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How to Improve Restaurant Operations: 9 Proven Strategies

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For instance, while doing your data review, you notice that one of the items on your menu is no longer profitable. Strictly follow health and safety standards for restaurants Abiding by the safety standards, especially those mandated by local, state, and federal laws, is essential to the success of your restaurant operations.

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Surviving COVID-19: Your Guide to Social Media Engagement for Restaurants

Lavu

Are your restaurant’s social media pages lacking the engagement you need to drive more sales? Now more than ever, your customers are indulging in social media consumption. If you’re looking for advice to grow your followers online and create engaging social media posts for your restaurant, then this guide is for you.

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THE 2021 CHEF SKILL SET

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The labor-intensive environments that have been typical in kitchens are nearly impossible to maintain. Chefs who are able to develop systems of production that work with fewer people will find a gold star on their resume. [] STREAMLINED MENU PLANNING. Doing more with less will be the name of the game.

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‘Who Watches the Kitchen?’

Modern Restaurant Management

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.

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How to Plan Your Restaurant's Grand Re-Opening Event

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: A seating capacity goal (such as 100% of the allowed seating capacity) or a reservation booking goal A revenue goal—such as a volume number or percentage compared to pre-COVID A follower goal on social media from gaining new interest in your restaurant A return visit goal for diners who return to your restaurant after the grand opening 2.

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Podcast 13: Teaching Chefs About Kitchen Management and Menu Design

Ken Burgin

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.

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Unique Ways Restaurants Can Use QR Codes to Drive Sales

Modern Restaurant Management

When restaurants got the green light to reopen their dining rooms, they implemented a host of safety procedures to prevent the spread of germs. Restaurants across the country shelved their paper menus and turned to digital options to reduce touchpoints. Boost Social Media. QR codes are no longer just for menus.