7 Shifts

AUGUST 27, 2020

Having to spend a shift—or even worse, your after-hours—reading through an employee handbook will sap the fun out of any new restaurant job. Watch: 7shifts CEO Jordan Boesch at Toast Food for Thought as he discusses hiring and employee engagement. Your restaurant employee handbook should be the place where all systems are laid out.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 9, 2020

According to a survey conducted by S&P Global Market Intelligence, 40% of Americans are ordering more food for takeout and delivery now than they were before the pandemic. Here are six steps to take before opening any restaurant website builders. Check out this example from Barcelona Wine Bar for inspiration.

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Apicbase

MARCH 25, 2024

Demand forecasting for restaurants puts out the flames, takes the guesswork out of purchase orders and streamlines the supply chain. When restaurant managers or kitchen staff make poor purchasing choices, they face increased food waste, inflated costs and frustrated customers. That’s why it often goes wrong.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Keeping staff has long been an issue for the food and beverage industry, but many restaurants now feel it is their primary obstacle to running a successful business. Seven out of 10 restaurant operators reported they do not have enough staff to support current service demands.

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Apicbase

MARCH 28, 2024

These include food production and inventory management. Additionally, the BOH handles food safety and restaurant administration. This includes the food prep and kitchen areas, food storage rooms, walk-in fridges, pot wash stations, staff break rooms, and offices. Food safety. Cost control.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

We wanted to take a look back and highlight some of our favorite moments during our first season. Shawn is the host of not one but two podcasts— Digital Hospitality and Restaurant Influencers —and he stopped by ours to talk about creating a media brand out of your restaurant. That smartphone is your media center. But what can you do?

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7 Shifts

MAY 15, 2020

After months of lockdown, many states and provinces across the US and Canada have begun rolling out their reopening plans to start getting people back to work in the new normal. Please refer to this document to find out the requirements for your county. Notes: All employees handling food should wear gloves. South Dakota.

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Culinary Cues

MARCH 23, 2020

If we push aside much of the chatter and get down to the necessities in life that are food, shelter, clothing, health, family, communication and trust that rise to the top of the priority list. What can we do (we referring to those whom others depend on for solutions)? Food is an immediate need in times of crisis.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 17, 2020

This article addresses some of the most common concerns arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic, from the perspective of an employment lawyer and a restaurateur. Let your patrons feel that they are a part of the future of their favorite hangout, and they will take an interest in the restaurant's success now and for years to come.

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7 Shifts

APRIL 30, 2021

Food, alcohol, and cash are common victims of theft—but business owners have to look beyond physical goods. Employees may clock in early to help out or leave a few minutes early on a slow day. It was a slow day, too, so they left ten minutes early and texted their friend to clocked them out at 5 PM.

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Goliath Consulting

AUGUST 28, 2020

According to an analysis by Buyers Edge Platform, a restaurant supply-chain company in Waltham, MA, restaurants are now spending 38% more just on food costs alone (1). Navigating the balance of loss and profit and figuring out win-win scenarios for both operators and customers is sure to be the key to a restaurant’s future success.

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Goliath Consulting

DECEMBER 12, 2020

COVID-19 Safety. COVID-19 has been a powerful driving force for AI tech particularly in this industry, as stay-at-home orders, social distancing and other safety measures forced operators to rethink how they interact with their staff and guests. Even with the vaccine, we expect the focus on safety and hygiene to remain.

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The Restaurant Times

AUGUST 29, 2020

However, customers are still wary of venturing out, and restaurants can no longer rely on word of mouth or offline mediums to keep their businesses top of mind. They would likely show interest in understanding the services you offer and any special instructions, or safety precautions your restaurant is taking.

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Goliath Consulting

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Meanwhile, Chipotle is testing out new restaurant designs, and now have more than a 100 “Chipotlanes,” drive-thru stores where customers can pick up their digital orders (4). DELIVERY: Food deliveries have soared in the past couple of months. This is now the new norm, and we know that some of these changes are here to stay.

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SpotOn

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

While there’s always a learning curve when you start a new job, having a clear reference point can help shorten the onboarding period and help new employees hit the ground running. It gives your new team members a reference point to go to when they aren’t sure how to void an order or access health insurance information.

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Goliath Consulting

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

The AI and tech that will take over the restaurant industry. We previously discussed social distancing and contact-free technology that offered safety solutions during the pandemic. RFID tags can also help ensure the safety and quality of your products. producer of such self-order kiosks (6). Conclusion.

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Transact

DECEMBER 30, 2019

The post-holiday lull is the best time to take a break from the chaos and give your kitchen a thorough cleaning. This is your chance to get all that gunk cleared out! For instance, employing a First In First Out system can reduce spoilage and increase food safety. Start with Hygiene. Upgrade Your Inventory System.

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Goliath Consulting

AUGUST 27, 2021

Artificial intelligence robots are taking over the food industry and the world. 2 As artificial intelligence advances, so does the automation of food services. 2 As artificial intelligence advances, so does the automation of food services. Are robots taking over? Robots in fast-food.

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EATER

MAY 22, 2020

Whole Foods photo, Brooks Kraft LLC/Corbis via Getty Images; illustrations, zuperia /Shutterstock. With that in mind, we sifted through the policies of several major grocery chains, looking at the steps they’re taking to protect their workers, and what workers say about how those policies are playing out on the ground.

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Apicbase

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Food traceability is compulsory for many food companies in the US, Europe, and the UK. These businesses are accountable for any safety issues in their supply chain and must have information on traceability for the goods they grow, distribute, and sell. But that’s not the only reason why food traceability has gone mainstream.

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Restaurant Engine

MAY 26, 2021

Up until now it generally referred to gadgets. In today’s world, it refers to restaurants using robots to cook and prepare the food. Oftentimes, the trend in automated cooking may refer to a robotic arm in the kitchen that flips burgers or assembles a pizza. They have one sole purpose, and that’s to prepare your food.

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Sling

APRIL 27, 2023

Restaurant operations management (sometimes referred to as ROM) is the set of processes and procedures that provides a framework for all of the day-to-day activities of your business. To make the most of the processes you put in place, take the time to perfect — or, at least, improve — your hiring and onboarding system.

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360Training

JUNE 11, 2020

What can restaurants, food trucks, and other professional kitchens do to prevent foodborne illness? Cross-contamination is the transfer of bacteria and other contaminants during food handling. Bacteria and viruses are the biggest concerns because they multiply in food at certain temperatures and transfer between items easily.

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The Restaurant Times

JUNE 26, 2021

One has to take care of numerous aspects before going down this road. . You can create a spreadsheet that lists all your restaurant operations and mentions essential tasks you need to take care of within a specified timeline. Do Not Forget To Integrate With Food Aggregators. Food delivery apps like Zomato, Swiggy, etc.,

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 18, 2020

Over the past two months, searches on Tripadvisor restaurant pages have been consistently trending upward (see attached graphic for reference). Around one in six (16 percent) will avoid dine-in experiences altogether in favor of delivery or take-out. 35 percent decided not to go out due to the protests.

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360Training

JANUARY 14, 2020

Looking to pick up work in food service? In this article, we’re going to focus on the “restaurant server” position in food service, also known as waitstaff (waiters and waitresses). Not everyone starts as a server—some begin food service through limited-service restaurants (i.e., Absolutely!

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 15, 2020

As more restaurants focus their undivided attention on their off-premise offerings and guests adapt their consumption to this new environment, plus some of the government relief measures take effect, some small improvements may lie ahead.” According to our survey, consumers reference these precautions before making a purchase decision.

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EATER

APRIL 8, 2021

At the weekly staff meeting, they came up with an ad hoc plan: One group of staff members developed their first COVID safety protocols, ordering hand sanitizer, scheduling hand-washing breaks, and putting lines of blue painter’s tape across the floor of the restaurant to show people how to stay six feet apart. Several U.S.

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Restaurant365

JUNE 22, 2021

As a restaurant owner or operator, keeping your food costs low is a continual challenge. Food cost is one of the largest expenses for your restaurant, and because it is a controllable cost, you can influence how it impacts your bottom line. The biggest factor in reducing food waste is how invested your store-level managers are.

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The Restaurant Times

JUNE 30, 2021

The front of the house refers to anything the customer interacts with, be it the waiting staff, the dining arrangement, lobby area, etc. The back of the house refers to the unseen part of the restaurant, i.e., kitchen, employee area, the office, vendors and suppliers etc. Ensuring Compliance With Safety Norms .

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Goliath Consulting

JUNE 3, 2020

First, we know that consumers will continue to regard safety and sanitation in high importance, possibly going towards 2021 (1). Restaurants need to openly communicate their safety standards to their customers and make sure they are being perceived as a safe establishment.” A Safe Environment with a Touch of Convenience.

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EATER

MAY 3, 2021

Estefanía, who asked to be referred to by her first name because she is an undocumented worker, said she got COVID-19 in June and took two weeks off to recover and quarantine. We do a ton of business out of a 400-square-foot kitchen,” Glassman said. There’s absolutely no safety net, and every day you feel worse and worse.”.

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Sling

OCTOBER 1, 2023

All it takes is a love for food and a bit of hard work. Do you need time to take care of your kids or your family? 2) Work in a catering business for a while The best way to figure out if you want to start a catering business is to work in one for a while. So you want to start a catering business? That’s great!

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MBB Hospitality

APRIL 14, 2023

Let’s take a look at the following list of steps down below. 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.

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Open for Business

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Using the latest data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), the National Safety Council estimates a business with 150 employees in California can expect substance use to cost more than $145K annually. ( And the risk of death from overdoses is three times higher for people who work in food service than the national average.

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Goliath Consulting

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Once the lockdown restrictions were lifted, many people were still concerned about their health and safety when dining at restaurants. QR codes and digital menus allow for customers to order food and beverages at restaurants and avoid touching physical menus that may or may not have been sanitized properly. References.

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Goliath Consulting

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

With the COVID-19 vaccinations being rolled out in phases, there has been a question of when or how the vaccines would be administered to those in foodservice. This group would include those in food & agriculture, which includes food service employees. Here is an overview of what is important: Current Phase.

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