7 Shifts

APRIL 23, 2021

Early on in 2020, we were scrambling to figure out ways to get food to customers and how to give staff enough hours and keep them on the payroll. The operator of Chengdu Taste and Mian, with 13 locations, told the New York Times that they may have to close multiple restaurants due to the lack of staff. Paid vacation and sick days.

Hiring 370

Hiring Front of House Back of House Food Safety 370

Ken Burgin

JULY 5, 2022

Every week in the Hospo Reset Newsletter, we share a product or service that’s caught our eye – for kitchen & beverage management, staffing, facilities management, marketing and overall productivity. Food, Menus and Kitchen Management. Free Safety Posters – excellent collection. Cutlery Polishers.

Kitchen Safety 78

Kitchen Safety Food Safety Website Management Online Ordering 78

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2020

Due to the Covid-19 outbreak effect on the restaurant industry, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine is compiling a list of resources available for restaurant owners, operators and managers. Global insurance brokerage Hub International , is responding tonumerous inquiries asking for more guidance through the Coronavirus crisis.

Food Safety 234

Food Safety Kitchen Safety Small Business Employee Relations 234

The Food Corridor

APRIL 8, 2020

Shared kitchens are the perfect melting pots for collaboration and offer a host of shared benefits to their members. You should already have an Operations Manual in place, which details your security arrangements to protect your tenants’ belongings and ensure their safety. Tips to Keep Your Shared Kitchen Safe and Secure.

Kitchen Safety 98

Kitchen Safety Insurance Food Safety Cash Management 98

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

But restaurants, now that they are also bringing people back inside, are going to have do the harder work of making it a permanent solution—whether that's a pickup window adjacent to their door or reworking their kitchen in such a way that its food is flowing to the front of house in a more efficient manner.

2021 189

2021 Kitchen Safety Food Safety Consumer Goods 189

EATER

AUGUST 24, 2022

What really stood out to Ruby Luna about Amy’s Kitchen was the message. They said, ‘We are like family here,’ and when they said that, they made me feel like I was going to be part of a family work environment,” says Luna, a former Amy’s Kitchen employee. And that’s something I needed at the time.”.

Kitchen Safety 145

Kitchen Safety Employee Relations Food Safety 2022 145

Ken Burgin

AUGUST 6, 2022

Key staff resignations, equipment breakdowns, people issues, a kitchen fire or industry disputes – one way or another your turn will come. Thinking ahead, backup, clear policies and documentation are the key to good management and efficient operations. Put a plan in place, and you can minimise the damage. Here’s to less stress!

Kitchen Safety 88

Kitchen Safety Cash Management Equipment Front of House 88

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Restaurant operators once again find themselves refocusing priorities and altering their plans for 2022. While sales are trending higher, the National Restaurant Association reports three in four operators say recruitment and retention is their toughest challenge. Rely on Technology to Increase Operational Efficiency.

2022 189

2022 Hospitality Loyalty Program Point of Sale 189

Lavu

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

This statistic is based on a survey of restaurant operators conducted in January 2023. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics July 2023 Job Openings and Labor Turnover Summary , the number of job openings in the food services and drinking places industry was 1.9 This has left restaurants struggling to find and retain staff.

Loyalty Program 166

Loyalty Program Front of House Mobile Ordering Customer Service 166

The Rail

JUNE 5, 2023

By Indiana Lee, Contributor Restaurant employee well-being is key to kitchen productivity and front-of-house service. Most cafes and kitchens are high-pressure environments that require chefs and serving staff to work with perfect precision to produce perfect plates in a timely manner.

Kitchen Safety 52

Kitchen Safety Loyalty Program Food Safety Front of House 52

Xtra Chef

APRIL 13, 2020

For food producers with limited resources, it can seem impossible to find a kitchen to rent that doesn’t completely destroy your limited margins. A commissary kitchen offers many of the benefits that would come with having your own kitchen, without a lot of the associated overhead, paperwork, and hassle.

Food Truck 78

Food Truck Kitchen Safety License Insurance 78

Ken Burgin

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Questions in the Minds of Chefs or Cooks Applying for a Job What is the restaurant’s culinary or food philosophy? Applicants may wonder about the restaurant’s culinary direction, commitment to sustainability, sourcing ingredients, and how innovation is balanced with tradition in the kitchen.

Front of House 78

Front of House Tip Distribution Kitchen Safety Customer Service 78

Restaurant365

AUGUST 19, 2020

Successful restaurant owners and operators don’t just provide great food. For food service and hospitality in particular, an essential part of the guest experience is the interaction with employees. There are many potential safety issues in restaurants, from kitchen injuries to sanitation problems.

Restaurant Law 131

Restaurant Law Recruiting Employee Relations Food Safety 131

EATER

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

Anthony Bourdain recalled in Kitchen Confidential being berated for asking for burn cream, and then watching a fellow cook whose hands “looked like the claw of some monstrous science-fiction crustacean, knobby and calloused under wounds old and new,” move a sizzling pan out of a broiler with his bare hand. It’s not just about pay.

Kitchen Safety 145

Kitchen Safety Fine Dining Front of House Back of House 145

Restaurant365

JULY 24, 2020

Increased demand for food delivery had already boosted the growth of ghost kitchens, and the COVID-19 pandemic has escalated both the popularity and profitability of the model. Ghost kitchens cut the cost of real estate and labor by reducing the restaurant model to accommodate off-premise food sales.

Front of House 147

Front of House Online Ordering Kitchen Safety Customer Service 147

Cheetah

OCTOBER 3, 2020

Now that indoor dining is once again allowed, waitstaff, cooks and sanitation workers are asked to come back to work with no changes to their compensations, health insurance or paycheck. Health insurance: Look for different health insurance coverages, you may find one that’s more beneficial and cost-effective for your worker.

Inventory 78

Inventory Insurance Cash Management Point of Sale 78

MBB Hospitality

APRIL 14, 2023

You want to consider planning the standard operating procedures. This includes your day-to- day operations, setting policies for customer service, ordering procedures for food and beverages, and staff requirements needed for various shifts. This includes regulations pertaining to health and safety codes.

License 52

License Food Supply Insurance Small Business 52

Cheetah

DECEMBER 1, 2021

This type of lease is based on a dollar price per square foot plus the ‘Triple Net’, or ‘NNN’, expenses: common area maintenance (CAM), taxes and property insurance. As a result, operators miss out on reductions in utility or maintenance costs due to lower use, in cases of lock-downs for example. Are Restaurants Getting a Bad Deal?

Fine Dining 148

Fine Dining Insurance Kitchen Safety Seating 148

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Shaw's “ Who Watches the Kitchen ?” Alongside wild stories detailing how foodborne illnesses can happen, Shaw offers practical solutions to avoid food safety breaches. Read on for an excerpt from "Who Watches the Kitchen?" " Why write this book now? They are a valuable resource. Francine L.

Kitchen Safety 189

Kitchen Safety Food Safety Allergens Employee Relations 189

Society Insurance

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Regulations vary by municipality, but streateries often need to comply with requirements such as: Operating only on streets with specific speed limits Remaining a certain distance from utilities, fire hydrants or street corners Not blocking access to bike lanes, bus stops, or crosswalks Remaining accessible under the ADA Not impacting drainage.

Insurance 52

Insurance Outdoor Kitchen Safety Dine-in 52

EATER

MAY 3, 2021

We do a ton of business out of a 400-square-foot kitchen,” Glassman said. At the same time, he said it’s difficult for him to raise wages more than he already has, since the restaurant will be operating at limited capacity for the foreseeable future. There’s absolutely no safety net, and every day you feel worse and worse.”.

Back of House 145

Back of House Cash Management Kitchen Safety Insurance 145

360Training

JULY 16, 2020

Pop culture likes to tell us that working in food service is a dead-end job. In a job market where most companies don’t even consider current employees forpromotion , the food service industry is one of the few places in America where you can start at the bottom and end up at the top. What Does a Food Service Manager Do?

Management 88

Management Management Food Front of House 88

Restaurant365

AUGUST 21, 2020

Successful restaurant owners and operators don’t just provide great food. For food service and hospitality in particular, an essential part of the guest experience is the interaction with employees. There are many potential safety issues in restaurants, from kitchen injuries to sanitation problems.

Blog 78

Blog Restaurant Law Recruiting Employee Relations 78

EATER

MAY 19, 2021

Restaurant worker advocates like Saru Jayaraman, president of One Fair Wage, an organization fighting to abolish the tipped minimum wage, are hoping the difficulties of the past year will encourage restaurants to make long-term changes to how they operate.

Hiring 106

Hiring Healthcare Kitchen Safety Advertising 106

7 Shifts

JULY 27, 2023

Meaning, we're willing to try new dishes and new ideas in the food. On Lula Cafe's website, they list their mission and values , which include creating joyful moments for the community, and promoting care, respect, integrity, safety, and transparency. That youthful mindset permeates through everything from menu to the team experience.

Communication 195

Communication Front of House Education Back of House 195

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 25, 2020

This program started on Tuesday, March 17 out of the catering kitchen of Lee's restaurant, 610 Magnolia, and was able to serve over 400 individuals in the restaurant industry who had recently become unemployed. There are flyers and social posts to promote takeout offerings, and signage to instruct customers on food pick-up policies.

Online Ordering 115

Online Ordering Insurance Mobile Ordering Website Management 115

EATER

MAY 26, 2020

In all but a handful of states , it is now legal or will soon be legal to once again operate dine-in services at restaurants. Food service workers are being asked to repeatedly expose themselves to harm, and for what? So the rest of us can eat food in a dining room again? Many states are advertising that fantasy as the truth.

Fine Dining 145

Fine Dining Employee Relations Customer Service Dine-in 145

EATER

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

She kept her second restaurant, Nari, open, turning the six-month-old space in Japantown’s Kabuki Hotel into a takeout operation. That’s how much the closure of Kin Khao took out of the food economy. You can’t let people go without health insurance. That’s 35 employees who were on our insurance plan, for just Kin Khao.

Cash Management 145

Cash Management Insurance Point of Sale Back of House 145

EATER

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

The restaurant is named Sisko’s Creole Kitchen and exists in New Orleans in the 24th century, on an Earth that has abolished prejudice, money, and hunger. Currently, most restaurants, whether they are high-end or hole-in-the-wall, family-owned or corporate-run, operate in much the same way. In the kitchen, there is a hierarchy.

Restaurant Law 145

Restaurant Law Food Safety Kitchen Safety Front of House 145

The Restaurant Times

APRIL 7, 2022

With its rich history and culture, the food on the Omani dinner table tells a tale of Arab royalty. Managing daily operations. Buying insurance. A safety and security license by Civil Defense. Operational essentials: They make the restaurant work seamlessly. You will need capital for-. Buying/renting property.

Fine Dining 52

Fine Dining Dine-in License Point of Sale 52

The Food Corridor

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Clear policies and procedures will support your kitchen contract in enforcing the rules you have set. Below, we’ll cover everything you need to know to make sure that your kitchen contract sets clear expectations for your clients. This information comes straight from the Shared Kitchen Toolkit.

Equipment 52

Equipment Food Supply Book Kitchen Safety 52

The Restaurant Times

JUNE 19, 2020

While there are several indications of a global economic slowdown, foodservice operators are already taking measures to secure their business. As restaurants are closed, and Singaporeans are encouraged to stay home, online food orders have witnessed a considerable spike. Collaborate With Multiple Online Food Aggregators .

Delivery 52

Delivery Online Ordering Point of Sale Kitchen Safety 52

The Restaurant Times

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Food truck businesses have never been more popular than they are now. In 2020, we saw a significant rise in the number of food trucks. Moreover, since the COVID-19 pandemic, many customers prefer to eat from food trucks rather than restaurants as they are relatively safer. 8 Things To Consider Before Starting Up A Food Truck.

Food Truck 52

Food Truck Food License Mobile Ordering 52

Restaurant Clicks

JANUARY 9, 2020

If you have a passion for food, food service, or bringing people together over a meal, the restaurant business might just be for you. . Pick a Food Concept or Type of Restaurant. Apply for Permits, Licensing, and Insurance. Purchase Equipment and Find a Food Supplier. Pick a Food Concept or Type of Restaurant.

License 78

License Equipment Website Management Hiring 78

EATER

JUNE 26, 2020

While the city of Miami has allowed restaurants to operate their dining rooms at half capacity since May 27, this particular spot is remaining closed for dine-in service until its owners can offer their customers a more “on-brand” dining experience — meaning fun and easygoing — rather than a modified, cautious night out.

Front of House 114

Front of House Back of House Guest Recovery Loyalty Program 114

The Restaurant Times

DECEMBER 15, 2021

All the niches such as – restaurants, food factories, bakeries, etc., belong to different categories of food businesses. The food code is strictly applicable to any food business establishment in Dubai , Abu Dhabi, and the UAE. Insurance & working capital. Software for day-to-day operations.

Casual 52

Casual Dine-in License Hiring 52

EATER

JULY 28, 2020

We know restaurants and bars (and coffeeshops and food courts and concession stands.) Restaurants aren’t being given proper guidance on how to operate safely. The guidelines that do exist tilt in favor of diner safety over worker safety. What’s unsafe? Where can I go? What’s allowed and what’s not?

Restaurant Law 106

Restaurant Law Government Kitchen Safety Food Safety 106