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. Meanwhile, restaurants must effectively manage inventory, staff, and customer data.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 7, 2023

In the world of food service and hospitality, proper refrigeration is crucial for maintaining the quality and safety of perishable goods. From restaurants and grocery stores to hotels and hospitals, commercial refrigeration plays a vital role in preserving the freshness of food and beverages.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The foundational strategy focuses on two pivotal elements: maintaining rigorous standards for commercial refrigeration and ensuring a robust plan to manage increased customer flow. Empire Cooler Service offers a selection of high-grade equipment poised to meet any culinary challenge.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 27, 2023

However, persistent labor shortages are pushing restaurants to explore automation and artificial intelligence to streamline operations – from kitchen management to customer service – to alleviate staffing pressures while also enhancing efficiency.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 13, 2021

At the same time, restaurants are grappling with staffing issues, with recent research showing that one in three food service workers doesn’t want to stay in the industry. Energy Management. IoT-based automated energy management systems enable owners to reduce utility costs.

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Food Safety Equipment Customer Service Point of Sale 245

Restaurant365

JANUARY 11, 2022

Restaurant manager logs are an invaluable tool for both in-store managers and above store operators. Store-level managers need to know what’s going on at their locations before they arrive for their shifts. A step up is a manual manager log that prompts managers for the information the next manager will need.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 1, 2024

We do know that there were countless days when we thought we wouldn’t pull it off, when being in the weeds was all too common, and at any moment everything was doomed to collapse – yet we managed to soldier through. I pass housekeeping where the heat from commercial laundry equipment and manglers pressing sheets and towels is palpable.

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Back of House Kitchen Safety Hotels Front of House 321

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Delivery, scheduling, inventory management, reservations, and guest management have seen technological advancements over the past few years, and it's just the beginning. Your POS system reduces ordering errors, increases front-of-house and back-of-house efficiency, and helps you control inventory. All of this (and more!)

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Clover - Restaurants

MAY 7, 2024

Work closely with the management team to brainstorm new ideas, promotions, and special events. Lead and manage back-of-house kitchen staff, including sous chefs, line cooks, prep cooks, and dishwashers. Proven experience in a management or supervisory role. Continuously expand culinary knowledge of techniques and best practices.

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Restaurant365

JANUARY 11, 2022

Restaurant manager logs are an invaluable tool for both in-store managers and above store operators. Store-level managers need to know what’s going on at their locations before they arrive for their shifts. A step up is a manual manager log that prompts managers for the information the next manager will need.

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Management Management Employee Relations Communication 142

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 24, 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology has become invaluable in the food industry. Restaurant managers must have complete visibility into their suppliers’ sourcing practices to ensure their ingredients are safe, healthy, and high-quality. Validating and verifying food safety.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Innovation is needed in several areas, including: Staff management. Food safety and restaurant cleanliness. Staff Management. Technology also helps bridge communication between restaurant management and staff. Similarly, restaurant visitors expect their food to be of a consistent quality every time they visit.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 28, 2024

Food manufacturers and retailers are embracing a whole new world of opportunities for consumer engagement that are enabled by this newer technology. In foodservice establishments, the same technology opens doors to greater food safety and ingredient transparency.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 14, 2022

One study found that internal employee theft is responsible for 75 percent of inventory shortages and about 4 percent of restaurant sales. There are all kinds of different types of restaurant theft, ranging from food and inventory, theft at the register and checkout counter, external grease theft, time theft and employee product theft.

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Point of Sale Kitchen Safety Back of House Inventory 203

Culinary Cues

MAY 4, 2022

The end result of great food, satisfied guests, and a profitable restaurant rests on the shoulders of the group working in unison. The same holds true for the equipment (very expensive I might add) that we work with. Be somewhat altruistic with your profession and stand for something that is meaningful.

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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. Restaurant managers can now detect and avoid equipment failures before they happen.

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Food Food Safety Front of House Fast Casual 189

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2022

” No truer words were spoken by Benjamin Franklin and is a mantra that resonates deeply for businesses in the food service industry—many of whom are in recovery mode in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Energy Management. That’s five to seven times more energy used by food service than in a commercial space.

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Food Food Safety Customer Service Customer Experience 212

PathSpot

JANUARY 17, 2024

In the fast-paced world of restaurants and food manufacturing, staying competitive is critical for success. Let’s see how these innovations change the industry, help manage costs, and offer real-time insights. Let’s see how these innovations change the industry, help manage costs, and offer real-time insights.

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Back of House BOH Operations Food Safety 52

Goliath Consulting

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Through voice-enabled ordering and payment systems, patrons can navigate menus, place orders, and settle bills, all while minimizing physical contact and enhancing safety protocols. These intelligent systems streamline food preparation, optimize cooking processes, and even facilitate communication among kitchen staff.

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2024 Technology Kitchen Safety Website Management 147

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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Food Safety Food Supply Supplies Restaurant Law 189

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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Food Safety Kitchen Safety Employee Relations Food 52

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 20, 2020

These heightened food safety standards and consumer expectations are sure to continue after reopening and could possibly lead to more permanent requirements. The national narrative has shifted in recent weeks to talks of reopening and public safety concerns with implementation of effective social distancing protocols.

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Food Safety Consumer Goods Hospitality Food Order 203

Society Insurance

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

To expedite the process of wrapping up for the night, restaurant and bar owners can turn to a closing checklist that outlines tasks to be completed by front-of-house staff, back-of-house staff, and management. Tasks for Back-of-House Staff: Cleaning and sanitizing food prep areas and work surfaces. Updating food labels.

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Front of House Food Safety Cash Management Back of House 97

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 2, 2019

I t’s no secret that the key to sustainability in restaurants is managing limited resources and keeping your operations clean and safe. The bottom line: clarity around sustainability, food preparation and safety is essential. Use Efficient Equipment. Wasting less food results in less wasted water.

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Management Management Waste Sustainability 154

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 1, 2021

Technology will be vital in the months – and years – ahead as the pandemic continues to change the conversation about food safety. Restaurants now must prioritize the overall safety of the restaurant environment, in addition to addressing food safety itself. Inventory cycle count. Replenishment.

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Technology Kitchen Safety Food Safety Food Supply 181

Apicbase

MARCH 28, 2024

The back-of-house (or BOH) manages crucial elements that impact cost control and profitability. These include food production and inventory management. Additionally, the BOH handles food safety and restaurant administration. Food safety. Cost control. HACCP protocols. Fast and friendly service.

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The Restaurant Times

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Let’s discuss how to find a comprehensive restaurant management system that adapts well to the changing times. . How to Find the Best Restaurant Management System To Adapt to Changing Times. In the wake of COVID-19, food safety and hygiene is one aspect that will overpower everything else. Inventory Management.

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Mobile Ordering Management Management Online Ordering 98

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.

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Operations Loyalty Program Food Safety Front of House 78

Lavu

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

In the face of a staggering global issue, restaurants must proactively avoid food waste. billion tons of food are wasted annually across the globe. Restaurants, a big part of this challenge, can substantially impact by adopting sustainable practices and reducing their contribution to food waste.

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Waste Food Compost Audits 78

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 26, 2023

These adaptations were driven by evolving consumer preferences for convenience and safety. Technology Integration – Restaurants leveraged AI, IoT, 5G, and quantum computing to optimize operations, enhance inventory management, streamline supply chains, improve food safety, and more.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 9, 2021

In the restaurant industry, sanitation and health safety have always been held at the utmost importance – and that has been even more so through the past year. This Act prompted even more eyes to focus on the food processing and food service industries to ensure sanitation. In 2011, the U.S.

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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. The answers to these questions will help you create a design matching your food and overall brand. However, all is not lost.

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Customer Service Food Safety Uniforms Employee Relations 78

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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Kitchen Safety Food Truck License Food Safety 148

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 9, 2022

The restaurant industry loses an astounding $162 billion each year in food waste. All restaurants should proactively work to reduce food waste, which will also help you save money, increase profits, spotlight your commitment to sustainability, and help the environment. Between a third and a half of food is wasted worldwide annually.

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Waste Compost Food Recycling 215

Embrace the Suck

MAY 14, 2023

Leadership: The Missing Ingredient The best restaurants are those led by individuals who understand that their role extends beyond the kitchen or the management office. Restaurant Excellence Guideline #14: Equip your team with strategies to handle challenging guests. And much like a bad dish, it's tough to swallow.

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Leadership Customer Service Loyalty Program Customer Experience 221

Ken Burgin

JUNE 6, 2023

I’ve used it here to brainstorm ideas for training modules for waiters, managers, cooks, head chefs, and baristas. Learning Modules : Use ChatGPT to develop comprehensive learning modules on restaurant operations such as reservation management, handling peak hours, and providing excellent service.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

Next year will bring new competitors to restaurants such as fresh food vending and more fresh grocery meal options available for delivery. Disrupted supply chains will continue to plague the food business in 2021, and end-to-end supply chain visibility will be essential to meet challenges created by shortages.

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