Goliath Consulting

APRIL 10, 2023

As restaurateurs, we like to think we can handle every issue that arises in our buildings, but trained professionals know exactly which problem areas to inspect. HVAC Tips Maintain your BOH and FOH With your back of the house refrigeration maintenance scheduled, it is time to take a look at the front of the house preparation.

Front of House 386

Front of House FOH BOH Back of House 386

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Servers, sometimes other FOH staff. Servers, other FOH staff. All servers or cashiers, other FOH staff. All servers or cashiers, other FOH staff. It could also incentivize other FOH employees like bartenders and bussers to work faster and alongside highly-tipped servers to earn a portion of their gratuities.

Tip Distribution 365

Tip Distribution FOH Fast Casual BOH 365

7 Shifts

AUGUST 5, 2020

When you decide who is responsible for managing delivery orders, train those staff members on the processes they need to follow, how they should communicate delays to customers, and the tools they need to use to fulfill orders. Many have POS integrations and can automate tickets for the back-of-house (BOH) team.

Delivery 341

Delivery Food Email Marketing Front of House 341

Sling

DECEMBER 6, 2019

For a restaurant to run smoothly and efficiently, you should divide activities into two parts: front of house (FOH)/back of house (BOH). What’s the difference between FOH and BOH, and how can controlling the two help your business improve? What Is Front Of House (FOH)? Floor plan.

Front of House 88

Front of House Back of House FOH BOH 88

The Rail

JULY 14, 2023

By Indiana Lee, Contributor Though your restaurant should have good food and a unique atmosphere, if your front-of-house (FoH) staff is not functioning and they’re unhappy at work, your patronage could suffer. However, it can be a game-changer for your front-of-house staff.

Front of House 130

Front of House FOH Employee Relations Back of House 130

7 Shifts

MAY 25, 2020

Create (or update) your cleaning task list for both FOH and BOH staff to double down on sanitization in your restaurant. 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. Understand cleaning vs sanitizing ??

FOH 338

FOH BOH Kitchen Safety Cash Management 338

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

We’re taking a deep dive into waitmares to explain why they’re bad, what the restaurant industry can learn from them, and how you can reduce your front-of-house (FOH) team’s work anxiety to boost engagement—and sweet dreams. According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, 50-85% of adults have nightmares from time to time.

Employee Relations 395

Employee Relations FOH Back of House Front of House 395

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

It usually involves an orientation, paperwork collection, and training. Day Two Training: Learning how to do your job with a training manual, in-person classes, online learning, and shadowing. Restaurant technology training, including how to request shifts and what to do during opening and closing shifts.

FOH 307

FOH Food Safety BOH Customer Service 307

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Health, Allergen, and Food Safety Training and Certifications. Cooks and back-of-house employees tend to work with inventory management software and kitchen display technology. Cooks and back-of-house employees tend to work with inventory management software and kitchen display technology. Table of Contents. Cross-contamination.

Front of House 370

Front of House Back of House Kitchen Safety Food Safety 370

7 Shifts

JANUARY 7, 2020

What is the key to success in the restaurant industry? While a delicious menu and an inviting ambiance are critical components of a restaurant’s success, staff are the lifeblood of a restaurant. The people you hire to run your restaurant can make or break the business. Why Care About Employee Engagement? First things first: what is it?

Employee Relations 349

Employee Relations FOH Certification BOH 349

The Rail

MARCH 14, 2023

Reduce Pressure on Front-of-House Staff Front of House (FOH) staff can feel overwhelmed during busy services, no matter how skilled they are. Benefits of Using QR Codes at Your Restaurant There are several benefits to using QR codes in restaurants. As a restaurant owner, you can consider the following benefits.

Mobile Ordering 277

Mobile Ordering FOH Front of House Food Safety 277

TastyIgniter

MAY 12, 2024

This blog post provides valuable insights on how to improve restaurant excellence by focusing on both front-of-house (FOH) and back-of-house (BOH) operations.

Front of House 96

Front of House Back of House FOH BOH 96

7 Shifts

AUGUST 7, 2020

What to look for: Look for a solution that keeps guests a top priority and supports the short-staffed FOH team — like the manager stepping in to work the role (this is where cross-training comes in handy!) Restaurateurs now also need to know how well new hires will uphold COVID-19 safety measures. Why do you want to work here?

2020 312

2020 Kitchen Safety FOH BOH 312

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 4, 2022

"The Bear," a new Hulu/FX program portrays the raw reality of restaurant culture Chefs from around the country have commented to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine on the authentic representation the show gives of life in the kitchen as a chef. On our first day, we had a line out the door of guests and ran out of oysters to sell.

Back of House 474

Back of House Front of House Communication FOH 474

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 1, 2024

These days, a restaurant's reputation is built on more than the taste of its food. They must also focus on creating memorable experiences for customers at every touchpoint. 60% of guests who have a positive experience are likely to dine at a restaurant more frequently. Food quality Food quality plays a big role in your customer’s experience.

Customer Experience 397

Customer Experience 2024 Customer Service Online Ordering 397

7 Shifts

AUGUST 5, 2021

It seems you're always either understaffed or overstaffed, either FOH or BOH , at the worst times. Cross-Train Your Employees. To avoid a backlog like this, have your food runners, servers, or even front-of-house managers familiar and comfortable with bussing. Plus, that schedule almost rarely ends up going as planned.

Front of House 370

Front of House Restaurant Law Employee Relations Point of Sale 370

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Guests will expect to know every aspect of sourcing and meal preparation, which will disrupt traditional back-of-house systems with technology that connects the farm to the food. We’re seeing massive disruption to front-of-house systems, too, delivering personalized guest experiences from order to payment to final delivery.

Mobile Ordering 539

Mobile Ordering Front of House Customer Service Customer Experience 539

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

As the first and last point of contact for guests, a hostess sets the tone for every diner’s experience. Whether it’s managing reservations, coordinating with servers, or handling situations with grace, a skilled hostess brings a mix of warmth, professionalism, and operational expertise to the table.

Hospitality 195

Hospitality Seating Customer Experience Reservations 195

7 Shifts

MAY 31, 2021

Inventory was ordered based on par levels, which are set based on sales forecasts, which are in turn determined by how many guests you'll serve and what they'll order. That's why restaurateurs rely on restaurant operations. With clearly defined and enforced restaurant operations, restaurants achieve maximum efficiency and profitability.

Operations 363

Operations Inventory Hiring Customer Service 363

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Happy, engaged, well-trained employees can make or break your business (and so can having the right amount of those employees on the clock at the right times). It reduces ordering errors, increases front-of-house and back-of-house efficiency, and helps you control inventory.

Technology 312

Technology Mobile Ordering Social Media Online Ordering 312

ChowNow

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

This reduces the high costs associated with turnover, such as hiring and training new staff. This reduces the high costs associated with turnover, such as hiring and training new staff. For example, a server who knows they have opportunities for promotion to FOH manager is more likely to remain motivated and loyal.

Hiring 195

Hiring FOH Recruiting Fine Dining 195

Lavu

MAY 30, 2025

For a more thorough breakdown, we recommend performing the same calculation for each department: FOH staff BOH staff Bar staff Cleaning staff Delivery staff Management The top two departments to look at are the FOH and BOH. It is usually either labor or food materials, depending on the scale of your business.

2025 78

2025 FOH Point of Sale BOH 78

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

However, those with experience on the front-of-house (FOH) side of restaurants know there's more to server duties than meets the eye. Server side work duties are just as crucial as primary duties. They're critical to maintaining a clean, safe, and well-organized restaurant.

FOH 195

FOH Management Management Cash Management 195

Lavu

MAY 2, 2025

Effective communication between front-of-house and kitchen staff is essential for smooth restaurant operations. POS systems simplify restaurant workflows by improving communication between front-of-house (FOH) and back-of-house (BOH) teams. This ensures accuracy, even during a hectic dinner rush.

Communication 78

Communication POS Front of House Back of House 78

The Restaurant Times

MARCH 10, 2023

Front-of-house (FOH) refers to all activities and settings a patron will experience while dining at a restaurant, including the lobby and dining area. The FOH staff greets and receives customers and relays their requests. The FOH manager supervises all front-of-house staff and reports to the GM.

Front of House 52

Front of House FOH Back of House Online Ordering 52

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Take the time you need to get trained up on the technology your restaurant uses, and learn best practices. This is a great step up in your restaurant career, and one that 25% of all restaurant staff want to make. But with this new opportunity comes a new set of challenges, not the least of which is figuring out how to manage restaurant staff.

Management 285

Management Management Communication Back of House 285

Food Business

DECEMBER 17, 2019

workshops and trainings—on steps of service, or educating guests—are great for your customers, and improve retention for your staff. STAFF LED TRAININGS Educational trainings vary according to needs. And then choose FOH (front of house) only, or FOH and BOH (back of house) training, to ensure everyone is gaining new skills.

Workshop 130

Workshop FOH Front of House BOH 130

The Restaurant Times

AUGUST 25, 2020

Regardless of restaurant format, operators are giving paramount importance to train their staff to comply with the health guidelines. How To Train Your Staff To Comply With The Health Guidelines. Train Your Restaurant Employees About The Safety Procedures. Restaurants are undergoing permanent changes in the way they operate.

Training 97

Training Kitchen Safety FOH Front of House 97

Restaurant365

JUNE 9, 2021

You can use data to improve restaurant operations, both in your front of house (FOH) and back of house (BOH). Tracking key FOH metrics can help provide a path to healthy revenue levels. Optimizing your BOH and FOH metrics boosts the efficiency of your labor and food spending.

FOH 78

FOH BOH Front of House Customer Experience 78

Cheetah

JUNE 14, 2021

Small to medium sized restaurants that are already cutting it close are cross-training or finding creative ways to make do with whatever staff they have left. Dining rooms are reopening and with the promise of return to normalcy just a few days away, the unprecedented staffing shortage is dampening the hope of economic recovery. million jobs.

BOH 148

BOH Back of House Front of House Employee Relations 148

Restaurant365

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Your labor cost is one of the highest expenses for your restaurant, typically taking up to 25-35% of revenue. Many factors can increase restaurant labor costs: inefficient schedules, overtime hours, or even rising wages. Store-level restaurant managers should be aware of labor cost challenges, as well as the tools that can add efficiencies.

Management 148

Management Management Point of Sale Employee Relations 148

7 Shifts

AUGUST 15, 2022

To help you prep, whether it's a FOH or BOH position, we've outlined 17 restaurant interview questions you might be asked to answer, as well as some guidelines on how to answer them. Are you a restaurant owner looking for question to ask potential candidates? Check out this blog and video on the top 9 interview questions to ask as an owner.

Customer Experience 397

Customer Experience Website Management Hiring Back of House 397

Black Box Intelligence

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

In many restaurants the front of house (FOH) and back of house (BOH) can seem like two completely different worlds. Data can help you navigate through the complexities of FOH vs. BOH operations. For full service restaurants, we also track employees per unit (FOH). compared to 39 in 2019.

FOH 40

FOH BOH Front of House Back of House 40

Lavu

MARCH 13, 2020

This permits your restaurant—both front and back of the house—to work at the fast pace of consumer spending. Streamline BOH and FOH Communications. Communications between the front of the house and back of the house are notorious for misunderstandings, confusion, and in some restaurants—just being plain awful.

Mobile Ordering 78

Mobile Ordering FOH BOH Front of House 78

Restaurant365

JUNE 15, 2021

Leveraging your front of house (FOH) and back of house (BOH) data allows you to gain more insight into your operations. Get the data you need to grow your profitability by reviewing critical FOH and BOH restaurant KPIs. Want to know more about FOH data? Restaurant KPIs impacting a profitable back of house.

BOH 78

BOH FOH Back of House Point of Sale 78

Restaurant365

APRIL 19, 2022

Your total restaurant labor cost includes all expenses related to labor, from salaries and hourly wages to payroll taxes, bonuses, overtime, worker’s compensation, and benefits such as health insurance. These are your fully burdened labor costs and must be used in your labor analysis. What is a good labor cost percentage? Labor Actual vs. Scheduled.

Point of Sale 78

Point of Sale FOH Front of House Back of House 78

The Restaurant Times

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Practices that were common in the restaurant business, only a few years ago are gradually being phased out in favor of more efficient and quicker methods of operating. The restaurant management ecosystem now covers every aspect of restaurant operations, allowing you to focus your time and energy on the quality of your cuisine and customer service.

Management 98

Management Management Cash Management Mobile Ordering 98