Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 24, 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology has become invaluable in the food industry. Validating and verifying food safety. Modern consumers are increasingly conscious of their food sources and want to know more about the ingredients used in their meals. Improving sustainability.

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Supplies Sustainability Food Supply Food Safety 167

Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 21, 2023

As I look back on the days that turned into 14-hour shifts, the deliveries that didn’t make it on time, the coolers that broke down at 6pm on a Saturday night or the dish machine that decided to blow a gasket right in the middle of the busiest night of the year, I now see that it was all part of some grand scheme.

Kitchen Safety 416

Kitchen Safety Food Safety 2024 Inventory 416

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Customer Trends As eateries chart new courses in the tech terrain, they also face the challenges of keeping up with changes in customer preferences, specifically toward transparency in ingredients and more health-focused foods.

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2024 Food Supply Kitchen Safety Influencer 198

7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

Metrics and sheets you'll need to track include cost of goods sold, labor costs, new operating income, profit, and (see below) inventory costs. Inventory management Managers need to ensure the kitchen is stocked with the right amount of food so that nothing is wasted and as few items need to be 86'ed as possible.

Management 195

Management Management Kitchen Safety Front of House 195

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 2, 2022

Food and labor costs are elevated and expected to remain high in 2022 , negatively impacting restaurants’ profit margins. To maximize your existing resources: Reduce food waste. With prices skyrocketing, restaurants should focus on eliminating food waste. Use what you have. Make your employees happier. Train continuously.

Food Safety 216

Food Safety Food Supply Waste Sustainability 216

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 29, 2022

restaurants wasting between 22 to 33 billion pounds of food each year, every improvement in operational efficiency is an essential contribution to preventing waste and reducing loss. Many restaurant managers have already moved to digital food safety programs that give them visibility into the state of their assets across multiple locations.

Operations 186

Operations Food Safety Kitchen Safety Front of House 186

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

During the pandemic, restaurants that quickly pivoted to takeout and delivery were able operate more profitably than those who were slow to change. Next year will bring new competitors to restaurants such as fresh food vending and more fresh grocery meal options available for delivery. There is also the urgent matter of safety.

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2021 Technology Food Supply Food Safety 219

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 2, 2023

Be sure to carefully review how your restaurant is doing in these areas: Are all food safety laws and protocols being followed in your kitchen? For instance, is food being handled and stored properly? Your food special for the week is Chicken Cacciatore, but you’ve run out of chicken.

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Audits Point of Sale Document Food Safety 110

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 9, 2022

The restaurant industry loses an astounding $162 billion each year in food waste. All restaurants should proactively work to reduce food waste, which will also help you save money, increase profits, spotlight your commitment to sustainability, and help the environment. Between a third and a half of food is wasted worldwide annually.

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Waste Compost Food Recycling 212

The Restaurant Times

APRIL 22, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic related increase in demand for food delivery has given food brands, cloud kitchens and delivery only kitchens an opportunity to test and demonstrate their new order-to-go technologies. There has been no evidence to suggest that the disease spreads through food, any raw material or food packaging.

Inventory 88

Inventory Kitchen Safety Food Supply Fast Casual 88

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 6, 2020

If running a restaurant wasn’t already expensive, running one under new distancing regulations means less capacity and investment in safety infrastructure that will take a toll on costs. Lastly, food cost should always be a consideration when making menu changes. Optimize Inventory. CoGS for the period is $2000.

Front of House 209

Front of House Inventory Food Safety Social Media 209

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 1, 2021

Technology will be vital in the months – and years – ahead as the pandemic continues to change the conversation about food safety. Restaurants now must prioritize the overall safety of the restaurant environment, in addition to addressing food safety itself. Inventory cycle count. Replenishment.

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Technology Kitchen Safety Food Safety Food Supply 177

Apicbase

MAY 29, 2024

According to Statista , in 2023, the revenue of online food delivery was estimated at over $1 trillion, and it is expected to hold a 50% share of the drive-thru and takeaway food service markets by 2030. It’s a delivery-only restaurant that prepares food in a dark kitchen with no takeaway or dine-in.

Kitchen Safety 52

Kitchen Safety Front of House Online Ordering Food Order 52

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 20, 2020

Long-term success will depend on re-envisioning traditional concepts and strategic development of new operational practices that integrate practical social distancing protocols with more permanent delivery/take-out platforms. Take-out and delivery sales were slow to get started early on in the initial pandemic shutdowns.

Food Safety 199

Food Safety Consumer Goods Hospitality Food Order 199

Deliverect

APRIL 20, 2020

Over the past few months, delivery and takeout have become a lifeline for restaurants across the globe. Food delivery was booming business before we were hit by the coronavirus. After this is all over, some of those new habits will remain and change the way we’ve been approaching delivery all together.

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Delivery Mobile Ordering Kitchen Safety Food 89

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 23, 2022

Consumers visit a fast food or quick serve restaurant (QSR) with a goal in mind: secure a tasty meal incredibly quickly. Once upon a time, a frontline employee at a fast food restaurant did not necessarily need technological skills to apply for the job. Who makes the magic happen? Cashiers, cooks, and other QSR crew members.

Food 186

Food Food Safety Front of House Fast Casual 186

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

To uphold food safety mandates and warrant uninterrupted service, consider the following: Optimize Refrigeration Systems Ascertain that your cooling units are prepared to function under increased duress. Augment Ice Production Ensure your ice machine inventory can match the impending demand.

Kitchen Safety 114

Kitchen Safety Equipment Fine Dining Food Safety 114

ChowNow

OCTOBER 19, 2023

US Foods US Foods is one of America’s great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 300,000 restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed. They are North America’s first “real”​ online video-based, food safety course.

Front of House 78

Front of House Back of House Online Ordering Certification 78

Apicbase

MARCH 28, 2024

These include food production and inventory management. Additionally, the BOH handles food safety and restaurant administration. This includes the food prep and kitchen areas, food storage rooms, walk-in fridges, pot wash stations, staff break rooms, and offices. Food safety. Cost control.

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Back of House FOH BOH Front of House 52

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 22, 2021

While daily specials delivered in family boxes might be quite affordable and frugal, food delivery itself often costs more than the meal for one which can hit monthly discretionary spending quite hard. POS systems already collect most of information on sales, inventories, staff, etc. Online Ordering Will Continue to Thrive.

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Allergens Online Ordering Fast Casual Food Safety 204

Restaurant365

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

A commissary kitchen is a dedicated kitchen space where a foodservice operator can process, prepare, and store food. While these types of kitchens have always been a feature of the restaurant industry, new trends in food service have led more owners and operators to consider adding them to their business model.

Kitchen Safety 148

Kitchen Safety Food Truck License Food Safety 148

ChowNow

OCTOBER 18, 2023

US Foods US Foods is one of America’s great food companies and a leading foodservice distributor, partnering with approximately 300,000 restaurants and foodservice operators to help their businesses succeed. They are North America’s first “real”​ online video-based, food safety course.

Front of House 78

Front of House Back of House Online Ordering Certification 78

The Restaurant Times

JULY 16, 2021

As dine-in facilities kept shutting down, online delivery saw a surge on the back of public health advisories. Even though the industry has suffered heavy losses, the online restaurant food delivery market is playing a lead role in terms of recovery. Now the delivery is faster and safer, thanks to a number of new technologies.

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Delivery Marketing Social Media Food 59

Apicbase

MAY 8, 2024

MarketMan offers tools for automating invoicing, recipe costing, and food cost calculations, making it a popular choice among restaurateurs. However, with numerous similar systems available, tailored to various types of food service operations and specific use cases, you might ask, ‘Which software is the best fit for my business?

Inventory 52

Inventory Food Supply Kitchen Safety Back of House 52

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. Automate to Capture the Upside of Curbside Pickup and Delivery. Plan Wisely.

Kitchen Safety 183

Kitchen Safety Food Safety Front of House Technology 183

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 13, 2022

The last thing you want to do is promise customers delivery times that you have no chance of delivering. Here are some key tips you should have on top of your mind: Factor in accurate food preparation and cooking timings to avoid letting down your diners. Inventory management software to minimize stock loss, wastage, or theft.

Front of House 215

Front of House Kitchen Safety Customer Service Point of Sale 215

Cheetah

MAY 11, 2021

To comply with the requirements, make sure you abide by the Social Distancing Protocol and Health and Safety Plan checklists and post the appropriate signage ( required posters ). As a side-note, remember that although dine-in is back, delivery is here to stay. and that you comply with the SF takeout and delivery guidelines. .

Back of House 148

Back of House Front of House Food Supply Coaching 148

Embrace the Suck

JANUARY 20, 2021

Much longer than that and eating canned food and instant ramen will become very boring. There’s safety—and therefore comfort—in numbers. Takeout, curbside, and delivery have become a lifeline for restaurants that had to suspend dine-in services. We should be managing our inventory better. Action Steps.

Social Media 417

Social Media 2001 Online Ordering Cash Management 417

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Before COVID, land in Brooklyn and Manhattan already cost more than double LA’s priciest neighbourhoods, and food costs coming in at 2-3 times more than that of what restaurants in California are paying. Takeout & delivery are changing the way restaurants operate ?? This change is now going to happen instantaneously.”

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2020 Restaurant Law Fine Dining Outdoor 285

7 Shifts

JUNE 3, 2020

Preparing for COVID-19 closure Before closing their five locations, Ani Ramen knew they had to do something with all their inventory before it goes to waste. There’s a huge demand for people to have great food and feel a little bit more comfortable and at ease. In just one day, Ani Ramen donated 15,000 meals. We serve people.

Front of House 243

Front of House Online Ordering Kitchen Safety Food Safety 243

Clover - Restaurants

APRIL 9, 2024

Reliable, quality food suppliers for restaurants are one of the few key components that a dining establishment must have to remain operational. New restaurant owners should take the time to carefully vet suppliers for quality and on-time deliveries. This is a broad overview of the many types of food suppliers for restaurants.

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Food Supply Online Ordering Food Truck Food Order 98

Culinary Digital

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Streamlining Foodservice Operations From order management to inventory control, digital solutions have streamlined foodservice processes to reduce errors and wait times. Additionally, inventory management software helps prevent food wastage by optimizing supply chains and minimizing overstocking.

Mobile Ordering 64

Mobile Ordering Food Safety Online Ordering Point of Sale 64

Culinary Cues

MAY 4, 2022

The end result of great food, satisfied guests, and a profitable restaurant rests on the shoulders of the group working in unison. THAT SANITATION CLASS WAS VERY IMPORTANT. [] BE COST CONSCIOUS – THE KEY TO BEING NOTICED: Restaurants work on very small profit margins.

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2022 Coaching Education Kitchen Safety 372

Cheetah

APRIL 10, 2020

Read on to learn about the latest restaurant tech trends taking over everything from scheduling to inventory management. You want to make sure you have high-quality staff preparing the food in your restaurant kitchen and serving customers. Assist with inventory management. Food safety. Sound about right?

Kitchen Safety 103

Kitchen Safety Food Safety Front of House Inventory 103

Goliath Consulting

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Domino’s launched their “Carside Delivery” Service nationwide this June which would allow customers to receive their online order without ever leaving their car (2). Which brings us to the next point on deliveries. DELIVERY: Food deliveries have soared in the past couple of months.

2021 135

2021 Point of Sale Food Safety Kitchen Safety 135

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 27, 2020

Like many restaurant brands, we’ve temporarily closed a number of locations and pivoted to offering only takeout and delivery at the ones that remain open. In terms of promotions, Mighty Quinn’s is offering 15 percent off of all delivery and takeout orders placed through our website and app. So why are we doing this?

Healthcare 211

Healthcare Social Media Online Ordering Website Management 211

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 12, 2021

Whether they’re waitstaff, sous chefs, or delivery drivers, frontline workers are the backbone of the restaurant industry. From ordering food to reserving a table, they want to do things digitally. Every year, 22 to 33 billion pounds of food goes to waste in restaurants. Digitally Enabled Restaurants Have Less Waste.

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Mobile Ordering Front of House Communication Online Ordering 193