Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Restaurant managers will need to identify and implement training solutions that accelerate onboarding and equip new employees to positively impact the bottom line as quickly as possible. Optimize Food Safety Protocols. Food waste is endemic at many restaurants and across the food supply chain, collectively totaling more than 1.6

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 23, 2022

Consumers visit a fast food or quick serve restaurant (QSR) with a goal in mind: secure a tasty meal incredibly quickly. Once upon a time, a frontline employee at a fast food restaurant did not necessarily need technological skills to apply for the job. Who makes the magic happen? Cashiers, cooks, and other QSR crew members.

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The Rail

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Evaluating Your Supply Chain In addition to working with the right brewers, you need to have a solid understanding of how to manage your supply chain to ensure your restaurant serves quality beer consistently. Consider how vendors and distributors are getting products to your business. But you can’t craft quality on your own.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 27, 2023

As such, restaurants are investing in training and development programs to upskill their workforce, ensuring team members are equipped to handle the latest tools and technologies. These technologies not only help to reduce waste with precise supply chain and inventory tracking but also guarantee food freshness and authenticity.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Traditional sit-down restaurants and mobile food businesses have uniquely different needs when it comes to insurance. Restaurant insurance can provide your business with a safety net when it comes to claims and risk. Tools and equipment protection. Equipment Coverage (also known as Inland Marine). Advertising protection.

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The Restaurant Times

OCTOBER 30, 2020

With the outbreak of COVID-19, consumers have become more aware of the importance of health, hygiene, and food safety which will play a huge role in how restaurants operate in the new normal. Tips on How To Implement the Right Restaurant Food Safety System . Create a Restaurant Cleanup Plan.

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Clover - Restaurants

MAY 3, 2024

Recent surveys confirm the importance of cleaning and sanitizing in food industry establishments for building customer confidence and in influencing diner choice. City and state health departments monitor local restaurants to ensure they’re following food safety management program guidelines.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 31, 2022

As the winter months quickly approach, restaurants must prepare to continue serving their customers while navigating weather and health and safety challenges. Ongoing inflation, higher interest rates, escalating food prices, and a tight labor market across industries add to the uncertainty. Expect an Increase in To-Go Orders.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 3, 2020

When they feel comfortable, people will return to sports bars and restaurants for food, drinks and the "big games" on television. “These walls provide a great viewing experience for sports but these can also be used to help you advertise drink and food specials you are offering on any given day,” Fischbeck said.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) was signed into law in January of 2011 and expanded the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s authority to regulate the way foods are grown, harvested and processed. This last initiative is perhaps the most urgent for food businesses and requires immediate attention.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

Inventory management Managers need to ensure the kitchen is stocked with the right amount of food so that nothing is wasted and as few items need to be 86'ed as possible. You'll need to serve as your team's leader and mentor, often giving up your space in the spotlight so other employees can have theirs.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Even in states that now allow indoor dining with safety measures, many customers still have concerns that keep them away, perhaps because a significant percentage of this summer’s outbreaks are linked to bars and restaurants. Optimizing Online Ordering. An optimized online ordering process also simplifies life in the kitchen.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Food safety and restaurant cleanliness. Organizing and preparing dishes does not come easy—there is a lot of data and information tracking involved to make sure the correct dish is served to the right person. Similarly, restaurant visitors expect their food to be of a consistent quality every time they visit.

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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. The big chains and national brands may be more well equipped than independents to embrace the evolving industry, but independents can thrive with a bit of strategy.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 12, 2020

Food costs are one of the highest costs for restaurants, ranging anywhere from 20 percent to 40 percent , according to point of sale system provider TouchBistro. Restaurant operators should take time to analyze their menu and determine where ingredients can be used across multiple dishes to better manage food costs. Revamping the Menu.

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Apicbase

MARCH 28, 2024

These include food production and inventory management. Additionally, the BOH handles food safety and restaurant administration. The back of the house supports the front of the house (FOH), enabling the customer-facing team to focus on serving a memorable experience. Food safety. Cost control.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Diners are turning to online ordering in increasing numbers because of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions on on-premise dining. According to a survey conducted by S&P Global Market Intelligence, 40% of Americans are ordering more food for takeout and delivery now than they were before the pandemic. Online ordering - Ditto.

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7 Shifts

MARCH 10, 2021

They have a passion for food, an adventurous spirit, a strong work ethic, and the ability to teach and lead. A successful business plan covers everything from the food you’ll serve to how your restaurant will look and how you want your customers to feel. Successful restaurant owners have many traits in common.

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The Restaurant Group

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

You’d think it’s all about how good their menu and food is [1]. This allows them to cook and serve orders in a fast and efficient manner, increasing their productivity and output. Order and Hygiene. However, it is very important to maintain order and cleanliness in these areas as the staff prepares food and drinks here.

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Society Insurance

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Tasks for Back-of-House Staff: Cleaning and sanitizing food prep areas and work surfaces. Updating food labels. Some of the main benefits of a thorough and consistent closing checklist include: Enhanced Restaurant Safety. Finally, don’t forget about the safety of your employees. Properly securing all cash in a drop safe.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 9, 2022

We've all ordered our favorite food online at least once from a local restaurant, and it was cold when it arrived at our doorstep. Events like this not only ruined our entire eating experience, but also prevented us from ordering food from this restaurant for a while. Delivery of cold food leads to loss of customer.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Contactless ordering at the table, virtual host stands, and online staff wellness checks have all become standard operating procedures for us now. The younger generations don’t just want great food, they expect memorable experiences. Scott Lawton, CEO and cofounder at bartaco. Barry McGowan, CEO Fogo de Chão.

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The Restaurant Group

JANUARY 11, 2024

These grim statistics show how difficult it is to survive—let alone thrive—in the food industry. Establishing a brand identity for your own enterprise will differentiate it from other food businesses. Will you serve American, Italian, Mexican, or fusion? However, all is not lost. Concept Are you going for formal or casual?

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Before we begin, we need to realize that the guacamole product served to customers is not solely factored on the price of the ingredients, but you’ll find the sneaky costs in labor, waste, food safety, and shipping. Food Safety. A potentially costly sneaky costs is food safety.

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Squirrel Systems

MARCH 8, 2024

From the kitchen to the dining room, robots are revolutionizing how meals are prepared, served, and even created. In some restaurants, robotic servers deliver food directly to the table, reducing wait times and improving efficiency. Robotics in the restaurant industry is transforming the way food is prepared, served, and enjoyed.

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The Restaurant Times

AUGUST 29, 2022

Besides the wastage of food and messy kitchen floor, it also forces the hungry patrons to wait longer for the new dishes that need to be cooked. Besides, a clumsy kitchen layout usually leads to poor productivity, loss of revenue, food wastage, and legal consequences for not following food safety standards.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2024

We look forward to another year of serving up fresh dishes and brighter mornings to every customer with care, openness and intention. The fusion of technology with a focus on genuine connections ensures a dining landscape that not only meets consumer needs but leaves a lasting, positive impact on both patrons and the communities they serve."

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 26, 2023

Successful restaurants already do this—helping friends, families, and couples strengthen their bonds while enjoying great food. Those that excel at connecting both people and equipment stand to gain even more—improving their competitive advantage and their top and bottom lines.

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Restaurant365

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

A commissary kitchen is a dedicated kitchen space where a foodservice operator can process, prepare, and store food. While these types of kitchens have always been a feature of the restaurant industry, new trends in food service have led more owners and operators to consider adding them to their business model.

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Goliath Consulting

DECEMBER 12, 2020

COVID-19 Safety. COVID-19 has been a powerful driving force for AI tech particularly in this industry, as stay-at-home orders, social distancing and other safety measures forced operators to rethink how they interact with their staff and guests. Even with the vaccine, we expect the focus on safety and hygiene to remain.

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Ken Burgin

JULY 5, 2022

Food, Menus and Kitchen Management. Restoke manages back of house functions like recipes, menus, ordering, work lists, staff training, plus health & safety. Yume Food – buy surplus or near use-by-date food from wholesalers through an online marketplace. Free Safety Posters – excellent collection.

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Goliath Consulting

JUNE 30, 2020

But even after the pandemic, sanitation and safety concerns are expected to remain, and the restaurant business model may have to evolve in a way that utilizes more tech-driven service systems. More restaurants may pivot to self-delivery instead of third party delivery to mitigate fees and have more control over the safety of their food (5).

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 8, 2022

When people walk into a restaurant, food transparency is what matters the most. An open kitchen makes the understanding of the whole food production process really simple. As consumers increasingly become health conscious, their interest in clean label foods is rising significantly, especially plant-based alternatives.

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Sling

MAY 13, 2023

Whether you’re looking to hire employees for a fine dining establishment, a food truck, or a fast food business, you’ll need any number of restaurant positions to make up the foundation of your team. A fine dining establishment may need all 24 positions on this list, while a food truck may only need three or four.

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The Restaurant Times

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Commercial kitchens with sophisticated layouts, containing all of the restaurant equipment that chefs want in the exact location that they require it, are critical to a restaurant’s success. A restaurant kitchen’s design and layout should allow food to flow smoothly from the prep area to the line.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 8, 2020

While an IVR might not fool the Turing Test , it does satisfy the basic needs that a customer might have and can be designed to field general questions or even take incoming orders, freeing up your staff to perform other tasks. A common complaint among 66 percent of guests is inconsistent temperatures in their food. Reduce Food Waste.

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Sling

MAY 9, 2023

ADD_THIS_TEXT Restaurant operations (or RO for short) is the collective term for all the activities that go into managing a food-service business — everything from the daily responsibilities that need to be done to the long-term planning that keeps the business on track. Doing so involves more than just the food your diners leave behind.

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