Ken Burgin

JUNE 6, 2023

Role-Playing Scenarios : Design chat-based scenarios where ChatGPT acts as a customer with specific needs or complaints. Wine and Food Pairing Training : AI can create materials and quizzes on wine and food pairing, helping staff make better recommendations to customers.

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Ken Burgin

JULY 25, 2023

Use these enjoyable and instructive games to engage your front-of-house and kitchen staff – they’re designed to prepare and run quickly. Cultural Exchange: If your restaurant serves food from a specific culture or country, have a quiz about that place. This encourages speed and efficiency, critical elements in a busy kitchen.

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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.

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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.

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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. One hotel in upstate New York increased salaries of kitchen staff to $20 from $12.50 Food Trucks Factor in the New Normal. ” That number grew to 23,873 in 2020.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

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. Yes, curbside reduces the number of virus-spreading interactions and increases safety, but that’s about the only good news for the people running the restaurant.

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Squirrel Systems

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Generative AI is a type of artificial intelligence designed to generate new content, often in the form of text, images, or other media, similar to what it has been trained on. Automated Checks: AI can streamline the billing process, automatically calculating and presenting bills based on ordered items and timing.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

The younger generations don’t just want great food, they expect memorable experiences. A lot of retailers rushed to market in response to COVID-19 to provide mobile experiences that prioritized safety and contactless interactions. Chipotle recently announced its first digital-only restaurant called the Chipotle Digital Kitchen.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2020

“We know the coming weeks will be challenging ones for many small business owners, and we want to help restaurants focus on food, not finances.” will present a free webinar in conjunction with The Food and Beverage Shows titled, "Restaurant Preparation to Minimize COVID-19 Disease Risk and What You Need to Do Now."

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Goliath Consulting

DECEMBER 12, 2020

AI tech now enables cameras to perform designated tasks, recognize faces, and alert managers when issues arise in operations (2). COVID-19 Safety. Even with the vaccine, we expect the focus on safety and hygiene to remain. In 2021 and beyond, cameras will not be a simple surveillance tool. And the best part?

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Restaurant Business

MAY 31, 2023

Additionally, an increased focus on cleanliness and food safety has been top of mind for both operators and consumers alike. Consistency When processes are automated by computer or robot, especially food prep processes, consistency becomes an easier goal to attain. Smart Kitchen) model in Englewood, N.J.,

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 18, 2020

US Foods Holding Corp. launched its COVID-19 online operator resource, the US Foods Restaurant Reopening Blueprint. The Restaurant Reopening Blueprint is informed by interviews with key stakeholders such as diners, restaurant staff and US Foods consultants and chefs. Click here to view the application and instructions.

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Transact

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

TransAct is presenting at the 2020 NACS Crack the Code Experience, which is a four-week virtual event that features education sessions and exhibitor showrooms of the convenience store industry. Work Station is a food safety and grab ‘n go label printing solution designed specifically for the commercial kitchen environment.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 30, 2020

Rather than let things unfold without adequate thinking, I offer some ideas on a phased in strategy based on objectives designed as building blocks towards eventual success and that sense of normalcy that we are all hopeful for. [] PHASE ONE: (Cautious opening, social distancing, intense sanitation, masks, screening).

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Non-perishable packaged or canned food. One of the biggest dangers in a hurricane is the loss of power and how it affects food storage. Many Time and Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS Foods) may need to be destroyed if they go out of temperature range. Keep Foods Safe During Floods. Extra batteries.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

For example, with shoppers looking to make fewer trips to the grocery store, our Take & Bake breads have seen an increase in sales as they present the perfect opportunity to buy in larger quantities and store in the freezer for later use. Shyam Rao, CEO and Cofounder, Punchh. This year we witnessed how resilient our customers are.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 13, 2020

Rakuten Ready surveyed more than 100 customers to measure how behaviors around dining have, or are anticipated to change around the perceptions and impact of COVID-19 on restaurants, food delivery and order for pickup. "The desire for convenience has always been present, coupled with an equally strong desire for delicious food.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 22, 2020

QDOBA Mexican Eats® introduced new restaurant formats, top photo, that feature buildouts including mobile-order drive-thrus, walk-up windows, mobile-order pick-up lockers, dedicated curbside pick-up areas, ghost kitchens, and concepts with updated outdoor seating. designed with high-rent urban areas in mind.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 18, 2020

Diners’ main concerns about visiting restaurants again include cleanliness and safety. Food and Alcoholic Delivery. There remains a high uptake of food delivery across the four states, with 67 percent of consumers having ordered take-out/delivery of food in the last two weeks, and 14 percent a delivery with alcohol.

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Culinary Digital

AUGUST 10, 2021

With an increasing demand for safety and hygiene, the foodservice industry needed to prioritize the health and safety of these communities. With customized menus, fresh foods, and made-to-order meals, foodservice operators ensure that these residents have more flexibility in their everyday meal choices.

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Future Food

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

In part one of this article, I spoke about the customer’s timeless desire and appreciation of quality food and service and how this is the platform from which to drive food and hospitality sales. because Food+Design+Service =Sales=Rent=Profit=Asset Growth. Future Food. Francis Loughran – MD. What’s Changed?

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Cheetah

AUGUST 12, 2020

Make Sure You Know the Rules Take time to evaluate all the new rules and protocols for handling food according to the local health department, the FDA, and CDC. Make sure all employees adhere to the new guidelines and let customers know that you’ve updated your food safety and sanitation codes.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2021

This program, piloted last year, is designed to help KFC team members build short-term savings and create lasting savings behaviors. When life presents unexpected expenses, such as urgent car or home repairs, an emergency fund can help keep families afloat, and prevent them from taking on debt or missing payments. .

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The Restaurant Times

JULY 20, 2021

As online ordering surges in the UK, food deliveries and takeaways have become a major stream of revenue for restaurateurs. This article will guide budding food entrepreneurs through the things they should consider while opening a takeaway business in the UK. . Choose The Cuisine And Design The Menu. Source: Pinterest.

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360Training

MARCH 17, 2020

As we know, viruses are not only passed from person-to-person, but they can also be passed through food. Ensure that you’re washing your hands before you handle food, after touching raw meat, and after touching other people. Social distancing is designed to reduce the spread of a virus, like the Coronavirus.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 3, 2021

Throughout subsequent waves of the pandemic, the reports explored the growth of off-premise strategies including the spike in mobile apps and, more recently, captured softening safety concerns among consumers when they began favoring shorter wait times over safety protocols. ” Highlights from the report include: Fast Food.

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Ken Burgin

JUNE 13, 2023

ChatGPT, can revolutionise the way you manage your kitchen, from organising your recipes, scaling dishes and optimising food costs, to suggesting ingredient substitutions, planning menus, and enhancing staff productivity. This could significantly streamline the kitchen operations.

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Future Food

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

The Trends to Watch in 2022 & Beyond The changing face of Food & Hospitality. Whilst some food and hospitality businesses chose to pivot their businesses early, out of necessity, others have elected to respond to changes in consumer preferences and are quickly reshaping the food and hospitality landscape in front of our eyes.

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The Restaurant Times

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Adhering to the social distancing guidelines and following government-mandated safety protocols is also critical for running a restaurant, amid the pandemic. These safety measures are also essential to retain customer trust. They are pushing a lot of innovation not just in terms of food, but the overall ambience and decor.

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Lavu

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Basic restaurant standards, like restaurant safety, dress code, and code of conduct. . Health and Safety Standards. You may decide that the best way to give information is to create a bundle of documents that include health and safety procedures, industry standards, employee forms, and working conditions. Labor Laws.

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The Restaurant Times

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the food industry forever. Trends like food delivery have been reshaping the restaurant industry. As more customers began ordering food online, third-party delivery applications became increasingly popular. So don’t anticipate the ghost kitchen model to go away anytime soon.

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The Restaurant Times

JULY 16, 2021

Even though the industry has suffered heavy losses, the online restaurant food delivery market is playing a lead role in terms of recovery. After a dip in the second quarter of 2020, when COVID-19 cases peaked all over the world, restaurants started focusing on new sources of revenue resulting in the rise of online food delivery. .

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EATER

JANUARY 5, 2022

At the Food on Demand conference in Las Vegas, the food service industry laid out its vision for a future in which customers never have to wait. We’re here to disrupt the food deliveries industry,” says Ben Thein, COO of Flytrex , an Israeli drone delivery company. Just don’t think too hard about how that’d work.

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The Restaurant Times

APRIL 18, 2021

With the UAE restaurant industry going all tech-centric, many restaurateurs have considered shifting to cloud kitchens. According to the UAE PRIME report published by POSist, around 70 percent of the restaurant professionals were interested in investing in cloud kitchens. Key Features To Look For In The Desired POS Software.

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Aaron Allen & Associates

JULY 29, 2022

This can include anything from using automats to take orders to use robots to cook food. and food at 5%). While the use of robots has tripled in the last decade across industries like electronics, automotive, machinery, and food manufacturing; foodservice has lagged behind. . while labor cost was growing at 3.8%

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Based on findings from a survey hosted on the Angus Reid Forum on behalf of Restaurants Canada, the report shares that on the positive side, Canadians are looking forward to returning to restaurants, so long as safety measures are in place. Delivering Excellence. 8 percent say they plan to order more once the pandemic subsides.

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The Restaurant Times

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Though food delivery packaging always played an important role in the restaurant business, post COVID-19, it has become even more essential. Thus, food delivery packaging needs to be as sustainable and efficient as it can. Thus, food delivery packaging needs to be as sustainable and efficient as it can. You ask why?

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