7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

If you're standing in line waiting to order the special of the night, the seasonal Panzanella Salad, you don't want to hear “86 the special”. 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. Table of Contents.

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Definition BOH FOH Front of House 360

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

The first technologies that restaurants often invest in are the cloud-based point of sale (POS) systems and payroll processing. Scheduling software like 7shifts can also pull data from your POS to track labor against sales and get a more accurate picture of your labor cost—saving your restaurant money and time. Third-party delivery.

Technology 370

Technology Front of House Social Media Back of House 370

7 Shifts

JANUARY 26, 2021

2020 was a year that the restaurant industry won’t soon forget. From a projected record growth at the top of the year to a decline of nearly $240 billion in sales and 2.5 million out of work, it was nothing short of devastating. Through it all, we emerge from the year as an industry in evolution—and our restaurants need to evolve with it.

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2021 Front of House Social Media Back of House 370

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

What those technologies are completely depends on the role, but here are a few of the more popular examples: Servers and front-of-house roles tend to familiarize themselves with point-of-sale (POS) technology, scheduling software , online ordering integrations, and perhaps even reservation software. Table of Contents.

Front of House 370

Front of House Back of House Kitchen Safety Food Safety 370

Open for Business

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Streamline the front of house. Run a smooth back of house. Streamline the front of house. Keeping front-of-house activities humming like a well-oiled machine is important for every restaurant. Keeping front-of-house activities humming like a well-oiled machine is important for every restaurant.

Technology 147

Technology Front of House Back of House Online Ordering 147

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

The first technologies that restaurants often invest in are the cloud-based point of sale (POS) systems and payroll processing. Inventory management software is one great resource to help cut down on food waste, food cost and ensure that everything in your back-of-house is streamlined for transparency and profitability.

Social Media 370

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

Culinary Cues

JANUARY 15, 2024

It’s January in the Northeast – a time when the demands of the kitchen and the excitement of football converge. It’s the lull after the holidays in restaurants and the beginning of the NFL playoffs. I have learned, over many years, to avoid trying to “correct” the environment and simply find a way to adapt. Okay, the football lingo has begun.

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Front of House Food Order Back of House Café 247

ChowNow

OCTOBER 19, 2023

This program provides ChowNow’s clients with special access and exclusive discounts to unique product integrations and services, from front- to back-of-house, and everywhere in between. ChowNow’s integration to Square allows restaurants to receive and fulfill every order into one POS and simplify their operations.

Front of House 78

Front of House Back of House Online Ordering Certification 78

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 26, 2022

We'll look at what artificial intelligence is and how it's being used in three different areas of the restaurant industry: back of the house, front of the house, and marketing. Let's start with the back of the house.

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Front of House Back of House Customer Experience Food Order 192

Squirrel Systems

AUGUST 23, 2021

Mobile POS is providing servers and front-of-house staff with mobile devices capable of running your POS, freeing them from non-productive tasks to do the high-impact work that drives revenue for your business. Imagine if you had 30% more front-of-house staff without a commiserate increase in cost.

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POS Mobile Ordering Front of House Back of House 52

ChowNow

OCTOBER 18, 2023

This program provides ChowNow’s clients with special access and exclusive discounts to unique product integrations and services, from front- to back-of-house, and everywhere in between. ChowNow’s integration to Square allows restaurants to receive and fulfill every order into one POS and simplify their operations.

Front of House 78

Front of House Back of House Online Ordering Certification 78

Touch Bistro

MAY 26, 2021

Dad is king for a day, which means millions of families will be on the hunt for Father’s Day restaurant specials to mark the special occasion. Plan the right Father’s Day restaurant specials and your venue could become the spot for not only Father’s Day feasts, but also repeat business on many other days throughout the year.

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Specials 2021 Seasonal Menu Outdoor 97

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

The modern restaurant ecosystem demands that businesses of all shapes and styles, from full-service fine dining to quick-serve fast-casual, incorporate third-party delivery systems into their business models, strategic planning, Front and Back of House training and physical design.

Delivery 187

Delivery Front of House Fine Dining Back of House 187

7 Shifts

AUGUST 5, 2021

To avoid a backlog like this, have your food runners, servers, or even front-of-house managers familiar and comfortable with bussing. If one of your guests asks the hostess what the drink specials are for the night, they won't have to call over a server because they'll know it already. Cross-Train Your Employees.

Front of House 370

Front of House Restaurant Law Employee Relations Point of Sale 370

Mad Mobile

MARCH 8, 2024

Restaurant industry experts have seen a massive shift in 2024 toward iPad-based POS systems. In the Mobile POS Payments market, the number of users is expected to amount to 101.10m users by 2028. While there are several different methods of implementing cloud-based restaurant POS systems, preserving the human touch is essential.

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POS 2024 Mobile Ordering Loyalty Program 40

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Front-of-House. This piece in your technology stack should give your customers accurate wait times based on the tables already seated and allow them to make reservations so they can plan around current capacity limits or patronize your restaurant for special occasions. Henry is ready to order some dinner. Contactless Technology.

Technology 195

Technology Front of House Back of House Point of Sale 195

Lavu

APRIL 8, 2020

Choosing a point of sale (POS) system is one of the most important business decisions to make. The right POS system provides a powerful platform to boost sales and streamline operations. The more robust a POS is, and the more it can integrate other software, the more efficient your operation can become. Specialized Marketing.

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POS Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Point of Sale 78

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Send customers special offers, communicate directly, and keep them up to date. Here are the things you should consider: Things to Consider When Choosing an Online Ordering Platform Does it integrate with my Point of Sale (POS) Will I need to add another tablet to my front of house setup?

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Online Ordering Ordering Customer Service Food Order 341

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

What’s keeping restaurants humming: mobile point-of-sale (POS) units, ordering terminals, tabletop tablets, and tablets for the waitstaff. The challenge is all this new technology needs support to keep everything working seamlessly across the front and back of the house, the internet, and for behind-the-scenes management.

Technology 176

Technology Dietary Restrictions Mobile Ordering Point of Sale 176

Cheetah

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

A Point-Of-Sell system (POS) is the main hub of any restaurant. This means you want a POS system that is seamless and faultless and lets you focus on the day-to-day aspects of running a restaurant. It was hard enough to choose a POS system provider that’s right for your restaurant before Covid-19. All POS Systems Overview.

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POS Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Cash Management 78

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. Provide guidance, training, and support to foster a positive and productive work environment.

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Back of House BOH Kitchen Safety Front of House 52

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. The back of the house supports the front of the house (FOH), enabling the customer-facing team to focus on serving a memorable experience.

Back of House 52

Back of House FOH BOH Front of House 52

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 10, 2021

A quick look at your POS data will identify the top three selling items on your menu. If you pull a joker, the meal is on the house. Promoting your restaurant should start with promoting the food itself. However, too many restaurants fall into the trap of promoting items with a low food cost and high margin. The logic here is simple.

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Marketing SEO Front of House Website Management 219

BNG Point of Sale

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Types of Point-of-Sale (POS) Systems. Point-of Sale (POS) systems are increasingly powerful tools for improving sales and profits. Business owners have many POS systems from which to choose. Business owners have many POS systems from which to choose. Different Types of POS Systems. Features of a POS System.

POS 52

POS Loyalty Program Point of Sale Cash Management 52

SpotOn

MARCH 8, 2024

That brick-and-mortar location in Marin County turns 12 this year, and with the help of their SpotOn Restaurant POS, Veronica hopes to expand to new locations soon. We like how efficient it is for our staff and that we can connect with our customers for deals, updates, and any special announcements. " Just below that?

Front of House 111

Front of House 2005 2012 Influencer 111

Culinary Cues

JULY 12, 2020

It is an uneasy feeling that was pronounced as those cooks who were already at work – looked cautiously at their teammate, nodded, and turned their heads back to the work in front of them. The kitchen lights are back on, deliveries arrive, the battery of ranges is fired up, and cooks (some of us) are welcomed back.

Front of House 401

Front of House Back of House Dine-in Food Truck 401

SpotOn

MARCH 5, 2024

Independent restaurants can barely cover the cost of their front and back-of-house staff, let alone a dedicated marketing resource.   For restaurant operators, marketing often falls to the back burner when managing the daily challenges of rising labor costs, fluctuating food costs, and meeting guests' increasing expectations.

Marketing 115

Marketing Email Marketing Social Media Loyalty Program 115

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

You need to put yourself in front of diners, get them in your door, and turn them into ambassadors of your restaurant that come back and tell their friends about you. Restaurant owners and operators wear a lot of hats. We live in a world where diners are inundated with choices. There are more options for eating out than ever before.

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Seating Email Marketing Marketing SEO 222

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 17, 2023

Employees and restaurant owners are benefiting from automation technology: over half of leaders say that revenue has increased since implementing restaurant’s automation tools. Automation tools also provide value through mobile ordering apps, AI solutions, digital reviews apps, and online reservation software.

Mobile Ordering 193

Mobile Ordering Cash Management Online Ordering Front of House 193

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 197

Front of House Mobile Ordering Loyalty Program Back of House 197

Culinary Cues

MAY 16, 2022

But then, on occasion, there are those nights when you and your teammates are in a special place, a place that is hard to describe unless you have been there – you are in the zone. As a cook or chef there are many days that go well and a few that challenge the best. Your dictionary. Sabrina worked the sauté station.

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Café Front of House Point of Sale Back of House 343

Lavu

OCTOBER 13, 2023

The number of customers can be obtained through your point of sale (POS) system or manual tracking. What is Restaurant Table Turnover Rate? Table turnover rate measures of how often a table is occupied by a new group of guests during a specific period of time. The ideal turnover rate changes based on type of restaurant.

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Seating Mobile Ordering Customer Service Cash Management 173

Open for Business

MARCH 7, 2023

Restaurant training is one of the most important things an owner can put into place. Well-trained teams mean shifts run smoothly and guests are happy with service. When all team members fully understand how to execute their roles and responsibilities at the restaurant , they are more confident and engaged on the job. And they stay in the job longer.

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Training 2023 Front of House Back of House 78

Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

They say that hindsight is 2020 – that being so, there is plenty for us to reflect on and determine how we might have done things differently. The fact is, we can’t go back, but we can look forward. At this point we are all hoping that 2020 will just fade from our memories. It’s history, as they say, but history is important.

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2020 Back of House Front of House Food Order 303

Open for Business

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

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. With an easy-to-use system, a server needs no special training to seat tables in a pinch. This can cut down on food waste.

Reservations 78

Reservations Management Management Front of House 78

7 Shifts

MARCH 16, 2022

In the restaurant industry, it can be difficult to maintain front- and back-of-house staff, as many will eventually move on to pursue new ventures such as school, travel, or alternate employment. Worse yet, some may leave simply because they do not feel valued or that there is no meaning attached to the work they do. Be Flexible.

Front of House 370

Front of House Back of House Communication Customer Service 370

7 Shifts

MARCH 10, 2022

The app is also useful for your front and back end staff, giving them the ability to check upcoming shifts, submit availability, request shift trades, and more. For better or worse, you have a ton of options when it comes to restaurant management apps - and most of them are a click away on your smartphone. Top Restaurant Management Apps.

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Management Management Operations Point of Sale 195