7 Shifts

JULY 10, 2020

And now, many states and provinces have already begun rolling out their plans to reopen the economy, and many restaurateurs are now planning out their grand re-opening. Set a goal for your restaurant’s grand opening—whether it’s seating capacity, an order volume, or revenue for your first day back in business. Advertise! ??

Events 351

Events Social Media Kitchen Safety Seating 351

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

And take time clocking data from your POS and send it right to your payroll provider for easier processing. TouchBistro: Comprehensive POS and restaurant management system supporting FOH, BOH, and guest engagement. There's a wide range of options available that take the entire process online. All of this (and more!)

Technology 312

Technology Mobile Ordering Social Media Online Ordering 312

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

What documentation to give out and collect during onboarding. Give them an overview of what they will learn and do during onboarding, and how long the process will take. Admin: Filling out employment paperwork and receiving access to tools like the employee timekeeping portal, employee email, POS, and security system.

FOH 307

FOH BOH Food Safety Customer Service 307

7 Shifts

MAY 11, 2020

Now, after weeks of relying solely on takeout, delivery, and other business models to bring in revenue, restaurants are seeing some relief as regulations ease and business reopening plans rolling out across the country. This may mean limiting seating per table or reorganizing your dining area to ensure tables are over 6 feet apart.

BOH 368

BOH FOH Food Safety Equipment 368

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Outdoor dining One way they evolved their operations was by taking advantage of San Francisco’s new shared spaces program to extend their dining outdoors in order to keep revenue up. So the warm weather has been very good to us out there, and we’re investing a lot to make it look nice and be comfortable.” And we can't do that to-go.”

FOH 284

FOH Back of House Front of House Point of Sale 284

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 29, 2020

As more restaurants in the United States receive the go-ahead to open their doors for indoor dining, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to industry experts on ways to calm employee anxiety. You will take guest temperatures, if, and when, allowed. So, if someone from FOH gets sick, they too are vulnerable.

FOH 212

FOH Kitchen Safety BOH Food Safety 212

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 10, 2021

Meal Coursing – A feature that ensures that all the orders on a guest ticket come out simultaneously. A good KDS will account for those differences, staggering their start times, so that orders go out fresh and together. ? Unfortunately, you run out of an ingredient at the wrong time, which puts everything behind.

Management 166

Management Management BOH Front of House 166

7 Shifts

MAY 31, 2021

Some tools that help out in this area include restaurant accounting software, as well as processes that restrict profit loss like portion control and employee scheduling software that promotes time clocking integrity. For prep, cooks would restock their work stations and FOH staff might prep tables and utensils for the first dinner guests.

Operations 363

Operations Inventory Hiring Customer Service 363

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Amanda Cohen, chef and owner of New York City's Dirt Candy, is vocal about culinary lists and awards that leave out female chefs. Good to know that the grand old tradition of writing us out of the history of food is alive & well in 2020. The industry needs to do better to take care of its workers. Remember me?I

Leadership 195

Leadership FOH BOH Website Management 195

7 Shifts

APRIL 3, 2020

By now, many states and provinces have either mandated reductions in seating or the closure of dining areas, with most restaurants turning to takeout and delivery. Sides are cheaper than entrees, so the more sides you can peddle through your delivery channels, the more profit you’ll get out of your delivery.

BOH 368

BOH POS Influencer Point of Sale 368

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 27, 2022

To keep up with the rush, you may want to add extra seating outside or split apart tables when possible. Not everyone wants to dine out on Mother’s Day, likely because of the long wait times. Be Prepared to Put Out Fires. Guests who are upset at how long their food takes. Accept Orders in Advance.

Management 205

Management Management Customer Experience Reservations 205

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 25, 2021

Meal Coursing – A feature that ensures that all the orders on a guest ticket come out simultaneously. A good KDS will account for those differences, staggering their start times, so that orders go out fresh and together. ? Unfortunately, you run out of an ingredient at the wrong time, which puts everything behind.

Management 88

Management Management BOH Front of House 88

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to Rick Camac, dean of restaurant and hospitality management, at Institute of Culinary Education, for his expert advice. Many sidewalks slant out toward the street. Allow employees to take water breaks. Set seating times. and BOH (including cooks, chefs, etc.).

Outdoor 194

Outdoor Fine Dining Dine-in FOH 194

Lavu

MARCH 13, 2020

If customers are waiting in line for a table, you can take their drink orders as they wait, and even transfer their tab to their table once seated. For all restaurants, having a mobile POS takes the pressure off your staff. Checks can be cashed out or rung up right there at the table. The wrong information is written out.

FOH 78

FOH Mobile Ordering BOH Front of House 78

Sling

MAY 9, 2021

This may seem like a near-impossible task — and one customer may not exhibit all of these traits, no matter how hard you try — but there are steps your business can take to make it much easier to achieve. 2) Preferred Seating. Another easy and effective perk for your restaurant loyalty programs is preferred seating.

Loyalty Program 78

Loyalty Program FOH Customer Service Website Management 78

Cheetah

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

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. Here are the 8 most commonly used terms in FoH: . 86ed When you run out of a menu item, ingredient or drink, it’s 86ed. Put simply, it’s off the menu. On the Fly!

Front of House 106

Front of House FOH Back of House Customer Service 106

Aaron Allen & Associates

MARCH 3, 2022

In this roundup, we will take a look at some of the best restaurant management software out there. So whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been in the business for years, here’s the software that will help you increase productivity in your restaurant. . KDS can help your restaurant in several ways.

Management 120

Management Management Mobile Ordering Point of Sale 120

Mad Mobile

MARCH 1, 2024

If your chef is running an in-demand special, you can easily adjust the price or remove it from the menu when it’s sold out. Once they’re seated, they can place orders when ready that go directly to the kitchen. They can take their time or jump right in the queue, customizing their experience!

Seasonal Menu 40

Seasonal Menu POS Loyalty Program Customer Experience 40

Apicbase

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Luckily, restaurant data analytics solutions like Apicbase take these problems off your plate. I am also sharing some juicy examples of Apicbase’s new Insights Hub in action, so make sure to check those out. Why combining FoH and BoH data makes analytics more powerful Final thoughts. What is restaurant analytics?

POS 52

POS Operations Back of House FOH 52

EATER

MAY 20, 2020

As a result, private organizations like the National Restaurant Association, José Andrés’s World Central Kitchen , and others have stepped up to lay out their own logistical advice. In the meantime, the NRA and others already offer guidance on FOH logistics like food running, customer management, bathroom safety, and customer takeout.

Kitchen Safety 106

Kitchen Safety Food Safety Food Supply Healthcare 106

EATER

MAY 14, 2020

As a result, private organizations like the National Restaurant Association, José Andrés’s World Central Kitchen , and others have stepped up to lay out their own logistical advice. In the meantime, the NRA and others already offer guidance on FOH logistics like food running, customer management, bathroom safety, and customer takeout.

Kitchen Safety 98

Kitchen Safety Food Safety Food Supply Healthcare 98

EATER

JUNE 26, 2020

And yet more business didn’t translate to more staff: The 200-seat restaurant still employed fewer than half the workers it had before the pandemic. Although a few of his company’s employees told him they were making more money out of work, Schultz felt his applicant pool was big enough that he did not worry about replacing them.

Front of House 119

Front of House Back of House Guest Recovery Loyalty Program 119

Touch Bistro

AUGUST 23, 2021

Establish a sense of arrival with unique signage and seating for guests waiting for tables, like London, U.K.-based Take your pick – from ornate to industrial to understated. Go Beyond Standard Seating. Get some inspiration for your restaurant seating from Cafe Cancan in Toronto, Canada. Image Source ]. Choose a Theme.

Design 129

Design 2021 Front of House Sourcing 129

Apicbase

OCTOBER 14, 2022

If you see that one of your franchise outlets is struggling to bring in sales, there are several actions you can take: Work on improving your menu. If you want to read more about food cost calculation, check out our guide on calculating food cost: formulas for chefs and F&B managers. It’s packed with best practices and examples.

Franchise 52

Franchise Franchising Loyalty Program Online Ordering 52

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Restaurants will adopt mobile-first hardware architectures and API-connected software platforms that can be unified at every digital touchpoint, from order taking at POS or self-service, to food prep in smart kitchens, to service in-house, and finally delivery to in-restaurant tables or the customer’s front door.

Mobile Ordering 202

Mobile Ordering Front of House Fast Casual Customer Service 202

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

As the food and beverage industry continues its digital transformation, restaurateurs need to prepare to take advantage of a tidal wave of data these interactions create. As the food and beverage industry continues its digital transformation, restaurateurs need to prepare to take advantage of a tidal wave of data these interactions create.

2021 159

2021 Kitchen Safety Food Safety Mobile Ordering 159

Apicbase

JUNE 16, 2023

To help you out, we’ve put together this comprehensive guide on restaurant metrics. Example Take Fabio Haebel , founder of the popular dark kitchen network Circus in Hamburg. This metric is also used to determine how long it will take before you can recover the investments you made into the business.

Point of Sale 52

Point of Sale Inventory Waste Employee Relations 52

Lavu

MARCH 11, 2020

Inefficient practices are being phased out in favor of more efficient and faster methods of operating. Begin by taking a look at five important questions, and then dive deeper into evaluating your particular situation. Front-of-house (FOH) management. You may also be unsure where to start. Back-of-house (BOH) management.

Management 78

Management Management Cash Management Mobile Ordering 78