7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Looking for someone to oversee day-to-day operations is a critical business decision that needs careful consideration. How do you ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations? For example, they may hold regular team meetings to go over new policies or operational updates.

Leadership 195

Leadership Management Management Operations 195

Goliath Consulting

JUNE 8, 2025

Summer brings sunshine, longer days, and—if you’re not prepared—hot kitchens that slow down service, impact food quality, and push your staff to the edge. For restaurant and bar owners, getting your kitchen ready for rising temperatures isn’t just about comfort; it’s about performance, food safety, and protecting your bottom line.

Kitchen Safety 243

Kitchen Safety Seasonal Menu Food Safety Equipment 243

ChowNow

MARCH 14, 2025

In this guide, youre going to learn: The key components of effective restaurant operations management Common challenges restaurant owners face (and how to solve them) Best practices to run a more efficient and profitable restaurant Lets explore what it takes to manage restaurant operations like a pro.

Operations 195

Operations Management Management Front of House 195

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 5, 2025

What starts as a passion for quality, craftsmanship, and unique flavors often turns into a logistical challenge when demand grows beyond the capacity of a single storefront or kitchen. Optimizing for Operational Efficiency Scaling a food business requires a shift in thinking from small-batch production to streamlined efficiency.

Food 322

Food Back of House Consumer Goods Kitchen Safety 322

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. Transparency across operations allows corrective actions to take place before an incident occurs. Leveraging Digital Visibility.

Operations 473

Operations Food Safety Kitchen Safety Front of House 473

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Advanced networking solutions have emerged as a critical player in this revolution, offering the potential to enhance restaurant operations dramatically. At the core, these solutions include high-speed internet, ensuring all digital operations run smoothly and without interruption.

Operations 472

Operations Front of House Customer Service Customer Experience 472

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 27, 2025

As a restaurant manager, you want to do everything in your power to keep your commercial kitchen as well as your entire facility safe and welcoming to staff and patrons alike. However, fire hazards such as neglected kitchen equipment and grease buildup can lead to serious kitchen fires, threatening lives and livelihoods.

Kitchen Safety 354

Kitchen Safety Equipment Take-out Education 354

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

1788 Chicken owns and operates 60 Zaxby’s locations across eight states. This helps the business manage its bottom line – especially given the higher cost of cooking oil in recent years – and the quality of the food coming out of its kitchens. Cody Neal, vice president of operations for 1788 Chicken.

Kitchen Safety 221

Kitchen Safety Back of House Food Safety Technology 221

The Rail

JANUARY 3, 2025

By incorporating this training into your calendar, you align your business with modern consumer values and cut down on operational waste. Aside from keeping up with industry trends like this, year-round training is especially critical for maintaining consistency in operations, meeting compliance standards, and exceeding customer expectations.

Training 130

Training Operations Seasonal Menu Kitchen Safety 130

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 2, 2024

As a restaurant manager, maintaining food safety is your number one responsibility. Trusted suppliers adhere to stringent safety standards, reducing the risk of contamination at the source. These credentials indicate adherence to high safety standards. Create a Food Safety Culture We get it–you’re busy.

Food Safety 275

Food Safety Management Management Kitchen Safety 275

Culinary Cues

APRIL 7, 2025

Keep in mind the distinction between professional cook and those who fall into the kitchen work without real intent. So, here is my attempt at characterizing the professional cook and chef pool of 2030 and beyond. A diverse workforce has been the norm for decades.

Kitchen Safety 302

Kitchen Safety Food Supply 2030 Healthcare 302

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 7, 2025

That’s real accountability in action, and it will transform your operation. When someone is truly accountable, they understand: Their specific responsibilities within the operation. ” Instead of: "Follow proper food safety procedures." The clear expectations for performance and customer service. .”

Coaching 419

Coaching Kitchen Safety Food Safety Communication 419

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 20, 2025

Inefficient Operations and Workflow One major hurdle that can slow down the growth of your catering business is inefficient operations and workflow. The impact of these operational inefficiencies is far-reaching. To tackle these issues, it’s crucial to invest in technology solutions that streamline your operations.

Catering 352

Catering Delivery Customer Service Customer Experience 352

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2020

.” Fafa’s desire to expand their business, while ensuring the safety of employees and customers is as strong as ever. Orders from online channels and delivery partners had to be manually entered into its previous Point-of-Sale (POS) system, and manually delivered to the kitchen.

Technology 383

Technology Operations Loyalty Program Point of Sale 383

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Now, for restaurant employees and guests alike, nothing matters more than the safety of their experience inside the restaurant. Social distancing can only go so far—there are still many shared devices that guests and staff have to touch, including point-of-sale devices, payment PIN pads, kiosks and kitchen monitors.

Dine-in 490

Dine-in Kitchen Safety Operations Point of Sale 490

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 9, 2020

The following seven tips can help restaurant managers and HR professionals navigate risk in this rapidly evolving pandemic, especially as restaurants in many jurisdictions are required to operate solely with take-out or delivery service options. Others may have decided to shutter operations altogether. Share Guidance.

Leadership 558

Leadership Kitchen Safety Employee Relations Tip Distribution 558

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 2, 2020

I’ve had the opportunity to support restaurant operators that have stayed open throughout the COVID shutdown. Everyone agrees that with COVID-19, the public has a heightened safety awareness. The public is watching operators very closely to see if they are doing all the things to make safety your #1 priority.

Training 545

Training Kitchen Safety Food Safety Website Management 545

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Ofer Zinger, co-founder of Kitchen Robotics, thinks so. It also self-cleans, helping ensure food safety. What are the main obstacles for brands and operators to integrate more robotics in restaurants? What are the main obstacles for brands and operators to integrate more robotics in restaurants?

Food Safety 473

Food Safety BOH FOH Kitchen Safety 473

Goliath Consulting

MARCH 26, 2025

With rising temperatures, fluctuating humidity, and increased allergens in the air, a neglected HVAC system can impact both guest experience and operational costs. Why Spring HVAC Maintenance Matters Unlike residential systems, restaurant HVAC units work overtimehandling kitchen heat, crowded dining rooms, and frequent door openings.

Allergens 221

Allergens Kitchen Safety Seasonal Menu Food Safety 221

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Back-of-house (BOH) staff, including chefs and kitchen assistants, will focus more on food safety, food handling, and kitchen equipment use. A well-informed team improves service, enhances the dining experience, and reduces errors in the kitchen. When creating a training plan, you must distinguish between these two areas.

Training 195

Training Kitchen Safety Food Safety Customer Service 195

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 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 2025. After a challenging 2024, it’s promising to see restaurant operators looking ahead to 2025 with optimism.

2025 419

2025 Loyalty Program Customer Experience Online Ordering 419

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 7, 2021

Restaurant owners are looking for creative ways to revamp the indoor dining experience with improved health and safety standards. Restaurant owners can use these helpful tips to promote key health and safety standards in order to regain trust and improve the overall customer experience: Improve Air, Hand and Surface Hygiene.

Kitchen Safety 531

Kitchen Safety Customer Service Customer Experience Dine-in 531

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 11, 2021

Restaurant kitchens have many places where fires can occur. Business owners need to be aware of potential fire hazards and take preventative steps when it comes to fire safety. Following a few simple safety tips can prevent fires and keep employees and patrons safe in your establishment. Conducting Regular Inspections.

Kitchen Safety 531

Kitchen Safety Front of House Equipment Take-out 531

7 Shifts

MAY 31, 2021

For example, kitchen managers rely on software to let them know how much expected inventory they have in stock. That's why restaurateurs rely on restaurant operations. With clearly defined and enforced restaurant operations, restaurants achieve maximum efficiency and profitability. Areas of Operation. Table of Contents.

Operations 363

Operations Inventory Hiring Customer Service 363

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 25, 2021

a multi-site restaurant operator with more than 200 locations that was shifting to takeout only decided to evaluate its already robust food safety system. But the incidents never compromised customers’ safety because the restaurants were able to discover and remediate them in real time. Enabling the Agile Kitchen and More.

Food Safety 508

Food Safety Delivery Kitchen Safety Food 508

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 1, 2021

Technology will be vital in the months – and years – ahead as the pandemic continues to change the conversation about food safety. Restaurants now must prioritize the overall safety of the restaurant environment, in addition to addressing food safety itself. Traceability + Transparency for Back-of-House Operations.

Technology 454

Technology Kitchen Safety Food Safety Food Supply 454

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Sweetgreen implemented tech solutions to improve their operations, boost sustainability , and personalize customers’ experiences. In fact, when restaurants adopt tech solutions, it can significantly improve every aspect of their business operations. For instance, technology can help restaurants: Optimize operations.

Food Safety 489

Food Safety Kitchen Safety Food Supply Audits 489

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 29, 2020

Over and above these suggestions, if you have the size to spread out your kitchen you should do so. Kitchens must be sanitized, per recommended guidelines. They are for your own safety too. The number #1 thing owner/operators can do for their employees is give a sense of psychological safety. Do remain positive.

FOH 539

FOH Kitchen Safety BOH Food Safety 539

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

” The COVID-19 pandemic—more than any contentious customer or kitchen catastrophe—is putting that skill to test. Data shows that guests want to dine out but safety concerns are the biggest factor holding them back. A prerequisite for working in the restaurant industry is often to be “quick on your feet.”

Technology 600

Technology Guest Recovery Kitchen Safety Social Media 600

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 469

Audits Kitchen Safety Mobile Ordering Customer Experience 469

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 7, 2021

A coalition of restaurant industry leaders released the first national safety standards for dining in an attempt to simplify and streamline city, state and federal guidelines and ensure a safe working and dining environment for employees and customers.

Kitchen Safety 423

Kitchen Safety Food Safety Front of House Back of House 423

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

The trends the industry had in 2019 toward improved tech stacks, better reporting, and streamlined operations can’t wait any longer, and restaurants are finding the budget to put toward technology again. Better Compliance with Health and Safety. Technology Consolidation.

2021 612

2021 Kitchen Safety Food Safety Inventory 612

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 6, 2022

Restaurant’s safety protocols were done “behind the scenes,” and guests most likely didn’t care about the sanitation of high-touch surfaces or whether they were sitting within six feet of other tables. Many operators relied on gut instinct, without a comprehensive view of their data to inform their decisions.

Audits 474

Audits Kitchen Safety Back of House Point of Sale 474

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 8, 2020

Modern AI exists without the limitations that you see in movies, operating on everything from the smartphones in your pocket to the website that uses machine learning to track COVID-19. An IVR is a digital operator that fields your calls. Food Safety. Interactive Voice Response System. Capacity Management. Reduce Food Waste.

Food Safety 522

Food Safety Kitchen Safety Front of House Website Management 522

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 24, 2022

However, spending the time to create a handbook will help create the desired culture, as well as save time and money (helping to avoid employee turnover as 36 percent of employees say they quit because they wish they had better training, legal action, safety concerns). Procedures for Operating Restaurant Equipment (if applicable).

Food Safety 493

Food Safety Kitchen Safety Restaurant Law Equipment 493

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 30, 2021

Arkansas Enacts Food Freedom Act : On April 30, 2021, Arkansas enacted the Food Freedom Act that exempts certain producers of homemade foods or drinks products from any state food safety licensure, certification, or inspection. The law allows home cooks to prepare meals from their homes and sell to consumers without being a licensed kitchen.

2021 474

2021 Restaurant Law Kitchen Safety Food Safety 474

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 30, 2021

Loyalty programs are the bridge to building brand affinity, so prioritizing loyalty as a technology, marketing, and operations initiative will be critical for QSRs to maintain their share of customers’ wallets. Though safety is still important, convenience is re-emerging as a top priority as customers have settled into new habits.

Loyalty Program 508

Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Kitchen Safety Customer Service 508