7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

A full 55% of consumers consider takeout and delivery essential to their restaurant experience. The app is useful for both your front- and back-of-house staff, allowing them to check upcoming shifts, submit availability, request shift trades, and more. ChowNow ChowNow is a customized online ordering app for restaurants.

Operations 353

Operations Management Management Mobile Ordering 353

Open for Business

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

To improve service, you must attend to the entire guest experience. Try these 10 strategies to improve the guest experience, and your reputation for superb service will soar. How to welcome a customer in a restaurant. How to welcome a customer in a restaurant. The challenge is that great service isn’t any one thing.

Customer Experience 88

Customer Experience Online Ordering Customer Service Hospitality 88

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 28, 2023

Digital transformation is no longer optional – it is required for restaurants to remain up to date, save costs and retain customers. Small-medium sized business owners may not fully grasp how important technology is due to a lack of knowledge and experience. Additionally, there is the fear of change.

Front of House 181

Front of House Back of House Small Business Technology 181

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Most restaurant owners work hard to make sure their restaurant is a clean environment that provides a hygienic experience for customers and workers. A clean restaurant improves the overall dining experience and more importantly, prevents people from getting sick while eating your food. Ask for references.

Specials 193

Specials Operations Hiring Front of House 193

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. Two-way radios help workers respond quickly to these customer’s needs.

Customer Service 106

Customer Service Front of House Communication Kitchen Safety 106

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 11, 2024

Management takes on multiple jobs throughout the restaurant including hiring, marketing, maintaining the budget, operations and keeping customers and staff happy. When working in a restaurant, management must utilize a variety of skills to run a successful business. The restaurant industry is one of the toughest businesses to work in.

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Management Management Back of House Customer Service 166

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 9, 2022

Understand customer cravings and business needs through data. Your chef might have his or her own secret sauce, but data is the key ingredient behind business growth. Consider tapping into the treasure trove of customer information your POS platform contains. Let’s say the price of beef goes up.

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Front of House Point of Sale POS Cash Management 192

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 24, 2022

There is a myth surrounding traditional outsourcing models amongst small businesses, such as in the restaurant industry, that they are too small to take advantage of the global talent market. It’s an excellent way to improve business processes, reduce cost structure, and make your restaurant business more productive.

Sourcing 178

Sourcing Social Media Front of House Customer Experience 178

7 Shifts

AUGUST 5, 2021

Problems often arise in your schedule, from your head chef calling out sick to the unexpected influx of customers on a Tuesday afternoon. To avoid a backlog like this, have your food runners, servers, or even front-of-house managers familiar and comfortable with bussing. Top 11 Best Practices for Restaurant Scheduling.

Front of House 370

Front of House Restaurant Law Employee Relations Point of Sale 370

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 13, 2023

Experts know the pandemic has forever changed the way that restaurants operate, so it’s unsustainable for restaurants to continue turning to short-term cost saving measures that could have long-term impacts on the guest experience. But arguably no issue has proven to be as constant and bedeviling as the labor shortage.

Front of House 208

Front of House Back of House Online Ordering Food Order 208

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

We hope you enjoy your dining experience with us. For now, restaurants are using AI (Artificial Intelligence) and ML (Machine Learning) to streamline operations and improve customer service in a much less tech-savvy environment. But smaller businesses can implement AI to make small changes that impact their business.

Front of House 207

Front of House Mobile Ordering Loyalty Program Back of House 207

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

The restaurants that are able to keep employees around treat the employee experience with as much regard as the customer experience, if not more. Back-of-House and Front-of-House. Back-of-House and Front-of-House are an even split. Back-of-House and Front-of-House are an even split.

Front of House 195

Front of House Back of House Cash Management Customer Experience 195

Culinary Cues

JANUARY 23, 2021

In the restaurant business there are really only two ways to view profit: a very small amount of profit balanced by very significant volume, or a significant amount of profit on far less volume. How you approach the design of your restaurant in this regard will determine nearly everything else. So what is contribution margin?

Point of Sale 450

Point of Sale Front of House Back of House Fine Dining 450

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Robots are quickly becoming an integral part of the restaurant experience in both the dining room and kitchen. Food preparing robots are helping restaurants execute cooking tasks more efficiently, shaving valuable seconds off the time it takes for an order to reach a customer. Robin Zheng.

Front of House 178

Front of House Customer Service Customer Experience Entertainment 178

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. An issue that may arise from this in 2024 is data privacy.

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2024 Loyalty Program Cash Management Customer Experience 212

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Find out how video content can turn customers into brand ambassadors by enabling them to share their experiences with prospective customers. Single-location restaurants face the same challenges confronting all small business owners. Word of mouth is very powerful.” Word of Mouth is Vital for Restaurants.

Marketing 193

Marketing Social Media Front of House Customer Experience 193

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Walk down any street, uptown or downtown, and there are still numerous ‘closed’ signs on the front of restaurants and other service businesses. This can disproportionately impact small businesses. Including a double-checked itemized list with the order or sent digitally to customers upon delivery.

Mobile Ordering 196

Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Front of House Customer Service 196

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 18, 2020

The Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the Department of the Treasury , released the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness Application and detailed instructions for the application. Borrower-friendly implementation of statutory exemptions from loan forgiveness reduction based on rehiring by June 30.

Front of House 204

Front of House Back of House Online Ordering Kitchen Safety 204

7 Shifts

JUNE 8, 2020

As we serve the restaurant industry, it's important to us that we prioritize candidates with previous industry experience. It's only fitting that some of our employees have hands-on experience in the industry. Before I left the industry I was in Operations Business Development. I oversaw the entire glory Juice Co.

Customer Experience 326

Customer Experience Front of House Communication Back of House 326

Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 24, 2020

Consider this – the menu is the most important component of a successful restaurant and once designed it can, and should, impact every other aspect of the business. YES – the menu is that important! The menu comes first and should reflect the philosophy of the owners and chef and how the operators expect to be perceived by the public.

Menu 388

Menu Seasonal Menu Front of House Café 388

7 Shifts

MAY 31, 2021

With this efficiency, staff knows exactly what to do and when to do it, and guests enjoy a delightful experience with your brand. Inventory was ordered based on par levels, which are set based on sales forecasts, which are in turn determined by how many guests you'll serve and what they'll order. Table of Contents. What does it mean?

Operations 363

Operations Inventory Hiring Customer Service 363

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

They're people leaders, customer service providers, line cooks, inventory managers, occasional bartenders, public relations reps, number crunchers, and even marketers. You need to put yourself in front of diners, get them in your door, and turn them into ambassadors of your restaurant that come back and tell their friends about you.

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Seating Email Marketing Marketing SEO 222

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 19, 2023

We are also confident in our small-footprint concept that we’ve mastered over the last 35 years, and believe it positions us well when it comes to real estate site selection, which can be a true pain point for companies. Each year, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asks experts for their views on the state of the industry.

2023 114

2023 Front of House Customer Experience Customer Service 114

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 30, 2021

This will enable operators to establish non-traditional gratuity pools that can now be used to create higher wages for back-house staff such as line cooks, dishwashers and janitorial without increasing their operational labor spend. .” per hour when you can schedule one dishwasher, and require front-house employees (on the tipped $2.13

Tip Distribution 204

Tip Distribution Front of House Technology Back of House 204

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Front-of-House. We’ve seen restaurants pivot to contactless methods for a safer customer experience. In the case of Henry, he’s entered the restaurant and encountered a small stand with a QR code and a sheet of instructions. Customers enter the restaurant and approach the host stand.

Technology 199

Technology Front of House Back of House Point of Sale 199

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. What is a QR Code for a Restaurant?

Mobile Ordering 111

Mobile Ordering FOH Front of House Kitchen Safety 111

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 7, 2023

One challenging aspect of owning a small business is purchasing and maintaining expensive equipment. Restaurant equipment directly affects the customer experience and operating efficiency from the quality of food offered, the food preparation time and the front and back of house staff levels required to properly service the customer.

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Cash Management Equipment Front of House Small Business 98

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 19, 2021

Finally, find a place to cook and start filling orders, often alongside tickets from a traditional front-of-house. For Top Round Roast Beef in San Francisco, that meant running a fried-chicken joint, burger house, and ice-cream parlor all from within their existing sandwich shop. Welcome to the age of virtual restaurants.

Front of House 209

Front of House Online Ordering Food Order Customer Experience 209

Sante

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Here are the top five things to focus on when streamlining your kitchen operations to improve your restaurant experience and achieve your overall goal of making customers happy. After all, customers can taste the difference between a happy kitchen staff and an unhappy one. Kaitlin Keefer, Editor/Square. A TOP-TIER TEAM.

Front of House 130

Front of House Operations Back of House POS 130

7 Shifts

AUGUST 12, 2020

But as restaurants reopen and business starts to pick up again, it’s important you pick up your marketing plan too. We’ve also included a restaurant marketing plan PDF with all the questions you need to ask (and answer) to get into the minds of your customers and create a marketing recipe for success. So, where do you start?

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Marketing 2020 SEO Loyalty Program 420

Apicbase

MAY 29, 2024

Every few months, a media article declares the death of ghost kitchens as a viable business model. In this guide, we’ll provide a definition of ghost kitchens, describe the different ways they can make money, their pros and cons, and the critical factors behind a successful ghost kitchen business. Virtual restaurant brand.

Kitchen Safety 52

Kitchen Safety Front of House Online Ordering Food Order 52

7 Shifts

MARCH 30, 2022

Whether you feel like you've tried every advertising tactic in the book, or 2022 is the first time your restaurant has had a dedicated marketing budget, you can implement our restaurant advertising ideas to attract new customers and turn one-time visitors into loyal customers. Does your restaurant have a sign out front?

Advertising 370

Advertising 2022 Social Media Email Marketing 370

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

While easy, this way ends up costing more in the short term, does not contribute to long-term growth, and can end up hurting your business. This comes with two huge advantages: high margins and owned customer data. Owning your customer and delivery data is invaluable. Owning your customer and delivery data is invaluable.

Online Ordering 341

Online Ordering Ordering Customer Service Food Order 341

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 5, 2022

The 2020 COVID-19 pandemic and its echoing effects have heavily impacted the restaurant industry, and as a result it continues to experience many restrictions. Restaurants that incorporated digital solutions such as contactless ordering and delivery have been able to continue safely serving customers despite closures and shortages.

Technology 167

Technology Front of House Online Ordering Back of House 167

Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

These are the places where memories are built and where customers become friends, and friendships last from generation to generation. I know how much time, energy, money, and heart goes into that first day when a proud operator and/or chef looks up at the front door sign that proclaims they are open for business.

Fine Dining 433

Fine Dining Employee Relations Front of House Small Business 433

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

However, those with experience on the front-of-house (FOH) side of restaurants know there's more to server duties than meets the eye. Cleaning server duties Cleaning is critical to passing health inspections and making your restaurant appealing to customers. Server side work duties are just as crucial as primary duties.

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FOH Management Management Cash Management 195

Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

I am optimistic in the ability of the restaurant business to recover and shine, to bring people together once again, to return to a position of central to the life of neighborhoods, and optimistic that this business of food will provide wonderful careers for cooks, chefs, service staff, bartenders, managers and owners – THIS WILL HAPPEN.

Small Business 359

Small Business Front of House Customer Service Communication 359