7 Shifts

JULY 28, 2021

You would think something as second nature to people as communication would be easy to manage in the workplace. Communication is the key to facilitating productive relationships between managers and employees. Keeping your staff in the dark about upper management decisions. The best way to manage is to do so with your own eyes.

Communication 430

Communication Management Management Front of House 430

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

As these restaurants (and others) have discovered, technology has become instrumental in improving their safety and quality programs, increasing compliance, keeping up with ever-changing regulations, improving the customer experience, and differentiating themselves from the competition. Elevate quality management programs.

Food Safety 196

Food Safety Kitchen Safety Audits Food Supply 196

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Anyone who’s worked (or even stepped foot) in a restaurant knows how important effective kitchen management is. Simply put, if things aren’t running well in the kitchen, restaurant staff and diners alike often suffer. this atmosphere has long been considered a given, and even a rite of passage, for any kitchen job.

Back of House 276

Back of House Management Management BOH 276

7 Shifts

MARCH 10, 2021

Invest in Technology Accounting and inventory management software are just a couple of the technologies that small business owners should invest in. With health and safety being a top priority for many diners, demonstrating a commitment to a hygienic environment will be critical to your restaurant's success.

Management 370

Management Management Small Business Email Marketing 370

Culinary Cues

APRIL 1, 2024

We do know that there were countless days when we thought we wouldn’t pull it off, when being in the weeds was all too common, and at any moment everything was doomed to collapse – yet we managed to soldier through. Pushing through the swinging kitchen doors I am engulfed by the smells, sounds, and oh such intense heat from a busy operation.

Back of House 323

Back of House Kitchen Safety Hotels Front of House 323

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 19, 2024

As a restaurant manager or owner, you are aware of the dangers fire presents to your business. Keeping Your Restaurant Safe From training your staff, to maintaining the establishment, many safety measures exist to prevent a fire from happening at your restaurant. Clean all surfaces of the kitchen to remove grease.

Kitchen Safety 189

Kitchen Safety Food Safety Training Equipment 189

Culinary Cues

MAY 8, 2023

It sounded like an appropriate title for an article about life in the kitchen. Kitchen work ages us even though to many it is a calling, something that we love (most of the time). When you work in a kitchen, you know what it means to be exhausted at the end of a shift – especially when it’s 12 hours or more in length.

Kitchen Safety 433

Kitchen Safety Food Safety Coaching Training 433

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 16, 2021

In this environment, smart and strategic risk management has never been more important. On the positive side, the pandemic forced any number of pivots among restaurateurs as they struggled during the pandemic shutdown to keep their doors open and kitchens cooking. Pandemic Pivots Still in Play. Do these brands have staying power?

Management 190

Management Management Insurance Kitchen Safety 190

OpenTable

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

Rise of the Ghost Kitchens: How Virtual Restaurants Are Reshaping L.A.’s Emerging ghost kitchens may prepare food for dozens of delivery-only brands simultaneously, all out of the same space, reporter Garrett Snyder writes – think fish and chips alongside quinoa salads and spicy wings. … Read more. … Read more.

Kitchen Safety 78

Kitchen Safety Hospitality Food Safety Cash Management 78

Culinary Cues

APRIL 13, 2020

We also know that the health and safety regulations for restaurants will change significantly as we make every attempt to keep the public and our staff safe and at ease. It is very likely that the Public Health Service will contemplate development and implementation of product and people sanitizing before entering production kitchens.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 10, 2021

You’ve probably encountered restaurant management software. For the uninitiated, restaurant management software is all of the tech in a business that improves efficiencies. About a Restaurant Management Platform. Kitchen Automation. Modern restaurant tech centers around a kitchen display system (KDS).

Management 190

Management Management BOH Front of House 190

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. There were (hopefully not as many anymore) too many young chefs who perpetuated the way of the kitchen, the way that they were taught under the iron fist of the chef who was always right. Okay, there is a problem. “My

Kitchen Safety 386

Kitchen Safety Guest Recovery Uniforms Food Safety 386

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 6, 2023

As customers continue to feel more comfortable dining out, restaurants should have health and safety measures down pat. Exceeding health and safety standards not only ensures the well-being of customers, but it also cultivates a positive experience that fosters loyalty.

Audits 188

Audits Kitchen Safety Mobile Ordering Customer Experience 188

Restaurant365

JANUARY 11, 2022

Restaurant manager logs are an invaluable tool for both in-store managers and above store operators. Store-level managers need to know what’s going on at their locations before they arrive for their shifts. A step up is a manual manager log that prompts managers for the information the next manager will need.

Management 158

Management Management Employee Relations Communication 158

Goliath Consulting

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Through voice-enabled ordering and payment systems, patrons can navigate menus, place orders, and settle bills, all while minimizing physical contact and enhancing safety protocols. Robotic Kitchen Assistants The rise of robotic kitchen assistants powered by advancements from companies like Slang.ai

2024 147

2024 Technology Kitchen Safety Website Management 147

Apicbase

MARCH 25, 2024

Managing inventory and supplier ordering is like juggling flaming torches while riding a unicycle (which also happens to be on fire). When restaurant managers or kitchen staff make poor purchasing choices, they face increased food waste, inflated costs and frustrated customers. That’s a daunting task.

Inventory 52

Inventory Management Management Kitchen Safety 52

Ken Burgin

MARCH 27, 2022

We expect a lot from chefs – not only to manage production and service, but keep to a budget, organise a team of people and handle safety issues, changing food trends, menu design & engineering, plus social media and a bit of marketing. How Liz moved from running a kitchen to teaching how to run one.

Design 113

Design Menu Management Management 113

Restaurant365

JANUARY 11, 2022

Restaurant manager logs are an invaluable tool for both in-store managers and above store operators. Store-level managers need to know what’s going on at their locations before they arrive for their shifts. A step up is a manual manager log that prompts managers for the information the next manager will need.

Management 142

Management Management Employee Relations Communication 142

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 189

Operations Front of House Customer Service Customer Experience 189

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The holiday was later cemented by President Coolidge, marking the longest-running public health and safety observance on record. The theme of this year’s Fire Prevention Week, October 8-14, is “Cooking safety starts with YOU.” Silver class K fire extinguishers are meant exclusively to handle kitchen grease fires.

Bar 190

Bar Kitchen Safety Equipment Insurance 190

Sling

JULY 24, 2023

Restaurant management software is a rapidly expanding niche of software development. Some of these apps are designed to solve specific problems, like shift scheduling or point of sale , while others boast all-in-one suites for every aspect of restaurant management.

2023 78

2023 Management Management Tip Distribution 78

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. Use order information with inventory management software for smarter purchasing. Restaurant Task Management. Restaurant Inventory Management Software.

Technology 370

Technology Front of House Social Media Back of House 370

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Restaurants must adopt tech solutions to boost safety, quality, accuracy, transparency, consistency, and compliance – all factors that contribute to brand excellence. When you invest in modern training programs, your employees better understand (and comply with) safety and QA protocols and deliver safer experiences for guests.

Food Safety 190

Food Safety Kitchen Safety Loyalty Program Employee Relations 190

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Maintaining and having electrical inspections done on your establishment’s electrical system is important in keeping the flow of your restaurant running and for your staff’s safety. This makes it important for restaurant owners, and managers to take steps in ensuring the maintenance of electrical equipment. Safety Switches.

Kitchen Safety 189

Kitchen Safety Equipment Training Document 189

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Innovation is needed in several areas, including: Staff management. Kitchen operations. Food safety and restaurant cleanliness. Staff Management. Technology also helps bridge communication between restaurant management and staff. Kitchen Operations. Food Safety and Restaurant Cleanliness.

Technology 197

Technology Operations Food Safety Kitchen Safety 197

Clover - Restaurants

MAY 7, 2024

You will play a pivotal role in shaping the restaurant’s culinary offerings and ensuring the smooth operation of our kitchen. Work closely with the management team to brainstorm new ideas, promotions, and special events. Lead and manage back-of-house kitchen staff, including sous chefs, line cooks, prep cooks, and dishwashers.

Back of House 52

Back of House BOH Kitchen Safety Front of House 52

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.

Operations 190

Operations Food Safety Kitchen Safety Front of House 190

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.

Kitchen Safety 118

Kitchen Safety Equipment Fine Dining Food Safety 118

7 Shifts

JULY 29, 2020

It’s important for restaurant hiring and training processes to reflect new COVID-19 safety measures. Update your careers page with a safety section Let job candidates know what your restaurant is doing to keep employees safe during the pandemic, and what its expectations are for staff.

Recruiting 293

Recruiting Kitchen Safety Employee Relations Food Safety 293

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 7, 2023

In the world of food service and hospitality, proper refrigeration is crucial for maintaining the quality and safety of perishable goods. This range helps prevent the growth of bacteria, ensuring food safety and extending the shelf life of products. One essential component of commercial refrigeration systems is the walk-in cooler.

Kitchen Safety 167

Kitchen Safety Food Safety Inventory Small Business 167

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 22, 2020

On top of those known problems, restaurant managers have also faced unforeseen and sometimes puzzling challenges. While a breakdown in the back room is manageable, it’s much harder when it happens in front of the customers. Be understanding and calm while protecting your business. 2 – Demanding Customers.

Management 209

Management Management Customer Experience Kitchen Safety 209

7 Shifts

AUGUST 7, 2020

Restaurateurs now also need to know how well new hires will uphold COVID-19 safety measures. If staff jeopardize the health and safety of guests or fellow team members, they can sink the business. Ask these questions in your interviews to find staff who will uphold COVID-19 safety measures and whose values match yours.

2020 312

2020 Kitchen Safety FOH BOH 312

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 8, 2024

Food Safety Food safety is paramount to any business that involves food and as a result the resources to train and develop food safety at all levels is well-established. One way we further a culture of food safety is not shying away from pictures of our team wearing hair nets, gloves, and always portraying best practices.

Food 188

Food 2002 Food Safety Kitchen Safety 188

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. My hope is that these are worthy enough of a space on your kitchen bulletin board or the chef’s office door.

Kitchen Safety 329

Kitchen Safety Back of House Front of House Food Safety 329

Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 21, 2023

My time working in a demanding kitchen, dealing with the daily curve balls, the physical and mental roadblocks, and the stress of a clock with never enough time left are over. Whenever someone tells me that they don’t take regular inventories in their kitchen I cringe and know they have little idea about how a restaurant makes money.

Kitchen Safety 420

Kitchen Safety Food Safety 2024 Inventory 420

Ken Burgin

AUGUST 1, 2023

These are designed for training restaurant managers and head chefs in problem-solving and resource allocation. Have one situation each week for discussion at the manager’s meeting. Ask people from one department to suggest a solution for another department eg front of house suggests the solution for a kitchen problem.

Training 60

Training Management Management Kitchen Safety 60

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2023

How to Better Ensure You Won’t Need Your Fire Extinguisher The best response is to prevent a fire before it starts by updating and cleaning your kitchen equipment, ensuring rags and smoking materials are disposed of properly, investing in Class K extinguishers and finally 86ing flaming shots.

2024 190

2024 Kitchen Safety Cash Management Insurance 190