Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

On occasion, a restaurant opens, the owners have the right idea, everyone in the operation rallies around core principles that find a home in consumer minds and hearts, and the place enjoys success for a long period of time. I know how heartbreaking it is when the dining room is nearly empty, and how invigorating it is when it is full.

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Fine Dining Employee Relations Front of House Small Business 437

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Contactless payment solutions drive operators’ revenue and elevate customer experiences, but how can the technology set restaurants up for long-term success? In addition to deploying technology to address these shifting customer habits, arguably one of the biggest hurdles restaurant operators face is vendor fatigue.

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Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Employee Relations Customer Experience 225

7 Shifts

MAY 1, 2024

After all, a small, honest mistake can accumulate over time and turn into bigger operational problems— 17% of restaurants even fail in their first year due to mismanagement of finances. This includes accounting not only for the regular hours your employees put in but also overtime and holiday hours.

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Cash Management Inventory Employee Relations Beverage 221

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and operators can expect to see in 2024. This trend reflects the growing popularity of drive-thru and fast-casual dining, coupled with the demand for digital technologies such as QSR digital signage and QR codes.

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2024 Loyalty Program Cash Management Customer Experience 215

Culinary Cues

APRIL 23, 2022

The cost of raw materials seems to always go up, most ingredients that restaurants use are highly perishable, customer volume is less predictable than we would like, seasonal differences in quality are quite significant, the supply chain is out of step with demand, and waste seems to be a real problem in many operations. First in, first out.

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Food Seasonal Menu Waste Point of Sale 390

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 26, 2023

In other encouraging news, franchise operators believe that, although most restaurants are not fully staffed, the labor situation has stabilized. If one made it through 2022 relatively unscathed you ought to feel very good as a restaurant owner/operator. What were major challenges for them? What are ways they can bring more people in?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 25, 2020

Over the past few months, many restaurants made difficult decisions to reduce their workforce and apply a strict delivery and takeout format or pause operations entirely due to COVID-19. The return of a more regular dining experience signals an encouraging step forward for owners and employees alike, however, caution is necessary.

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Employee Relations Customer Experience Communication Training 218

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. Each have specific duties and all have some shared responsibility. A cluster of artists accepting control.

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Culinary Cues

JULY 31, 2023

Well, things have changed since that date, but the importance of foundational “methods of operation and understanding” remain just as important, maybe even more so. I felt it was time to refresh, modify, and re-emphasize the rules and make them relatable to the current climate we all work in. Anyway – use as you see fit.

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Kitchen Safety Back of House Front of House Food Safety 332

Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 24, 2020

These aspects include: décor, skill level of staff, style of service, pricing, profit, type of vendors selected, kitchen layout, equipment selection, marketing and advertising, pay scales, dining room seating, type of china, glassware and flatware, even the location and color scheme for the exterior of the restaurant.

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Menu Seasonal Menu Front of House Café 396

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.

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Food Supply Employee Relations Kitchen Safety Social Media 425

7 Shifts

JUNE 4, 2021

Numbers can give us insights into everything from profits and losses to average customer spend to how often employees cycle through. Employee turnover rate. For fine dining, around 30 percent. For fine dining, around 30 percent. Labor cost includes all labor-related categories: Employees, both hourly wages and salaries.

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Point of Sale Inventory Employee Relations Customer Service 416

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2024

Ninety-four percent of operators are planning some form of expansion and more than half of the 600 U.S Additionally, the report found that AI is already part of mainstream restaurant operations as 89 percent of operators surveyed are already using it in their restaurants in some way.

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2024 Online Ordering Website Management 2023 203

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 17, 2021

million jobs due to the pandemic-related closure of dine-in services — roughly two-thirds of restaurant employees in the U.S. The constantly evolving pandemic-related regulations and confusion forced many restaurants to lay off and then rehire staff. According to new federal data, the restaurant industry has lost 5.9

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Technology Employee Relations Customer Service Online Ordering 189

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Busy restaurant owners looking to bolster their incentive offering know that the last thing they need is another wrench in their bustling operations. Typical Employee Payout Methods. How Outdated Pay Cycles Negatively Affect Employees. It's a perk 4 out of 5 workers want. Table of Contents. On-demand Pay. Monthly Pay.

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Cash Management Employee Relations Hospitality Innovation 370

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. Chances are, it's balancing the scheduling requests of dozens of employees each week. Operations This is the catch-all of all restaurant manager responsibilities.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2021

While restaurants continue to mitigate impacts caused by COVID-19, many have pivoted and found new ways to redefine the dining experience. Several other pandemic-related trends will continue into 2022 and beyond, and new trends will also emerge. Consumers are showing similar signs of permanent behavioral change.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2023

This may make sense in terms of distributor strategy, but BrewLogix is raising a cautionary flag for 2024 as it relates to the on-premise product mix. This may make sense in terms of distributor strategy, but BrewLogix is raising a cautionary flag for 2024 as it relates to the on-premise product mix.

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 13, 2021

of employees rated sanitation efforts of ultra-high importance, with an average score of 4.1 Employees aren't satisfied with their current wages. Nearly half of all restaurant employees are hovering in the range of $11-15/hour (45.8%). 73% of those employees still receive tips. Employees want schedule flexibility.

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Employee Relations Communication Hospitality 2022 370

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 27, 2022

The restaurant industry is still dealing with pandemic-related issues, including supply chain disruptions, new COVID variants and surging cases, labor shortages, rising prices, and a shift in consumer demand. As a result, ghost kitchens, delivery-focused kitchens without a storefront or dining area, are growing in popularity.

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Kitchen Safety Food Safety Audits Food 212

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

In terms of trends, it is clear that in 2023 technology will continue to shape and enhance the restaurant industry and we will see operators adopting new technologies to create an even more seamless and frictionless experience for guests, while still maintaining unique and engaging dining experiences. For part one, click here.

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2023 Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Customer Experience 197

Social Hospitality

MARCH 27, 2020

Then, watch market trends related to your industry and your destination. Consider Your Employees. With so many employees out of work, now would be the perfect time to reward their loyalty. Hilton Hotels had to furlough much of its staff and has set up a website for those employees to find work. Focus on Direct Perks.

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Hospitality Marketing Travel Hotels 454

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 23, 2023

Franchise brands have many goals in common: enter a new market; attract new franchisees, employees and loyal customers; increase average unit volume (AUV); and accelerate franchise expansion strategies. Every brand has a story, and that’s what makes customers, employees and franchisees take notice, choose you and keep coming back.

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Franchise Franchising Marketing Social Media 180

Lavu

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Running a Bar: 7 Key Features You Need to Become The Best Bar POS System in 2024 In the bustling world of hospitality, the backbone of a bar’s success lies in its operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. At the forefront of this achievement is the POS software, a pivotal technology that has transformed how bars operate.

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POS Bar Point of Sale Front of House 164

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 10, 2021

With pandemic-related restrictions being eased and dine-in being allowed again, restaurant owners are in need of a lot of staff. Most restaurateurs have increased the wage for their staff, in the hope that they can retain both current and new employees. The food and beverage industry is on a hiring frenzy.

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Ordering Recruiting Employee Relations Food Order 237

7 Shifts

AUGUST 27, 2020

The words ‘employee handbook’ are enough to make any new hire quiver. Having to spend a shift—or even worse, your after-hours—reading through an employee handbook will sap the fun out of any new restaurant job. The introduction to your restaurant employee handbook Think of your employee handbook as a welcome to your restaurant.

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Employee Relations Hiring Document Food Safety 370

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 12, 2021

When the pandemic hit and indoor dining was prohibited, the demand for online ordering, curbside pickup and drive-thru usage skyrocketed. But as restrictions on indoor dining have lifted, long lines at drive-thrus continue because QSRs are grappling with a new problem: labor shortages. AI Voice Automation.

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Employee Relations Customer Experience Customer Service Mobile Ordering 197

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 6, 2021

With strict government health lockdowns in place, dining out became a thing of the past. To tackle the concerns of customers and employees while focusing on business growth, restaurant owners will need to look to innovation and reimagine how they once operated. Dining shifted outdoors, inside tents or into bubbles.

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Kitchen Safety Guest Recovery Employee Relations Technology 189

7 Shifts

MARCH 18, 2021

How restaurant sales were impacted Shortly after lockdowns were initiated, restaurant sales across the board—from full-service dining to coffee shops—took a nosedive. Outdoor dining, warm weather, and a decline in virus cases helped the industry. A year ago this month, our industry was rocked to its core. And people really love pizza.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Restaurant industry insiders offer their insights on F&B trends we can expect to see in 2024. The top ordered desserts this year, included donuts, chocolate brownies, and strawberry cheesecake! Top Eats, Drinks, and More No fork, no problem: In addition to fries defending its spot as the most ordered food of the year (and the past decade!),

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2024 2023 Food Order 2013 189

The Restaurant Times

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Restaurant owners have a wealth of data, from employee records, distribution network logistics, self-service kiosks, and e-commerce figures to social networking reviews. Analyzing the metrics and reports related to your operations becomes essential to your role as the restaurant manager as the competition for customers grows more fierce.

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Operations Point of Sale Seasonal Menu Customer Experience 52

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 7, 2021

Every restaurant business needs some form of an employee handbook. It’s an introduction to your company culture and a road map for how to operate. It should serve as a guide for your employees to reference on an ongoing basis. This vital management tool is more than just a long list of workplace rules and regulations.

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Employee Relations Restaurant Law Information Reference 207

7 Shifts

AUGUST 20, 2020

Fortunately, tech can help boost operational efficiency in restaurants. How to cut labor costs in a restaurant 101: Use a labor management tool Did you know that restaurants spend about 30% of their revenue on wages, overtime, payroll taxes, and employee health care? In fact, labor is one of the biggest costs for restaurants.

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Technology Mobile Ordering Dietary Restrictions Cash Management 293

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Customers and employees are demanding more transparency, expecting to see ongoing, proactive efforts to keep everyone safe. Four significant benefits to using digital tools include their ability to: increase safety, quality, accuracy, productivity, and efficiency, minimize risks, train and empower your employees, and manage COVID protocols.

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Food Safety Audits Employee Relations Training 197

SpotOn

MARCH 19, 2024

SpotOn earned the standing of number 9 in the Dining category , which recognizes companies driving the restaurant industry forward through technology. “At SpotOn, we aim to provide the best technology solutions to independent restaurants, giving them an edge to operate as efficiently as possible. The three new devices, a 15.6”

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2024 Innovation Email Marketing Point of Sale 98

The Restaurant Times

JUNE 30, 2021

In addition to managing internal operations, he is also the interface between customers and the staff. The role requires them to be a ‘jack of all trades’ and oversee functions that are as diverse as stock management and employee training. . Handling Operations . A restaurant manager, however, has multifaceted responsibilities.

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Operations Management Management Front of House 52

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 9, 2020

The following seven tips can help restaurant managers and HR professionals navigate risk in this rapidly evolving pandemic, especially as restaurants in many jurisdictions are required to operate solely with take-out or delivery service options. Others may have decided to shutter operations altogether. Share Guidance.

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