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Restaurant Staff Training 101

7 Shifts

Back-of-house (BOH) staff, including chefs and kitchen assistants, will focus more on food safety, food handling, and kitchen equipment use. A well-informed team improves service, enhances the dining experience, and reduces errors in the kitchen.

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How to Read a Restaurant P&L (Profit and Loss) Statement + Free Template

SpotOn

This can also be referred to as operating costs. Cleaning, packaging (to-go supplies), printing, menu, office, dining room, kitchen, office, event, rentals, uniforms, first aid, etc. Low-cost, non-capitalized kitchen tools and dining essentials, such as knives, cutting boards, mixing bowls, plates, glassware, and utensils.

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How to Manage Allergen Data in POS Systems

Lavu

Managing food allergens isnt just a best practiceits a legal and safety necessity for todays restaurants. With increasing awareness of food allergies, allergen management in POS systems has become essential to ensure customer safety and streamline kitchen operations. This reduces the chance of errors or miscommunication.

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How to Switch Your Restaurant POS System in 7 Days (Without the Stress)

Lavu

Test Equipment Connections Use off-peak hours to test your hardware setup and ensure everything is functioning as expected: Payment terminals : Run test transactions and check receipt printing. Kitchen display systems : Send test orders to confirm proper routing. Receipt printers : Print sample receipts to verify functionality.

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IoT Can Help Bridge the Staffing Shortage Gap

Modern Restaurant Management

IoT can help restaurants in many ways, including: Automating remote temperature monitoring and logging in refrigerators, freezers, and cold-storage areas to streamline food safety and compliance reporting. Detecting leaks (pipes or equipment) in the kitchen to prevent costly damage or downtime.

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Why Training is the Key to Accurate Messaging About Gluten-Free Foodservice

Modern Restaurant Management

When staff are unable to answer basic questions about your gluten-free menu, or ask inappropriate questions of guests who inquire about gluten-free options, consumers may have doubts about your ability to ensure their safety or prepare a dish that meets their dietary needs. The first step is to clearly identify any gluten-free dishes.

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Upcoming Restaurant Tech Trends of the Post-COVID-19 World

Goliath Consulting

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).