Culinary Cues

JUNE 16, 2023

At least he was convinced that the kitchen was where he belonged. You are a natural in the kitchen and I can see the joy in your eyes when we work together on the line. Take care of them – they are your best friends in the kitchen. Each day he knew that this was his path – the kitchen was his college.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Fewer employees have carried the burden of prepping, cooking, and serving food while working to keep guests safe. Restaurants must adopt tech solutions to boost safety, quality, accuracy, transparency, consistency, and compliance – all factors that contribute to brand excellence. Boost safety and quality protocols.

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Food Safety Kitchen Safety Loyalty Program Employee Relations 189

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Kitchen operations. Food safety and restaurant cleanliness. Kitchen Operations. Organizing and preparing dishes does not come easy—there is a lot of data and information tracking involved to make sure the correct dish is served to the right person. Food Safety and Restaurant Cleanliness.

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Technology Operations Food Safety Kitchen Safety 196

The Rail

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Evaluating Your Supply Chain In addition to working with the right brewers, you need to have a solid understanding of how to manage your supply chain to ensure your restaurant serves quality beer consistently. Ensuring your beer stays clean and fresh once it’s in your care requires regular kitchen maintenance and upkeep.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 1, 2021

Technology will be vital in the months – and years – ahead as the pandemic continues to change the conversation about food safety. Restaurants now must prioritize the overall safety of the restaurant environment, in addition to addressing food safety itself. Deploying RFID for Supply Chain Traceability.

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Technology Kitchen Safety Food Safety Food Supply 181

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

In a landscape where precision equates to performance, prepping your commercial kitchen for the sweltering conditions and guest upsurge of the warmer months is an exercise in foresight and expertise. The harmony between these two will dictate your kitchen's efficiency.

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360Training

JULY 9, 2020

If you do use the label “gluten-free,” you need to avoid cross-contaminating GF dishes with gluten by creating a strict separation of anything that touches food. A dedicated surface is necessary to keep any crumbs or particles away from GF food. Food items that have touched gluten are no longer safe to serve as gluten-free.

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Serving Front of House Consumer Goods Food Safety 78

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 27, 2023

However, persistent labor shortages are pushing restaurants to explore automation and artificial intelligence to streamline operations – from kitchen management to customer service – to alleviate staffing pressures while also enhancing efficiency.

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2024 Food Supply Kitchen Safety Influencer 202

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Customers with food allergies take a great risk to eat food prepared by someone other than themselves, as they may suffer potentially severe consequences from coming into contact with a triggering allergen. While this is by no means a comprehensive list, these are some common food allergens that you should read up on: Tree Nuts.

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Allergens Kitchen Safety Front of House Food Safety 189

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 24, 2023

When staff are unable to answer basic questions about your gluten-free menu, or ask inappropriate questions of guests who inquire about gluten-free options, consumers may have doubts about your ability to ensure their safety or prepare a dish that meets their dietary needs. The first step is to clearly identify any gluten-free dishes.

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Training Front of House Kitchen Safety Allergens 179

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 29, 2022

restaurants wasting between 22 to 33 billion pounds of food each year, every improvement in operational efficiency is an essential contribution to preventing waste and reducing loss. Many restaurant managers have already moved to digital food safety programs that give them visibility into the state of their assets across multiple locations.

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Operations Food Safety Kitchen Safety Front of House 189

Culinary Cues

MAY 4, 2022

The end result of great food, satisfied guests, and a profitable restaurant rests on the shoulders of the group working in unison. So, put aside for a moment what you know, or what you think you know and listen up.

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

So, take a deep breath, kick a few empty five-gallon buckets around the kitchen (make sure they are empty), release a string of expletives if it makes you feel better, and take a few ibuprofens to address that constant headache. This is a good thing – roll up your sleeves, the chef won’t always have the cleanest uniform in the kitchen.

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Food Supply Employee Relations Kitchen Safety Social Media 416

Apicbase

MARCH 28, 2024

These include food production and inventory management. Additionally, the BOH handles food safety and restaurant administration. The back of the house supports the front of the house (FOH), enabling the customer-facing team to focus on serving a memorable experience. Food safety. Cost control.

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The Rail

OCTOBER 7, 2022

By Violetta Njunina, Contributor In 2018, restaurants served over 200 million guests , and employed over 9.9 million food workers. These can range from food quality complaints to food safety lapses and their consequences. The Importance of Food Safety Training. million for a fast-food restaurant.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 31, 2020

This has dramatically impacted the core of the food and restaurant industries, specifically healthy and organic food. Eating organic is by no means a new concept brought on by the pandemic, but the shift in mindsets has thrust this niche food sector into overdrive. The Organic Food Boom. And the numbers are impressive.

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The Restaurant Group

JANUARY 26, 2023

How Important Is A Commercial Kitchen Design? Where commercial kitchen design is concerned, more is expected and demanded. These kitchens are used more heavily than residential kitchens and their effective design contributes to a restaurant’s success. Involve your chef or food service department in this process.

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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. 4 Food robots are even being used on campuses, apartments, and hotels for food delivery.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

Inventory management Managers need to ensure the kitchen is stocked with the right amount of food so that nothing is wasted and as few items need to be 86'ed as possible. You'll need to serve as your team's leader and mentor, often giving up your space in the spotlight so other employees can have theirs.

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Management Management Kitchen Safety Front of House 195

7 Shifts

AUGUST 19, 2020

By including them in your vision for the restaurant and providing tips on how they can improve their own food service skills, you’re putting trust and responsibility in their hands from day one—another key aspect of a person’s job satisfaction. Job responsibilities for each department (Be as detailed as possible without being preachy.

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Training Kitchen Safety Customer Service Food Safety 370

Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020

Engage them, trust them, encourage them, excite them and give them an opportunity to help far beyond preparing a plate of food or delivering it to the table. They see those hesitant customers walking into a restaurant (or not) while scanning the environment for masks, distancing, and proper safety protocol.

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Kitchen Safety Back of House Front of House Customer Experience 331

The Food Corridor

JANUARY 4, 2022

Chefs and caterers are always looking to reach more members of the public with their delicious food. With private events difficult to arrange and more consumers happy to order food for delivery, caterers and independent chefs have new opportunities; and therefore, need new ways to connect with customers. Win, win anyone?

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7 Shifts

JULY 10, 2020

Consider food costs, labor costs, and cost of marketing your reopening. Plan your budget to include food costs, labor costs, operating costs, marketing costs, and any extra costs such as for party favors and special decor. Additionally, by keeping the menu to a limited number of dishes, you can better plan and manage your food costs.

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Events Social Media Kitchen Safety Seating 351

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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EATER

MAY 5, 2023

A growing number of fast food chains are experimenting with seatless locations with only takeout or drive-thru options. Getty Images/iStockphoto As diners increasingly turn to delivery, the future of fast food may be one with no human interaction at all. People just aren’t hanging out at fast food joints the way they used to.

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Squirrel Systems

MARCH 8, 2024

From the kitchen to the dining room, robots are revolutionizing how meals are prepared, served, and even created. Current Use of Robotics in Restaurants Kitchen Automation One of the most significant areas where robotics has made inroads is in the kitchen.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 21, 2020

Both now and for the future, technology can answer many of the question’s managers have surrounding maintaining the health of employees, ensuring the safety of their guests and protecting their bottom line. Temperature sensors will track refrigeration to ensure food safety. Plan Wisely.

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Kitchen Safety Food Safety Front of House Technology 186

Transact

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Convenience store food has a reputation problem. Convenience store food used to be a punch line — a food that no one in their right mind would eat unless they were either desperate, out of options, or trying to be funny. . According to the NACS, food service now accounts for over 22.6% Preparing Food On-Site.

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Food Food Safety Point of Sale Kitchen Safety 83

Ken Burgin

JULY 25, 2023

Use these enjoyable and instructive games to engage your front-of-house and kitchen staff – they’re designed to prepare and run quickly. This can help with balance and poise while serving. Cultural Exchange: If your restaurant serves food from a specific culture or country, have a quiz about that place.

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Training Kitchen Safety Front of House Dietary Restrictions 60

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

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Good Food Restaurant Scorecard. Despite skyrocketing demand for plant-based food across the U.S., 42 of the country’s favorite fast food and restaurant chains still don’t offer a plant-based entrée, according to a report released today by The Good Food Institute (GFI).

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2021

With the COVID-19 pandemic surging across the country, it’s more important now than ever before to focus on employee safety. The major focus of these guidelines is keeping customers safe, but it’s equally important to consider the safety of employees. Keep Masks On, But Get In Sync. Reduce the Number of Shared Surfaces.

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Technology Front of House Kitchen Safety Back of House 158

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 8, 2022

The open kitchen concept has become one of the biggest trends in the restaurant industry. When people walk into a restaurant, food transparency is what matters the most. An open kitchen makes the understanding of the whole food production process really simple. Pros of Open Kitchen. Cooking Skills Are Cool.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 8, 2020

For your restaurant, communications are limited to the closed circuit of your business, from the front-of-house to the kitchen. A common complaint among 66 percent of guests is inconsistent temperatures in their food. Sometimes that means that food comes out too hot when another order comes out too cold. Reduce Food Waste.

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Food Safety Kitchen Safety Front of House Website Management 208

The Restaurant Group

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Commercial Kitchen Layout. You’d think it’s all about how good their menu and food is [1]. So restaurant owners need to pay close attention to the design and layout of their kitchens and bars to maximize the efficiency of their service. Your Commercial Kitchen and Bar Design Matters. Increased Staff Safety.

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Design Bar Kitchen Safety Food Safety 78

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2021

It’s not enough just to recover, retail and specifically restaurants and the food industry are compelled to pivot, adapt and create a model that will endure. One hotel in upstate New York increased salaries of kitchen staff to $20 from $12.50 Food Trucks Factor in the New Normal. million since the start of the pandemic.

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Food Truck Retail Mobile Ordering Food Safety 215

Ken Burgin

JUNE 6, 2023

Language Practice: If your restaurant serves international clientele, ChatGPT can help staff practice key phrases in different languages, enhancing their ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of guests. Health and Safety Compliance: Develop interactive health, safety, and cleanliness standards modules.

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