Ken Burgin

JULY 25, 2023

Use these enjoyable and instructive games to engage your front-of-house and kitchen staff – they’re designed to prepare and run quickly. 15 Training Games for Front of House Restaurant and Cafe Staff Menu Mastery: Divide staff into teams and have them take turns describing a dish on the menu as enticingly as possible in 30 seconds.

Training 60

Training Kitchen Safety Front of House Dietary Restrictions 60

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Meanwhile, restaurants must effectively manage inventory, staff, and customer data. As a result, many establishments struggle with slow service times, inefficient inventory management, and inadequate customer engagement — all of which can lead to decreased satisfaction and lost business.

Operations 189

Operations Front of House Customer Service Customer Experience 189

Open for Business

MARCH 7, 2023

Restaurant training is one of the most important things an owner can put into place. Well-trained teams mean shifts run smoothly and guests are happy with service. With ongoing training, you improve your chances of talented employees growing professionally as the restaurant or restaurant group grows.

Training 78

Training 2023 Front of House Back of House 78

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 14, 2022

When a diner with a food allergy chooses your restaurant, you’ll want to ensure that they won’t have to think twice about their safety. Likewise, ensure that you and your kitchen staff hold the necessary food safety certifications so that your guests are in good hands. Communicate Clearly. Do Your Research.

Allergens 189

Allergens Kitchen Safety Front of House Food Safety 189

Restaurant365

JANUARY 11, 2022

Restaurant manager logs are an invaluable tool for both in-store managers and above store operators. Both need a way to communicate what happens as part of a shift-to-shift handoff, as well as occurrences that may impact key performance indicators (KPI) and operational efficiencies.

Management 158

Management Management Employee Relations Communication 158

Culinary Cues

MAY 5, 2020

but it will be your commitment to the safety of all involved that is the key to rebuilding a level of trust that will carry your operation through this tenuous time and on to an eventual renewal of prosperity. It’s the most essential ingredient in effective communication. Trust is the glue of life.

Kitchen Safety 286

Kitchen Safety Food Safety Food Truck Communication 286

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 13, 2022

Inefficient restaurants are usually the result of a combination of, if not, all of the following factors: Bad stock management and rotation. Inefficient management of staff. No realistic table management. Provide Customer Service Training. There is a direct correlation between customer service level and staff training.

Front of House 218

Front of House Kitchen Safety Customer Service Point of Sale 218

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 8, 2024

Food Safety Food safety is paramount to any business that involves food and as a result the resources to train and develop food safety at all levels is well-established. One way we further a culture of food safety is not shying away from pictures of our team wearing hair nets, gloves, and always portraying best practices.

Food 187

Food 2002 Food Safety Kitchen Safety 187

Restaurant365

JANUARY 11, 2022

Restaurant manager logs are an invaluable tool for both in-store managers and above store operators. Both need a way to communicate what happens as part of a shift-to-shift handoff, as well as occurrences that may impact key performance indicators (KPI) and operational efficiencies.

Management 142

Management Management Employee Relations Communication 142

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Innovation is needed in several areas, including: Staff management. Kitchen operations. Food safety and restaurant cleanliness. Staff Management. Technology also helps bridge communication between restaurant management and staff. Kitchen Operations. Food Safety and Restaurant Cleanliness.

Technology 196

Technology Operations Food Safety Kitchen Safety 196

Clover - Restaurants

MAY 7, 2024

You will play a pivotal role in shaping the restaurant’s culinary offerings and ensuring the smooth operation of our kitchen. Work closely with the management team to brainstorm new ideas, promotions, and special events. Lead and manage back-of-house kitchen staff, including sous chefs, line cooks, prep cooks, and dishwashers.

Back of House 52

Back of House BOH Kitchen Safety Front of House 52

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 10, 2021

You’ve probably encountered restaurant management software. For the uninitiated, restaurant management software is all of the tech in a business that improves efficiencies. About a Restaurant Management Platform. Kitchen Automation. Modern restaurant tech centers around a kitchen display system (KDS).

Management 189

Management Management BOH Front of House 189

Sling

JULY 24, 2023

Restaurant management software is a rapidly expanding niche of software development. Some of these apps are designed to solve specific problems, like shift scheduling or point of sale , while others boast all-in-one suites for every aspect of restaurant management.

2023 78

2023 Management Management Tip Distribution 78

Embrace the Suck

MAY 14, 2023

It begins with a pinch of complacency, a dash of poor decision-making, and a generous serving of ineffective communication. Leadership: The Missing Ingredient The best restaurants are those led by individuals who understand that their role extends beyond the kitchen or the management office.

Leadership 221

Leadership Customer Service Loyalty Program Customer Experience 221

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Now, restaurant owners and managers can be confident in their readiness against pathogens and reassure guests and employees by committing to cleanliness and effectively communicating their approach to the public. Communicating Cleanliness. Building Trust Through Cleanliness. What Can You Do Now?

Kitchen Safety 195

Kitchen Safety Employee Relations Communication Point of Sale 195

Ken Burgin

JULY 5, 2022

Every week in the Hospo Reset Newsletter, we share a product or service that’s caught our eye – for kitchen & beverage management, staffing, facilities management, marketing and overall productivity. Food, Menus and Kitchen Management. Coffee and Beverage Management. Staff Management.

Kitchen Safety 78

Kitchen Safety Food Safety Website Management Online Ordering 78

Lavu

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Despite the vaccination efforts and safety measures implemented by restaurants, some potential employees may still be hesitant to return to work in this industry. Additionally, some businesses have partnered with job training programs and schools to attract a new generation of workers to the industry.

Loyalty Program 166

Loyalty Program Front of House Mobile Ordering Customer Service 166

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2022

While restaurants are accustomed to prioritizing cleanliness to maintain food safety, new infectious disease threats are making cleanliness even more important for upholding public health as well as diners’ confidence. Thankfully, there are strategies that managers and employees can follow to help keep restaurants safe and inviting.

Kitchen Safety 196

Kitchen Safety Food Safety Front of House FOH 196

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. Applicants may wonder about the restaurant’s culinary direction, commitment to sustainability, sourcing ingredients, and how innovation is balanced with tradition in the kitchen.

Front of House 78

Front of House Tip Distribution Kitchen Safety Customer Service 78

Clover - Restaurants

MAY 3, 2024

City and state health departments monitor local restaurants to ensure they’re following food safety management program guidelines. Additionally, in order for restaurant leaders to operate as a certified safe food handler , such as managers and chefs, they must pass assessments related to food safety and risks like foodborne illnesses.

Kitchen Safety 52

Kitchen Safety Food Safety Food Food Supply 52

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 10, 2020

The National Restaurant Association remains on top of the issue providing updates and resources including a fact sheet and a webpage with an FAQ, industry guidance, and food safety guidelines provided by ServeSafe to address increasing questions about COVID-19. We ensure food safety. Eat healthier.”

Kitchen Safety 206

Kitchen Safety Food Safety Cash Management Food Supply 206

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2023

Prioritize Safety for Everyone The safety of your guests and staff should be your top priority, especially when you can literally see the changes in the air quality right in front of you. To prioritize everyone’s safety, create a plan that outlines the basic protocols for different weather situations and scenarios.

Kitchen Safety 88

Kitchen Safety Online Ordering Outdoor Communication 88

7 Shifts

MAY 25, 2020

There’s nothing better than a tidy workstation and clean range hood before service hour; and the post-shift scrub down of the kitchen can be a form of meditation for stressed out chefs. You likely already have a cleaning routine that you have communicated with your team and have some procedure of checking to ensure it has been completed.

FOH 338

FOH BOH Kitchen Safety Cash Management 338

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 31, 2022

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. Joining Mood in 2018, he currently oversees the QSR team, focused on North America Account Management efforts.

Employee Relations 189

Employee Relations Back of House Front of House Customer Experience 189

7 Shifts

JULY 27, 2023

On Lula Cafe's website, they list their mission and values , which include creating joyful moments for the community, and promoting care, respect, integrity, safety, and transparency. Well, we have a meeting scheduled tomorrow with the management team to continue to talk about the mission and vision of the restaurant.

Communication 195

Communication Front of House Education Back of House 195

ChowNow

OCTOBER 19, 2023

ChowNow integrates seamlessly into Toast to route orders through your kitchen, manage your online menu faster and easier, reduce errors and cancellations, and have better order accuracy. They help managers and operators spend less time and effort scheduling their staff, reduce their monthly labor costs, and improve team communication.

Front of House 78

Front of House Back of House Online Ordering Certification 78

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 29, 2020

While waiting for our table (which was on an outside patio setting fully following social distance rules), I noticed there was a distinct difference in how the two establishments were managing COVID-19. Restaurant owners and managers should be asking themselves: How do we use this challenge to enhance the customer experience?

Kitchen Safety 221

Kitchen Safety Customer Experience Website Management Mobile Ordering 221

Culinary Cues

MAY 26, 2020

Let’s put on our restaurant hat and take responsibility for doing what is right for both the health and wellbeing of our families, staff, and customers, and help in bring our communities out of the deepest economic hole since the Great Depression. Shouldn’t we be doing the same in restaurant kitchens? PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER.

Kitchen Safety 268

Kitchen Safety Leadership Food Safety Front of House 268

Ken Burgin

AUGUST 6, 2022

Effective crisis planning and management is a must. Can we all be expert crisis managers or are some people better at it than others? Key staff resignations, equipment breakdowns, people issues, a kitchen fire or industry disputes – one way or another your turn will come.

Kitchen Safety 88

Kitchen Safety Cash Management Equipment Front of House 88

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 25, 2021

You’ve probably encountered restaurant management software. For the uninitiated, restaurant management software is all of the tech in a business that improves efficiencies. About a Restaurant Management Platform. Kitchen Automation. Modern restaurant tech centers around a kitchen display system (KDS).

Management 88

Management Management BOH Front of House 88

ChowNow

OCTOBER 18, 2023

ChowNow integrates seamlessly into Toast to route orders through your kitchen, manage your online menu faster and easier, reduce errors and cancellations, and have better order accuracy. They help managers and operators spend less time and effort scheduling their staff, reduce their monthly labor costs, and improve team communication.

Front of House 78

Front of House Back of House Online Ordering Certification 78

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 7, 2021

Restaurant owners are looking for creative ways to revamp the indoor dining experience with improved health and safety standards. Restaurant owners can use these helpful tips to promote key health and safety standards in order to regain trust and improve the overall customer experience: Improve Air, Hand and Surface Hygiene.

Kitchen Safety 212

Kitchen Safety Customer Service Customer Experience Dine-in 212

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Restaurant owners and managers will continue to face challenges until a safe and effective vaccine for COVID-19 is developed and widely distributed. A playbook built around the customer experience can help you update policies and procedures to fit the new circumstances and train employees on new safety measures.

Online Ordering 197

Online Ordering Kitchen Safety Food Safety Customer Experience 197

Sling

MAY 13, 2023

Table of contents Management restaurant positions Back-of-house restaurant positions Front-of-house restaurant positions Management restaurant positions 1) Owner The owner is at the top of the restaurant positions hierarchy.

Front of House 78

Front of House Back of House Kitchen Safety Food Truck 78

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 3, 2021

The not-so-simple trick is doing so while remaining committed to providing clear communications and amplifying an exceptional consumer experience at every touchpoint. Additionally, offering limited menus speeds up wait times and streamlines kitchen operations which is one more benefit of having a modular and easy to update menu system.

Technology 197

Technology Mobile Ordering Kitchen Safety Food Safety 197

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and operators can expect to see in 2024. This capability can prove invaluable for refining pricing strategies, optimising ingredient and waste management, and planning forthcoming shifts, among other benefits.

2024 215

2024 Loyalty Program Cash Management Customer Experience 215

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 15, 2020

As a restaurant owner or manager, do you find yourself getting caught up in the intricacies and not being able to focus on aspects that matter? Whether it’s inter-team communication, improving table turnover, or reducing waste – an efficiently run restaurant results in an increase in sales and revenue. Quality Control.

Technology 220

Technology Food Supply Kitchen Safety Waste 220