Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 1, 2025

Whether it's an independent operator hiring a few dozen people per year, or a large national brand hiring several thousand, employee recruitment and retention is a hands-on and time-consuming process. To streamline the process further, 37 percent of restaurant operators plan to adopt automated labor management and recruitment systems.

Pricing

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 29, 2025

The Darden Restaurant-owned brand rated top for fast service, fresh food, accurate orders, and customizable menu options. Through her exceptional leadership and dedication, Valerie has played a pivotal role in bringing numerous airports into the Green Restaurant Association’s certification program. ”

Reservations

Restaurant Business

JULY 11, 2025

A celebrity chef in Ireland and author, Moriarty will shape the group’s food program, and will assist in recruiting a dedicated executive chef. A classically trained chef, McIntyre will help shape the evolution of the chain’s menu, as well as sourcing ingredients, optimizing vendor relationships and streamlining inventory.

Leadership

Embrace the Suck

MAY 14, 2023

As such, it's a tragedy when these establishments falter, collapse, or disappear, not due to a lack of talent, vision, or culinary prowess but because of a deficiency in leadership. I've distilled this undeniable truth: The success or failure of any restaurant is invariably linked to the quality of its leadership.

Leadership

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

” Following his transitional leadership role at SALIDO and NAB, Chowdhury will focus his efforts on the Bowery Engine, an early stage direct investment and incubation company that previously supported SALIDO. From screen to plate, the menu is expected to feature signature dishes and recipes that have been prepared on the show.

Fast Casual

Culinary Cues

MAY 13, 2023

The chef, above all else, is the manager of a business; a very complex business requiring a broad array of skills: accomplished cooking, menu planning, marketing, budgeting, cost controls, purchasing, hiring, training, and in some cases – firing; leadership and team building, setting the stage for personal motivation, concept development, equipment (..)

Hotels

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

The concept is centered around a 900-degree coal fired oven, and its streamlined menu offers “well-done” pizza, coal fired chicken wings, homemade meatballs, and a variety of handcrafted sandwiches and salads. “Anthony’s represents a fantastic addition to the BurgerFi family. .” across Asia. .

Franchising

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2020

To shine the spotlight on the immediate opportunities that exist for all Americans to find employment at franchised restaurants of an iconic brand that holds a unique place in people’s daily lives, Dunkin’ is launching its first-ever national advertising campaign aimed at recruitment. ” A&W Doubling Up.

Franchising

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

In this edition of MRM Research Roundup, we feature pizza predictions, Valentine's Day menu trends and lots about loyalty. Valentine's Menu Trends Restaurant guests heavily favor tasting menus this Valentine’s season, according to Lightspeed. Being a Loyalty Juggernaut essentially commands category leadership.

2024

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 17, 2020

Ingredients are clean and sourced from local vendors whenever possible, and the menu is designed to support vegan, gluten-free, and Halal diets in an effort to accommodate all guests, no matter their dietary preferences. Paris Baquette's Leadership Changes. Strive to be the number one QSR for vegetarians.

Franchising

7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

One other way you may need to manage inventory is with menu planning. Some restaurant managers work directly with the chef to plan menu item selection or daily specials. If this applies to you, you'll want to make sure that menu items are enticing, well-portioned, and profitable.

Management

Embrace the Suck

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

I am always shocked when I ask an audience how many know the exact cost of every item on their menu and less than 5% raise their hand. Are you actively recruiting talent each week or just placing a couple of boring job ads hoping that the next superstar is going to walk in? Most people don’t know their numbers.

Coaching

ChowNow

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Sommeliers offer expert wine recommendations, while pastry chefs handle the dessert menu. Best Practices for Recruiting and Hiring Management and Support Staff 1. For example, when hiring a sous chef, describe the cooking skills, leadership experience, and knowledge of kitchen operations that are essential for the role.

Hiring

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

58 of the top 100 restaurant chains are taking advantage of the plant-based market opportunity–even increasing their plant-based offerings from 25 to 50 percent of their menu, like Panera Bread plans to do. to its menu. PCRM also helps hospitals with implementation of new plant-based menu items. Carl’s Jr.’s

Hospitality

7 Shifts

JUNE 1, 2022

Classes and sessions hosted at the 2022 conference include the anatomy of failure, menu trends, social media, and thriving in a virtual landscape. Learn how to make different pizza styles, expand into new locations, engineer your menu , or even renegotiate your lease. Restaurant Leadership Conference. When: March. When: April.

2022

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

A high turnover means you now have to recruit, select, and train new candidates, which takes time and costs money. Engineer Your Menu for Profits Menu engineering refers to the actions you take to create a more profitable menu. Use this technique on your menu by offering recommendations next to a menu item.

Management

Embrace the Suck

APRIL 18, 2022

I should recruit more talent. I should cost out my menu. I must recruit more talent. I must recruit more talent. I must cost out my menu. The best understand that constantly recruiting and attracting top talent isn’t something they do when they need to fill an empty spot on the team. Stop doing that!

Social Media

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Although the land, labor, and creativity of farm-to-table sourcing is so exciting and delicious, considerable operational disruption, scheduling, and menu management is still required to make it all a profitable business model. Brands will look to collaborate with menu splitting.

Mobile Ordering

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

The Brick & Mortar store model, which ranges from 1200 – 2000 sq feet, has a specific layout designed for efficiently producing the entire The Dolly Llama menu and properly displaying logos and branding to maximize presentation and The Dolly Llama’s merchandising. Signature Shakes are another brand staple. This Is It!

Franchising

7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

One other way you may need to manage inventory is with menu planning. Some restaurant managers work directly with the chef to plan menu item selection or daily specials. If this applies to you, you'll want to make sure that menu items are enticing, well-portioned, and profitable.

Management

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 21, 2019

" menu that takes inspiration from classic Canadian dishes and local ingredients. " menu includes a Maple Bacon Cheezeburger, Poutine and Split Pea Soup alongside by CHLOE.'s I Heart Mac & Cheese added new plant-based menu items, ensuring its offerings cater to varying ages, lifestyles and cravings.

Retail

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 16, 2019

With multiple restaurants in a shared space, DoorDash will empower these merchants to offer their customers new menu offerings and pairings unique to the DoorDash Kitchens’ restaurants. “Restaurants are catching on and realizing that it isn’t as simple as adding a vegan burger onto the menu.

Food Truck

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Each Awards program (Restaurants and Chefs, Books, Journalism, Design, Broadcast Media, and Leadership) has its own subcommittee made up of industry professionals who volunteer their time to oversee the policies, procedures, and selection of judges for their respective Awards programs. .”

Brewery

7 Shifts

JULY 6, 2023

And of course, including myself and our senior leadership team, we hire and off-board according to these values. Any leadership that I may have, I can directly relate to my mom and my dad and how they raised me. That's actually one of the filters in how we recruit. And part of it too, it's a recruitment tool as well.

Employee Relations

Marketing4Restaurants

DECEMBER 22, 2019

7 Steps For Menu Engineering In Your Restaurant. Menu Engineering in the podcast is defined as a multidisciplinary approach to maximize the profits of the food and beverages sold in your restaurant. He addresses topics of personal growth, leadership, management, marketing, and technology leveraging. Interview better.

2020

Gecko Hospitality

DECEMBER 19, 2024

These themes are translating into ongoing and emerging restaurant menu trends that are expected to dominate the new year. Leap into innovation by shaping your menu strategies with these customer demands. Capitalize on emerging restaurant menu trends. And theyre supporting the restaurants that bring sustainability into the fold.

2025

Black Box Intelligence

AUGUST 24, 2021

Operators are being forced to get creative (and sometimes spend more) to acquire menu items and cleaning supplies. And the high costs cut into the funds operators could use on employee engagement and recruitment efforts. Access to client-only quarterly State of the Industry webinars and thought leadership events.

Guest Recovery

Open for Business

MARCH 1, 2023

In fact, team members who have fun on the job are likely to recruit friends for open positions where they work. Typically the executive chef creates the menu and mentors other chefs and cooks as well. This person will promote openings as well as recruit and screen people. Often, a single person will fill multiple jobs.

Cash Management

Restaurant365

JUNE 15, 2021

Your Cost of Goods Sold tracks how much it costs to make each menu item. However, if it’s too high, you may fall below optimal levels for your sales, requiring you to “86” menu items too frequently. Promote your most profitable menu items. The most profitable, and popular, menu items are your “stars.”

BOH

Notch

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

Or do you feel like there is a lack of vision and poor leadership that’s contributing to inconsistent food and unhappy diners? Or is there a lack of vision and poor leadership that’s making the food inconsistent and the guests unlikely to make a return visit? Hard question: Is your menu contributing to your success?

Leadership

Notch

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

Or do you feel like there is a lack of vision and poor leadership that’s contributing to inconsistent food and unhappy diners? Or is there a lack of vision and poor leadership that’s making the food inconsistent and the guests unlikely to make a return visit? Hard question: Is your menu contributing to your success?

Leadership

Sling

AUGUST 9, 2023

April 2021 Flextime: What Is It And Should Your Company Use It?

Article

Ken Burgin

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

They will be interested in get a sense of the team’s spirit, leadership style, and the overall atmosphere of the kitchen. Chefs may wish to know how much freedom they have to contribute ideas, experiment with dishes, and have a say in menu development. This may become more apparent during a trial shift.

Front of House

MBB Hospitality

APRIL 25, 2018

Strong Leadership Skills. Even employees who are not direct supervisors need to have strong leadership skills. When you know all your employees have a strong leadership skills, you will be able to feel confident that your team can handle anything that is thrown at them. You want to keep your customers coming back for more.

Hospitality

The Restaurant Times

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Training staff to prepare and cook all the menu items. Creating new recipes to update the menu regularly. You can take help from recruiting agencies, professional networking sites, post an advertisement or conduct mouth advertising to hire a desired candidate. Coordinating with kitchen staff and assisting them .

Hiring

Black Box Intelligence

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Consider upgrading your packaging or streamlining your off-premise menu to improve their satisfaction and keep them coming back as in-person dining eventually returns. When they feel like leadership has their back, they’re more likely to be loyal and engaged. And right now, pandemic-related issues are top of mind for many workers.

Customer Service

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

” Throughout 2020, the culinary team at Walk-On’s will feature select burgers from the menu as the “Game On Burger.” A team of 18 FIU students aid in recruiting year-round through outreach, interviews, and on-site volunteer management, working closely with Festival event managers on event staffing details.

Back of House