Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Name tags for front of the house employees work just as well maybe with the name of the town they are from, or the number of years they have worked in an establishment. Why not list your employees on the menu or on your website and their role in the organization. Would it make a difference in attention to detail?

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

With the right tech tools, managers can ease their workloads, employees enjoy a much smoother scheduling process, and guests benefit in countless ways — from mobile ordering to digital menus to better ways of making and managing reservations. A full 55% of consumers consider takeout and delivery essential to their restaurant experience.

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Operations Management Management Mobile Ordering 367

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

What those technologies are completely depends on the role, but here are a few of the more popular examples: Servers and front-of-house roles tend to familiarize themselves with point-of-sale (POS) technology, scheduling software , online ordering integrations, and perhaps even reservation software. Table of Contents. Undercooking.

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Front of House Back of House Kitchen Safety Food Safety 370

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

With the right tech tools, managers can ease their workloads, employees enjoy a much smoother scheduling process, and guests benefit in countless ways — from mobile ordering to digital menus to better ways of making and managing reservations. A full 55% of consumers consider takeout and delivery essential to their restaurant experience.

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Operations Management Management Mobile Ordering 353

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Overview of Network Solutions Within the restaurant industry, networking solutions encompass a broad range of technologies designed to create a more connected and efficient operational environment. This data can be used to make informed decisions about staffing, menu changes, and promotional offers.

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Operations Front of House Customer Service Customer Experience 187

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Nearly every restaurant in the United States relies on a Point of Sale (POS) system for the majority of its front-of-house operations. Not only can that become frustrating for your guests, but it can also make in-house operations much more difficult. That system needs access to the internet in order to keep functioning.

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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.

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Training Front of House Kitchen Safety Allergens 178

Touch Bistro

AUGUST 23, 2021

Whip up a feast for the eyes with restaurant interior design that wows your customers, while building brand recognition and loyalty. The best restaurant interior design creates an atmosphere that’s an extension of your brand and allows you to make a powerful first impression. It’s time to get creative! Image Source ]. Image Source ].

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Design 2021 Front of House Sourcing 129

Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Maybe you picked up quickly on the restaurant menu and what was demanded of your station on the line, or as a second semester student you are feeling underchallenged and certain that you can handle anything. There are films that become representative of a generation and sometimes of a life lesson – occasionally both. You want more!

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Kitchen Safety Food Safety Back of House Front of House 366

7 Shifts

JUNE 20, 2022

Benefits can include: Increased efficiency: Ghost kitchens are designed for efficiency with less staff, and can help restaurant owners save time and money. No front of house staff, smaller spaces, and no need for prime real estate that all contribute to the lower costs. Table of Contents. What is a ghost kitchen?

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

How much effort is placed on the design of plated foods, the contrast and complement of colors, shapes, and assembly? For the past six months I have been committed to an exercise regimen thanks to my Apple Watch. The commitment has become a habit that I don’t intend to break. The commitment has become a habit that I don’t intend to break.

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Fine Dining Dine-in Front of House Design 315

7 Shifts

MARCH 30, 2022

Don't underestimate the power of in-house advertising at your restaurant. Does your restaurant have a sign out front? Hang Your Restaurant's Menu in The Window. After two years of only being able to order takeout and having to wear a mask when not at the table, restaurants are poised to bounce back in 2022. Table of Content.

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Advertising 2022 Social Media Email Marketing 370

Lavu

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Maybe, you’ve come up with some unique concoctions for your menu that no one else in town serves, so you need a bar POS fully customized to your unique business needs. At the forefront of this achievement is the POS software, a pivotal technology that has transformed how bars operate. What are your profit margins?

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POS Bar Point of Sale Front of House 164

7 Shifts

MARCH 20, 2020

Re-engineering Your Menu You’ve put a lot of thought into your menu, but now’s a time to streamline it even more to keep your kitchen efficient and to cut back on waste. Your best sellers should be front and center, with a timely emphasis on comfort food. As of this article’s publication, more than 20 U.S.

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Delivery Front of House Back of House Online Ordering 366

EATER

JULY 21, 2022

Menus represent the changing values of the restaurant industry. It’s a familiar scene: After sitting down at a table, the waiter brings you a sheet of fancy paper with the day’s menu printed in pretty fonts. There are around a dozen dishes, which can be ordered as a tasting menu or a la carte. “We

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Menu Dietary Restrictions White Paper Seasonal Menu 100

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 24, 2022

When properly deployed, they can transform the employee experience by improving daily operations, syncing front-of-house and back-of-house communication and execution, and delivering a memorable dining experience that won’t send staff to the walk-in cooler for a good cry. Hospitality is greater than the sum of its parts.

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Technology Front of House Back of House Dietary Restrictions 222

Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 28, 2021

You and your team are able to take raw materials, apply well-designed cooking methods, season using time-tested palates, and plate the finished product with the vision of an artist creating a delicious, aromatic, visually pleasing dish. It was that first time in the lead position – the commander of the kitchen brigade. This is magical.

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Kitchen Safety Front of House Fine Dining Seasonal Menu 423

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The modern restaurant ecosystem demands that businesses of all shapes and styles, from full-service fine dining to quick-serve fast-casual, incorporate third-party delivery systems into their business models, strategic planning, Front and Back of House training and physical design.

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Delivery Front of House Fine Dining Back of House 195

Open for Business

OCTOBER 12, 2022

A restaurant menu is key to bringing guests in and keeping them around. On average, guests will spend only 109 seconds reading your menu, according to a Gallup poll. Creating a new menu or improving an existing one takes time. You’ll want to consider the items, design, and continued promotion. Selecting menu items.

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Menu Dietary Restrictions Seasonal Menu Design 78

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 13, 2023

Just as the pandemic fueled digital transformation via no-contact delivery apps, QR code menus, and digital ordering, restaurants challenged by lack of staffing will likely turn to technology like Artificial Intelligence (AI) to alleviate pain points. But arguably no issue has proven to be as constant and bedeviling as the labor shortage.

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Front of House Back of House Online Ordering Food Order 210

Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 24, 2022

More than anything else, when I was in restaurant kitchens I looked forward to planning and testing the next set of menu changes. A stale menu is not cost effective, ignorant of quality issues with ingredients, uninspiring for employees, and just plain boring. Winter is, by far my favorite season to plan menus. Are you up to it?

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Seasonal Menu Front of House Presentation Menu 308

Open for Business

MAY 16, 2024

Menus can be refreshed and hospitality can be fine-tuned, but your restaurant’s success ultimately boils down to discoverability. Accessibility and convenience for guests Make it easy for potential customers to find baseline information about your restaurant, like location, menu, hours of operation, and contact details.

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Website Management Email Marketing SEO Seasonal Menu 78

7 Shifts

JANUARY 26, 2021

Ordering online, paying with mobile phones, scanning QR codes for a menu, and a ton of takeout, are just a part of dining out now. diners prefer to view menus, order, and pay for their meal using their phones rather than interacting with servers during the pandemic. 2020 was a year that the restaurant industry won’t soon forget.

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2021 Front of House Social Media Back of House 370

Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

In the kitchen – work responsibilities are divided into oversight and action positions – the number depending on the scope of the restaurant menu and the size of the operation, but basically there are chefs, cooks, and support staff. This is a behind the scenes look at the place and the people that bring a plate of food to the guest’s table.

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Seasonal Menu Back of House Customer Service Front of House 517

Touch Bistro

APRIL 27, 2021

It’s clear that a well-design restaurant website is key to getting customers in the door (or ordering online), but great restaurant website design is a lot harder to achieve than you might think. Your Menu: 93% of people view menus online prior to dining out. Elements of Great Restaurant Websites.

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Design 2021 Online Ordering Website Management 92

Culinary Cues

JANUARY 23, 2021

How you approach the design of your restaurant in this regard will determine nearly everything else. Simply stated it is what a menu item contributes to the financial success of a restaurant. So, if you are in the process of ideation with regard to a restaurant – then start with one simple question: “How do I want to measure profit?”.

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Point of Sale Front of House Back of House Fine Dining 450

7 Shifts

MAY 15, 2023

When the pandemic forced restaurant shutdowns, Huang turned his uncle's Fresh Meadows restaurant, Peking House, into a fried chicken popup, also called Pecking House, albeit with a spelling variation. He joined us on the Pre-Shift Podcast to tell us about his new restaurant, paying fair wages, and how he feels about tipping.

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Fine Dining Back of House Front of House Dine-in 195

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Just because they can order on their own, it doesn’t mean they don’t need your support navigating the menu or finding something new to experience. Contactless ordering and payment involve a significant change in front-of-house operations for your guests and your staff. Yes, ordering and payment is important.

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Hospitality Ordering Front of House Customer Experience 230

Open for Business

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Streamline the front of house. Run a smooth back of house. Streamline the front of house. Keeping front-of-house activities humming like a well-oiled machine is important for every restaurant. Keeping front-of-house activities humming like a well-oiled machine is important for every restaurant.

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Technology Front of House Back of House Online Ordering 147

Apicbase

MARCH 28, 2024

Restaurant back-of-house operations form the backbone of a restaurant’s success. The back-of-house (or BOH) manages crucial elements that impact cost control and profitability. The back of the house supports the front of the house (FOH), enabling the customer-facing team to focus on serving a memorable experience.

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Back of House FOH BOH Front of House 52

ChowNow

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

ChowNow recently partnered with Squarespace to build premium websites designed for restaurants. PLACE YOUR ORDER BUTTON FRONT AND CENTER The most successful websites are easy to use. MAKE YOUR MENU EASY TO FIND Just like your order button, your menu should be easy to find for diners. But not all sites are created equal.

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Ordering Mobile Ordering SEO Front of House 78

7 Shifts

JANUARY 11, 2021

The traditional division of labor between the front of the house and back of the house is no more, and restaurant employees have taken up responsibilities this year that they never imagined. "Winter is coming".said said every restaurateur in existence. But 2021 is the year to evolve your restaurant for whatever comes next.

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Guest Recovery Online Ordering Outdoor Front of House 358

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 18, 2020

The Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the Department of the Treasury , released the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness Application and detailed instructions for the application. Step-by-step instructions on how to perform the calculations required by the CARES Act to confirm eligibility for loan forgiveness.

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Front of House Back of House Online Ordering Kitchen Safety 206

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 12, 2021

You can upgrade to digital menu boards, get a new speaker system for better sound quality, limit your menu offerings, and prominently display upsells on your menu board. Restaurants are unique, and as such, need a unique approach to off-premise sales. Luckily there are a number of different business models.

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Front of House Online Ordering Back of House Customer Service 162

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 29, 2023

The reservation was made months in advance, and each course was designed with intention and artistry. The wonderfully diverse makeup of the restaurant workforce (49 percent of employees are minorities) presents unparalleled opportunities centered around food, especially with regard to menu development and team bonding.

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Hospitality Front of House Leadership FOH 187

Open for Business

MAY 19, 2023

Quick links Branded cover Table of contents Concept Sample menu Service Management team Design Target market Location Market overview Marketing and publicity Specialists and consultants Business structure Financials 1. Incorporate your logo and mock up a formatted menu design (tap a designer for help if needed).

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Fine Dining Front of House Design Document 147

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Growth for most, after all, isn’t walking through the front door, it’s coming in online. If your cooks are mostly fulfilling off-site orders, you can do away with niceties like a slick front of house, visual merchandising, and a location with hungry walk-ins. It might not be. Clear career paths upwards and onwards.

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