Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

This is a behind the scenes look at the place and the people that bring a plate of food to the guest’s table. In the kitchen – work responsibilities are divided into oversight and action positions – the number depending on the scope of the restaurant menu and the size of the operation, but basically there are chefs, cooks, and support staff.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

Inventory management Managers need to ensure the kitchen is stocked with the right amount of food so that nothing is wasted and as few items need to be 86'ed as possible. One other way you may need to manage inventory is with menu planning. Managing a restaurant is a delicate routine—if we can even call it a routine.

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Culinary Cues

JULY 12, 2020

They say we’re back. The kitchen lights are back on, deliveries arrive, the battery of ranges is fired up, and cooks (some of us) are welcomed back. Sure, there are temperature checks at the back door, masks donned upon arrival, and deep hand cleaning constantly throughout the day, but in reality no one knows if this is enough.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 24, 2022

When properly deployed, they can transform the employee experience by improving daily operations, syncing front-of-house and back-of-house communication and execution, and delivering a memorable dining experience that won’t send staff to the walk-in cooler for a good cry.

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ChowNow

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Maintaining an engaging social media presence is more important than ever for growing restaurants to attract new diners and drive orders on your preferred channels. In fact, 39% of diners use social media to help determine if they want to order from a restaurant. Order tonight to try it out for yourself!”

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7 Shifts

JULY 12, 2024

Variable costs Variable costs depend on your restaurant’s level of activity, including food and beverage costs, labor costs, and supplies. Train your staff to use ingredients efficiently and plan your menu to minimize waste. By finding the right balance, you can avoid these pitfalls and ensure your business stays profitable.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 11, 2021

This guide includes ideas and checklists for everything from keeping your staff healthy to optimizing your ordering platforms. Order Cleaning Supplies such as disinfectant, paper products, mop heads, and floor cleaner The staff at Ruby's Cafe in New York City, a 7shifts' customer Optimize Your Labor ?? "Winter is coming".said

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Lavu

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Bar & Liquor Inventory Management: The Heartbeat of Bar POS System How much food and/or liquors do you have on hand? This seamless integration between sales and inventory management means you can instantly identify which liquors or food items are your best sellers, helping you make informed decisions about what to stock up on.

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SpotOn

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Here's a comprehensive guide to understanding restaurant terms, from the back-of-house line cooks to the front-of-house wait staff. " 5 out A term used in both the back-of-house and front-of-house to mean an order ticket or table is 5 minutes away from needing attention.

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 18, 2019

It’s December, and the air is seasoned with the scent of cinnamon, spice, and everything nice. January is fast-approaching, and hot lunch spots will soon be back on the mind of every highschool and college student in your area. Want to capture the hungry, back-to-school lunch crowd for January? is a common one.)

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

Inventory management Managers need to ensure the kitchen is stocked with the right amount of food so that nothing is wasted and as few items need to be 86'ed as possible. One other way you may need to manage inventory is with menu planning. Managing a restaurant is a delicate routine—if we can even call it a routine.

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7 Shifts

APRIL 23, 2021

Early on in 2020, we were scrambling to figure out ways to get food to customers and how to give staff enough hours and keep them on the payroll. Staff are now tasked with policing masking, moving heavy furniture to configure outdoor dining, and packaging to-go orders. Adam Ranier, Writer, Restaurant Manifesto.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

But we kept the back-of-house revenue share program for our kitchen teams, where regardless of what position you work in the kitchen, you get a certain percentage of revenue earned. Everything was built into the menu price. And I thought you know, I shouldn't be the one standing in front of people taking more money home.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

For example, there will be fewer human interactions when ordering takeaways during busy lunch hours, quick customer seating, or bill payments. During peak seasons, considering outsourcing certain services becomes a practical solution to ensure seamless operations. An issue that may arise from this in 2024 is data privacy.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 19, 2021

Aside from its abundance of art museums and ferry trips around Casco Bay, many come to Portland to experience its annual food and beverage festivals or public urban and wooden parks, earning the city its nickname, “Forest City.” ViA VECCHiA Blue Spoon Little Tap House East Ender Katahdin Restaurant The Front Room.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

You need to put yourself in front of diners, get them in your door, and turn them into ambassadors of your restaurant that come back and tell their friends about you. Before you get any ideas for a cheesy radio spot, take a step back and look at the bigger picture. Restaurant owners and operators wear a lot of hats.

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Restaurant Clicks

OCTOBER 9, 2021

It can be tricky when you’re trying to find different food choices. Places that put just as much focus on the service as the food tend to get great reviews and give you more bang for your buck. I’ll be back, and I suggest you give them a try as well! Order Online.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 2, 2021

When thinking about the future of the dining experience post COVID, it is easy to get caught focusing on things like digital only self-service, sci-fi-like drone food delivery and taking pills or shakes instead of food. But not in the way you might think. So what exactly does this future look like? The Shift to Co-Pilot Mode.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 13, 2020

Rakuten Ready surveyed more than 100 customers to measure how behaviors around dining have, or are anticipated to change around the perceptions and impact of COVID-19 on restaurants, food delivery and order for pickup. "The desire for convenience has always been present, coupled with an equally strong desire for delicious food.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Given the increase in off-premise, we expect to see more drive-thru’s similar in format to Checkers & Rally’s iconic double drive-thru model, which dedicates one lane to traditional consumer drive-thru service and one to e-commerce only, including pre-paid digital orders for pickup and third party-delivery orders.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 15, 2021

Our business model requires too much labor: At the same time as we step back it becomes vividly apparent that our method of operation and the menus that we provide require too many hands. Our menus are too large: The days when the way to customer satisfaction was through extensive variety are probably gone. What if……happens?

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Squirrel Systems

APRIL 11, 2024

This piece looks at the role tableside ordering technology, like mobile POS systems, can play in adding efficiencies to the overall restaurant and specifically to restaurant patio operations. With tablets, servers get to spend more time with guests at the table, giving them the chance to better explain the menu.

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Cheetah

MARCH 26, 2021

It is easy to conclude that, with the growing demand for online food delivery, high real-estate costs, and thinning margins, the small restaurant model will become unviable in a post-Covid-19 world. Amid social lockdowns throughout 2020 and a soaring food delivery market, a new kind of restaurant was thriving: Ghost Kitchens.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 17, 2021

You can also frequent Dumbo’s famous flea markets and food markets to fill up on local eats and search for unique trinkets. Saketumi Asian Bistro Iron Chef House Kyoto Ozu Japanese Cuisine & Lounge Hibino KI Sushi Taiki Daigo Hand Roll Bar. Their friendly staff, affordable menu, and fast service make them a great take-out spot.

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Open for Business

MARCH 7, 2023

Restaurant training is one of the most important things an owner can put into place. Well-trained teams mean shifts run smoothly and guests are happy with service. When all team members fully understand how to execute their roles and responsibilities at the restaurant , they are more confident and engaged on the job. And they stay in the job longer.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Using DoorDash order data from January 1, 2023 to October 31, 2023, we bring you DoorDash’s Dash From the Past 2023 Trend Report. Chicago is the city that plans orders ahead the most, followed by Los Angeles, San Francisco, Houston, Atlanta, Dallas, Denver, and Philadelphia! Holiday Hangovers : On the days after holidays like St.

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ChowNow

JANUARY 27, 2021

Online ordering has become extremely popular, so much so that digital sales will account for more than half of limited-service and quick-service sales by 2024. Have you updated your menu recently with a seasonal treat? If you use an online ordering system , make sure to link to it within the email, too.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

San Jose is also home to the Winchester Mystery House, a mansion the widow of gunmaker William Winchester constructed over many years. La Foret is a French restaurant housed in a storied building, once a boarding house during the California Gold Rush. The menu offers vegetarian options. Order Online. Le Papillon.

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Restaurant Clicks

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021

Originally a burger joint started by a restaurateur and his chef, Morton’s soon expanded its menu and its locations to include over 65 acclaimed fine-dining steakhouses. Originally a burger joint started by a restaurateur and his chef, Morton’s soon expanded its menu and its locations to include over 65 acclaimed fine-dining steakhouses.

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Future Food

JANUARY 30, 2020

Jay Rayner, the UK food critic, has recently written that he, “does not regard the table primarily as a place of nutrition. Their prices are high, but they deliver outstanding service with a premium food offer that ultimately delivers value for money for their clientele. Customer Service at Mcdonalds (Image via Bustle).

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SpotOn

JUNE 27, 2024

Cooking with the best seasonal ingredients, pouring locally made wines and spirits, and creating memorable life experiences were my passions. Cooking with the best seasonal ingredients, pouring locally made wines and spirits, and creating memorable life experiences were my passions. This approach was advantageous for both of us.

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Restaurant Clicks

JUNE 3, 2021

Upper West Side Cafe Lulu’s Wine Garden Laos in Town DC Corazon Hedy’s Rooftop Immigrant Food Equinox Restaurant Compass Rose Calico Dukes’ Grocery Hi-Lawn Blackwall Hitch Ruthie’s All Day. Their menu is always changing, but order the Impossible Sliders if you see them! Order Online. Upper West Side Cafe.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

When Southern hospitality abounds in the state that is the second-highest beef cattle producer, restaurants with fantastic food and quality service are undeniable. From a prime filet to a New York strip to a ribeye, any choice is high-quality, and you can then add a house steak sauce, bearnaise, veal demi-glace, or peppercorn cream.

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Open for Business

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Opening a restaurant is a dream for many aspiring entrepreneurs and food lovers alike, but it’s also a complex venture that requires careful planning and execution. From budgeting and licensing to crafting the perfect menu, here’s everything you need to know about how to open a restaurant. Are people craving a new Italian place?

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 24, 2021

This state capital sits right on the American and Sacramento Rivers and has a rich history dating back to the 1848 Gold Rush. So whether you’re in the mood for locally-sourced food or classic brunch fare, you’ll find it in Sacramento. Their servers are accommodating too and can explain anything and everything on the menu.

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Restaurant Clicks

NOVEMBER 26, 2021

The restaurant serves elevated Southwestern food in a brick-lined, saloon-themed space. The menu options include mouthwatering local fares like Elk Sausage Sliders with foie gras, Steelhead Trout, and the excellent Wagyu Tomahawk Ribeye. Fort Worth is known by locals variously as Cowtown, Funky Town, and Panther City.

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Restaurant Clicks

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Surrounded by nature and various wildlife, the city is a place many choose to go back to time and time again. Whether it’s Greek food, Italian cuisine, or just a high-quality cafe, I cover them all in this list. Lake Terrace Dining Room is only open for breakfast and brunch but is highly regarded for its food options.

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