Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 30, 2022

Today’s modern restaurant operators face challenges that no other generation has faced, thanks to COVID-19 closures, supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, menu labeling, and food safety challenges. In my experience, when labor issues arise, training and education of the crew are the first things to suffer.

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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. The customer isn’t always right when they look down on our staff and try to make their lives unbearable.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 7, 2021

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. Food safety and restaurant cleanliness. Kitchen Operations. Food Safety and Restaurant Cleanliness.

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Sante

JUNE 9, 2020

As the country faces the challenges brought on by COVID-19, two food service industry leaders join forces to revolutionize the dining experience with an innovative sous vide solution. The full-service casual restaurant concept is the brainchild of the industry’s leading hospitality consultant, Jon Taffer.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 9, 2020

The following seven tips can help restaurant managers and HR professionals navigate risk in this rapidly evolving pandemic, especially as restaurants in many jurisdictions are required to operate solely with take-out or delivery service options. HR is tasked with more than the safety of employees. Share Guidance.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 30, 2022

On top of having hand hygiene supplies like soap, sanitizer and paper towels properly stocked, also educate guests and employees via signage on hand washing techniques , like washing with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Toilet clogs at your restaurant are a major deterrent for customers. This makes proper hand hygiene vital.

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Ken Burgin

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Applicants may wonder about the restaurant’s culinary direction, commitment to sustainability, sourcing ingredients, and how innovation is balanced with tradition in the kitchen. What is the kitchen’s work culture like? How are creativity and input from the kitchen staff valued?

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7 Shifts

MAY 31, 2021

For example, kitchen managers rely on software to let them know how much expected inventory they have in stock. The term can refer to the logistics of any and all tasks in a restaurant, including its finances, its kitchen, its staff, and its service model. Customer Service.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 6, 2022

Restaurant’s safety protocols were done “behind the scenes,” and guests most likely didn’t care about the sanitation of high-touch surfaces or whether they were sitting within six feet of other tables. Employees began participating in new tasks, learning more about safety protocols. The Demand for Transparency.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

They also helped restaurants realize they could update their kitchen while it was offline and not have to interrupt service. We also continually invest in our associates with team building, support, new benefits, and trainings that equip them to better serve our customers. How has KaTom responded to meet customer needs?

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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.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

According to PwC, consumers are most influenced by their trust in a brand, which also includes places where they’re sure of safety and cleanliness. Thus, restaurant owners must prioritize cleaning, disinfection, and infection prevention to give customers peace of mind. Communicating Cleanliness. What Can You Do Now?

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2020

Alonso Castañeda , VP of Brand Development & Strategy for Savory Restaurant Fund, will discuss how the brands he works with have been able to take advantage of the current landscape to creatively serve customers. The user has full control over their account and can opt out of the secure service at any time.

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Open for Business

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Draw on the experience of your team Your contractor, designer, engineer, architect, and kitchen equipment vendor will be your most valuable allies in getting all of your licenses, permits, inspections, and postings completed properly. You need to be in sync with whatever the regulations are in your specific location.”

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Ken Burgin

JUNE 6, 2023

Role-Playing Scenarios : Design chat-based scenarios where ChatGPT acts as a customer with specific needs or complaints. This will help train staff in customer service skills and problem-solving. Health and Safety Compliance: Develop interactive health, safety, and cleanliness standards modules.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 3, 2021

Kitchen and front-of-house employees are simply harder to find. Here are some strategies restaurants should consider to attract and retain employees: Provide financial flexibility : Many employees have limited or no access to traditional banking services. Attain Staffing Success by Setting Yourself Apart.

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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. Britt Mills, Senior Director of Customer Experience at Mobiquity. Barry McGowan, CEO Fogo de Chão.

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Goliath Consulting

DECEMBER 12, 2020

COVID-19 Safety. COVID-19 has been a powerful driving force for AI tech particularly in this industry, as stay-at-home orders, social distancing and other safety measures forced operators to rethink how they interact with their staff and guests. Even with the vaccine, we expect the focus on safety and hygiene to remain.

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Goliath Consulting

JUNE 30, 2020

But even after the pandemic, sanitation and safety concerns are expected to remain, and the restaurant business model may have to evolve in a way that utilizes more tech-driven service systems. According to Technomic, even the automat has returned with renewed interest for restaurants now turning to tech-driven service systems (1).

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 9, 2021

Modern Restaurant Management ((MRM) asked Lindsey Yeakle, Gluten-Free Food Service (GFFS) Program Manager, Food Safety at Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG), what restaurants need to know about gluten-free options. In June 2016, Yeakle decided to use her background and education to help the gluten-free community by working with GIG.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Given the increase in off-premise, we expect to see more drive-thru’s similar in format to Checkers & Rally’s iconic double drive-thru model, which dedicates one lane to traditional consumer drive-thru service and one to e-commerce only, including pre-paid digital orders for pickup and third party-delivery orders.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 15, 2020

A restaurant is not just the restaurant owner, a restaurant is the kitchen staff, waitstaff, the whole industry around restaurants. The law temporarily suspends personal-liability provisions for restaurants impacted by mandated closings or service limitations. Call 833-208-4160 or text a violation to 855-904-5036.) "A

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Open for Business

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The most frequent include: Angel Shot With Ice Call a taxi or rideshare service like Uber or Lyft for the customer requesting the Angel Shot with ice. Angel Shot Neat or Straight Up Safely walk the customer to their vehicle when they are ready to leave the premises. They need to recognize these coded calls for help.

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360Training

DECEMBER 11, 2019

The host or hostess is the first person customers see when they enter the establishment, so restaurant managers and customers expect them to be upbeat and smiling. Not only are hosts tasked with taking customers to their seats and fulfilling to-go orders, but they’re frequently charged with general upkeep of the restaurant.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 24, 2020

Wally Sadat, CMO of The Kebab Shop, a chain of restaurants in California and Texas, has been using On-Demand Delivery for Square Online Store during our beta test and said it helped him manage costs and retain customers during recent months. Sellers can pass this fee entirely to the buyer or offer custom delivery promotions.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Predictive analytics, AI and ML streamline and expand the omnichannel dining experience – Restaurants have pivoted their businesses this year to greatly expand the digital dining experience, to a point where customers can interact however they want, whenever they want.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2020

and will enable TouchBistro to fully integrate customer loyalty and guest marketing into its all-in-one point-of-sale (POS) and restaurant management platform. “Now, more than ever, restaurateurs need an effective and affordable way to promote their restaurants to new and existing customers so they can bring them back again and again.

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The Restaurant Times

MAY 22, 2020

Amidst the current lockdown, the restaurant industry has observed a spike in demand for delivery-only services. The growing popularity of online food delivery has enabled restaurant operators to pivot their operations to ghost kitchens. The multi-brand cloud kitchen operator has introduced a live body temperature tracker on its app.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Every great restaurant has many parts that contribute to its success: delicious food, excellent customer service, an inviting atmosphere, and competent staff. Restaurant managers are the on-the-ground team members responsible for keeping the operation efficient and providing excellent service to diners.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 18, 2020

“Preparing to reopen a restaurant in the face of a changing pandemic can be complex and challenging without the right resources to help guide your planning efforts,” said Jim Osborne, senior vice president of customer strategy and innovation at US Foods. Staying nimble given the fluid environment.

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Front of House Back of House Online Ordering Kitchen Safety 204

Web Diner

MAY 11, 2021

In order to meet customer expectations and improve satisfaction, the industry will need to develop and implement new processes and approaches. Digital-only items provide an avenue for quicker service, which is usually of great advantage to restaurants. This is an addition to their virtual kitchen’s lineup.

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The Rail

JANUARY 15, 2024

The installation of signs, for instance, can provide a silent reminder to employees to wash their hands, and should be placed both in the bathroom and in the kitchen areas. This involves taking into consideration the details that a customer typically interacts with during their restaurant experience — like the bathroom.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 27, 2020

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature sobering statistics from Yelp, a ghost kitchen franchise model, franchise explosions expected and falling for for an improved PSL. Professional services such as lawyers and accountants are seeing fewer closures. Ghost Kitchen Franchise Model. Yelp Sees COVID Effect.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 27, 2020

Aramark Creates Safety Plans. As workplaces, sports and entertainment venues, schools, colleges and universities, and other places of business begin to resume operations, Aramark developed customized plans to create safe and hygienic dining experiences for everyone the company serves. Touchless cleaning for the safety of employees.

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The Restaurant Times

JULY 2, 2020

Along with offering quality in food and service, safety and hygiene will be of paramount importance. Reopening In The Covid World: Restaurant Safety Practices To Follow. Restaurants must make sure that their staff maintains personal hygiene and cleans the kitchen area regularly to prevent contamination.

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Kitchen Safety Mobile Ordering Food Safety Online Ordering 98

Bingage

MAY 28, 2020

While the government has given a clean chit to online food delivery partners to resume their operations, some misinformation regarding the safety of these services has made people consider it unsafe for health. Related Read: Everything you should know about Cloud Kitchen Business Model. Follow Safety guidelines.

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Delivery Online Ordering Employee Relations Kitchen Safety 98

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 2, 2020

The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation has launched the Restaurant Employee Relief Fund to support U.S. Any restaurant — Toast customer or not — can be listed on the site.Toast is committing up to $250,000 in matching contributions to World Central Kitchen and the Restaurant Workers’ Community Foundation.

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