Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

By investing in a data-driven POS platform, restaurant operators can address labor challenges, fine-tune their stock management, design promotions based on current trends, reduce human error and more. Here's how restaurateurs can maximize the benefits of their POS data. And better customer service also translates to tangible savings.

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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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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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The Rail

MAY 2, 2024

By Noel Dorsey, Contributor Restaurant relocation is a significant undertaking that requires careful planning and execution, especially when managing inventory. Properly handling inventory during the relocation process is crucial to ensure a smooth transition and minimize disruptions to operations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 1, 2021

Controlling a restaurant kitchen’s inventory is a key to proper restaurant management and can help avoid wasting food and space. When it comes to your livelihood, any gaps in inventory are more than mere annoyances — they could be hurting your ability to make a profit. Why Inventory Management Matters.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Globally, one third of the food produced for human consumption is wasted. So, how can we both solve the food waste issue and ensure better food availability? Waste can occur anywhere along the food supply chain, which includes production, processing, distribution, and consumption. Improving Distribution.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Sweetgreen implemented tech solutions to improve their operations, boost sustainability , and personalize customers’ experiences. Hot Palette Holdings uses AI to improve their forecasting, optimize inventory, and reduce waste. For instance, technology can help restaurants: Optimize operations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Whether that be via restaurant operations, menu improvements, or services, there are quite a few criteria that restaurant owners constantly juggle to create the perfect balance. There are many challenges to running a restaurant, and during day-to-day operations, it can be easy to lose sight of the overall vision.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

Metrics and sheets you'll need to track include cost of goods sold, labor costs, new operating income, profit, and (see below) inventory costs. 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.

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Restaurant365

JANUARY 4, 2022

Restaurant inventory management plays a key role in overcoming rising food prices. As the rising food cost trend continues, it’s time to tighten your inventory control. Automate manual restaurant inventory processes to help overcome rising food prices. Integrate restaurant inventory management with your POS system.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 7, 2021

However, in the process of resuming and continuing restaurant operations, operators need to take steps to lower the risk of infection among employees and customers and prevent the spread of COVID-19. Kitchen operations. Employees can better understand their tasks and responsibilities with structured restaurant operations.

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Sling

MAY 9, 2023

Efficient and effective restaurant operations don’t just happen. In this article, we discuss some of the best ways to improve your restaurant operations and introduce you to the tools that can help make that easier. Table of contents What is restaurant operations? They take purposeful planning and work to build and maintain.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 30, 2023

All this happens when restaurant teams connect their building and kitchen equipment (HVAC, ovens, dishwashers, fryers, refrigerators, freezers, etc.) Automating these procedures can save about an hour of labor per day while improving the customer experience and equipment uptime, protecting inventory and more.

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Squirrel Systems

MAY 3, 2024

High operating costs, fluctuating commodity prices, and the ever-evolving preferences of guests can all squeeze margins. Additionally, simplifying the menu to focus on high-performing dishes can reduce kitchen complexity and waste. This involves meticulous inventory management to prevent overordering and minimize waste.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 22, 2021

With the new year just around the corner, many restaurants are deciding how they can enhance their operations going forward. There are different IoT-based solutions on the market designed to decrease downtime, increase energy and operational efficiency and improve overall customer experience. Connected Equipment.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 17, 2020

None, however, are as devastatingly out of the operators control as this pandemic. Even the best operators are at a loss for solutions. A reduction in restaurant business leads to crop waste, unplanted land, and serious cash flow problems for farmers. Every day brings another college program closing.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 26, 2024

When the lights go out, equipment stops running, chefs can’t cook and customers can’t dine. And, with power outages lasting on average seven hours, this could create devastating losses for businesses in an industry already operating on thin margins. Quite simply, when restaurants lose electricity, revenues stop.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 15, 2020

However, according to the USDA , up to 40 percent of the nation’s food supply is wasted each year – the economic equivalent of approximately $161 billion. With government mandates on social distancing, it has taken the restaurant industry into a new operating environment. The Challenge.

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The Restaurant Times

JULY 28, 2021

As per the Food Sustainability Index, a person wastes 494 pounds of food per year in the UAE, which is way higher than in the USA and Europe. High food waste is not just bad for restaurants, it also impacts the environment and food security significantly. Thus, there arises a need for an efficient waste management system. .

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Culinary Digital

MAY 6, 2024

Ingredient Cost Control The heart of efficient inventory management lies in simplicity. This simplicity streamlines the entire inventory management process. Inventory managers can maintain a more organized, precise record of stock levels, reorder points, and usage patterns.

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Apicbase

APRIL 28, 2023

Every report on food waste is a jaw-dropper. Food waste is a monumental problem with massive consequences. An estimated 32% of all food produced worldwide is lost or wasted from farm to fork (some reports even say between 40-50%). Food loss and waste represent about $940 billion in annual economic losses. on food costs.

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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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Apicbase

MARCH 28, 2024

Restaurant back-of-house operations form the backbone of a restaurant’s success. These include food production and inventory management. In this article, we explore the key differences between the front and back of the house in a restaurant and discuss the best ways to integrate FOH and BOH operations.

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Restaurant365

MAY 17, 2022

Food inventory management goes way beyond counting the items on the shelves. The most important part of inventory management is understanding how the amount of product relates to your profit margin. Why a POS system is not suitable for inventory management. Best practices for effective food inventory management.

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PathSpot

JANUARY 17, 2024

Technology improves back-of-house (BOH) operations by bringing efficiency, accuracy, and streamlined processes. Automated systems, such as scheduling software and inventory management tools, enhance efficiency by minimizing errors and reducing manual workloads.

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The Restaurant Times

AUGUST 10, 2020

of its total operating budget on purchasing goods and raw materials. Restaurant inventory is readily prone to contamination, theft, and pilferage which adds to the overall costs. Therefore, it is essential to keep a keen eye on the inventory to ensure that there is no wastage or unnecessary expenses. Perpetual Inventory Form.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 7, 2023

They are equipped with shelves, racks, and compartments, providing a well-organized environment for storing different types of food and beverages. High-quality insulation materials and advanced cooling systems help minimize energy consumption, reducing operational costs for businesses.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2024

To embrace the opportunities of the new year, restaurants should prioritize three key resolutions: embracing new customer experiences, emphasizing sustainability initiatives, and revisiting fundamental aspects of their operations. Back-of-house operations also offer significant technological opportunities.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 20, 2020

Fortunately, tech can help boost operational efficiency in restaurants. Equipped with a mobile app, staff can review announcements, reach out to managers, and manage tasks wherever they are. Innovations in online ordering platforms and on-premise mobile ordering improve operational efficiency in restaurants.

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Restaurant365

JANUARY 28, 2020

Operating a successful restaurant requires restaurant owners and managers to focus not only on managing day-to-day operations, but also evaluating ways to reduce costs and grow future sales. Projected sales and customer traffic data can be used in different areas of restaurant operations, primarily in controlling prime costs.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

Metrics and sheets you'll need to track include cost of goods sold, labor costs, new operating income, profit, and (see below) inventory costs. 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.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 14, 2024

AI's role extends beyond wine selection, revolutionizing aspects from operational logistics to enhancing guest experiences. By leveraging predictive analytics, AI provides planners with deep insights into guest preferences, optimizes inventory management, and significantly cuts waste.

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Restaurant365

MARCH 10, 2022

With food costs running at approximately 30% or higher, learning importance of inventory management and how to prevent common mistakes is critical in successfully driving down costs and maximizing profits. First, let’s break down the two types of inventory costing, Actual and Theoretical. Theoretical Variance. Actual Food Cost (COGS).

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Culinary Cues

JUNE 26, 2021

Owners and operators will typically shake their heads at initial designs holding their ground that “chefs” like to create elaborate kitchen palaces that they really don’t need and that they (the owners) can’t afford to build. Are hospital administrators fine with operating rooms that are not quite right?

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 1, 2023

So, even if your customers are unaware of what’s going on behind the scenes, any operational inefficiencies will eventually surface – with potentially dire consequences for your business. They include restaurant management tips for cutting costs, decreasing food waste, and much more.

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The Restaurant Times

JANUARY 13, 2022

A survey conducted by Too Good To Go indicates that more than 1/3rd of the bakery output in the UK ends up being wasted. This is where it is recommended to start a waste-free bakery. Many bakers are exploring ways to eliminate this wastage through customer awareness and operational modifications. What Is A Waste-Free Bakery?

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 20, 2021

For example, technology exists that allows restaurant operators to take inventory in a matter of minutes, while achieving 99.9-percent percent accuracy, saving labor, reducing waste, and making food safer across the enterprise. Online tools exist to help operators on their journey.

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