7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Or, if you've worked in a restaurant as a chef, line cook, or as part of the FOH (front-of-house), you may have used this hospitality term yourself. Food runners fluctuate between the front and back of the house, and are likely to be the messenger that communicates what is 86'd from BOH to FOH. Table of Contents.

Definition 360

Definition BOH FOH Front of House 360

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Meanwhile, restaurants must effectively manage inventory, staff, and customer data. As a result, many establishments struggle with slow service times, inefficient inventory management, and inadequate customer engagement — all of which can lead to decreased satisfaction and lost business.

Operations 180

Operations Front of House Customer Service Customer Experience 180

Culinary Cues

AUGUST 22, 2022

There were eighteen or twenty seats (mostly deuces) and in better weather maybe two more tables on the street or alleyway in front or beside these tastes of a chef. There were eighteen or twenty seats (mostly deuces) and in better weather maybe two more tables on the street or alleyway in front or beside these tastes of a chef.

Seating 445

Seating Front of House Back of House Cash Management 445

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Today’s restaurants face obstacles on many fronts. Restaurant managers will need to identify and implement training solutions that accelerate onboarding and equip new employees to positively impact the bottom line as quickly as possible. Simplify Front of House Processes. Streamline Employee Onboarding and Training.

Training 184

Training Front of House Food Safety Back of House 184

7 Shifts

AUGUST 5, 2020

Keep reading to get answers to questions like: How do you manage staff to boost off-site dining revenue? Are there any tips for food delivery and takeout inventory management? Food delivery ideas: How to manage staff to boost off-site dining revenue It’s important to have a protocol in place for managing delivery and takeout orders.

Delivery 341

Delivery Food Email Marketing Front of House 341

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Delivery, scheduling, inventory management, reservations, and guest management have seen technological advancements over the past few years, and it's just the beginning. Your POS system reduces ordering errors, increases front-of-house and back-of-house efficiency, and helps you control inventory. SkiptheDishes.

Technology 370

Technology Front of House Social Media Back of House 370

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 29, 2022

Restaurant management and operations personnel are always on the search for proactive ways to increase operational efficiency and reduce waste while complying with local regulations. For risk mitigation and asset protection, it is impossible to manage what you cannot inspect. Leveraging Digital Visibility.

Operations 184

Operations Food Safety Kitchen Safety Front of House 184

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Delivery, scheduling, inventory management, reservations, and guest management have seen technological advancements over the past few years, and it’s just the beginning. What is Restaurant Inventory Management Software? Restaurant inventory management software is a tool that helps digitally track your kitchen inventory.

Social Media 370

Social Media Front of House Back of House Point of Sale 370

Xtra Chef

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

The holiday season can be a boon for many restaurants, but it can also exacerbate an issue that plagues the restaurant industry all year long: food waste. The holiday season can be a boon for many restaurants, but it can also exacerbate an issue that plagues the restaurant industry all year long: food waste.

Waste 75

Waste Compost Front of House Food 75

7 Shifts

JANUARY 23, 2024

It means understanding employee availability and managing employee requests for time off and even last-minute shift changes. It means understanding employee availability and managing employee requests for time off and even last-minute shift changes. Getting it right is critical for sustained success in the restaurant industry.

Restaurant Law 418

Restaurant Law Employee Relations Tip Distribution Communication 418

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Before we begin, we need to realize that the guacamole product served to customers is not solely factored on the price of the ingredients, but you’ll find the sneaky costs in labor, waste, food safety, and shipping. The next sneaky costs comes from waste. When it is not managed, that is valuable fruit going into the trash.

Food Supply 185

Food Supply Food Safety Front of House Back of House 185

Open for Business

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

And thanks to restaurant technology , restaurateurs can now take reservation management to a whole new level. With the best reservation software, restaurants can control the pacing from behind the scenes to ensure the front of the house and kitchen teams never get slammed by too many guests being seated all at once.

Reservations 78

Reservations Management Management Front of House 78

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Breaking up your workflow across front of house, back of house, and restrooms can help your staff confidently deliver a great meal and a memorable guest experience. Front of House The front of the house is the first part of your establishment that guests see. Here are my tips for back of house: 1.

Front of House 98

Front of House Back of House Customer Experience Sustainability 98

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 12, 2021

The benefits of a digital workplace can put restaurants in a better position to increase profits, reduce waste, and experience greater growth. Boosting retention can save companies the expense of replacing staff which the National Restaurant Association calculates to be as high as $2,000 per worker and $15,000 per manager.

Mobile Ordering 193

Mobile Ordering Front of House Communication Online Ordering 193

Apicbase

MARCH 28, 2024

Kitchen management software comes in all shapes and sizes. The F&B director works with the order forms, the COO analyses the profit and loss statements, the inventory manager checks the stock counts, the executive chef works in the recipes database and so on. In this post, we’ll help you narrow down the options.

Management 52

Management Management Point of Sale Kitchen Safety 52

Sling

APRIL 27, 2023

Restaurant operations management is essential for the long-term health of your business. In this article, we examine the specific goals of restaurant operations management and discuss a number of ways to help you improve the program in your own business. Table of contents What is restaurant operations management?

Operations 78

Operations Management Management Inventory 78

Restaurant365

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Maybe it’s organizing the walk-in, folding the napkins for the front of the house, or reworking the menus. As a restaurant owner or manager, sometimes you may need to jump in to help keep business running smoothly. What is restaurant operations management? How to improve restaurant operations management.

Operations 78

Operations Management Management Inventory 78

Apicbase

MARCH 28, 2024

Restaurant back-of-house operations form the backbone of a restaurant’s success. The back-of-house (or BOH) manages crucial elements that impact cost control and profitability. These include food production and inventory management. What Is Back of House in a Restaurant?

Back of House 52

Back of House FOH BOH Front of House 52

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Innovation is needed in several areas, including: Staff management. Staff Management. Technology also helps bridge communication between restaurant management and staff. Having a retail management tool with a mobile application, for instance, reduces the need for wait staff to move around when communicating with each other.

Technology 189

Technology Operations Food Safety Kitchen Safety 189

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

There are many platforms in the marketplace designed to help owners with restaurant operations like table management service (TMS), online reservations, scheduling, and payroll to marketing. can help restaurateurs automate tasks and lessen the burden of staff running the front and back of the house.

Fine Dining 193

Fine Dining Technology Front of House Sustainability 193

Apicbase

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Similarly, restaurant operations management is about seamlessly making the whole operation work: facilitating an excellent customer experience, giving staff everything they need to do their jobs, and making the restaurant run smoothly and efficiently. What Is Restaurant Operations Management?

Definition 52

Definition Operations Management Management 52

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

As President of the Food & Delivery segment of Novolex, I’ve had a front seat to these dramatic changes, and to the challenges facing the industry as it struggles to survive and adapt. According to SEC filings, food delivery apps experienced tremendous growth in 2020 earning a combined $5.5 billion from the same period in 2019.

Food Safety 221

Food Safety Recycling Restaurant Law Front of House 221

Hot Schedules

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Additionally, trust between management and staff grows when employees don’t have to risk illness themselves working alongside sick coworkers. Additionally, trust between management and staff grows when employees don’t have to risk illness themselves working alongside sick coworkers. b3lineicon|b3icon-list-add|?|List Bulk Benefits.

Employee Relations 147

Employee Relations Front of House Waste Hotels 147

Apicbase

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Similarly, restaurant operations management is about seamlessly making the whole operation work: facilitating an excellent customer experience, giving staff everything they need to do their jobs, and making the restaurant run smoothly and efficiently. What Is Restaurant Operations Management?

Definition 52

Definition Operations Management Management 52

Touch Bistro

MAY 10, 2021

And one area that is often overlooked is the question of how to reduce food waste in restaurants. Food waste costs restaurants a staggering $162 billion per year , and in America alone, restaurants generate as much as 33 billion pounds of food waste per year. Different Types of Restaurant Food Waste.

Waste 59

Waste Food Compost Tip Distribution 59

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 20, 2021

Not only is sustainability a hot topic in the restaurant industry, but certain sustainable practices can actually help you to manage risk and keep your business going if another disaster should strike. Waste Reduction. You can also cut back on waste by simplifying your menu. A Sustainable Supply Chain. Building a Better Brand.

Sustainability 207

Sustainability Food Supply Front of House Waste 207

Clover - Restaurants

MAY 7, 2024

Here are a few sample back-of-house job descriptions you can use to jumpstart your own job descriptions to help attract top notch BOH staff. Work closely with the management team to brainstorm new ideas, promotions, and special events. Proven experience in a management or supervisory role.

Back of House 52

Back of House BOH Kitchen Safety Front of House 52

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

You are sitting in your favorite restaurant and have placed an order on a tablet at your table. After a few seconds of placing the order, a notification appears on your messaging app. Ding* ‘Your order is being prepared by Chef Bot 19 and will be delivered to your table in approximately 19 minutes. Let’s Start With the Why.

Front of House 201

Front of House Mobile Ordering Loyalty Program Back of House 201

Culinary Cues

MAY 15, 2021

Four-page menus do not reflect business common sense – inventories become unmanageable, waste is much more difficult to manage, the level of expertise required of employees grows exponentially, consistency and quality are challenging, and profit is hard to predict and realize. What if……happens? How will we react?”

Customer Experience 390

Customer Experience Cash Management Customer Service Front of House 390

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and operators can expect to see in 2024. This capability can prove invaluable for refining pricing strategies, optimising ingredient and waste management, and planning forthcoming shifts, among other benefits.

2024 212

2024 Loyalty Program Cash Management Customer Experience 212

7 Shifts

MAY 27, 2021

While some managers dread the thought of a seasonal, monthly, or weekly schedule adjustment, others rely on it. A contrast to the fixed restaurant schedule, the rotating schedule affords employees and managers a slew of advantages, such as the sharing of preferred shifts among staff and the chance for staff to take longer breaks from work.

Front of House 370

Front of House Employee Relations Back of House Take-out 370

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 15, 2021

By improving customer loyalty and increasing revenue through the smart use of technology from the public-facing part of the business all the way to the back-of-house prep, sourcing, and staffing. When the pandemic hit, many restaurants focused on expenses. Menus were trimmed to a fraction of original size.

Technology 198

Technology Loyalty Program Front of House Online Ordering 198

Apicbase

MARCH 28, 2024

In this guide, we’ll examine the definitions and calculations for different types of restaurant profit margins and discuss the best ways to improve them through better inventory and purchasing management, tech integrations, and analytics. A slight improvement in your net profit makes a huge difference. What Is a Restaurant’s Profit Margin?

Food Truck 52

Food Truck Front of House Allergens Inventory 52

Goliath Consulting

JANUARY 6, 2019

Management companies provide restaurants with a franchise like operating system without having a franchise agreement. Britt Cloud, Goliath’s Consulting Chef, directs back of house operations and works with the current chef/kitchen manager to restructure inventory, food costing, menu, labor, and health policies.

Management 60

Management Management Front of House Back of House 60

Culinary Cues

JULY 31, 2023

A few years back, I posted an article about the UNWRITTEN RULES of the kitchen. It was an attempt to outline those universal guidelines for success in a kitchen, those attributes, and expectations of anyone who ties on an apron. These are not the only rules, nor are they necessarily a perfect fit for every operation, yet again, maybe they are.

Kitchen Safety 327

Kitchen Safety Back of House Front of House Food Safety 327

7 Shifts

MAY 15, 2023

When the pandemic forced restaurant shutdowns, Huang turned his uncle's Fresh Meadows restaurant, Peking House, into a fried chicken popup, also called Pecking House, albeit with a spelling variation. He joined us on the Pre-Shift Podcast to tell us about his new restaurant, paying fair wages, and how he feels about tipping.

Fine Dining 195

Fine Dining Back of House Front of House Dine-in 195

7 Shifts

MAY 25, 2020

If you’re using a task management app like 7tasks , ensure that each task is assigned to a specific person to enforce accountability—and have your managers check the task list progress throughout the shift. Here are some guidelines to consider implementing before your next shift. Create a sanitization & cleaning checklist ??

FOH 338

FOH BOH Kitchen Safety Cash Management 338