7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Restaurants turned to restaurant management apps to navigate this change, and it appears there’s no going back. The app is useful for both your front- and back-of-house staff, allowing them to check upcoming shifts, submit availability, request shift trades, and more. Try 7shifts for free.

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Operations Management Management Mobile Ordering 367

Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 28, 2021

From the moment you walk through that back entrance you are captivated by the dynamics of the environment, the structure of the operation, and the sensation of being enveloped by its alluring magic. You know exactly what to do, how to keep the rhythm, when to pull back or push forward, and how to keep the cooks, your cooks, calm and focused.

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Kitchen Safety Front of House Fine Dining Seasonal Menu 427

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Restaurants turned to restaurant management apps to navigate this change, and it appears there’s no going back. The app is useful for both your front- and back-of-house staff, allowing them to check upcoming shifts, submit availability, request shift trades, and more. Try 7shifts for free.

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Operations Management Management Mobile Ordering 352

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2024

Similarly, Taco Bell Cantina is also reinventing its dining journey by offering a shareables section on its menus, showcasing local artwork, opening kitchens, and serving alcoholic drinks like twisted freezes. Additionally, digital menus and order-ahead options enhance convenience and offer personalized customization.

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Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

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. This includes back waiters, bus personnel, and bartenders.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 28, 2022

Some may be just starting out while others are seasoned veterans. The most important room in a home is the kitchen. This is the hub of activity, the space that portrays unity, defines tradition, nourishes the body and mind, and sets the tone for communication. In both cases, there is a high level of stress in restaurant work.

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Front of House Back of House Employee Relations Small Business 322

7 Shifts

AUGUST 6, 2021

Staff scheduling, inventory management, menu analysis , guest satisfaction, profitability, and so much more rest on the shoulders of accurate restaurant forecasting. When successful, they keep a restaurant in the black - but they require time, dedication, and a good bit of math to get right. Table of Contents. Profit Estimation.

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Seasonal Menu Point of Sale Inventory Food Supply 370

Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 24, 2020

Consider this – the menu is the most important component of a successful restaurant and once designed it can, and should, impact every other aspect of the business. YES – the menu is that important! The menu comes first and should reflect the philosophy of the owners and chef and how the operators expect to be perceived by the public.

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Menu Seasonal Menu Front of House Café 391

7 Shifts

MAY 2, 2023

And I started as a server, so I started off working in the front of the house and learning, and they were the only ones who would give a PhD dropout with no previous experience a job. And we opened a Spanish tapas restaurant because my husband Felix is from Spain, and he's our front of house service guy and also idea man.

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Front of House Back of House Insurance Seasonal Menu 195

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. Hospitality is greater than the sum of its parts.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 11, 2021

With colder weather right around the corner for many parts of the country, now is the time for restaurant owners to utilize their POS technology to maximize outdoor dining profits and capitalize on the end of summer season. Actionable Insights Gathered by POS Data.

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Outdoor POS Front of House Seasonal Menu 197

Culinary Cues

JULY 2, 2023

A Le Bernardin experience will set you back a few hundred dollars per person and as such may not be for everyone, but the simple approach need not be reserved for those who can charge and can afford to pay what is charged. Easy may seem simple, but simple, as defined here, is never easy.

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Back of House Seasonal Menu Café Sourcing 356

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 18, 2023

Brian, the executive chef, changes Ronin’s menu daily to reflect the best of the week’s harvest. With a location in the heart of a downtown area and the limitations of operating in a century-old Ice House, the Lights anticipated the need for adaptability to maximize space. It's the tables!

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Back of House Seating Seasonal Menu Design 167

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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Front of House Back of House Dine-in Food Truck 407

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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Specials Food Truck Seasonal Menu Social Media 362

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 17, 2024

Create an app to make it easy for Gen Z to place a mobile order, review their regular meals and stay up to date on seasonal specials and rewards. Keep your customers coming back for their favorites by saving their preferences and offering them to place those same orders again.

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Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Customer Experience Back of House 195

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Restaurant employees play an integral role in the dining experience, representing the building blocks of delightful guest experiences, ultimately creating loyal patrons who come back for more. However, in today's economic environment, restaurant staffing is being put to the test, posing a bigger challenge today than ever before.

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Management Management Coaching Front of House 190

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 13, 2023

And now as a recession looms on the horizon, eight percent of restaurants are reportedly laying off employees heading into 2023, setting the stage for a tough season as holiday demand puts pressure on already-frustrated staff. But arguably no issue has proven to be as constant and bedeviling as the labor shortage.

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Front of House Back of House Online Ordering Food Order 211

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. Managing a restaurant is a delicate routine—if we can even call it a routine. This wide-ranging responsibility is a lot, and it often leads to burnout.

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Management Management Kitchen Safety Front of House 397

Buzztime Business

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

We’re talking fresh garnishes, house-made syrups, and fall flavors like apple, cinnamon, and pumpkin spice (of course). So, dig in…and feel free to come back for seconds! Seasonal Favorites 1. Look no further than this seasonal take on a brunch favorite. Look no further than this seasonal take on a brunch favorite.

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Seasonal Menu Back of House Social Media Presentation 78

7 Shifts

JANUARY 11, 2021

The traditional division of labor between the front of the house and back of the house is no more, and restaurant employees have taken up responsibilities this year that they never imagined. "Winter is coming".said said every restaurateur in existence. But 2021 is the year to evolve your restaurant for whatever comes next.

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Guest Recovery Online Ordering Outdoor Front of House 358

7 Shifts

JANUARY 26, 2021

Ordering online, paying with mobile phones, scanning QR codes for a menu, and a ton of takeout, are just a part of dining out now. diners prefer to view menus, order, and pay for their meal using their phones rather than interacting with servers during the pandemic. 2020 was a year that the restaurant industry won’t soon forget.

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ChowNow

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

With endless reasons for your diners to celebrate this winter, prep for the busiest restaurant season by planning for moments that go beyond the usual. Our six tips for clever marketing will keep them coming back for more all season. Recommend fall and winter menu pairings. You know your diners best!

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Marketing Email Marketing Seasonal Menu Online Ordering 78

Lavu

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Maybe, you’ve come up with some unique concoctions for your menu that no one else in town serves, so you need a bar POS fully customized to your unique business needs. At the forefront of this achievement is the POS software, a pivotal technology that has transformed how bars operate. What are your profit margins?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 20, 2021

Growing your produce is an especially great way to: Choose fruits and vegetables you want to feature on a menu. Offer seasonal items. But, when it comes to both front and back-of-house operations, there are things you can do to cut back on waste production, including: Setting up a recycling program. Quite a bit.

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Sustainability Food Supply Front of House Waste 215

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 10, 2021

While your restaurant may feature a diverse menu, delicious food, a great ambiance, and excellent customer service, you will still struggle to build a customer base without promoting it. Others tend to emphasize their cheaper menu options. A quick look at your POS data will identify the top three selling items on your menu.

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Marketing SEO Front of House Website Management 226

Buzztime Business

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Either way, America’s favorite season is in full swing and it’s time to ramp up October promotion ideas at your bar, brewery, or restaurant. However, there’s so much more to the month… Say Yes to Oktoberfest Create an Oktoberfest happy hour menu complete with German classics like giant soft pretzels and house-made sausage.

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Bar Social Media Email Marketing Seasonal Menu 157

Open for Business

JANUARY 26, 2023

Before launching any new menu promotion idea, it’s a good idea to go back to basics and get clear a few basic points first. Many restaurant owners offer a percentage off a meal or specific menu item. Look at what menu items aren’t selling briskly. Quick links What are restaurant promotions? What is the goal?

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Cheetah

JANUARY 20, 2022

When the Covid-19 delivery boom took off, many restaurants shortened their menu in order to focus on their best, and most delivery-friendly, items. But as supply chain issues, labor shortages and health concerns persist, the small menu trend is making increasingly more economic and operational sense as a long term strategy.

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Seasonal Menu Food Supply Allergens Supplies 148

EATER

JUNE 28, 2023

Deep dish gets the fine dining treatment | Chuck Hodes/FX A 15-year restaurant veteran, The Bear ’s culinary producer is responsible for the show’s food as well as the cast’s cooking skills Courtney “Coco” Storer has worked in some of the world’s most vaunted kitchens, including Verjus in Paris, both as a chef and in the front of house.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

This edition of MRM's "Ask the Expert” features advice from Buyers Edge Platform on the topic of menu engineering. Need to make menu changes? The best results right now can be discovered through the alteration of menus based on what consumers need now, and on what sells best. Keep in mind to keep the menu simple.

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Supplies Seasonal Menu Back of House Magazine 196

Restaurant Clicks

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Thames Street Oyster House Dylan’s Oyster Cellar Faidley’s Seafood L.P. Thames Street Oyster House. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Thames Street Oyster House (@thamesstreetoysterhouse). If you need more of an oyster fix, I recommend their house oyster shooter. Make a Reservation. Order Online.

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Back of House Online Ordering Seasonal Menu Reservations 158

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

During peak seasons, considering outsourcing certain services becomes a practical solution to ensure seamless operations. This trend reflects the growing popularity of drive-thru and fast-casual dining, coupled with the demand for digital technologies such as QSR digital signage and QR codes.

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2024 Loyalty Program Cash Management Customer Experience 215

Buzztime Business

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

This season, give guests a reason to spring into your bar or restaurant. Put one of these 3 bacon-forward spring cocktail recipes on your brunch menu…ASAP. Aged Negroni : For vermouth lovers, this classic drink delivers bittersweet citrus flavors after being aged for a month in house. Bacon Breakfast Cocktails : Say what?

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Back of House Seasonal Menu Fast Casual Bar 78

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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Seasonal Menu Fine Dining Front of House Back of House 147

Buzztime Business

AUGUST 24, 2023

It’s last call for summer – and your first chance to kick off the fall season. These 13 Labor Day bar promotions will pack the house and show guests a great time over the long weekend. Whip up a menu of grilled small plates: think sliders, gourmet sausages, and elote (grilled Mexican corn on the cob with savory toppings).

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Bar Seasonal Menu Back of House Events 78

SpotOn

APRIL 8, 2024

Independent restaurants have the opportunity to join in celebrating mothers and brunch items by creating a special mother's day brunch menu, dinner service, or promotions that cater to families. That's why we compiled this list of ideas for both in-house and online experiences. Moms aren't the only winners, however.

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