Lavu

JULY 11, 2025

These systems automatically sync orders between the front-of-house and kitchen, cutting down on wait times and miscommunication. Better Customer Experience Modern diners expect fast, accurate service and flexible payment options, and cloud-based POS systems deliver on all fronts. This mobility isn’t just limited to servers.

POS

Lavu

MAY 2, 2025

Managing food allergens isnt just a best practiceits a legal and safety necessity for todays restaurants. With increasing awareness of food allergies, allergen management in POS systems has become essential to ensure customer safety and streamline kitchen operations. This reduces the chance of errors or miscommunication.

Allergens

Culinary Cues

JUNE 23, 2024

Those operations that resemble the caldrons of hell filled with arrogance, bullying, unprofessional behavior, and a lack of respect for people, product, and process is the same as categorizing musicians, athletes, business leaders, and politicians under a unified profile. Not all kitchens are alike. Not all chefs are the same.

Uniforms

Culinary Cues

MARCH 21, 2022

When a kitchen exudes calm, even when the amount of food prep and the stress of the moment seem over-the-top, it is always a result of organization and attention to detail. To some, it may seem less significant, but to seasoned professionals – this is the truth of the kitchen. It becomes natural – how he or she lives.

Front of House

Culinary Cues

MARCH 10, 2022

At the very least, we know that the work right in front of us won’t change. On this day of recognition, and for that matter every day that we turn on the kitchen lights, let’s rethink how we view the position and look at the facts: The best food will never be received well on a less than sparkling plate. We dig in an get by.

Front of House

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 8, 2020

Marketing messaging must shift to encouraging already loyal customers to come out for contactless access to food, drive-through speediness or free delivery charges. Marketing messaging must shift to encouraging already loyal customers to come out for contactless access to food, drive-through speediness or free delivery charges.

Marketing

Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Name tags for front of the house employees work just as well maybe with the name of the town they are from, or the number of years they have worked in an establishment. Maybe, just maybe, that name on their uniform is the same as signing their work – something that the individual wants to respect with a “best foot forward”.

Seminar

Culinary Cues

MARCH 26, 2022

Well, you have all heard the statistics about success and failure when food and beverage are involved, so I won’t repeat them. You are not alone if the thought of putting your name on a restaurant awning has crossed your mind. One of the most tempting forays into entrepreneurship is the restaurant business. How hard can it be – right?

Cash Management

Culinary Cues

AUGUST 4, 2022

People do care about value and once the splash of being able to get out of the house wears off, value assessment will be paramount once again. Well then – what will? Try apathy on for size. Maybe it’s me but I have seen a growing number of restaurants (certainly not the majority at this point) who are simply not trying that hard anymore.

Front of House

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 20, 2020

Can dishwashers run food? Staffing has always been a top-of-mind issue for the restaurant industry. but the COVID-19 outbreak has been a total game changer when it comes to employment. How can restaurants weather these complexities? As restaurants pivot from the effects of COVID-19, how can they best manage with decreased staff? Mark Heymann.

Customer Service

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 20, 2020

Feed the Front Line. ezCater launched Feed the Front Line , a program that helps anyone contribute meals to healthcare workers fighting coronavirus. To support restaurants, ezCater has waived commissions on all Feed the Front Line meals. This edition of MRM News Bites features ezCater, S?mrus, ” Small Brand, Big Heart.

Healthcare

Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

The choice to be great or not so great is in the hands of the restaurateur and the folks who make a living with food. It all matters – education level, income bracket, age range, frequency of dining, and food and wine preferences. [] KNOW WHAT YOU WANT TO BE AND HOW YOU WANT TO BE PERCEIVED. I wonder why this is the case.

Fine Dining

Culinary Cues

MAY 20, 2024

It’s been 89 years since Escoffier stood in front of a range for the last time, yet his presence is still felt by professional cooks and chefs. He has been one of my primary motivators and reference points throughout my career in food. He would ask: “What are you doing to excite and inspire the next generation of cooks?

Hotels

Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

So, it would make sense that the visual impact of food, the dining room ambience, the tabletop, and the appearance of service staff is very important. So, it would make sense that the visual impact of food, the dining room ambience, the tabletop, and the appearance of service staff is very important.

Fine Dining

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

You'll also be less likely to order too much of any ingredient, which leads to food waste. And you'll have a better handle on food disappearing due to employee theft, which happens a lot more than you may think. Kitchen items should be counted separately from the front-of-house and bar inventory. Table of Contents.

Inventory

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Here’s an example of an onboarding overview: Day One Orientation: Learning about the restaurant’s culture and history, meeting coworkers, and receiving a uniform. What to include in your restaurant onboarding process. What documentation to give out and collect during onboarding. What is employee onboarding?

FOH

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 27, 2020

Participating restaurants will donate 15-25 percent of sales to their local food bank and over 1500 restaurants nationwide have already joined the initiative. Participating restaurants will donate 15-25 percent of sales to their local food bank and over 1500 restaurants nationwide have already joined the initiative. Takeout For Good.

Food Safety

Culinary Cues

JANUARY 15, 2022

Every person has needs that go beyond food, shelter, and clothing. Putting one foot in front of the other may be the right place to start, but inherently we all want to run. Putting one foot in front of the other may be the right place to start, but inherently we all want to run.

Uniforms

Goliath Consulting

FEBRUARY 9, 2020

Food delivery is projected to grow 12% per year over the next 3 years 1. Aside from the sales opportunity, there are other clear benefits to incorporating food delivery at your restaurant, such as giving the restaurant increased visibility, exposure to new customers and gaining of valuable insights on purchasing trends 2,3. Technology.

Front of House

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 16, 2019

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature Ono Food Co, DoorDash, Parts Town and Heritage Foodservice, Rouxbe, Presto, Burger King and Uber Eats, Pared, Tork, Restaurant Technologies, Willie Degel, Bolay, Ritual, Preoday and TISSL, AdTheorent and Voodoo Doughnut. Ono Food Co. Ono Blend Founders Daniel Fukuba and Stephen Klein.

Food Truck

EATER

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Pablo Espinosa Gutiérrez Before there was Flamin’ Hot everything, there was the chuchería, or candy stand, the champion of every Mexican mall I was at a market in the Mexican city of Toluca when I saw it — a gleaming pyramid of dark green, meaty calabaza en tacha (candied pumpkin) dripping with syrup. Here in the U.S.,

Front of House

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

As of this post’s publication (September 2019), the non-fast food restaurant hourly minimum wage is as follows : $15 for New York City restaurants employing 11 of more workers. By the end of 2019, the following hourly minimum wages will be in place for non-fast food restaurants: $15 for restaurants employing 10 or fewer workers. $13

Restaurant Law

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

“VISIT PHILADELPHIA and the James Beard Foundation are thrilled for our unique partnership that brings the culinary and tourism industries together to make it easy for travelers to support delicious, diverse, and sustainable food,” said Jeff Guaracino, president and CEO, VISIT PHILADELPHIA.

Brewery

Ken Burgin

MARCH 1, 2020

Front of House: Have hand sanitiser available for customers at the entrance. Spotlessly clean uniforms – how are those aprons and chef jackets looking? Double-down on glove use, and avoid staff touching food with bare hands where customers can see it. Here are some quick ways to make this obvious to customers.

Front of House

Culinary Cues

AUGUST 24, 2023

You were taught how to fold your socks, the right way to make a bed, how to polish your boots so they shine like a mirror, the proper way to wear your uniform, the exactness of a salute, marching in step, breaking down your weapon, cleaning it, and reassembling in the right order – everything has a place, and everything is in its place.

Back of House

360Training

DECEMBER 23, 2019

The hazards that cause foodborne illnesses and food poisoning lurk around every corner. The best way to prevent them from affecting your customers is to ensure that anyone who cooks, touches, or serves food maintains high-levels of personal hygiene. Hand washing is essential for serving contaminant-free food. Handling raw food.

Food

Cheetah

JUNE 14, 2021

Those who can afford it are offering one-time incentives like signing and retention bonuses , while others are trying to lure workers in with free food. Dining rooms are reopening and with the promise of return to normalcy just a few days away, the unprecedented staffing shortage is dampening the hope of economic recovery. Table of Contents.

BOH

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? And don’t forget, people are always looking for answers to their questions; if you don’t provide them, they may make them up! What is the kitchen’s work culture like? This may become more apparent during a trial shift.

Front of House

Squirrel Systems

JUNE 24, 2024

Ensuring Consistent Food Quality Priority: Delivering high-quality food consistently is paramount. Strategy: Standardize Recipes: Create detailed recipe cards for every dish to ensure uniform preparation. This includes managing food costs, labor costs, and overhead expenses.

Operations

Cheetah

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Exquisite interior, highly skilled staff and specialty drinks are always great, but the decoration, menu choices, bartenders’ uniform and all other elements still need to match. Controlling the pour at the front of the house is one of the greatest pitfalls of bars. You will need a brand name, tagline and a clear message.

Bar

Cheetah

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Exquisite interior, highly skilled staff and specialty drinks are always great, but the decoration, menu choices, bartenders’ uniform and all other elements still need to match. Controlling the pour at the front of the house is one of the greatest pitfalls of bars. You will need a brand name, tagline and a clear message.

Bar

Apicbase

APRIL 5, 2024

When thinking about restaurant automation, imagining a future where AI-powered androids shake cocktails and drones drop food deliveries through your skylight is fun. But automation in food service is much more than that. What Back-of-House Processes Can Restaurants Automate? What Back-of-House Processes Can Restaurants Automate?

Back of House

Apicbase

JULY 26, 2024

This article explores the primary problems faced by multi-site restaurants and how the right technology can solve them, focusing on the best tech solutions for back-of-house (BOH) operations. Here’s how to stay in control of the back of house. Running a multi-unit restaurant business is a complex operational challenge.

Back of House

The Restaurant Times

APRIL 13, 2022

Many restaurants shut down every year primarily due to floppy management and lack of standardized processes. A well-drafted restaurant operations manual may come in handy in such situations. It can help you establish a more systematic approach to the activities carried out in your restaurant daily. What is a Restaurant Operations Manual?

Operations

Lavu

MARCH 30, 2020

All employees, whether front- or back-of-house, should be clear on the long-term goals of your business. This documentation should be available for all to see in an employee handbook or posted in the back-of-house, so people can refer back to it if there is a clash of opinions regarding obligations.

Employee Relations

Lavu

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Here are the 7 must-have POS features that can transform your business: Inventory Tracking : Reduce food waste by 10% with real-time stock management and automated alerts. According to the National Restaurant Association , tracking inventory properly can cut food waste by up to 10%, which directly boosts your bottom line.

POS

Mad Mobile

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The uniforms. Facilitate easy payments: Servers and front staff can securely accept credit cards right at the table without the hassle of traditional terminals or clunky mobile units. Transitioning to a new system is never easy, but with tablets designed with the needs restaurant users front-and-center, training is a breeze.

Dietary Restrictions