Culinary Cues

MAY 20, 2020

What precautions need to be in place to protect our staff and customers? Will customers return, or will they shy away from any contact with groups of people? Profits are slim, employees may be reluctant to return, the fear of the virus is looming, the food distribution system is heavily bruised, and customers are cautious.

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Kitchen Safety Customer Experience Customer Service Education 336

7 Shifts

JULY 14, 2020

We’ve learned a thing or two from our experience working with restaurants during and before the pandemic, so we compiled a list of critical information any restaurant will need to successfully reopen and stay operational during the pandemic.

Management 370

Management Management Kitchen Safety Equipment 370

Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020

What needs to be addressed is: “ How do we build trust among customers, trust that the restaurant will keep them safe, and how do we generate enough sales and in turn – profit, to keep the operation moving forward? Your employees know that this is not the best way to start a dining experience. Ask your staff!

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Kitchen Safety Back of House Front of House Customer Experience 331

Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

To nourish and provide sustenance To offer convenience To provide a forum for conversation To create opportunities for gatherings To reward customers To provide an outlet for chef creativity To complete a neighborhood or destination To rock customers world. Sorry – just trying to be realistic.

2022 375

2022 Food Truck Merchandise Point of Sale 375

7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

This includes greeting guests and thanking them for their patronage, conducting tableside checks, and resolving any customer complaints quickly, effectively, and empathetically. The best restaurant managers take customer service a step further, recognizing regulars and personalizing service for a more memorable guest experience.

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Management Management Kitchen Safety Front of House 195

Culinary Cues

APRIL 26, 2020

What will our restaurants physically look like with social distancing, how will we be able to interact with guests at service, how will our kitchen teams function as a unit, what changes will be necessary for our menus to be effective, and what role will take out and delivery play in every restaurant concept?

Guest Recovery 310

Guest Recovery Kitchen Safety Customer Service Food Safety 310

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 209

Kitchen Safety Customer Service Customer Experience Dine-in 209

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

In a landscape where precision equates to performance, prepping your commercial kitchen for the sweltering conditions and guest upsurge of the warmer months is an exercise in foresight and expertise. The harmony between these two will dictate your kitchen's efficiency.

Kitchen Safety 114

Kitchen Safety Equipment Fine Dining Food Safety 114

Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

So, take a deep breath, kick a few empty five-gallon buckets around the kitchen (make sure they are empty), release a string of expletives if it makes you feel better, and take a few ibuprofens to address that constant headache. Yes, I’m talking about what it will be like in our restaurants from this point on and into the foreseeable future.

Food Supply 416

Food Supply Employee Relations Kitchen Safety Social Media 416

Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 26, 2020

The most challenging part of difficult times is living in the moment. Today is what gives us the most angst since we live in uncharted territory with all of the unpredictable factors that align with it. Ah, but TODAY is the tough one. How will we get through this, what else can possibly happen, will we survive to see those brighter times?”

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Fine Dining 2008 Kitchen Safety Customer Experience 475

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 25, 2022

As the impact of the pandemic wanes, restaurant owners should evaluate the contactless service options they implemented to keep customers and staff safe to see how they can help drive sales. When restaurants got the green light to reopen their dining rooms, they implemented a host of safety procedures to prevent the spread of germs.

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Social Media Email Marketing Mobile Ordering Kitchen Safety 212

7 Shifts

JANUARY 26, 2021

Ordering online, paying with mobile phones, scanning QR codes for a menu, and a ton of takeout, are just a part of dining out now. For both safety and ease, there isn’t a better option. 2020 was a year that the restaurant industry won’t soon forget. million out of work, it was nothing short of devastating.

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2021 Front of House Social Media Back of House 370

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Now, for restaurant employees and guests alike, nothing matters more than the safety of their experience inside the restaurant. Social distancing can only go so far—there are still many shared devices that guests and staff have to touch, including point-of-sale devices, payment PIN pads, kiosks and kitchen monitors.

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Dine-in Kitchen Safety Operations Point of Sale 183

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

QSRs Shift Focus from Slow-Paced Dining to Swift, Transactional Experiences Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs) are reimagining their dining spaces to prioritize speed, convenience, and personalization over traditional, slow-paced dining experiences. Read the first part, here. For the second part, click here.

2024 212

2024 Loyalty Program Cash Management Customer Experience 212

7 Shifts

AUGUST 7, 2020

Restaurant staff members who are engaged in their work are better able to create memorable experiences for guests — even if they don’t interact with them directly. Team members who aren’t engaged create subpar experiences for guests and are more likely to quit. or making rounds on the floor to apologize to guests for slow service.

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2020 Kitchen Safety FOH BOH 312

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Just as restaurants were on the path toward recovery after COVID-19 closures and safety restrictions, the current economic conditions continue to present challenges for the industry. But restaurants face a fine balance in increasing costs, as customers are also impacted by the realities of inflation.

Technology 177

Technology Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Download 177

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

The restaurant tech industry is a growing one, with software and services designed to streamline almost every aspect of your business. Customers are demanding online and mobile ordering, and modern restaurant tech makes it more accessible for every restaurateur. That's where restaurant scheduling software comes in handy.

Technology 370

Technology Front of House Social Media Back of House 370

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 7, 2021

As a precaution, dining areas were closed and at one point, even eating al fresco was prohibited in certain areas. However, in the process of resuming and continuing restaurant operations, operators need to take steps to lower the risk of infection among employees and customers and prevent the spread of COVID-19. Kitchen operations.

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Technology Operations Food Safety Kitchen Safety 192

Apicbase

MARCH 28, 2024

Additionally, the BOH handles food safety and restaurant administration. The back of the house supports the front of the house (FOH), enabling the customer-facing team to focus on serving a memorable experience. A restaurant’s back of house includes any area of operations the customer doesn’t usually see. Food safety.

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Back of House FOH BOH Front of House 52

Culinary Cues

APRIL 30, 2020

Whichever side of the question you find yourself on – there is no denying that the constraints will be significant, customers will be very leery about entering a restaurant, and initial sales will never be enough to keep a restaurant solvent. There are few certainties at this time except an understanding that this is not over.

Point of Sale 306

Point of Sale Customer Service Customer Experience Cash Management 306

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2024

In the year ahead, we will continue to offer our customers the true and authentic service our brand is known for, making sure they feel taken care of when visiting any of our more than 500 restaurants across the country. Read the first part, here.

2024 129

2024 Loyalty Program Customer Experience Customer Service 129

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Two, there will continue to be pushback on high commission fees from third-party delivery services, and more and more restaurants will find that, given the commission-free alternatives, they simply don’t need them. The younger generations don’t just want great food, they expect memorable experiences.

2021 229

2021 Mobile Ordering Loyalty Program Kitchen Safety 229

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 2, 2020

Everyone agrees that with COVID-19, the public has a heightened safety awareness. The public is watching operators very closely to see if they are doing all the things to make safety your #1 priority. The consistent execution of every safe service process and procedure will be imperative to survive and thrive in the years to come.

Training 211

Training Kitchen Safety Food Safety Website Management 211

7 Shifts

JULY 24, 2020

While you must follow the strict guidelines to ensure the safety of your staff and customers, that’s not to say you can’t take advantage of an empty restaurant to improve your knowledge of restaurant management, running a business, and creating a recipe for success when you eventually get back to business as usual. Published: 2009 ??

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Book Management Management Restaurant Law 370

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 31, 2021

Amid the chaos of mandatory lockdowns and wavering safety regulations, only the most adaptable were able to stay afloat. From meal kit delivery to ghost kitchens and more, restaurant owners put on their creative hats during this time period. Utilize digital resources to streamline communication with customers. Given that 46.5

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Customer Experience Customer Service Online Ordering Food Safety 181

The Rail

MARCH 14, 2023

By Andrea Abbondanza, Contributor In today's fast-paced digital age, restaurants are constantly seeking innovative ways to enhance the dining experience for their customers. QR codes offer a convenient and contactless way for customers to access menus, order food, and pay using mobile devices.

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Mobile Ordering FOH Front of House Kitchen Safety 111

Squirrel Systems

MARCH 8, 2024

From the kitchen to the dining room, robots are revolutionizing how meals are prepared, served, and even created. Current Use of Robotics in Restaurants Kitchen Automation One of the most significant areas where robotics has made inroads is in the kitchen. Firstly, it can lead to increased efficiency and productivity.

Hospitality 52

Hospitality Kitchen Safety Food Safety Front of House 52

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 6, 2022

And Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) solutions represent a vital component to generate revenue for restaurants by filling up dining tables with customers who feel safe and confident. So, how can restaurants address these air quality issues and get more customers through their doors each night? What Makes Customers Happy?

Fine Dining 187

Fine Dining Kitchen Safety Customer Service Employee Relations 187

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 13, 2022

Provide Customer Service Training. There is a direct correlation between customer service level and staff training. You will then have a capable team that consistently delivers unbeatable levels of customer service. Untrained and unmotivated staff. Inefficient management of staff.

Front of House 214

Front of House Kitchen Safety Customer Service Point of Sale 214

Embrace the Suck

MAY 14, 2023

In my years of experience both as a restaurant consultant and a restaurant owner, I've observed the industry from multiple angles. This recipe of deficiency, when left to simmer, becomes a potent brew of dissatisfaction and disengagement, both among staff and customers. And much like a bad dish, it's tough to swallow.

Leadership 221

Leadership Customer Service Loyalty Program Customer Experience 221

Lavu

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics July 2023 Job Openings and Labor Turnover Summary , the number of job openings in the food services and drinking places industry was 1.9 This means that there were 600,000 more job openings than hires in the food services and drinking places industry in July 2023.

Loyalty Program 166

Loyalty Program Front of House Mobile Ordering Customer Service 166

The Restaurant Group

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

When standards are institutionalized, it is easier to maintain consistency in output and service. Hiring a trusted restaurant consultant can help with concept development and everything needed for a restaurant operations manual and ensure the following: Professional Services The manual sets the standard for customer service.

Operations 78

Operations Kitchen Safety Food Safety Customer Service 78

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

According to Black Box Intelligence and Snagajob , full-service restaurants are feeling the pinch and report approximately six fewer employees in the back of house and three fewer in the front of house. Operators will look to technology to offset labor shortages and free up staff to enhance the dining experience.

2022 185

2022 Hospitality Loyalty Program Point of Sale 185

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 9, 2022

Restaurants have been making a comeback while a global pandemic still clutches owners, staff, and customers. Recent industry studies have reported that 63 percent of restaurant consumers prefer to order delivery directly from restaurants, mostly due to the excessive customer fees associated with third party ordering apps.

Loyalty Program 195

Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Kitchen Safety Online Ordering 195

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2021

One hotel in upstate New York increased salaries of kitchen staff to $20 from $12.50 The use of delivery apps, like UberEats and DoorDash, provided a much-needed revenue stream allowing restaurants to rely less on an in-person brick-and-mortar experience. The Store Experience.

Food Truck 212

Food Truck Retail Mobile Ordering Food Safety 212

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 15, 2020

The Indoor Dining Blueprint Governor Cuomo recently announced their new blueprint for indoor dining , which somewhat opens up indoor-only restaurants to the public. A restaurant is not just the restaurant owner, a restaurant is the kitchen staff, waitstaff, the whole industry around restaurants.

2020 285

2020 Restaurant Law Fine Dining Outdoor 285

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 12, 2021

In the beginning of 2020, no one could have predicted where the restaurant and quick service restaurant (QSR) industry would be today. When the pandemic hit and indoor dining was prohibited, the demand for online ordering, curbside pickup and drive-thru usage skyrocketed. Four Tech Solutions to Improve Guest and Employee Experiences.

Employee Relations 193

Employee Relations Customer Experience Customer Service Mobile Ordering 193