Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 15, 2021

Source More Smartly by Linking FOH to the BOH. Smart operators are finding ways to connect supply chain technology with front-of-house demand. By optimizing inventory to meet demand and menu offers, restaurants can also minimize costs and waste. Try Different Technologies to Make Operations Super-Efficient.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

This instability will push operators to trim costs by shortening menus and investing in labor-saving technology to free up cash for wage increases. A short menu can slim down the food costs through streamlined inventory management, as well as reduced food waste. On the other hand, this may increase the operational cost to a great deal.

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Aaron Allen & Associates

MARCH 29, 2024

This balance is not just about meeting consumer expectations but also about driving profitability and operational efficiency. The operational complexity of the new menu items needs to be thoughtfully considered, as they may seriously delay throughput. This is what menu engineering is about.

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Lavu

JUNE 4, 2019

A kitchen display screen shows the pending orders that are being prepared and streamlines communication between the front-of-the-house (FOH) and back-of-the-house (BOH) sections of a restaurant. Simply put, FOH is all of the areas that a customer is exposed to during their dining experience, like the host area and dining area.

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Restaurant365

MARCH 25, 2020

As many restaurant operators transition from dine-in service to delivery and takeout service only, there are many operational decisions to make. There are many financial and operational factors that you must consider before making these business-altering decisions. ” Require that takeout be ordered and paid online.

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Restaurant365

JUNE 22, 2021

As a restaurant owner or operator, keeping your food costs low is a continual challenge. Training your store-level managers and your kitchen staff about food waste reduction is critical to improving overall Cost of Goods Sold (CoGS). The biggest factor in reducing food waste is how invested your store-level managers are.

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The Restaurant Times

MARCH 13, 2023

A restaurant can improve the BOH operations to increase efficiency and overall performance. Continue reading to understand the back-of-house of a restaurant, how it functions, the different back-of-house positions, and tips on how to manage back-of-house operations. Why is Back of House Important?

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The Restaurant Group

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Portion control is a responsibility of both FOH and BOH. FOH employees need to charge the correct price for changes in menu items, they also need to verify orders are correct. That is waste; known and unknown. A good start is to track returned food, waste from spoilage, comped or replaced food and inventory turns.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Restaurant staff and employees wearing masks and disposable gloves, including FOH (servers, bartenders, cashiers, etc.) That may not be able to be “tomorrow” How much attention should owners/operators/managers pay to the weather forecasts when scheduling staff and what are best practices for washouts?

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Lavu

MARCH 13, 2020

If your staff relies on outdated methods of placing orders, it’s likely that restaurant communications are strained, which means your restaurant is operating below its potential. Streamline BOH and FOH Communications. The fastest way to boost productivity is by improving communications between the FOH and the kitchen.

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7 Shifts

MAY 31, 2021

That's why restaurateurs rely on restaurant operations. With clearly defined and enforced restaurant operations, restaurants achieve maximum efficiency and profitability. But the term itself is broad enough to impose a simple yet essential question: what exactly is the concept of restaurant operations? Areas of Operation.

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Deliverect

AUGUST 20, 2020

Since COVID-19 hit the industry this year, it’s become even more obvious how central food delivery is to restaurant operations. That’s why we’ve put together this guide so you don’t have to waste time searching around for advice. To put that in perspective, that’s more than the GDP of the entire European nation of Iceland.

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Mad Mobile

MARCH 1, 2024

Operational efficiency and cost reduction Tablets and cloud-based POS systems can also significantly impact your daily operations. But you can’t ignore that a traditional system produces a lot of waste! billion pounds of paper waste yearly, just in receipts. They can impact your kitchen and back-of-house staff, too.

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Apicbase

MARCH 3, 2023

Some technologies integrate with the restaurant’s POS, allowing data to be easily shared between front-of-house (FoH) and back-of-house (BoH) systems. The integrations, through API endpoints or otherwise, increase operational efficiency and significantly simplify day-to-day, as no more time is lost updating spreadsheets or apps.

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 18, 2023

These kiosks not only created a positive customer service environment but also helped the chain navigate FOH labor shortages in recent years. Additionally, inventory management tools can help you prevent unnecessary waste. More efficient operations and better communication create a less stressful work environment for everyone.

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Touch Bistro

MARCH 25, 2021

If you use a payroll software that integrates with your POS, like Push Operations , the data collection process can be completely automated. Both front-of-house (FOH) and back-of-house (BOH) staff will benefit from having first-hand experience with your menu. If you offer benefits, this is also a good time to enroll your new employees.

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 18, 2023

These kiosks not only created a positive customer service environment but also helped the chain navigate FOH labor shortages in recent years. Additionally, inventory management tools can help you prevent unnecessary waste. More efficient operations and better communication create a less stressful work environment for everyone.

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Apicbase

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Today, restaurant operators and F&B managers like you have access to many reports, primarily thanks to advanced POS systems. In this post, you’ll learn how to leverage analytics to get laser-focused insights about your entire operation and individual outlets. Here’s what we’ll cover: What is restaurant reporting?

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Touch Bistro

AUGUST 4, 2021

If, for example, you ask a colleague to broil something, when you actually want it braised, you could end up with costly food waste and unhappy customers. Front of house (FOH): The front of the restaurant, where guests are served and the host and servers work. Let’s get started.

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Apicbase

JUNE 16, 2023

This is especially true for large-scale foodservice operations and scaling restaurant businesses. From customer satisfaction to profitability, there are countless metrics that restaurant owners and managers should track to gain a better understanding of their operations. That’s the theory. Why Are Metrics Important?

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The Restaurant Times

AUGUST 25, 2020

Restaurants are undergoing permanent changes in the way they operate. While some pivoted their operations to an online model, others have adopted contactless dining measures to provide a safe and hygienic environment to their customers. Promote the use of gloves for both the kitchen and FOH staff.

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Hot Schedules

MAY 21, 2020

How the COVID pandemic forced them to update operations, sanitation, communication and much more. One thing that stood out to both operators was how the pandemic forced them to take a hard look at their operations and devise new and inventive ways to become more efficient. . Reopening Lessons from Two Independent Restaurateurs.

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Apicbase

MARCH 28, 2024

Here are some eye-opening findings: The National Restaurant Association found that 53% of restaurants report they cut menu items because of higher food costs 53% of successful operators cite food costs as their number one challenge A study by Champions 12.3 What you are looking for is a kitchen operation management system.

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Cheetah

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

More importantly, shared terminology improves communication among staff and helps speed up the entire operation, from the host stand, to service, and in the kitchen. Front of the House Terms Front of the house (FoH) is literally the front of the restaurant, including the waiting area, the bar, and the dining area.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Although the land, labor, and creativity of farm-to-table sourcing is so exciting and delicious, considerable operational disruption, scheduling, and menu management is still required to make it all a profitable business model. If you think Uber Eats and Grubhub have already had a big impact on the way restaurants operate, just wait.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Operators will need to be creative in finding ways to counter the increased restaurant costs and the waste being produced. Operators are going to have to get creative in how they continue to foster those customer relationships. Now, more than ever, innovation will be key for restaurant operators to succeed.

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Apicbase

APRIL 20, 2022

That’s where an extensive operations manual comes in, including your processes, recipes, portion sizes, suppliers, safety and hygiene guidelines, equipment, pricing, appropriate furnishings, etc. Recipes should be simple to execute and dishes easy to assemble using your operations manual and training courses.

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Apicbase

MARCH 25, 2022

For restaurant operators and F&B operations managers, the devil really is in the details. It’s a theoretical number — how much do your menu and recipes cost in an ideal world where everything is done right, and there are no variations in costs or waste. The most important of those details is your cost baseline.

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EATER

MAY 20, 2020

In the meantime, the NRA and others already offer guidance on FOH logistics like food running, customer management, bathroom safety, and customer takeout. Below you’ll find the latest guidelines from a number of prominent groups, which together provide an overview of leading thought on safely operating a restaurant right now.

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EATER

MAY 14, 2020

In the meantime, the NRA and others already offer guidance on FOH logistics like food running, customer management, bathroom safety, and customer takeout. Below you’ll find the latest guidelines from a number of prominent groups, which together provide an overview of leading thought on safely operating a restaurant right now.

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