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A Comprehensive Guide to Managing Staff Tips in Restaurants

Modern Restaurant Management

Bartenders : May receive a share of tips for serving drinks and supporting table service. Back-of-House (BOH) : Sharing with BOH staff is less common but increasingly considered to ensure equity. Tipping policies affect morale, teamwork, and the overall success of your establishment. Mediation : Use a neutral party (e.g.,

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Vibe Check: Elevating Experience for Better Guest Engagement

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A caviar service at Costa in Charleston, South Carolina, top photo, features Regiis Ova Ossetra, served in its pure form alongside a chilled shot of Costa gin. ” Newly opened House of Yoshin in Huntington, NY. "After COVID, people are craving social dining experiences where the detail is leveled up."

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RESTAURANTS – POLI-ACTIVE / POLI-NEUTRAL

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In those early days of European coffee houses, during the 17 th century, politics were the main source of conversation. In the American colonies, public houses, or taverns, followed suit as meeting places for the common man and self-proclaimed intellectuals. Today we are engulfed in information and misinformation.

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Embracing the Future: Key Trends Shaping the Restaurant, Bar, and Hospitality Industry in 2025

Modern Restaurant Management

In 2025, I expect automation to keep expanding beyond back-of-house applications into more guest-facing roles. Self-serve kiosks, QR-code menus, and personalized ordering systems will continue to redefine how patrons interact with venues. As we navigate these changes, one theme stands out: innovation.

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AI Food Intelligence and Now Serving Democracy

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurants have been pivoting to reach and serve customers in new ways, and retailers have been seeing the lines blur between brick and mortar and e-commerce. . In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature real-time data on consumer behavior and the move to #cutoutcutlery. SpotOn Secures $60M Funding. SpotOn Transact, Inc.

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Ready To Sell? Maybe You Should Be

Modern Restaurant Management

In 2018, I opened a self-serve tap house and sports bar called Auggie’s Draft Room. It’s probably not what you think, and it might even be easier than what you’re doing now. Every story deserves an unforgettable ending. Of all the concepts I’ve brought to life, this one stands out as my most successful.

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2025 F&B Trends: Newstalgia, Stealth Health, and Botanical Beverages

Modern Restaurant Management

From salted egg yolks and chili crunch fusions to mushroom-infused teas and freeze-dried fruit powder garnishes, Kimpton’s in-house experts share the standout ingredients, menu items and techniques that will come to the table in 2025.

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