Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 6, 2023

The worst part is, this type of illness is largely preventable Restaurant owners and operators need to take active steps to prevent foodborne illness from coming out of their kitchens. To do so, they will need to create a complete food safety program to protect the restaurant itself from reputational harm and financial crisis.

Food Safety 177

Food Safety Management Management Kitchen Safety 177

7 Shifts

JULY 24, 2020

While you must follow the strict guidelines to ensure the safety of your staff and customers, that’s not to say you can’t take advantage of an empty restaurant to improve your knowledge of restaurant management, running a business, and creating a recipe for success when you eventually get back to business as usual. Published: 2009 ??

Book 370

Book Management Management Restaurant Law 370

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The holiday was later cemented by President Coolidge, marking the longest-running public health and safety observance on record. The theme of this year’s Fire Prevention Week, October 8-14, is “Cooking safety starts with YOU.” When it comes to your expensive equipment, don’t take shortcuts.

Bar 189

Bar Kitchen Safety Equipment Insurance 189

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Maintaining and having electrical inspections done on your establishment’s electrical system is important in keeping the flow of your restaurant running and for your staff’s safety. This makes it important for restaurant owners, and managers to take steps in ensuring the maintenance of electrical equipment.

Kitchen Safety 189

Kitchen Safety Equipment Training Document 189

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 2, 2020

Everyone agrees that with COVID-19, the public has a heightened safety awareness. The public is watching operators very closely to see if they are doing all the things to make safety your #1 priority. Safety is Priority #1. During COVID and post COVID shutdown, there’s a whole new dynamic- safety.

Training 218

Training Kitchen Safety Food Safety Website Management 218

Ken Burgin

AUGUST 1, 2023

These are designed for training restaurant managers and head chefs in problem-solving and resource allocation. Some of the ways to use these situations for training and coaching… Let people choose the one they want to answer and give them 5 minutes to make notes and prepare their answers.

Training 60

Training Management Management Kitchen Safety 60

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

In a landscape where precision equates to performance, prepping your commercial kitchen for the sweltering conditions and guest upsurge of the warmer months is an exercise in foresight and expertise. The harmony between these two will dictate your kitchen's efficiency.

Kitchen Safety 117

Kitchen Safety Equipment Fine Dining Food Safety 117

Culinary Cues

APRIL 13, 2020

We also know that the health and safety regulations for restaurants will change significantly as we make every attempt to keep the public and our staff safe and at ease. It is very likely that the Public Health Service will contemplate development and implementation of product and people sanitizing before entering production kitchens.

Kitchen Safety 558

Kitchen Safety Uniforms Food Safety Employee Relations 558

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.

Back of House 321

Back of House Kitchen Safety Hotels Front of House 321

Ken Burgin

JUNE 6, 2023

I love using ChatGPT to develop training activities and materials for restaurant and cafe employees. I’ve used it here to brainstorm ideas for training modules for waiters, managers, cooks, head chefs, and baristas. This will help train staff in customer service skills and problem-solving.

Training 68

Training Kitchen Safety Dietary Restrictions Food Safety 68

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Meanwhile, restaurants must effectively manage inventory, staff, and customer data. As a result, many establishments struggle with slow service times, inefficient inventory management, and inadequate customer engagement — all of which can lead to decreased satisfaction and lost business.

Operations 189

Operations Front of House Customer Service Customer Experience 189

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

It's one of the most hands-on jobs you can have - and equips employees with an abundance of restaurant skills as a result. Health, Allergen, and Food Safety Training and Certifications. Commercial kitchen equipment safety. Food Service, Kitchen, & Hospitality Tech. Cross-contamination.

Front of House 370

Front of House Back of House Kitchen Safety Food Safety 370

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2023

How to Better Ensure You Won’t Need Your Fire Extinguisher The best response is to prevent a fire before it starts by updating and cleaning your kitchen equipment, ensuring rags and smoking materials are disposed of properly, investing in Class K extinguishers and finally 86ing flaming shots.

2024 189

2024 Kitchen Safety Cash Management Insurance 189

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 29, 2022

Restaurant management and operations personnel are always on the search for proactive ways to increase operational efficiency and reduce waste while complying with local regulations. For risk mitigation and asset protection, it is impossible to manage what you cannot inspect.

Operations 189

Operations Food Safety Kitchen Safety Front of House 189

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Anyone who’s worked (or even stepped foot) in a restaurant knows how important effective kitchen management is. Simply put, if things aren’t running well in the kitchen, restaurant staff and diners alike often suffer. this atmosphere has long been considered a given, and even a rite of passage, for any kitchen job.

Back of House 276

Back of House Management Management BOH 276

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 3, 2022

As a result of the Great Chicago Fire that killed 250 people in 1871, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed an annual week in October as Fire Prevention Week, now the longest-running public health and safety observance on record. The Best Offense Is a Defensive Kitchen. Get your equipment serviced regularly by an experienced technician.

Kitchen Safety 212

Kitchen Safety Equipment Insurance Restaurant Law 212

The Rail

OCTOBER 7, 2022

These can range from food quality complaints to food safety lapses and their consequences. Regardless, any issue stemming from a food handler’s lack of training could end in extreme monetary losses for a restaurant. The Importance of Food Safety Training. Training Material. Training Methods: Which One Is the Best?

Food Safety 87

Food Safety Training Kitchen Safety Food 87

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Expert food preparation results in appealing and delicious dishes, employee training reduces errors that can increase wait times and proper warewashing keeps plates, glasses and utensils spotless. Keeping equipment functioning as intended also reduces the risk of damage that results in expensive repairs.

Kitchen Safety 203

Kitchen Safety Front of House Food Safety Equipment 203

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 24, 2022

However, spending the time to create a handbook will help create the desired culture, as well as save time and money (helping to avoid employee turnover as 36 percent of employees say they quit because they wish they had better training, legal action, safety concerns). Procedures for Operating Restaurant Equipment (if applicable).

Food Safety 197

Food Safety Kitchen Safety Restaurant Law Equipment 197

Clover - Restaurants

MAY 7, 2024

You will play a pivotal role in shaping the restaurant’s culinary offerings and ensuring the smooth operation of our kitchen. 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.

Back of House 52

Back of House BOH Kitchen Safety Front of House 52

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.

2024 202

2024 Food Supply Kitchen Safety Influencer 202

7 Shifts

MAY 11, 2020

.” — Erica Gillespie, Ani Ramen Spend some time figuring out how long you’ll need to properly (and successfully) reopen—with considerations for new employee health & safety training, inventory delivery, PPE equipment orders, menu planning, etc. Social distancing and protective equipment ??

BOH 368

BOH FOH Food Safety Equipment 368

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Restaurants must adopt tech solutions to boost safety, quality, accuracy, transparency, consistency, and compliance – all factors that contribute to brand excellence. To accomplish this: Improve training efforts. Boost safety and quality protocols. Ensure safety all along the supply chain.

Food Safety 189

Food Safety Kitchen Safety Loyalty Program Employee Relations 189

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

As a result of the Great Chicago Fire that killed 250 people in 1871, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed an annual week in October as Fire Prevention Week, now the longest-running public health and safety observance on record. The Best Offense Is a Defensive Kitchen. Get your equipment serviced regularly by an experienced technician.

Kitchen Safety 179

Kitchen Safety Insurance Equipment 2012 179

Culinary Cues

MAY 4, 2022

There is little room for star players, only star team players. [] WE ARE ALL DISHWASHERS: Treat dishwashers well, lend a hand, treat them like professionals, thank them, support them, and know that without their work, yours would suffer. [] NO JOB IS BENEATH YOU – EVERYTHING IN A KITCHEN IS.

2022 376

2022 Coaching Education Kitchen Safety 376

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.

Management 158

Management Management Employee Relations Communication 158

Culinary Cues

JULY 31, 2023

A few years back, I posted an article about the UNWRITTEN RULES of the kitchen. It was an attempt to outline those universal guidelines for success in a kitchen, those attributes, and expectations of anyone who ties on an apron. My hope is that these are worthy enough of a space on your kitchen bulletin board or the chef’s office door.

Kitchen Safety 327

Kitchen Safety Back of House Front of House Food Safety 327

Apicbase

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Similarly, restaurant operations management is about seamlessly making the whole operation work: facilitating an excellent customer experience, giving staff everything they need to do their jobs, and making the restaurant run smoothly and efficiently. What Is Restaurant Operations Management?

Definition 52

Definition Operations Management Management 52

Apicbase

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Similarly, restaurant operations management is about seamlessly making the whole operation work: facilitating an excellent customer experience, giving staff everything they need to do their jobs, and making the restaurant run smoothly and efficiently. What Is Restaurant Operations Management?

Definition 52

Definition Operations Management Management 52

Clover - Restaurants

MAY 3, 2024

City and state health departments monitor local restaurants to ensure they’re following food safety management program guidelines. Additionally, in order for restaurant leaders to operate as a certified safe food handler , such as managers and chefs, they must pass assessments related to food safety and risks like foodborne illnesses.

Kitchen Safety 52

Kitchen Safety Food Safety Food Food Supply 52

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.

Management 142

Management Management Employee Relations Communication 142

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 6, 2023

As customers continue to feel more comfortable dining out, restaurants should have health and safety measures down pat. Exceeding health and safety standards not only ensures the well-being of customers, but it also cultivates a positive experience that fosters loyalty.

Audits 187

Audits Kitchen Safety Mobile Ordering Customer Experience 187

7 Shifts

MAY 25, 2020

There’s nothing better than a tidy workstation and clean range hood before service hour; and the post-shift scrub down of the kitchen can be a form of meditation for stressed out chefs. each surface that comes into contact with food, and any supplies or equipment that’s used through the day. Choose the right cleaning products ??

FOH 338

FOH BOH Kitchen Safety Cash Management 338

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Now, restaurant owners and managers can be confident in their readiness against pathogens and reassure guests and employees by committing to cleanliness and effectively communicating their approach to the public. The pandemic has made it clear: restaurant guests demand cleanliness, and this new emphasis is here to stay. What Can You Do Now?

Kitchen Safety 195

Kitchen Safety Employee Relations Communication Point of Sale 195

Culinary Cues

MAY 5, 2020

but it will be your commitment to the safety of all involved that is the key to rebuilding a level of trust that will carry your operation through this tenuous time and on to an eventual renewal of prosperity. When your guest walk-through that front door – how will they know and trust that you have their safety in mind – first and foremost?

Kitchen Safety 286

Kitchen Safety Food Safety Food Truck Communication 286

Ken Burgin

JULY 5, 2022

Every week in the Hospo Reset Newsletter, we share a product or service that’s caught our eye – for kitchen & beverage management, staffing, facilities management, marketing and overall productivity. Food, Menus and Kitchen Management. Coffee and Beverage Management. Staff Management.

Kitchen Safety 78

Kitchen Safety Food Safety Website Management Online Ordering 78

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. The recruitment and effective training of suitable staff is critical. Restaurant Excellence Guideline #20: Make customer service training a top priority.

Leadership 221

Leadership Customer Service Loyalty Program Customer Experience 221