Culinary Cues

JANUARY 29, 2024

If you’re a chef from my generation then you likely have concerns over the changing landscape in the kitchen. We speak of a time of unconditional commitment to the craft and the job – sacrificing all else for the plate of food in the pass. I hear, nearly every day, “things are not what they use to be.” Okay, there is a problem. “My

Kitchen Safety

Restaurant Business

MAY 31, 2023

Additionally, an increased focus on cleanliness and food safety has been top of mind for both operators and consumers alike. Consistency When processes are automated by computer or robot, especially food prep processes, consistency becomes an easier goal to attain. Smart Kitchen) model in Englewood, N.J.,

Franchising

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

This will manifest itself in several ways, such as informing robotics in the kitchen for food preparation, in addition to kitchen display systems (KDS) as restaurants kitchens seek to improve efficiency and better optimize for enhance prep station capacity management.

2023

Culinary Cues

JANUARY 15, 2022

Every person has needs that go beyond food, shelter, and clothing. Remember the feeling of belonging you experienced when you wore a clean, pressed, white uniform and apron? We (the food industry) need to point to a well-known quote from Anthony Bourdain: “When someone cooks for you – they are saying something.

Uniforms

7 Shifts

MAY 23, 2024

Improving your restaurant operations to succeed in this highly competitive industry means serving quality food and providing excellent customer service while minimizing waste, reducing costs, and keeping your employees engaged. The proper airflow, adequate ventilation, and cooking food at the right temperatures should also be considered.

Operations

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

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.

Fast Casual

7 Shifts

JULY 1, 2024

While this could be a rewarding venture, opening a bar is not exactly the same as opening a food business. Your business name will also appear on your marketing materials, staff uniforms, menu, social media accounts, and advertisements, so make sure it isn't too long or complicated.

Bar

Apicbase

AUGUST 29, 2024

For multi-site food and beverage businesses, maintaining operational excellence across all locations can be daunting. What Is Food and Beverage Management? F&B management oversees kitchen operations, menu development, customer service, and finances. How Does Food and Beverage Management Work?

Beverage

Lavu

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Basic restaurant standards, like restaurant safety, dress code, and code of conduct. . Health and Safety Standards. You may decide that the best way to give information is to create a bundle of documents that include health and safety procedures, industry standards, employee forms, and working conditions. Labor Laws.

FOH

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.

Front of House

Squirrel Systems

JUNE 24, 2024

Ensuring Consistent Food Quality Priority: Delivering high-quality food consistently is paramount. This involves sourcing fresh ingredients, maintaining proper kitchen procedures, and ensuring dishes meet the expected standards every time they are served. This includes managing food costs, labor costs, and overhead expenses.

Operations

Embrace the Suck

JUNE 13, 2022

And so, the fact that so many people with World Kitchen and some of these other organizations have pivoted into the work of feeding people who are really in trouble. I'm a born concept developer, and I'm always constantly thinking that there's a new approach to wine, food entertainment. I could serve whatever food that I wanted.

Retail

The Restaurant Times

APRIL 27, 2021

Several famous restaurants are being shut down, if found violating any COVID safety norms. However, shifting to or opening up a cloud kitchen means taking a new approach to kitchen management operations. . Resultantly, cloud kitchens have seen a rise in orders and have proved to be quite a saviour in coronavirus times. .

Kitchen Safety

The Restaurant Times

APRIL 27, 2021

Several famous restaurants are being shut down, if found violating any COVID safety norms. However, shifting to or opening up a cloud kitchen means taking a new approach to kitchen management operations. . Resultantly, cloud kitchens have seen a rise in orders and have proved to be quite a saviour in coronavirus times. .

Kitchen Safety

RGU

OCTOBER 31, 2019

​by Patty Odell It wasn’t that long ago in restaurant time that Chipotle suffered a major food safety crisis, but since then the brand has overhauled its marketing strategy to drive profitable volume growth and double its stock price. “If you’re going to have food this good you want to show it to people.”

Food

The Restaurant Times

DECEMBER 22, 2021

The pandemic has changed the world, and it has brought significant changes to the food and beverage industry as well. By this point, you would have certainly thought of the basics like location, uniform design, a logo, a beautiful menu, kitchen staff and the equipment required, and marketing in general. Fire License.

License

Apicbase

JULY 26, 2024

This fragmentation prevents restaurants from gaining a comprehensive understanding of their sales, inventory, recipe, and food cost data. Without integrated systems, multi-unit restaurants struggle to monitor location performance, food costs, and other key metrics. Apicbase is the backbone of your kitchens.

Back of House

The Restaurant Times

OCTOBER 22, 2021

From banana breads and pancake cereals to mini pizza cereal and mug recipes, baking was on top of people’s minds whenever they picked up kitchen crockeries, as per the social media trends. Source: Times Food – Times of India. The FSSAI license is important to certify the quality and safety of the food you serve your customers.

License

Sling

OCTOBER 1, 2023

All it takes is a love for food and a bit of hard work. You’ll gain valuable experience in such foundational business practices as: Marketing Food prep Payroll Menu development Scheduling Suppliers Employee development Networking Customer service The lessons you learn can be directly applied to the catering business you start.

Catering

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. Production Maximise kitchen efficiency with precise production planning.

Back of House

Apicbase

JUNE 11, 2024

Implementing these will improve your system, resulting in: Increased value for your operation through higher purchasing power and lower food costs. Recommended reading : 7 Restaurant Purchasing Mistakes That Affect Food Costs (& How to Avoid Them) 4. by installing an additional cooler) helps minimise food waste.

Supplies

Apicbase

MAY 12, 2023

There are so many moving parts that working in chaos is the default work setting for many food service companies. As CEO of Apicbase, and host of The Food Service Growth Show, I talk with restaurant leaders daily. The kitchen team at that specific location used slightly bigger measuring cups to assemble key dishes.

Operations

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Shaw's “ Who Watches the Kitchen ?” Alongside wild stories detailing how foodborne illnesses can happen, Shaw offers practical solutions to avoid food safety breaches. Read on for an excerpt from "Who Watches the Kitchen?" " Why write this book now? They are a valuable resource. Francine L.

Kitchen Safety

Apicbase

MAY 18, 2022

Product development software , for example, allows franchisors to create a scalable recipe database that can be rolled out to all locations, boosting product consistency and cutting food costs. A central production kitchen allows you to buy ingredients in bulk and prepare batches to distribute to your locations.

Franchising

Touch Bistro

MARCH 25, 2021

Go over important topics like: Job responsibilities COVID-19 safety procedures Hygiene Uniform Systems and tech Attendance Customer service Security – including your restaurant loss prevention strategy Opening and closing shift procedures. And if needed, help new staff obtain food handlers permits. Pair new hires with mentors.

Hiring

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.

Tip Distribution

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. In mid-to-late March , Yelp reported a swift and uniform drop in consumer activity across the nation. Ghost Kitchen Franchise Model.

Franchising

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Bill directs all operational and strategic planning and execution for the Applebee’s, Del Taco, MOD Pizza, Wendy’s and Olga’s Kitchen brands. He started his career with Hardee’s Food Systems in 1983 ending in the position of District Manager. Bill is a 1982 graduate of Michigan State University.

Food

7 Shifts

AUGUST 16, 2024

From labor law compliance, employee benefits, and scheduling to health and safety, having well-defined guidelines can create a positive work environment and motivate your team. Health and safety regulations Proper sanitation policies protect your customers and employees. In fact, 46.5%

Food Safety

EATER

JUNE 9, 2020

The point is, despite the near-universal tragedy caused by the novel coronavirus, the look and feel of our experiences today is anything but uniform, and depends greatly on the place we call home. Across the city’s restaurant and food sector, anxiety is palpable. Street food carts are busy at lunchtime. How can they?

Government

EATER

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Me, I was cleaning out a trash can full of dog food to make room for 50 pounds of flour. Though tabletop mills are not uncommon in Germany, Mock hoped to make his mills (or really, any mill, he says) a staple in American kitchens, too. They think they are healthier if they buy that.”.

Consumer Goods

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.

Food Supply

Culinary Digital

MAY 16, 2022

Trend #1: Health consciousness, nutrition, & wellness According to research enacted by Statista, 64% of consumers regard healthfulness as a significant factor of consideration when buying food and beverages. In other words, the foodservice industry needs to offer more healthy foods to appeal to growing segments of the consumer population.

Technology

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 31, 2021

Amid the chaos of mandatory lockdowns and wavering safety regulations, only the most adaptable were able to stay afloat. From meal kit delivery to ghost kitchens and more, restaurant owners put on their creative hats during this time period. Now is the time for the food service industry to invest in digital CX.

Customer Experience

Culinary Cues

MAY 26, 2020

Shouldn’t we be doing the same in restaurant kitchens? Why is each restaurant struggling with how to manage the need for safety vs. the need to generate revenue? Why is there no universal strategy that helps restaurants collectively walk through the process of re-opening with confidence and uniformity?

Kitchen Safety

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 14, 2020

In a deal that creates the world’s largest online food delivery company outside of China, Just Eat Takeaway.com plans to acquire 100 percent of the shares of Grubhub in an all-stock transaction. The transaction represents Just Eat Takeaway.com’s entry into online food delivery in the United States. The deal is valued at $7.3

Food Safety