Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Steady Online Ordering Brings Food Waste, Donations to the Forefront of Priorities Ordering food online increases restaurant sales, but it also can potentially increase wasted food if proactive measures aren’t taken – for both the business and consumers at home.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 23, 2025

Effective, sustainable SOPs focus on minimizing waste and maximizing productivity. Develop weekly schedules that account for staffing, inventory, and major events. These strategies enhance daily efficiency, reduce resource waste, and create a supportive environment for staff and managers alike.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 3, 2025

It can also optimize operations by forecasting busy times, adjusting staffing levels, and managing inventory, making everything run more smoothly and cutting down on waste. Guests also want an experience, not just a meal, so messages that promote unique dining events, themed nights, or a fun atmosphere can create excitement.

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The Rail

OCTOBER 17, 2024

While the cost of food waste isn’t a secret , you probably overlook it, considering it a part of doing business in this industry. The Problem with Restaurants’ Supply Chain Food Waste You’ve probably felt forced to raise menu prices to offset losses incurred by wholesale prices rising and fewer people eating out.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2024

This zero waste cooking technique will also allow chefs and bartenders to creatively repurpose leftover produce and give it new life. Tasting events where guests can interact with a variety of wines, (our holiday wine tasting featured almost 60 different selections).” Very interactive, completely personalized.”

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

QSRs operate in a competitive and highly complex business space, so one of the highest priorities for these organizations is creating strategic plans that will reduce food waste to avoid lost revenue and wastage disposal fees. According to Rethink Food Waste Through Economics and Date , the U.S. restaurant sector generates 11.4

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Culinary Cues

MARCH 10, 2025

There will likely be a bar with some food options, room service (sometimes 24 hours per day), a poolside seasonal caf, Sunday brunch, and multiple banquet rooms that at times will have simultaneous events taking place. This interdependence is what makes a great kitchen fire on all cylinders.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 27, 2020

Most compare the sales report of the previous year with the current year, but factors such as holidays, international events, weather conditions and location, affecting the sales are variable so this traditional process of sales forecasting can sometimes go wrong. Food Waste Reduction. Forecasting for Holidays and Events.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Stay informed about current events and industry trends. A key takeaway is to stay informed about current events (e.g., climate change, the Ukraine/Russia war), learn how these events may impact our industry (e.g., Reduce food waste. find alternate suppliers). Adjust your menu. Streamline your menu to save money.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Bars that effectively manage their inventory and reduce waste tend to maintain higher margins. Implement portion control Making sure your bartenders and barbacks pour drinks consistently can reduce waste and keep your pour costs low. To maximize the impact, consider offering customizable drink packages for different types of events.

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ChowNow

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Many operators worry about wasting money on the wrong strategies or not seeing a return on investment, making it tempting to avoid marketing altogether. Spending without a plan wastes money without a strategy, marketing dollars can just disappear with zero results to speak of. Is brand awareness your main focus?

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The Restaurant Group

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Introduction to Food Waste in Restaurants Food waste is a significant challenge for the restaurant industry, impacting both the environment and profitability. Understanding how to reduce food waste in restaurants is the first step toward sustainable and cost-effective operations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 18, 2019

Winnow Raises $20M to Fight Food Waste. The company, with US offices located in Iowa City, has recently made headlines in the country, having been selected as a food waste innovator and recipient of the Zero Hunger | Zero Waste Kroger Foundation Grant. 63 million tons of food is wasted every year. ” Marc Zornes.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 19, 2025

Expect predictive systems that adapt to real-world conditions in real time: weather, local events, and market trends. Or platforms that help reduce food waste by syncing inventory orders to accurate sales predictions. Imagine AI that helps chefs build menus based on profitability and demand forecasts.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Reduce Your Food Waste. To fully utilize the food you have purchased, you should track the waste in your restaurant. From there, you will be able to compare the quantity of waste in comparison to the size of the original inventory order. This limits employee overlap and helps to streamline your operations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Understandably, restaurants are in no position to waste labor, energy, or cost. Preventing Food Waste Can Save Tons of Money. A power outage or incorrect scale of events could cause severe financial barriers for some restaurant owners. During times of inflation, every cent matters.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 18, 2021

Rather than waste food, we can redistribute it. A circular economy moves away from the make-take-waste model and toward a model in which we design out waste and pollution, keep products and materials in use, and regenerate natural systems. New innovations in takeout packing are helping manage the waste. Think Circular.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 26, 2020

Alternatively, you can create a dinner-for-one promotion so that university students and the like can enjoy a meal without having to grocery shop or worry about food waste. Leverage a Local Event. Connect with the community and its residents by creating a promotion in line with an upcoming event. Host a Giveaway.

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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. This event is sensed digitally and a text-based corrective action—such as shut refrigerator door #5—is delivered with a digital alert.

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EATER

DECEMBER 23, 2024

The top line mission is to address social isolation, food waste, and food scarcity at the same time, says Bob Wilms, director of the restaurants parent organization, Free Food Harlem. The event was ticketed, and proceeds from the event benefitted Free Foods community food and social justice programs.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Labor and Waste Savings. Not only does sous vide cut labor costs, but it also cuts waste. By using sous vide, restaurants can dramatically reduce waste while simultaneously enhancing the quality of their dishes. Using sous vide can also help restaurants to lock in prices for future events, banquets, or menu offerings.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

How do you prepare your team for special events or holiday rushes? Can you give an example of how you’ve managed a large event or special occasion at a restaurant? As a restaurant manager, how do you prepare your team for special events or holiday rushes? How do you handle situations where an employee is underperforming?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2023

Thiscan be done by offering discounts or special promotions to customers who have visited the restaurant multiple times during the event. Restaurants can leverage technology to maximize off-site revenue for events like the Super Bowl and March Madness in a few ways. This can help increase sales and attract new customers.

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ChowNow

MAY 9, 2025

This includes your social media ads, loyalty programs , printed flyers, local event sponsorships, discounts, and PR. Between food waste, spoilage, and inconsistent portions, youre total food costs can balloon quickly. Heres how to clamp down on your food costs: Track waste and adjust orders accordingly.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Collaborate with nearby businesses for events or promotions, and ask them to include a link to your website on their site. Use it to share updates, special events, or new menu items. When done right, it helps keep your restaurant at the top of customers' minds, encourages repeat visits, and promotes special events or menu items.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 7, 2023

Events Page This is such an underutilized section for most bar and restaurant owners. This is an excellent opportunity to promote your events and skyrocket your SEO. But don't just list your events; write a description about them. Describing your events is a lot more powerful than a simple listing.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 5, 2020

Despite these seemingly daunting legal and practical challenges, restaurants of all sizes can reduce their vulnerability to cybersecurity incidents, ensure compliance with state and international data security laws, and reduce their legal exposure in the event they suffer cybersecurity incidents by consulting with an interdisciplinary team headed by (..)

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Naturally Cut Out the Waste. Make Takeout a Social Event. Be sure that customers don’t end up with anything they don’t need or want in their takeout bags – that includes cutlery. Find fun, visual ways to promote takeout on your social channels.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2021

With COVID-19 guidelines restricting dine-in, restaurants need revenue from sporting events now more than ever. For many restaurants, major sporting events are a predictable and dependable boon for food and bar sales throughout the year. One way to capture more sales? Trim the menu.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2024

Participate in local events, such as festivals, quests, fundraisers, or sports tournaments. Implement eco-friendly practices, such as reducing waste or using sustainable packaging. Host thematic city events. In the previous trend, we talked about participation in local events. These are smaller events for your customers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

For instance, AI can help monitor inventory levels, track ingredient freshness, and optimize cooking times and temperatures, leading to consistent food quality, reduced waste, and increased efficiency. Kitchen Operations AI-powered systems can streamline kitchen operations by automating processes and improving communication.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

By encouraging diners to book and pay in advance, restaurants can better manage food waste, curb no shows and drive much needed revenue. With the exception of prix fixe menu ordering at participating restaurants, all event programming for the 2020 campaign will take place virtually to ensure a safe experience. "We're

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 4, 2023

In addition, automated demand forecasting engines can factor in historical data, operations, and events to better predict customer demand by channel and location and ensure optimal staffing across all customer touchpoints.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 15, 2021

By customizing menus based on a local sporting event, time of day and even the weather, digital screens can suggest items to add to orders or promote high-margin combo meals just when consumers are hungriest. By optimizing inventory to meet demand and menu offers, restaurants can also minimize costs and waste.

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EATER

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

And now, in a twisted turn of events, Ive fulfilled my resolution. And if I never see or use something thats been shoved to the back of the fridge, this cycle of waste will continue. My freezer was so overstuffed I often struggled to slam the door shut.

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ChowNow

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

By the time you finish this article, youll know how to approach restaurant marketing the right way and not waste time doing guesswork, crossing your fingers, and then hoping you see new customers walking through the door. Participate in local events and sponsorships. Study your competition. Farm-to-table initiatives.

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Goliath Consulting

JUNE 15, 2021

And in a system as large as the US Food System, small changes produce a proportionally larger domino effect, where “one occurrence triggers a chain of subsequent events” with the potential to bring the overall structure down (1). This has resulted in under-ordering (and dissatisfied customers) or over-ordering (and increased waste).

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