Culinary Cues
JULY 4, 2021
By now, everyone is aware that there are enormous challenges with the supply chain – brought on by the pandemic and post pandemic rush to return to normal. So, here we are facing overnight demand (it’s like everyone turned on the open switch at the same time) that exceeds supply and our ability to deliver.
7 Shifts
AUGUST 6, 2021
Staff scheduling, inventory management, menu analysis , guest satisfaction, profitability, and so much more rest on the shoulders of accurate restaurant forecasting. On a micro level, forecasting helps a restaurant plan for inventory orders and how many employees need to work each shift to make and sell food. Consider external forces.
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Culinary Cues
APRIL 23, 2022
The cost of raw materials seems to always go up, most ingredients that restaurants use are highly perishable, customer volume is less predictable than we would like, seasonal differences in quality are quite significant, the supply chain is out of step with demand, and waste seems to be a real problem in many operations.
Culinary Cues
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
The stores were empty, and restaurant service staff were staring out windows from the vantage of unfilled seats. Holiday decorations were already on full display, a touch of snow was on the ground and Christmas Carols were drifting through the air, but shoppers and diners were in very short supply. These businesses can’t give up!
Culinary Cues
JANUARY 8, 2021
Sometimes the change curve can be mapped out allowing ample time to gear up with new skills, new products, new methods of production, and a laser focused marketing strategy, while on occasion, something environmental takes place that forces a more immediate response. Think about the technology sector as a prime example.
Modern Restaurant Management
NOVEMBER 15, 2022
Due to many factors including inflation and supply chain challenges, restaurant owners and operators have been faced with tough choice about raising menu prices. As food prices rise, restaurants should try to stay within their target ratio for food cost to gross food revenue in order to maintain target profits.
7 Shifts
AUGUST 20, 2021
Following that, you can analyze the difference between and take corrective measures to eliminate the variance. The costs themselves can take the form of food, liquor or kitchen equipment, and are generally a one-time purchase. Equipment and supplies. Look at Your Menu. Menu Engineering. POS systems.
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