Culinary Cues

MAY 8, 2023

It is very rare that any owner/operator demands a chef work that much, we just feel responsible and hate to ask our staff to work as hard as they do and not find the chef present to help, encourage, critique, and celebrate. Finally, the chef signs every plate of food that leaves the kitchen. The job is, of course, very physical.

Kitchen Safety 428

Kitchen Safety Food Safety Coaching Training 428

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The world of food franchising has been a catalyst for pioneering innovations that have had a ripple effect across multiple industries. And it’s safe to say that the food franchising industry brought Henry Ford’s approach to process optimization to a whole new level.

Communication 188

Communication Franchise Franchising Leadership 188

7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

A better description might be a balancing act that presents new and unique challenges every day. This includes greeting guests and thanking them for their patronage, conducting tableside checks, and resolving any customer complaints quickly, effectively, and empathetically. This part of the job is arguably the most multi-faceted.

Management 195

Management Management Kitchen Safety Front of House 195

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Restaurants are no longer just about the food – they are about the complete dining experience, which includes ambiance, service speed, and personalized interaction. These technologies promise to streamline processes, improve customer service, and provide a competitive edge in an increasingly digital world.

Operations 189

Operations Front of House Customer Service Kitchen Safety 189

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Reviewing health and safety protocol. Customer service training. Customize this overview to fit your restaurant’s onboarding timeline. During orientation, share a presentation or video that reviews the key principles of your restaurant's culture. Learning general guidelines and procedures.

FOH 307

FOH BOH Food Safety Customer Service 307

Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

So, here is what we know and what we must learn to work with: [] COVID PROTOCOLS WILL LIKELY BE WITH US FOR SOME TIME: You’re tired of it, your employees are tired of it, and your customers are tired of, but it is the second-best tool in your toy chest (next to the vaccine) to help keep this pandemic under control and keep everyone safe.

Food Supply 416

Food Supply Employee Relations Kitchen Safety Social Media 416

7 Shifts

APRIL 7, 2021

New CDC restrictions not only hindered capacity percentages but changed the way employees interacted with customers daily. During the orientation process, experienced workers or trainers will present key knowledge about your business, practices, and other relevant information about your staff's basic performance.

Training 370

Training Food Safety Customer Experience Insurance 370

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The foundational strategy focuses on two pivotal elements: maintaining rigorous standards for commercial refrigeration and ensuring a robust plan to manage increased customer flow. An efficient, serviced refrigeration unit is more resilient against heat and usage spikes.

Kitchen Safety 117

Kitchen Safety Equipment Fine Dining Food Safety 117

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 24, 2023

When staff are unable to answer basic questions about your gluten-free menu, or ask inappropriate questions of guests who inquire about gluten-free options, consumers may have doubts about your ability to ensure their safety or prepare a dish that meets their dietary needs. The first step is to clearly identify any gluten-free dishes.

Training 179

Training Front of House Kitchen Safety Allergens 179

Clover - Restaurants

MAY 7, 2024

While your customers may never meet BOH team members, these restaurant jobs are essential to delivering a fantastic hospitality experience. With a proactive mindset, you’ll supervise cooks and BOH staff, prioritizing, assigning, and delegating duties to ensure successful service execution for every customer.

Back of House 52

Back of House BOH Kitchen Safety Front of House 52

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Are you looking for new ways to attract key audiences, including customers, prospects, employees, and investors? Give them charging stations and a reason to stay (delicious food, great service, and a comfortable atmosphere) while their cars are charging. Do you want people to stay at your restaurant longer and order more?

Audits 189

Audits 2040 Food Safety Consumer Goods 189

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 10, 2021

With so much of a focus on health and safety, other details and levels of service are understandably pushed to the backburner. While the safety of guests and staff should remain the top priority, there are a few strategic ways that operators can elevate their service to retain and grow business right now.

Food Safety 195

Food Safety Customer Experience Customer Service Entertainment 195

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 13, 2023

In the waning days of 2022, FDA issued an updated Food Code with several important updates. economy, and the Food Code impacts virtually every American. Let’s examine the key new provisions of the 2022 Food Code. Many of the key changes in the 2022 Food Code relate to food allergens.

2022 188

2022 Allergens Food Food Safety 188

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? Everything helps.

Guest Recovery 310

Guest Recovery Kitchen Safety Customer Service Food Safety 310

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 180

Technology Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Download 180

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Customers are going to be hesitant to dine indoors. By providing a safe, pleasant and healthy indoor dining experience, and promoting and marketing it to your new and past customers, restaurants can help to hasten the return of customers and keep everyone safe. Here are their insights. That tables are too close.

Marketing 234

Marketing Social Media Food Safety Email Marketing 234

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 9, 2022

We've all ordered our favorite food online at least once from a local restaurant, and it was cold when it arrived at our doorstep. Events like this not only ruined our entire eating experience, but also prevented us from ordering food from this restaurant for a while. Delivery of cold food leads to loss of customer.

Compost 208

Compost Sustainability Online Ordering Kitchen Safety 208

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. This is absolutely essential if you want your customers to return.

Point of Sale 306

Point of Sale Customer Service Customer Experience Cash Management 306

Open for Business

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Information in this article is presented “as-is” and may not constitute the most up-to-date information. Include health code and food handling safety in employee training Some states require every employee on staff to go through food safety training, while others only require certain individuals to go through it.

License 78

License Certification Kitchen Safety Food Safety 78

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 21, 2020

Both now and for the future, technology can answer many of the question’s managers have surrounding maintaining the health of employees, ensuring the safety of their guests and protecting their bottom line. However, it’s equally important to also take a long-term strategic approach to the Coronavirus. Plan Wisely.

Kitchen Safety 186

Kitchen Safety Food Safety Front of House Technology 186

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2021

It’s not enough just to recover, retail and specifically restaurants and the food industry are compelled to pivot, adapt and create a model that will endure. Expect to see more self-ordering kiosks already present at Taco Bell, Panera and McDonalds. Food Trucks Factor in the New Normal.

Food Truck 215

Food Truck Retail Mobile Ordering Food Safety 215

Future Food

APRIL 20, 2022

Food, Hospitality & Wellness ‘Places’ Transcending the Resources & Mining Village Work-Life Experience. Source: Future Food. Health and safety are paramount in mining and resources sector but as with society in general, personnel ‘wellness’ has not always been at the forefront of consideration. Source: Future Food.

Hospitality 78

Hospitality Food Safety Front of House BOH 78

7 Shifts

MARCH 10, 2021

They have a passion for food, an adventurous spirit, a strong work ethic, and the ability to teach and lead. A successful business plan covers everything from the food you’ll serve to how your restaurant will look and how you want your customers to feel. Successful restaurant owners have many traits in common.

Management 370

Management Management Small Business Email Marketing 370

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 230

2021 Mobile Ordering Loyalty Program Kitchen Safety 230

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 16, 2023

Operators planning for growth are looking into new technology solutions that will help them get where they want to be, while also facing continuing challenges such as high food prices, staffing levels and increased competition. In turn, operators can use these technologies to optimize their marketing efforts.

Operations 110

Operations Online Ordering Social Media Technology 110

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 14, 2021

If restaurants can survive the coming months, myriad opportunities will present themselves. The goal is to put customers in power and let them control the experience based on their comfort levels. Operational efficiencies have also taken priority, allowing restaurants to continue meeting customer expectations.

Information 180

Information Consumer Goods Customer Experience Kitchen Safety 180

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Even as restaurants reopen to some on-premise dining, takeout presents distinct advantages: Takeout can help make up for those “missing tables” resulting from social distancing requirements, even as it requires less of a restaurant’s biggest expense item: labor. Delight Your Customers. Simplify Their Lives.

Coupons 238

Coupons Social Media 2025 Online Ordering 238

Squirrel Systems

DECEMBER 11, 2023

These other AI models can be employed in various ways within the restaurant industry to enhance efficiency, customer experience, and overall operations. Automated Checks: AI can streamline the billing process, automatically calculating and presenting bills based on ordered items and timing.

Kitchen Safety 52

Kitchen Safety Food Safety Customer Service Training 52

Ken Burgin

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Questions in the Minds of Chefs or Cooks Applying for a Job What is the restaurant’s culinary or food philosophy? What is the typical service like on a busy shift? What are the safety and hygiene standards in the kitchen? Are there opportunities for further training, or to attend workshops and events?

Front of House 78

Front of House Tip Distribution Kitchen Safety Customer Service 78

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.

2021 167

2021 Kitchen Safety Food Safety Loyalty Program 167

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

It was a convenience added to the playbook to assist customers with difficulty getting out of their car or to keep larger orders from blocking up a drive thru. The extra precautions and contortions of today’s pick-ups will eventually fade, but the model of customers grabbing food right outside the restaurant is here to stay.

Kitchen Safety 236

Kitchen Safety Food Safety Customer Experience Food Order 236

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 26, 2020

The National Restaurant Association recently issued guidance on food safety and social distancing precautions as restaurants begin their reopening planning efforts – preparing for significant shifts in the traditional dining experience. Focus on your core strengths to sustain sales and keep your customers coming back.

Social Media 207

Social Media Coupons Customer Service Customer Experience 207

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.

Training 68

Training Kitchen Safety Dietary Restrictions Food Safety 68

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 2, 2021

Prior to COVID-19, I would have told my clients that the most important key to success in the restaurant/bar/hospitality business is customer service. In the old days, great customer service, excellent food and positive social media reviews were the key to making that happen. One word: trust.

Social Media 184

Social Media Kitchen Safety Training Food Safety 184

Web Diner

MAY 11, 2021

As a consequence of the coronavirus pandemic, there is an urgency to rethink both the present and the future of the restaurant industry. In order to meet customer expectations and improve satisfaction, the industry will need to develop and implement new processes and approaches. Does your packaging help preserve the best presentation?

Customer Service 36

Customer Service Menu Front of House Point of Sale 36

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Restaurants had to quickly adapt by adding outdoor seating while creating an inviting atmosphere, as well as offering the same experience your customers are used to receiving at your establishment via delivery and takeout. This year we witnessed how resilient our customers are. Shyam Rao, CEO and Cofounder, Punchh.

2020 197

2020 Kitchen Safety Food Safety Loyalty Program 197

Harbor Touch

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Restaurants of all sizes embrace software technology to improve the customer experience and streamline operations, from ordering systems to kitchen automation. This shift has revolutionized how restaurants operate and present them with new growth opportunities. Transforming customer service. Innovating online ordering.

Loyalty Program 78

Loyalty Program Online Ordering Kitchen Safety Customer Experience 78