7 Shifts

MAY 11, 2020

Update your restaurant policies and operating procedures In order to reopen your restaurant safely and successfully, you’ll need to update your restaurant’s policies and operating procedures to comply with the latest safety guidance provided by the FDA, CDC, and your local government. Social distancing and protective equipment ??

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BOH FOH Food Safety Equipment 368

Open for Business

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Draw on the experience of your team Your contractor, designer, engineer, architect, and kitchen equipment vendor will be your most valuable allies in getting all of your licenses, permits, inspections, and postings completed properly. You need to be in sync with whatever the regulations are in your specific location.”

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License Certification Kitchen Safety Food Safety 78

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 same New York Times story found that 80 to 85 percent of Crafted Hospitality group's kitchen employees have moved out of New York City. You have to stand out, clear and proud.

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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.

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Kitchen Safety Food Safety Website Management Online Ordering 78

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.

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Kitchen Safety Insurance Food Safety Cash Management 98

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?

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EATER

APRIL 7, 2022

Courtesy Amy’s Kitchen. Amy’s Kitchen prides itself on being a “positive impact” company. chirps a green banner on the homepage of Amy’s Kitchen, the organic packaged and prepared-foods giant. Amy’s Kitchen positions itself publicly as a conscientious, feel-good choice for consumers.

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Kitchen Safety Food Safety Certification Consumer Goods 125

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.”.

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Kitchen Safety Employee Relations Food Safety 2022 145

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.

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2021 Kitchen Safety Food Safety Consumer Goods 186

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.

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Food Truck Kitchen Safety License Insurance 78

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. Adequate Insurance coverage – does it cover current risks and equipment? Put a plan in place, and you can minimise the damage. Quick fixes and planning that will make a difference….

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Kitchen Safety Cash Management Equipment Front of House 88

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 12, 2022

First, take stock of normal in-house use in the kitchen – consider how frequently are you making batches in your own restaurants. Recipes you use in a kitchen rarely if ever are ready to go to machined lines. Take the test version and an original hand-made product to your kitchen and test them both on the finished product.

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Retail Certification Seasonal Menu Insurance 177

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Surviving as a business was still a challenge, it came at a significant financial cost, and the potential costs of employee health and safety had to take a back seat to the health of the business. After a food order was handed off to a customer, new gloves were put on. That however did not make it easy.

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Kitchen Safety Food Safety Take-out Seating 219

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2020

“We know the coming weeks will be challenging ones for many small business owners, and we want to help restaurants focus on food, not finances.” will present a free webinar in conjunction with The Food and Beverage Shows titled, "Restaurant Preparation to Minimize COVID-19 Disease Risk and What You Need to Do Now."

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Food Safety Kitchen Safety Small Business Employee Relations 233

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.

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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.

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Kitchen Safety Fine Dining Front of House Back of House 145

Harbor Touch

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

If you are planning to open a restaurant, you need to scan the risk landscape of the food industry to understand what you are up against in this business. Some of the common risks that restaurants encounter include; Food Safety Concerns. Food poisoning can occur even in the safest and most professional restaurants.

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Operations Kitchen Safety Food Safety Food Supply 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.

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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.

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Society Insurance

OCTOBER 12, 2022

However, public safety also needs to be taken into account. Obtaining the appropriate permits and updating your insurance coverage is crucial for your business’ protection. Related Reading: What is a Ghost Kitchen & What Does it Mean for the Restaurant Industry? Protect Your Restaurant With Society Insurance.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 24, 2020

” Traditionally, to enable delivery most sellers list their menu on food delivery platforms because the restaurant doesn’t have their own couriers. Search filter : A new filter allows users to easily find which hotels and restaurants are taking these added safety precautions. ” Dine Brands Adds to Team.

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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.

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Front of House Online Ordering Kitchen Safety Customer Service 147

Lavu

SEPTEMBER 29, 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 means that there were 600,000 more job openings than hires in the food services and drinking places industry in July 2023.

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Loyalty Program Front of House Mobile Ordering Customer Service 166

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.

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Inventory Insurance Cash Management Point of Sale 78

EATER

MAY 3, 2021

We do a ton of business out of a 400-square-foot kitchen,” Glassman said. Before quitting, Furman, who had worked in restaurant kitchens for seven years, thought he’d have a long — and hopefully fruitful — career as a cook. “I By the time I was 26 at my last place, I was one of the oldest cooks in the kitchen,” he said.

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Back of House Cash Management Kitchen Safety Insurance 145

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

This is why next year, operators will offer more benefits like hiring incentives, higher hourly wages, health insurance, paid time off, earned wage access (EWA) and more to not only hire fresh labor, but retain top talent. pickup, delivery, drive-thru, ghost kitchens). pickup, delivery, drive-thru, ghost kitchens).

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2022 Hospitality Loyalty Program Point of Sale 186

MBB Hospitality

APRIL 14, 2023

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. This includes the necessary permits and insurance that need to be in place.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2020

We are offering restaurateurs the opportunity to operate a second brand within their existing brick and mortar location, increasing their bottom line by also becoming a virtual kitchen owner.” General Mills Foodservice' s Neighborhood to Nation Restaurant Recipe Contest will award $100,000 to restaurants and food trucks nationwide.

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Food Safety Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Kitchen Safety 205

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 27, 2020

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature sobering statistics from Yelp, a ghost kitchen franchise model, franchise explosions expected and falling for for an improved PSL. Ghost Kitchen Franchise Model. The virtual restaurant group provides modern, chef-driven food delivery options inspired by worldwide cuisine.

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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.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 7, 2020

This edition of MRM News Bites features the Independent Restaurant Coalition, Tripadvisor, Inspire Brands Foundation, WorkJam, EZ-Chow, US Foods, Potbelly Pantry, Just Salad, Zalat Pizza, Kentucky Fried Chicken, California Pizza Kitchen, Nando’s and Street Factory Media. Ensuring business interruption insurance covers COVID-19.

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Tip Distribution Healthcare Hospitality Food Supply 158

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.

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Equipment Food Supply Book Kitchen Safety 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. When adding taxes, CAMs and insurances, as well as signage, utilities and designated parking – the total occupancy cost comes to 8-10%.

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Fine Dining Insurance Kitchen Safety Seating 148

EATER

MAY 19, 2021

And in recent weeks, it seems many restaurants have set their sights on shorter-term solutions to the staffing problem, attempting to lure workers back with one-time incentives, including signing or retention bonuses and in the shortest of short-term, free food.

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Hiring Healthcare Kitchen Safety Advertising 106

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.

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EATER

JULY 12, 2022

I started pulling all these different resources to help people in my position, because now I didn’t have a job, I didn’t have any insurance,” he said. And even if they do, taking advantage of insurance-provided mental health care is still an uphill battle.

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Restaurant Law Insurance Food Safety Workshop 91

EATER

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

That’s how much the closure of Kin Khao took out of the food economy. You can’t let people go without health insurance. It was, I believe, between $12,000 to $14,000 a month in benefits for each restaurant that we decided to keep paying our employees’ insurance. You can’t let people go without health insurance.

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