Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Particularly impacted by the staffing shortage, restaurants are struggling to beat the labor crisis, with staffing shortages felt in both back-of-house and front-of-house staff. When using the right technology, however, operators can begin to address common concerns like understaffing, employee burnout and common wage concerns.

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Open for Business

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Restaurant technology has changed everything about the way people do business today. Streamline the front of house. Run a smooth back of house. Communicate with guests. Streamline the front of house. Keeping front-of-house activities humming like a well-oiled machine is important for every restaurant.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 15, 2021

By improving customer loyalty and increasing revenue through the smart use of technology from the public-facing part of the business all the way to the back-of-house prep, sourcing, and staffing. Lavu, the restaurant technology services company, estimates 42 percent of food purchases are made online.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 8, 2024

A majority (72 percent) of consumers are already loyal users of automated technologies such as self-checkout, curbside pickup, and contactless payment. Yet fewer than half have experienced the most cutting-edge retail technologies such as AI-enabled cashierless checkout and augmented reality try-on tools.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 7, 2021

A growing number of restaurants are embracing technology to run their operations and prepare themselves for the challenges of the ‘new normal. Using technology to streamline workflows is one solution to this problem. Technology also helps bridge communication between restaurant management and staff.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The restaurant industry is transforming significantly, driven by changing consumer preferences, technological advancements, and a competitive market landscape. These technologies promise to streamline processes, improve customer service, and provide a competitive edge in an increasingly digital world.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Restaurants are constantly busy, which means communication is key to make sure the experience for customers is top of the line. Two-way radios, help restaurant staff communicate more efficiently leading to a better experience for the guests. Quick Communication Two-way radios provide fast and efficient communication amongst staff.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2021

While restaurant owners can put six feet between tables, limit dining room capacity or close indoor dining completely, it’s much harder to create a safe environment in the back of the house. That means your back-of-house employees will need every advantage they can find. For restaurant owners, the answer lies in the technology.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

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. Whatever the reason for an item needing to be 86'ed, this restaurant term works really well as a quick way to communicate the need to take an item off the menu. Table of Contents.

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7 Shifts

JUNE 28, 2023

Because of this communication bottleneck, scheduling was a "nightmare," and there was an overall dissatisfaction amongst staff, especially in the front of house, when requesting time off. Chulita has been serving Venice, California locals their brand of Oaxacan food since 2018.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

Managing a restaurant is a delicate routine—if we can even call it a routine. A better description might be a balancing act that presents new and unique challenges every day. Managers are responsible for nearly every aspect of the restaurant and have to cover a variety of duties. This part of the job is arguably the most multi-faceted.

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7 Shifts

JUNE 16, 2022

These subjects might include feedback on new multi-unit restaurant technology , menu and marketing initiatives, as well as assistance navigating supply chain, economic, or hiring difficulties. They all prevent franchisors from seeing the day-to-day pains and successes that their franchisees experience. Table of Contents.

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Transact

JUNE 4, 2020

A revolution in digital technology has swept through front-of-house foodservice operations, and its effects have been so remarkable that even industry veterans have gotten whiplash. . Back-of-house pressures are precisely the problems that automation was designed to address. Improve communication. ?

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

It requires a manager to differentiate concepts, ensure a consistent guest experience, and manage employees and technology across multiple storefronts. Using Technology to Run Multiple Locations. Table of Contents. New Concept or Replicate? Create Consistency with Your Operations. Create Consistency with Your Operations.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 26, 2021

There are new technologies, new ways of doing business, and new consumer habits, too. Far-and-away the biggest change for the hospitality industry has been the widespread adoption of technology, which has gone from a luxury to a necessity for restaurants to operate. There are many ways to digital technology into your business.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 12, 2021

Restaurants have made great strides in the digital realm—from contactless payments to online ordering—but 32 percent of them feel like they could add to their technology stack to optimize operations. The industry is even starting to see a rise in the number of CTOs, or Chief Technology Officers, to support this digital growth.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 25, 2023

The first is communication technology, like paging to communicate to guests or back of house communications for personnel and management. This type of technology can improve operations, timeliness of service, and overall efficiency. They also have a clear target customer in mind for the establishment.

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Lavu

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

At the forefront of this achievement is the POS software, a pivotal technology that has transformed how bars operate. Running a Bar: 7 Key Features You Need to Become The Best Bar POS System in 2024 In the bustling world of hospitality, the backbone of a bar’s success lies in its operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 13, 2022

Encourage Staff Members to Communicate Effectively. Staff training, therefore, needs to include teaching individuals to communicate swiftly, clearly, and confidently with other team members when orders go wrong, or other problems occur. Untrained and unmotivated staff. Inefficient management of staff. No realistic table management.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Back-of-House and Front-of-House. Establish Clear Lines of Communication. Back-of-House and Front-of-House are an even split. 7shifts data shows no large discrepancy between turnover rates in the front- and back-of-house. Back-of-House and Front-of-House are an even split.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 5, 2020

When you decide who is responsible for managing delivery orders, train those staff members on the processes they need to follow, how they should communicate delays to customers, and the tools they need to use to fulfill orders. Many have POS integrations and can automate tickets for the back-of-house (BOH) team.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 1, 2022

Even with this good news for restaurant operators, many challenges still remain – particularly around staffing in both the front and back of the house. The landscape of the restaurant industry has changed forever due to Covid and the operational complexities that the pandemic introduced. And according to Technomic, Inc.,

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Sante

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Chefs and restaurant owners decide to start their business because of a love for food and a desire to bring that food to the mouths of people in their community. With the right technology, your kitchen staff can worry less about staying on track and focus more on producing quality food that leaves customers wanting to come back for more.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 23, 2022

Once upon a time, a frontline employee at a fast food restaurant did not necessarily need technological skills to apply for the job. Technology has permeated the quick serve restaurant industry and job functions – from point of sale (POS) to complying with food safety standards. The Technologies Behind Modern Restaurant Work.

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Clover - Restaurants

MAY 7, 2024

Here are a few sample back-of-house job descriptions you can use to jumpstart your own job descriptions to help attract top notch BOH staff. Lead and manage back-of-house kitchen staff, including sous chefs, line cooks, prep cooks, and dishwashers. Continuously expand culinary knowledge of techniques and best practices.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Recent technology advancements, mobile devices, and the pandemic all shifted the way restaurants need to operate. You are sitting in your favorite restaurant and have placed an order on a tablet at your table. After a few seconds of placing the order, a notification appears on your messaging app. Let’s Start With the Why.

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Future Food

JANUARY 30, 2020

Great Service in an Era of Labour Costs & Technology. At the other end of the scale is McDonald’s which has revamped its ordering process to be much more reliant on technology and contact-less interactions. Customer Service at Mcdonalds (Image via Bustle). That’s just something which, happily, comes with the territory.

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7 Shifts

JULY 27, 2023

I think really focusing on the foundations of our origin, which is being young, and being interested in community, and connections between people. Jason Hammel opened Lula Cafe in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood back in 1999. So what are the conditions that allow a restaurant to last as long as it does? She's been there since day one.

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Apicbase

MARCH 28, 2024

Restaurant back-of-house operations form the backbone of a restaurant’s success. The back-of-house (or BOH) manages crucial elements that impact cost control and profitability. The back of the house supports the front of the house (FOH), enabling the customer-facing team to focus on serving a memorable experience.

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Open for Business

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Technology will never be able to replace the personal touch of a seasoned server or the empathy of a veteran bartender, but it can be a huge help in increasing guest satisfaction and delivering a great guest experience. Restaurant technology can increase that level of customer satisfaction by making it easier to provide top-notch hospitality.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Luckily, QSRs have no shortage of technologies at their disposal to help them achieve the sort of customer personalization that drives profits. Here are some examples of how connectivity technologies are helping QSR brands, like Dunkin’, connect with customers and redefine the dining experience.

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Ken Burgin

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

If the managers or owners doing an interview raise and answer these job applicant questions, they will have a better rapport with applicants. And don’t forget, people are always looking for answers to their questions; if you don’t provide them, they may make them up! What is the kitchen’s work culture like?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

This trend reflects the growing popularity of drive-thru and fast-casual dining, coupled with the demand for digital technologies such as QSR digital signage and QR codes. The future of restaurant businesses will likely involve a hybrid approach, combining the efficiency of technology with the warmth and personal touch of human service.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Restaurant technology training, including how to request shifts and what to do during opening and closing shifts. What to include in your restaurant onboarding process. What documentation to give out and collect during onboarding. What is employee onboarding? Employee onboarding is the process of welcoming a new employee to your team.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 31, 2022

Touchscreens, kiosk ordering, facial recognition, and AI technology will become the norm. To get a pulse on QSR trends in 2022, Modern Restaurant Management magazine reached out to David Vance, Vice President of QSR at Mood Media, an on-premise media solutions company dedicated to elevating the customer experience. Every minute! David Vance.

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QSR Automations

APRIL 29, 2024

That’s where ConnectSmart® Host comes in – it’s a game-changing tool that helps restaurants manage their front-of-house operations with ease. With ConnectSmart® Host, restaurants can stay ahead of the curve by leveraging technology to streamline operations, empower staff, and exceed customer expectations.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

Managing a restaurant is a delicate routine—if we can even call it a routine. A better description might be a balancing act that presents new and unique challenges every day. Managers are responsible for nearly every aspect of the restaurant and have to cover a variety of duties. This part of the job is arguably the most multi-faceted.

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