Restaurateur Connection Submitted Articles
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
How are you managing your bar's inventory? No matter how in control you are of your bar's inventory, there's likely something you can do better.
Modern Restaurant Management
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
Technology has been a great help during these testing times and, in particular, more and more restaurateurs have been turning to conversational voice AI ordering systems to help them meet —and increase— their orders with the resources they have available. When it’s designed for a specific use case (like restaurants), voice technology is actually pretty straightforward to deploy.
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Restaurant Technology Guys
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
Artificial intelligence can reduce errors and improve the bottom line, which is crucial in the restaurant industry. Here's what you need to know about employing this new technology successfully. The post Reducing Errors in the Restaurant Industry With AI appeared first on Restaurant Technology Guys.
7 Shifts
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
Working in a restaurant is something more than 11 million people in the United States do. It's one of the most hands-on jobs you can have - and equips employees with an abundance of restaurant skills as a result. Like any job, a restaurant job teaches skills and processes you can put on your resume in addition to soft skills that make you both a better worker and a more well-rounded person.
Advertiser: Paycor
Mid-year performance reviews aren’t just boxes for HR to check. Paycor’s toolkit empowers leaders to: Identify high-potential team members. Boost engagement with meaningful feedback. Support struggling employees. Nurture top talent to drive results. Learn how to ignite employee potential through meaningful feedback. When you nurture top talent, everybody wins.
Bottleneck Management
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
Fall Food and Drink Pairings . With a crispness in the air, leaves falling, and a deep craving for hearty comfort food, we know fall has arrived so our experts put together a list of fall dishes that contain our favorite seasonal flavors like cinnamon, marshmallows, citrus, squash, and of course, pumpkin ale. Read on for the perfect fall food and drink pairings.
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Perfect Daily Grind
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
At every level of the coffee supply chain, sustainability is a pressing issue. And while many initiatives focus on reducing the environmental impact of coffee production , the volume of waste produced by coffee shops is also a major concern for many people. To address this problem, some coffee businesses are opting for more sustainable approaches to waste management, including circular economy models.
Culinary Cues
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
Separating the good from the great becomes more difficult when your competition is seeking to do the same. In a field where mediocrity reins strong it is quite easy to stand out as better – but is this where you want to be? Average or better than average, good enough, acceptable, not bad, and fine are not terms that inspire loyalty, enthusiasm, or lines waiting to get in.
Modern Restaurant Management
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
You became a manager to build an effective team and connect with your guests. You envisioned leading your staff as they created amazing experiences for everyone that steps foot into your restaurant. But you didn't sign up for all the time-consuming back-office work. Behind the scenes, managers spend countless hours dealing with tip distributions, creating weekly schedules in spreadsheets, and doing the dreaded payroll twice a month.
EATER
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
How the owners behind HAGS turned a famous — and famously dark and cramped — Momofuku space into a colorful restaurant that’s decidedly queer My first time walking into HAGS, a queer fine dining destination in the East Village, I thought I would be flooded with memories. I thought it would be obvious what it had been, the bones of its previous life pushing through the skin of its walls.
Advertiser: Paycor
Mid-year performance reviews aren’t just boxes for HR to check. Paycor’s toolkit empowers leaders to: Identify high-potential team members. Boost engagement with meaningful feedback. Support struggling employees. Nurture top talent to drive results. Learn how to ignite employee potential through meaningful feedback. When you nurture top talent, everybody wins.
Sculpture Hospitality
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
Managing a bar can be a lot of work. The good news is, you can keep your bar well stocked, organized and profitable by implementing the right inventory management processes.
Perfect Daily Grind
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
Vietnam is the world’s second-largest producer of coffee. According to the International Coffee Organisation , the country produced around 33.4 million 60kg bags in 2017. Since then, however, annual harvest volumes have been steadily declining. Between 2019 and 2020, production volumes fell by 4.9% to 29 million 60kg bags. Some 95% of Vietnamese coffee is robusta , while arabica makes up the remaining 5%.
Modern Restaurant Management
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
No matter how excellent your customer service is, you will always encounter the occasional aggressive customer. You cannot avoid them; sooner or later, you will encounter them. If you've worked in the hospitality industry, you've already had to deal with an aggressive customer or two. Customer satisfaction is always the top priority in the hospitality and restaurant industry, so it's essential to know how to handle aggressive customers in a way that will diffuse the situation and lea
EATER
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
Dina Ávila/Eater. The deep, nutty flavor of browned butter makes a perfect companion for the fresh figs that are still in season Growing up, the only time I ate figs was when my father brought home a package of Fig Newtons, his favorite grocery store cookies. Occasionally, he would come home, look at me wordlessly and crinkle the plastic wrap that encased our beloved treat, and I would follow him to the kitchen counter where we would sit, eating row after row of the fig-filled cookies.
Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker
Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.
Sculpture Hospitality
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
As an owner or manager in the hospitality industry, you know that restaurants have narrow profit margins. This means it’s especially important for restaurants to find ways to cut costs to increase profitability.
The Rail
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
By Jill Goodwin, Contributor Staff shortages can have a massive impact on the way a restaurant, bar, or any business in the hospitality industry runs. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, this industry has been hard hit with a lack of potential employees and several other major changes. There are several reasons behind this, and most are related to how the industry essentially got shut down for large portions of 2020 and 2021.
Modern Restaurant Management
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
More than 30 QSR brands have nearly three Esports sponsorship deals on average, while 10 have five or more, according to SponsorUnited’s a “ QSR and Esports Sponsorship Snapshot.” The report notes that as Esports popularity grows, QSR brands are investing in the space through sponsorships. For the report, SponsorUnited's platform identified 47 active QSR brands buying sponsorships or media. “As the fandom in Esports continues to grow, QSR brands have been leaders in s
EATER
SEPTEMBER 26, 2022
Oyster and clams at Clamato. | Stephanie Wu. How to plan a food- and drink-fueled visit A version of this post originally appeared on September 24, 2022, in Stephanie Wu’s newsletter, “From the Editor,” a roundup of the most vital news and stories in the food world. Read the archives and subscribe now. If there’s one city I could visit over and over again, it would be Paris.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.
Perfect Daily Grind
SEPTEMBER 27, 2022
Technology has played a key role in the coffee industry for decades. Producers, traders, roasters, baristas, and consumers are all becoming more reliant on technology, which is a key part of how the sector is evolving. At farm level, technology has been used to support coffee production since the mid-20th century. However, since then, there have been further developments as far as automation and equipment are concerned.
Aaron Allen & Associates
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
Plant-based foods and alternative proteins have seen incredible growth over the last few years. In the U.S., the plant-based food market has been growing at a 16% CAGR (2018–2021) — more than twice the growth of foodservice (6% CAGR) and more than four times the growth of coffee (3% CAGR). With many consumers looking for healthier alternatives and to replace meat in their diets (a recent report indicates that 40% of consumers are purchasing dairy alternatives or plant-based proteins, and plant-b
Modern Restaurant Management
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
Restaurants are bracing themselves for the effects of an economic downturn. Roughly 43 percent of restaurant operators believe economic conditions will worsen in the coming months. They worry because rising food costs and inflation go hand-in-hand. The rising expense of food and supplies is trending ahead of inflation rates causing restaurant margins to plummet.
Open for Business
SEPTEMBER 27, 2022
It might seem obvious where all the appliances and furniture belong in a restaurant. But it’s never a good idea to forge ahead with a restaurant kitchen or dining room design with no real floor plan. This blueprint functions as a map of the entire restaurant space, both back of house and front of house. It should create an environment that limits traffic jams, awkward spaces, and even accidents.
Advertiser: Paycor
Great leadership development is the key to sustainable business growth. Are you ready to design an effective program? HR can use Paycor’s framework to: Set achievable goals. Align employee and company needs. Support different learning styles. Empower the next generation of leaders. Invest in your company’s future with a strong leadership development program.
Perfect Daily Grind
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
When discussing how the use of data has changed in the coffee industry, we often focus on the impact for roasters and coffee shops. And while this is certainly significant, more and more producers are using data technology to benefit coffee production. Historically, coffee farmers – particularly smallholders – have had a distinct lack of access to modern data collection methods.
Transact
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
As convenience stores ramp up their fresh food programs, the foodservice industry asks a new question: Are c-stores the new quick-service restaurant? Originally known for “cokes and smokes,” some of the biggest names in convenience have integrated delis, grab ‘n go food and even full kitchens in locations across the U.S., and it’s no surprise why.
Modern Restaurant Management
SEPTEMBER 27, 2022
Fall has just begun, but pumpkin has already been spicing up menus and bringing in customers across the U.S. According to There’s Somethin’ About Pumpkin , from by foot traffic analytics firm Placer.ai, Dunkin’ and Starbucks both experienced boosts when they debuted fall-menu items this year. The report found that in 2019, 2021, and 2022, visits to the chains spiked in correlation with the releases.
Bizimply
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
Mini budget for the UK has been announced as well as Irelands budget for 2023. Read on to get the latest. The post UK and Ireland Budget Announcements 2023 appeared first on Bizimply.
Advertiser: Paycor
Great leadership development is the key to sustainable business growth. Are you ready to design an effective program? HR can use Paycor’s framework to: Set achievable goals. Align employee and company needs. Support different learning styles. Empower the next generation of leaders. Invest in your company’s future with a strong leadership development program.
Sling
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
Scheduling for schools can be a complicated process. There are so many variables to contend with that it may seem almost impossible to create a productive and efficient schedule for your teachers and students. With a few guiding principles in mind and the right tools at your disposal, you’ll be able to build a timetable that ticks all the boxes. In this article, we discuss the principles that affect your master schedule and how you can go about building a plan that’s good for everyone involved.
Lavu
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
Solution Powered by Parafin Provides Flexible Capital to Restaurants as Industry Continues Recovery Albuquerque, NM (September 28, 2022) — Lavu , a major global restaurant software and payments solution provider built by restaurant people, today announces Lavu Capital, offering restaurant merchants cash advances to provide funding that can be used to help run and grow their businesses.
EATER
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
The food blogger aesthetic has given way to something more realistic and DIY: Laissez-faire Instagram food is here For a long time, food looked one way on Instagram. It was the look of crisp, pristinely lit plates seen from above, with sprigs of herbs strewn to appear haphazard, despite the tedious work of styling tweezers; stacks of pancakes and cookies shot at exactly the correct angle to show a blur of eggs, old-timey glass bottles of milk, and an “accidental” dusting of flour in the backgrou
Apicbase
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022
Margins in the restaurant sector are wafer-thin. That is no news, but a problem that has existed for years. What ís new, however, is that affordable new technologies are increasingly tipping the scales towards greater profitability. Restaurateurs that want to strengthen their bottom line must be able to keep costs under control. The trouble is that when you say cost cutting, you think quality loss (or, at the very least endless negotiations with suppliers).
Speaker: Jennifer Hill
Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.
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