Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Training Staff It does no good to look at waste reduction strategies for your restaurant’s operations if your staff doesn’t have a similar commitment to the concept. Therefore, training in waste reduction is essential. Therefore, train your staff in waste monitoring practices.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 24, 2025

These programs empower participants to design, manage, and operate high-performing, eco-friendly kitchens, equipping them with the tools to lead in this green industrial revolution. Additionally, attending live demonstrations, industry trade shows, or EcoChef-certified training sessions can provide deeper insights.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

When restaurants receive food that has a journey from “farm-to-fork” fully documented with reliable supply chain data, that operator is better equipped to act quickly in a crisis. Resources and training materials are available to make this process easier and ensure everyone is aligned.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

How do factors like suppliers, but also kitchen layout, equipment design, and workflow patterns impact contamination risk? This invisible spread is particularly dangerous during peak service periods when multiple team members are sharing prep stations and equipment or cleaning protocols are rushed under pressure.

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The Rail

JANUARY 3, 2025

This ever-changing nature makes training your staff that much more important, as your success hinges on the performance of your team. For example, training employees to not waste food and other resources is a growing priority for restaurants seeking to minimize environmental impact while maximizing efficiency.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 26, 2024

To counteract this, businesses should invest in training programs that emphasize leadership development and workplace harmony. Additionally, anti-violence initiatives and de-escalation training are becoming critical, given the prevalence of workplace aggression. Flexibility has become a key driver of job satisfaction.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

The best way to mitigate the risks for employees and reduce workplace injuries is for businesses to establish comprehensive safety training programs. This is especially the case if training takes place before a busy service. A more effective approach involves customizing training programs to meet needs.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 24, 2023

Training your staff in best practices for serving gluten-free dishes is one of the best proactive measures you can take to avoid such conflicts, as well as to demonstrate your commitment to ensuring the safety of gluten-free diners. In terms of training format, the possibilities are virtually endless.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

This way, non-local employees can secure housing, managers have adequate time for training, and the business has ample runway to find the best employees for their needs. Effective, inclusive training should be a part of the onboarding process for all employees, but especially those who are new to the restaurant work environment.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Streamlining Onboarding : Simplify your onboarding process with clear expectations, training schedules, and a welcoming introduction to your workplace culture. Scheduling Training : Plan mandatory training for harassment prevention, safety, or customer service if required by law or beneficial for your operations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

This includes frequent cleaning of high-touch surfaces (as mentioned earlier), using effective disinfectants, and training staff on proper hygiene practices. Investing in restaurant equipment cleaning solutions can also help to streamline the cleaning process and ensure that equipment is thoroughly sanitized.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 5, 2024

As the focus for restaurants continues to center on growing and staffing up, safety training can sometimes get lost in the mix or ratcheted down to cover only topics related to compliance with regulations. Safety training is key to helping restaurants reduce risk exposure associated with foodborne illnesses and occupational injuries.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 14, 2025

Mental Health Support Offer resources and support for employees’ mental health, such as employee assistance programs (EAPs), counseling services,andmindfulness training. Encourage open communication about mental health issues and provide training for managers on how to support employees who may be struggling.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 23, 2025

Energy-saving practices, such as shutting down non-essential equipment during off-hours or scheduling regular maintenance, can significantly cut energy costs. Designate experienced staff to mentor new hires, handle onboarding, or run training sessions. Employees will also gain skills that will directly improve the business.

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EATER

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Heating and cooling, refrigeration, and cooking equipment are the biggest energy users, followed by lighting. And while it takes training and time to adjust to induction cooktops, Young said that in his experience, “it typically takes people about two days to fall in love with it, and then they don’t want to give it up.”

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Goliath Consulting

JUNE 8, 2025

Service Your Equipment Before It’s a Problem Now’s the time to inspect and maintain high-impact equipment. Move heat-producing equipment like grills and fryers away from cold prep stations or POS systems. Train staff on best practices for rotating and cooling ingredients quickly to stay compliant with food safety guidelines.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

For this reason, restaurants must make severe weather preparedness a key component of their operation strategy and staff training. Safeguard Staff with Comprehensive Emergency Training A key component to severe weather preparedness for restaurants is the cooperation and safety of staff members.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 20, 2025

It’s like training a pilot to fly but not teaching them how to fuel the plane or maintain it. On top of that, I upgraded all my beverage coolers and dispensing equipment at no cost. Whether it is rebates, equipment upgrades, or marketing support, these companies are often willing to provide added value to secure your loyalty.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The key to achieving this is proper staff training, adopting and leveraging technology to enhance the dining experience and manage operations, as well as cultivating a personalized experience and welcoming environment for all solo diners.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 2, 2025

This not only ensures consistency across locations but also simplifies in-store operations and training. Pizzerias that streamline processes – from ingredient preparation to equipment use – are able to maintain a diverse menu without overwhelming staff.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 27, 2022

Commit to ongoing training. All workers must be trained in food safety, not just upon hiring, but throughout their tenure. Use tech tools to provide regular training and send small “chunks” of information right to employees’ phones. Check all equipment. Ensure that every employee adheres to these rules.

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Goliath Consulting

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Train employees to identify phishing attempts and maintain PCI compliance to safeguard customer data and ensure secure payment processing. Train bartenders to recognize signs of overconsumption and enforce policies for refusing service to intoxicated patrons. Ensure unblocked pathways to exits and comply with fire safety codes.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 12, 2025

Meticulously clean kitchens; pristine, starched chef whites; the very best equipment and ingredients from around the world. Kitchens of great renown are staffed with dozens of talented young cooks, some even there as a stagiere working just to learn and build their resumes. At the same time you deserve to have a life.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

This makes it important for restaurant owners, and managers to take steps in ensuring the maintenance of electrical equipment. Never store or use electrical equipment near sinks or other areas involving water. If water spills or seeps into a piece of equipment, avoid unplugging and plugging it in with wet hands.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

They’ll be trained on the exact preferred responses to FAQs, scripts, as well as menu offering and company value add branding that is preferred to be communicated. Every business has its own general information, menu, operating hours, dress code, brand messaging, and so on that is required to train an agent.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Trust is built when company leaders demonstrate a strong commitment to food safety and provide the necessary resources – including training, tools, equipment, and support – to ensure compliance with regulations and best practices. Build Trust One of the foundational pillars of a robust food safety culture is trust.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

You have all the right equipment and purchase your beans from a reputable one-stop wholesaler who carries a complete line of product for restaurants from cryovac strip loins and 109 ribs to dry goods, paper supplies, small restaurant equipment, and yes coffee. PLAN BETTER TRAIN HARDER BE EXCEPTIONAL

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2025

Employee Safety Practice : Train staff on best practices for handling, storing, and disposing of cooking oil to minimize waste and promote sustainability. How should operators be training their staff?

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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.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 14, 2025

Implement Proper Lifting Techniques Training for Restaurant Staff Restaurant staff frequently handle heavy items like ingredient boxes and beverage kegs. Invest in thorough training on proper lifting techniques. Implement a strict schedule for inspecting all fire safety equipment: Monthly visual checks of extinguishers and alarms.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 5, 2025

Cross-training staff has emerged as the most widely implemented and effective labor management strategy. When you use technology like this, you equip your servers to deliver a better experience and potentially offer personalized suggestions with a higher markup. Revisit when you’re busiest, and reassign your team based on demand.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Can you provide an example of how you’ve improved employee performance through training? How do you handle unexpected challenges, such as equipment failure or supply shortages? Can you provide an example of how you’ve improved employee performance through training?

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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).

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 9, 2025

Maintaining brand consistency : It is essential to ensure that franchisees adhere to operational systems and complete training programs to avoid inconsistencies across the brand. Operations : Upon signing, owners and managers receive an initial three-day classroom training and a three-week in-restaurant training program.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 11, 2024

Training and education around hygiene and food safety continue to be a standard, but there are further steps managers can take to guarantee the safest, most hygienic, and highest-quality experience for guests. In this context, it’s crucial to regularly train employees in things like hand hygiene.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 9, 2025

Ballas shares his insights with Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine and discusses issues that must be on the radar for franchises and brands including AI, automation, sustainability, staffing, training, and more. What are some key trends you expect to affect the franchise landscape this year and in years ahead?

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 29, 2022

The byproduct is a feedback loop that enhances employee guidance and training, reduces shrink and carbon footprint, ensures the highest levels of store cleanliness and hygiene, and enables your teams to focus on and cater to consumers. Preempting Equipment Failures.

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