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ESOPs and Sustainable Restaurant Culture

Modern Restaurant Management

Denver-based chef Justin Cucci has long been a champion for sustainability at his farm-to table eateries. One hourly FOH employee, one hourly BOH employee, and one salaried manager. Mostly that we cannot do too much outreach to employees to help them truly understand the structure, vesting and payout of their shares.

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How The Snug Took Control of Labor and Evolved Their Restaurant

7 Shifts

Here’s how they evolved their operations to sustain their business during the pandemic. However, self-operated delivery was not sustainable for their business concept and staff. “I Evolving restaurant operations during COVID-19 At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, like many restaurants, The Snug closed its doors to diners.

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7 Reasons Why Restaurants Should Start Using QR Codes

The Rail

Sustainability By going digital with your menu and receipt systems, you can significantly reduce the paper waste and energy consumption required to produce printed menus. Reduce Pressure on Front-of-House Staff Front of House (FOH) staff can feel overwhelmed during busy services, no matter how skilled they are.

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Four Cleaning Best Practices to Keep Your Restaurant Inviting

Modern Restaurant Management

Meanwhile, poorly maintained front-of-house (FOH) areas can be a detriment to a restaurant’s reputation and bottom line. There are even durable sustainable tools made from recycled materials, like brushes and broom handles made from repurposed plastic bottles and mop heads made from textile scraps. Regularly check cleaning tools.

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MRM at Five: What Issues Have Impacted Restaurants?

Modern Restaurant Management

We’re continually learning about new and innovative ways to help our clients be more sustainable—whether that be choosing eco-friendly materials and fixtures or finding new products that use recycled or compostable packaging. Think paper straws versus plastic. The focus is to cut down the impact we have on the environment.

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What is Back-of-House at a Restaurant – Everything You Need To Know

The Restaurant Times

The Back of House Lingo The hustle and bustle of the back-of-house, the chaos that sustains the front-of-house (FOH), and the sheer urgency, mingled with various types of noises, create a different word in and of itself. And, well, every world needs its own lingo. Additionally, supplies should be ready and within reach of the chefs.

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Cleanliness in the Restaurant: Reality and Perception

Modern Restaurant Management

For instance, something more sustainable but reminiscent of the white, butcher paper on wood tables that was popular in the late 1990’s and early 2000’s. Nori Noodles' FOH cleaning checklist. Additionally, we expect aesthetic trends to scream cleanliness—a cleanliness with warmth rather than sterility.