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World Food Safety Day Roundtable

Modern Restaurant Management

He recently started his own consulting practice, assisting food service chains and equipment and supply manufacturers with technology opportunities, equipment evaluation, and energy management platforms. Other hidden dangers can come from improperly preparing and holding the food prior to distribution.

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The Guide to Success with Ghost Kitchens for Restaurant Owners

7 Shifts

We chatted with some of those most experienced in the ghost kitchen game to find out some myths, best practices, and tips for success in this food service style. When you don't have a brand that people already know about, finding customers isn't easy. Stay present with customers. Table of Contents.

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Questions in the Minds of Restaurant Job Applicants

Ken Burgin

What is the typical service like on a busy shift? Getting an idea of the pace, volume, and intensity of service can help applicants gauge if they’re a good fit for the environment and what will be expected of them during peak times. How are tips distributed among front-of-house and kitchen staff?

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2024 Emergency Planning for Restaurants

Modern Restaurant Management

Ahead of 2024, we will share the all-too-common disasters that can strike restaurants from fires to civil unrest to water damage with pragmatic and proactive tips that can help curb the repercussions. Restaurant and bar owners can mitigate these risks by hiring qualified professionals for installation, maintenance and cleaning service.

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Restaurants and Bars Should Consider Text Message Surveys for Gathering Customer Feedback

Modern Restaurant Management

In the competitive restaurant and bar industry, customer feedback is vital for success. Customer feedback offers insights into customers satisfaction, needs, and preferences. Customer feedback offers insights into customers satisfaction, needs, and preferences.

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The History of Tipping in Restaurants: The Complicated Past, Present, and Future

7 Shifts

When you dine out at a restaurant, you tip your server. A guest's tip subsidizes wages for most of America's restaurant workers. In most other parts of the world, tips are not expected—and in some cases, it's considered rude to tip. History of Tipping: How did gratuity become integral to our restaurant culture?

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The 5 Things Food Vendors Don't Want You to Know

Embrace the Suck

When they present you with a PVA they will give you most likely this option: They will give you a percent markup on a category (dry goods, dairy, produce, etc). Another thing you have to understand that the foodservice distribution world keeps secret is that a “slot” in the warehouse is gold to them. Major perks.