Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

"It would become more important for restaurants and hotels to work with partners they can trust – ones who have similar values to them. Our hospitality solutions can automate routine tasks, allowing hotel staff to focus on high-value guest interactions. AI is also boosting staff productivity.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 16, 2025

Finding ways to align inventory management with more environmentally friendly packaging helps reduce such waste. E-commerce order management systems allow for real-time monitoring of current food inventory. More than 63 percent of municipal solid waste in the US was a result of food packaging.

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Hot Schedules

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Mobility Equals Flexible Ops: Hotel Purchasing & Inventory from Anywhere. Hotel operators are struggling with three major pain points: the labor shortage, competitive expansion, and lingering lockdown restrictions. Mobile tech solution can fill the gaps left behind by skeleton teams and keep operations competitive.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 13, 2023

My money is placed on working in a quality hotel, resort, or club. Of course, restaurants are great places to build your bag of tricks, ones where the chef has very high standards and is willing to share, but dollar for dollar, a club, hotel, or resort provides the package with the best value.

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Hotels Point of Sale Cash Management Training 505

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Star of the Show: Salted Egg Yolk This centuries-old ingredient has been a staple in traditional Chinese dishes, offering a umami flavor and saltiness, perfect for items like a creamy pasta or topping a Caesar salad and featured on menus including District at Kimpton Shinjuku Tokyo and Bambara at Kimpton Hotel Monaco Salt Lake City.

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Squirrel Systems

JUNE 11, 2025

Whether dining in a busy restaurant or staying at a full-service hotel, customers value speed, personalization, and seamless service. Real-Time Menu and Service Updates Across Locations A major advantage of a cloud-based POS system is the ability to update menus, pricing, and inventory in real time.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 7, 2023

From restaurants and grocery stores to hotels and hospitals, commercial refrigeration plays a vital role in preserving the freshness of food and beverages. Easy Access and Inventory Management The large doors of walk-in coolers allow for easy access to stored items, making it convenient for staff to retrieve what they need.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 20, 2022

As per a report by Future Market Insights (FMI), AI Assisted Robots will be hugely employed in various end use industries including the hoteling industry. Integrated Inventory and Purchasing. This kind of predictive technology can be used by restaurants in so many ways: to manage inventory, staffing, menu pricing, and more.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 10, 2021

Today we will take a look at how disintermediation of the guest has impacted hotels, airlines, real estate, movies, and consumer packaged goods. Today, with proper integrations, information is syndicated out in a way that reflects live inventory.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 20, 2020

Hotels may need to integrate similar convenience options, including expanded in-room amenities and entertainment options, for on-premise guests as cautious guests may stay room-bound for longer periods of time instead of lounging at lobby bars or restaurants.

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Chef's Resources

JANUARY 26, 2020

Managing Restaurant & Hotel Food Inventory – (Part 1 of 4) One of the most important components of managing your food cost is managing your inventory process. Controlling your month end food inventory and food cost is essential both for your business as well as for your own professional reputation.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 1, 2024

SOME TIME IN THE LATE 1960’S: Walking through the back entrance to the Statler Hilton Hotel was like stepping into a totally different world. There would be two Secret Service Agents who would purchase all the ingredients separate from our normal storeroom inventory and would be stationed in the kitchen watching my every move.

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Back of House Kitchen Safety Hotels Front of House 421

Hot Schedules

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

What Hotel Menu Trends Will Define 2022? E xperts predict the global hotel industry in 2022 will return to 80 percent of 2019 demand — as more vacationers return to the fold and business travelers book trips once more, how have your offerings adapted to post-pandemic consumer demands? b3lineicon|b3icon-heart-care|?|Heart Heart Care.

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Hot Schedules

JUNE 30, 2021

Keeping Your Hotel Operations Agile Through Data-Driven Analytics. T hough global markets are steadily coming back online in 2021, noteworthy supply chain disruptions and workforce shortages have strained hotel operations at a time when the industry is most fragile. Read More Why Are Hotel Operating Costs Rising So Quickly?

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Paper Chase Accountancy

JUNE 12, 2025

Just like a key can unlock a door, innovative hospitality finance solutions can open up new avenues of growth for hotels and restaurants. Key Takeaways Understanding hospitality finance is vital for tackling industry-specific challenges and driving growth in hotels and restaurants. Learn more about our Accounting Services !

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Paper Chase Accountancy

MAY 23, 2025

Like the navigators of ancient mariners’ ships, hospitality accountants in London are the unseen heroes guiding hotels and restaurants through the tumultuous seas of financial management. These professionals not only offer traditional bookkeeping but also provide specialized financial solutions crucial for hotels and restaurants.

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Hotels Hospitality Cash Management Restaurant Law 52

7 Shifts

AUGUST 2, 2024

To calculate this, use the formula: Cost of Goods Sold (COGs) = Beginning Inventory + Purchased Inventory - Ending Inventory Gross profit & gross profit margin Your gross profit and gross profit margin help you track how much money you're making after deducting your Cost of Goods Sold.

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Hot Schedules

JUNE 8, 2021

Why Are Hotel Operating Costs Rising So Quickly? A s vaccine proliferation leads to more travelers returning to the market and the relaxation of international borders, hotels are starting to finally realize the long-awaited full reopening. Why Are Hotel Operating Costs Rising So Quickly? b3lineicon|b3icon-computer-graph|?|Computer

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 30, 2025

The emergence of AI-driven inventory management and food preparation automation is cutting operational expenses and wait times. Feb 2024, My Place Hotels of America has collaborated with Grubhub to enhance guest experience through online food ordering and delivery.

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Hot Schedules

JULY 8, 2021

The Problems with Managing Inventory in Spreadsheets. U sing spreadsheets for hospitality inventory management is inaccurate, inefficient, and unwise. Learn how poor inventory management could be making operators crazy and hurting your business. You’d be hard-pressed to find an operator who actually likes taking inventory.

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Paper Chase Accountancy

MAY 30, 2025

This fundamental discipline, when expertly managed, ensures the financial health of restaurants and hotels, enabling them to thrive even in challenging market conditions. This specialized area of accounting involves managing the financial transactions and obligations of hospitality businesses, such as NYC restaurants and hotels.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2021

A Q2 survey from Joblist found that higher pay, more benefits, or a bonus would motivate job seekers with hospitality experience to pursue open roles in restaurants, bars, and hotels. In parallel, procurement challenges persist as the food service industry reels from ongoing global supply chain disruptions and inventory delays.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Justin Sullivan/Getty Images According to a new study, grocery stores could keep more food out of landfills, increase profits, and pad customers’ pockets by adopting a practice widely used by airlines, hotels, and other industries This story was originally published on Civil Eats. Picture yourself grocery shopping.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

A short menu can slim down the food costs through streamlined inventory management, as well as reduced food waste. One latest trend that the hotel industry has to catch up with is the rise of vegan cuisine. Consider, removing processed or pre-packaged ingredients from their inventory. Serving smaller portion sizes.

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2022 Customer Service Online Ordering Website Management 547

Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 3, 2022

The hotel restaurant doesn’t serve lunch (except for special events) which gives us a chance to catch our breath. This is a busy hotel kitchen and because of our size we can afford the luxury of our own full-time bakery department. There are a few coffee hours, a lunch for 40, and a rehearsal dinner tonight for 25. Morning, Jack.”

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

This enables businesses to avoid buying too much inventory. Furthermore, restaurants and hotels are using AI to keep tabs on which foods are thrown out and then make portion size and menu recommendations to reduce waste. Sellers would make money from foods that they would otherwise throw out, while buyers would get good deals.

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Gourmet Marketing

MAY 8, 2025

Understanding the Importance of a Booking Engine An effective booking engine is essential for independent hotels, not just a convenience. A booking engine functions as an online reservation system that allows guests to book rooms directly through a hotels website or mobile app.

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Culinary Cues

JUNE 16, 2023

I never told you, but at the peak of my career I was the chef in a four-star hotel with a team of two dozen cooks. I called a friend of mine at my old hotel. I think, this is what you were destined to do, and I know someday you will become a chef in a great restaurant. Take care of it and keep it sharp.

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Hot Schedules

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Hotel operators are struggling with three major pain points: the labor shortage, competitive expansion, and lingering lockdown restrictions. The oft-cited national labor shortage has extended to the hotel and resorts industries, straining bandwidth for the employed and forcing operators to pick up additional responsibilities.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 8, 2022

The anxiety building up to a full house in the hotel packed with a series of food events has made it impossible to relax. Well, here we go. I haven’t slept much at all over the past few days and certainly won’t until the weekend is over. The preparation has been mind boggling, now we just have to execute.

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

Getting that dish just right, controlling costs, managing inventory, meeting budgetary goals, topping yesterdays customer count, clearing the rail of tickets without any re-fires, a complement from customers, top ratings on Trip Advisor or Yelp, or a positive local restaurant review can all be viewed as a competitive opportunity.

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Fine Dining Coaching Dine-in Café 450

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Payroll can be a huge chore in this industry due to its time-sucking nature, and other accounting needs like inventory and budget management aren't exactly easy (or exciting). BevSpot BevSpot is a food and beverage management software that handles inventory management, ordering, invoicing, and sales data. Apple | Android 12.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Payroll can be a huge chore in this industry due to its time-sucking nature, and other accounting needs like inventory and budget management aren't exactly easy (or exciting). BevSpot BevSpot is a food and beverage management software that handles inventory management, ordering, invoicing, and sales data. Apple | Android 12.

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Daniel was different, after two years part-time as a dishwasher, his chef lined him up with an apprenticeship at a fancy hotel in West Virginia. He worked in each kitchen area learning how to cut meat and fish, help on large banquets, work every position on the line, take inventories, and even how to make decisions on wines.

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Back of House Hotels Uniforms Certification 338

Squirrel Systems

JUNE 2, 2025

Lets explore the macro trends behind the growing adoption of cloud POS systems across restaurants, hotels, and food service businesses. For busy restaurants and hotel F&B outlets, this means fewer mistakes , faster service , and reduced labor strain. So, whats fueling this shift?

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Ninety-five percent of those surveyed reported using some form of AI in their restaurant, with the most common being AI-assisted inventory management (35 percent), AI menu optimization (35 percent) and AI reservations/bookings (32 percent). AI usage has also skyrocketed, primarily in the back-of-house.

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Paper Chase Accountancy

MAY 21, 2025

Hotels, restaurants, and sprawling F&B groups operate within a unique financial landscape, demanding far more than generic bookkeeping. They require specialized support that understands the intricacies of fluctuating revenues, high labor costs, and complex inventory management. Learn more about our Accounting Services !

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