially servers. It’s also allowed them to give staff paid time off.

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Why 4 Restaurants Opt for a Service Charge Instead of Tips

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Chad Mackay Restaurant Group: Fire and Vine Hospitality in Washington and Oregon What is the service charge? Communication is key — collect feedback from staff about how they want to be compensated. Getting buy-in from FOH staff is crucial, especially servers. It’s also allowed them to give staff paid time off.

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7shifts Employee Resources Hub

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How to Succeed as a Restaurant Employee: Top Qualities : Learn how to succeed as a restaurant employee and set your hospitality career up for growth and success. FOH Resources. Restaurant Lingo: FOH, BOH & General Terms : The restaurant industry is loaded with slang. Stuff you should know. Daily Restaurant Management Course.

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