Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Cooks are busy at work with their own preparations as breakfast orders from the dining room arrive at a harrowing pace. The cooks are in the zone as the orders attack the kitchen even faster now as the dining room fills and servers’ line up to make toast and refill silver coffee pitchers. This is magical.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Restaurants are no longer just about the food – they are about the complete dining experience, which includes ambiance, service speed, and personalized interaction. The need for innovation and efficiency has never been greater in this evolving scenario.

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Culinary Cues

JULY 12, 2020

It is an uneasy feeling that was pronounced as those cooks who were already at work – looked cautiously at their teammate, nodded, and turned their heads back to the work in front of them. The kitchen lights are back on, deliveries arrive, the battery of ranges is fired up, and cooks (some of us) are welcomed back.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 23, 2021

This can be direct (the menu item itself contributes working funds) or indirect (because the item is present on the menu – other items are more likely to sell). How you approach the design of your restaurant in this regard will determine nearly everything else. In both cases it is sales (the top line) that sets the stage for success.

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Culinary Cues

JULY 4, 2021

On top of this – restaurants are offering wages that were unheard of pre-pandemic and still employees are not inclined to return to kitchens and dining rooms. On top of this – restaurants are offering wages that were unheard of pre-pandemic and still employees are not inclined to return to kitchens and dining rooms.

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

This is a topic I have presented numerous times and it seems as though whenever I travel it rises to the top of my thinking. Unfortunately, dining out and finding the right place to work is oftentimes a wishful roll of the dice. Ironically, there is always room to be great and there is plenty of room to be mediocre. Plain and simple.

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

How powerful is a complete dining experience and what exactly is it? An owner for whom I worked years ago referred to it as the Total Dining Experience and I have held on to this concept ever since. For the past six months I have been committed to an exercise regimen thanks to my Apple Watch.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 16, 2021

But it's the good shifts, when the front of house and back of house are flowing like a symphony, when customers are delighted, and the restaurant atmosphere feels effortless—that's the best part about restaurants. Whether it's in the kitchen or a private dining room, keep it the same every time. Things to avoid.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

A better description might be a balancing act that presents new and unique challenges every day. It's up to the restaurant manager to maintain a warm, welcoming atmosphere and train staff to do the same. Managing a restaurant is a delicate routine—if we can even call it a routine.

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Culinary Cues

JULY 31, 2023

Regardless of your career choice – dependability remains a basic assumption and unless you are fully present: physically, mentally, and emotionally, then success will never happen. A few years back, I posted an article about the UNWRITTEN RULES of the kitchen. Anyway – use as you see fit.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Miso Robotics provides intelligent automation solutions for foodservice that solve some critical back-of-house kitchen operations. Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked Jake Brewer, Miso's Chief Strategy Officer for his views on the present and future of increased robotics and automation use in restaurants.

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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 391

7 Shifts

APRIL 21, 2023

These courses were bite-sized presentations that Bhushan developed from his own experience. What comes to mind when you think of success in the restaurant industry? A colorful TV personality or a renowned cookbook author? Not every restaurant worker wants to be a celebrity chef. Maybe you realized hospitality is your passion.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 24, 2023

For example, the host stand was custom-built to allow for multiple people to operate the front of house simultaneously and the 3,000-bottle wine cellar rises two stories high and serves as the backdrop for the school’s wine appreciation class. We also prepared a formal Schematic Design presentation for approval.

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Clover - Restaurants

MAY 7, 2024

Here are a few sample back-of-house job descriptions you can use to jumpstart your own job descriptions to help attract top notch BOH staff. Provide valuable input on pricing, menu adjustments, and marketing initiatives to enhance the overall dining experience. Continuously expand culinary knowledge of techniques and best practices.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 15, 2021

To attract and retain quality staff you must train well, treat them with respect, pay them a respectable wage, offer reasonable benefits, and provide them with the tools to be successful. The restaurant industry continues to be devastated – not just as a result of the pandemic but because the pandemic brought underlying issues to the surface.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 21, 2023

I just listened to a podcast from Dr. Sanjay Gupta, whom I think we all know of, as he wrestled with the impact that technology has on his own three daughters and society as a whole. It was enlightening even though much of what he pointed to is well-known. In all cases, we remain in control of the technology that serves as an effective tool.

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Lavu

OCTOBER 13, 2023

What is Restaurant Table Turnover Rate? Table turnover rate measures of how often a table is occupied by a new group of guests during a specific period of time. It is calculated by dividing the number of guests served by the number of tables available during that time period. The ideal turnover rate changes based on type of restaurant.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

I know how much time, energy, money, and heart goes into that first day when a proud operator and/or chef looks up at the front door sign that proclaims they are open for business. 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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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

The fact is, we can’t go back, but we can look forward. At this point we are all hoping that 2020 will just fade from our memories. There is always a level of comfort in reflection, even if there is “no turning back”. It’s history, as they say, but history is important. Here are a few things on my list: [] ANTICIPATION.

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Culinary Digital

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Ingredient Quality A limited menu not only simplifies the dining experience but also helps to curate a meticulously selected array of top-tier ingredients. Staff Training With a smaller menu, it becomes easier to train kitchen staff to prepare each dish to perfection.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 31, 2022

To get a pulse on QSR trends in 2022, Modern Restaurant Management magazine reached out to David Vance, Vice President of QSR at Mood Media, an on-premise media solutions company dedicated to elevating the customer experience. Joining Mood in 2018, he currently oversees the QSR team, focused on North America Account Management efforts. Every minute!

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 8, 2020

The benefits of employee contests can impact all areas of your business and employee lifecycle—from sales to engagement to training. Have a cocktail or menu competition The next time you are changing up your menu, open up a slot for an item that will be created by a member of your kitchen or front of house staff.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 10, 2021

In the past, kitchens worked by a paper ticket system, which was handwritten by the waitstaff and passed to the back-of-house (BOH) staff. In the past, kitchens worked by a paper ticket system, which was handwritten by the waitstaff and passed to the back-of-house (BOH) staff. About a Restaurant Management Platform.

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Sling

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Dining, at its heart, is all about the food. Offer a distinctive dining experience as well as delicious food. Use them as inspiration for your own dining establishment. And if you’re worried about an eruption while dining, rest easy. These tremors are man-made, but they make for an unforgettable dining experience.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 2, 2021

When thinking about the future of the dining experience post COVID, it is easy to get caught focusing on things like digital only self-service, sci-fi-like drone food delivery and taking pills or shakes instead of food. The past year has created many challenges for the restaurant industry. But not in the way you might think.

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Cheetah

JULY 1, 2021

Cross training your team to fulfil multiple positions in the kitchen or front-of-house will allow you increased flexibility to staff according to demand. The same goes for providing career advice and training. Getting your supplies from Cheetah can help you get the most competitive, up-front prices in the Bay Area.

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Customer Experience Fine Dining Front of House Customer Service 148

Cheetah

JULY 1, 2021

Cross training your team to fulfil multiple positions in the kitchen or front-of-house will allow you increased flexibility to staff according to demand. The same goes for providing career advice and training. Getting your supplies from Cheetah can help you get the most competitive, up-front prices in the Bay Area.

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Customer Experience Fine Dining Front of House Customer Service 148

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 24, 2020

” will be ever-present. Covid-19 has created a shift in mindset, so business owners aren’t looking for the cheapest cleaning anymore, but cleaning done by a reputable brand using EPA and CDC approved disinfectants, performed by highly trained cleaners with documented and duplicatable procedures.

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Front of House Customer Experience Back of House Dine-in 174

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 25, 2021

In the past, kitchens worked by a paper ticket system, which was handwritten by the waitstaff and passed to the back-of-house (BOH) staff. In the past, kitchens worked by a paper ticket system, which was handwritten by the waitstaff and passed to the back-of-house (BOH) staff. About a Restaurant Management Platform.

Management 88

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

People have so many options when it comes to dining out so we need to go above and beyond. Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their opinions on what we can expect in 2021. Here are their responses. To read part one, click here. Nick Kenner, Founder & CEO, Just Salad. Lavu CEO Saleem S.

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Squirrel Systems

AUGUST 23, 2021

Mobile POS is providing servers and front-of-house staff with mobile devices capable of running your POS, freeing them from non-productive tasks to do the high-impact work that drives revenue for your business. Imagine if you had 30% more front-of-house staff without a commiserate increase in cost.

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Open for Business

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Information in this article is presented “as-is” and may not constitute the most up-to-date information. The information provided in this article does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal or financial advice; instead, all content is for general informational purposes only.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

No matter which type of cuisine and dining experience you have in mind, you’ll find it on my list of the best restaurants in Dumbo. 111 Front St, Brooklyn, NY 11201 Phone: 718-855-5288 Visit Website. All pasta is made in-house and cooked to order, and their main dishes are all classic Italian preparation of meats and fish.

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The Restaurant Times

JUNE 26, 2021

This article will present you with the things you should keep in mind when restarting your restaurant business. . Hiring an apt number of people for the back-of-the-house and front-of-the-house operations is critical to optimize the restaurant’s labour cost. . managing each step efficiently can be challenging.

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Apicbase

MARCH 17, 2023

People are dining out again in ever-increasing numbers. Because technology integration allows your business systems to talk, it improves communication between the kitchen and front-of-house staff. There is good and bad news. On the one hand, the future of Europe’s restaurant industry is looking bright.

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Touch Bistro

JUNE 2, 2021

However, guest safety is still a top priority and many restaurant are turning to restaurant reservation software to navigate the tricky business of fully reopening their dining rooms. While restaurant reservation software is becoming essential to reopening, the technology is still new to many restaurateurs. Let’s dive in. Download Guide.

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