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World Food Safety Day Roundtable

Modern Restaurant Management

The United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization and World Health Organization designated “Food Safety: Prepare for the Unexpected” as the theme for World Food Safety Day (June 7) 2024. For additional World Food Safety Day resources, visit WHO , UN or the FDA.

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A Guide to the Role of a Restaurant Manager: Duties, Daily Routine, and Essential Skills

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Metrics and sheets you'll need to track include cost of goods sold, labor costs, new operating income, profit, and (see below) inventory costs. Inventory management Managers need to ensure the kitchen is stocked with the right amount of food so that nothing is wasted and as few items need to be 86'ed as possible.

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Revolutionizing Restaurant Supply Chains: The Impact of AI on Transparency, Validation, Verification, and Sustainability

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology has become invaluable in the food industry. It can help improve restaurants’ transparency, validation, verification, and communication, driving key performance indicators (KPIs) like increased customer satisfaction, trust, and loyalty. Validating and verifying food safety.

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Four Tactics Restaurant Managers Can Implement Now to Improve Employee Engagement

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Keeping staff has long been an issue for the food and beverage industry, but many restaurants now feel it is their primary obstacle to running a successful business. Often, this leads to rushed, poor communication between managers and employees, which in turn creates frustration among staff and even disgruntlement.

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Demand Forecasting in Restaurants: Unlocking Efficiency and Savings in Procurement and Inventory Management

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Managing inventory and supplier ordering is like juggling flaming torches while riding a unicycle (which also happens to be on fire). When restaurant managers or kitchen staff make poor purchasing choices, they face increased food waste, inflated costs and frustrated customers. That’s a daunting task.

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The New Normal: How Technology Can Help Streamline Restaurant Operations

Modern Restaurant Management

Food safety and restaurant cleanliness. Technology also helps bridge communication between restaurant management and staff. Having a retail management tool with a mobile application, for instance, reduces the need for wait staff to move around when communicating with each other. Food Safety and Restaurant Cleanliness.

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Revolutionizing Restaurant Operations with Advanced Networking Solutions

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurants are no longer just about the food – they are about the complete dining experience, which includes ambiance, service speed, and personalized interaction. Meanwhile, restaurants must effectively manage inventory, staff, and customer data. Real-time data access and management are also pivotal in operational efficiency.