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THE MISUNDERSTOOD CHEF

Culinary Cues

When the menu is not their own then they are left with all the responsibility for the guest and employee experience and very little authority to set the stage for success. It is a juxtaposition that is nearly impossible to manage. To the owner/operator there are two things that define success: customer satisfaction and profit.

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MRM Research Roundup: Top F&B Trends to Watch

Modern Restaurant Management

Some customers have the gift of foresight, using DoubleDash to add on recovery (or hair of the dog) essentials from nearby stores. An increase in consumer education around issues that impact both the independent restaurant industry and the food system at large. Quirky Combos : This year, we also saw some unique combinations!

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Optimizing Your Restaurant Staffing and Onboarding for a Successful Recovery

Restaurant365

As states begin to lean toward an incremental reopening of restaurants, optimizing your restaurant’s staffing is one of the most cost-effective practices you can utilize to maximize your staff’s productivity to best position your business for a successful financial recovery. Conclusion. Schedule a demo today. WATCH THE WEBISODE.

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MRM Research Roundup: 2022 Restaurant Trends

Modern Restaurant Management

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features evolving guest relationships, views on restauarant tech, employee desires and wedding trends. Sustainability and healthy options rising in importance. There was a subsequent recovery of +10 percent in the week to January 1 vs December 25.

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The Not So Great Resignation: Unseen Risks and Mitigation of Costs

Modern Restaurant Management

While we see national economic recovery in numbers such as the aforementioned jobs report; yet, I’m still sitting here, waiting for my pizza. There are a few reasons: New employees often lack training; ill-equipped and inexperienced workers sustain more injuries trying to use machinery or tools with which they are not familiar.

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21 Questions to Ask When Interviewing for Restaurant and Hospitality Jobs

EATER

But a widespread labor shortage within restaurants at large is prompting some necessary conversations about the nature of restaurant work — the hours, the stress, and corresponding pay are simply not equitable or sustainable. If a guest is not following our safety protocols, will the restaurant take the side of the guest or the employee?

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MRM Franchise Feed: Church’s Goes Hybrid and Curry Up Incentives Now

Modern Restaurant Management

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