Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2025

Some ideas: Work with schools beyond fundraisers: offer to host field trips where kids tour the kitchen, decorate desserts, or learn about food safety. Let Your Team Shape the Culture Big brands often rely on scripts and standard training to maintain consistency. Parents and staff will remember it.

Small Business

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Looking for someone to oversee day-to-day operations is a critical business decision that needs careful consideration. Can you provide an example of how you’ve improved employee performance through training? How do you ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene regulations?

Leadership

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

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 24, 2025

From taking orders to coordinating back-of-house operations, every moment counts. Yet many restaurants are still relying on outdated or overly complex communication tools that slow down operations and hinder their ability to deliver exceptional service. Streamlining training is the key to breaking this cycle.

Communication

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

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

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

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

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

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

. – Noah Glass, Founder & CEO of Olo The pandemic was a transformative period for the restaurant industry, leading to significant changes in how both restaurants and consumers operate. Technology continues to transform restaurant operations. The workforce also experienced a major reset.

Front of House

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 18, 2025

For starters, their plans include using AI agents to run repetitive admin; applying voice-automated AI to drive-through and back-office operations; implementing computer vision to speed up meal delivery; and sensor-tagging hard-working kitchen kit to predict maintenance needs.

Food

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

According to 51% of restaurant operators, staffing is one of the top challenges to success. How do you ensure a team-oriented approach to working with the kitchen staff and other waiters? Use this interview question to explore the candidate’s familiarity with food service operations. Have you ever worked long shifts?

Hiring

Lavu

MAY 2, 2025

Managing food allergies in a restaurant isn’t just about good service its a critical safety responsibility. A well-equipped POS system helps reduce human error, improve kitchen workflows, and build guest trust. By integrating ingredient tracking with kitchen operations, these systems ensure safety and precision.

Allergens

Restaurant Business

JUNE 23, 2025

Immigrants Operations RATIONAL’s iCareSystem AutoDose helps you keep your oven clean without the extra effort Sponsored content from our partner RATIONAL on Jun. Immigrants Operations RATIONAL’s iCareSystem AutoDose helps you keep your oven clean without the extra effort Sponsored content from our partner RATIONAL on Jun.

Food Supply

Open for Business

OCTOBER 15, 2024

That’s why having a solid restaurant management training program is so important for owners and operators looking to build a successful team. A well-structured management training program equips new leaders with essential skills while promoting ongoing development.

Training

Harbor Touch

MARCH 18, 2025

Our goal is simple: give you tools to streamline operations, cut costs, and grow your business without burning out. Hire the Right People and Train Them Well Finding top talent is like casting a winning team. Training locks in that potential. The National Restaurant Association found well-trained staff stay 30% longer.

Management

Lavu

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Real-time inventory systems help restaurants cut food waste , save money, and improve operations. These tools now integrate smoothly with other restaurant technologies, making them essential for streamlined operations. This ensures seamless operations and better visibility into stock movements.

Waste

QSR Automations

JUNE 10, 2025

Combination of comprehensive operations management platform with kitchen automation will help customers execute more efficiently and profitably BOSTON, June 10, 2025–Crunchtime Information Systems, Inc., QSR’s kitchen display technology is a natural fit with Crunchtime’s operations management solutions,” said Raguin. “We

Technology

Harbor Touch

MARCH 16, 2025

When financial transactions start tripping over themselves or your smooth operations hit a snag, its a sign your back office might need some love. One restaurant I know found their kitchen prep took twice as long as it shoulddata showed the bottleneck, and they fixed it fast. Got a trained stand-in if your managers out?

POS

Lavu

JUNE 20, 2025

From AI-driven ordering systems to smart inventory tools and contactless dining experiences, today’s innovations are reshaping how restaurants operate, serve customers, and stay competitive. Have you wondered about the possibilities of training new hires without the risks and costs of a normal training session?

Technology

SpotOn

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Now, as a copywriter at SpotOn, he helps restaurant owners and managers learn how to run a more profitable operation. Direct operating expenses.   Handhelds are another way to reduce labor costs in full-service operations. This can also be referred to as operating costs. Prime costs. Contribution margins.

License

Lavu

APRIL 17, 2025

Real-Time Inventory Tracking offers a powerful solution by giving operators instant visibility into whats in stock, whats being used, and what needs to be reordered. Real-time inventory tracking helps restaurants save money by cutting food waste, improving stock management, and streamlining operations.

Inventory

Indoor Media

JANUARY 16, 2025

Exceptional pizza Consistent branding and marketing, Efficient operations, Cleanliness Strong customer focus These aren’t just sides; they are the central slices in the pie of success. When your pizza stands out, it enhances your entire operation and keeps customers coming back for more. Invest in proper training.

Website Management

The Food Corridor

JULY 24, 2025

Putting Shared Kitchens at the Center Our work with the RFBC was grounded in one belief: shared-use kitchens are not a fringe idea — they are the foundation for a more resilient, inclusive, and scalable local food economy. This decision marked the end of a transformative chapter — but it’s not the end of our movement.

Kitchen Safety

Lavu

MAY 5, 2025

Heres a simple 7-day plan to upgrade your operations without disrupting your business: Days 12 : Plan your transition. Days 56 : Train your staff. Communicate with Your Team and Vendors Keep everyone in the loop: Staff : Host a meeting to explain the timeline, go over the training plan, and address any questions.

POS

Lavu

MAY 2, 2025

Managing food allergens isnt just a best practiceits a legal and safety necessity for todays restaurants. With increasing awareness of food allergies, allergen management in POS systems has become essential to ensure customer safety and streamline kitchen operations. This reduces the chance of errors or miscommunication.

Allergens

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

The focus now is finding the minimum necessary seating capacity while maximizing kitchen efficiency and service throughput. If restaurant operators are not attuned to this, they will find it very difficult to exist in the very near future. This shift ensures that operations run smoothly, and sales revenue is optimized.

Loyalty Program

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

"As awful as it was, the pandemic pushed restaurants to completely rethink their operations in order to survive, and some of the changes they made during the pandemic have continued to be beneficial to those restaurants and industry at large." Landlord/Tenant Disputes : in my practice, I have seen a huge increase in lease disputes.

Mobile Ordering

Lavu

MAY 30, 2025

Tableside tablets allow customers to easily customize their meals and send their orders directly to the kitchen where orders appear on a kitchen display system. A restaurant can operate just as smoothly with fewer servers, cutting overhead costs and reducing staffing needs and issues.

Ordering

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

EATER

MARCH 12, 2025

Masked chefs make pizza in a restaurant kitchen in 2022. No takeout, a small staff, an open kitchen so we can interact with the guests. Even after the legal lockdowns ended, many restaurants found value in keeping operations small. What I originally envisioned is the restaurant that exists now, says Stieber.

2025

Qu

JUNE 17, 2025

From knowing where an order is in the kitchen to having instant insight into which upsell recommendations are driving the greatest gains in average order value. Optimize Kitchen Orchestration Item State Management Item State Management transforms your kitchen into a well-oiled machine where expo stations instantly know when items are ready.

Mobile Ordering

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Hiring a great kitchen manager can transform your BOH operations with outstanding culinary and leadership skills. Asking the appropriate kitchen manager interview questions can reveal whether a candidate has the experience, skills, and abilities that your restaurant needs. How do you handle conflicts between kitchen staff?

Back of House

The Food Corridor

APRIL 1, 2025

Michigan’s Cottage Food Law allows food entrepreneurs to legally sell certain homemade goods directly to consumers without the need for a commercial kitchen. The law permits individuals to prepare and sell non-potentially hazardous foods from their homes without needing a commercial kitchen.

Kitchen Safety

Lavu

JULY 18, 2025

Whether you’re running a busy café or a fine-dining hotspot, having the right staff management strategies in place can reduce turnover, boost productivity, and create a smoother operation. One feature often overlooked that can increase productivity and better customer service is the kitchen display system.

Management

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 27, 2022

As a result, ghost kitchens, delivery-focused kitchens without a storefront or dining area, are growing in popularity. Ghost kitchens allow operators to utilize commercial kitchens – sometimes in shared spaces with other brands – without the overhead of a full restaurant space and staff.

Kitchen Safety

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