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How to Drastically Cut Expenses in Your Restaurant (and Stay Profitable During COVID-19)

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That is what we are going to answer in this blog—providing you with steps you can take right now to reduce your costs and boost your revenue to keep your restaurant profitable during COVID-19. Pro tip: Look at implementing an inventory tracking system like Xtra Chef —it might be a new cost, but it will pay for itself in better food costing.

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Essential FOH Restaurant KPIs That Increase Profitability, Part 1

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You can use data to improve restaurant operations, both in your front of house (FOH) and back of house (BOH). Tracking key FOH metrics can help provide a path to healthy revenue levels. Optimizing your BOH and FOH metrics boosts the efficiency of your labor and food spending. So, what data should you be tracking around your FOH?

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How to Handle Temporary Restaurant Closure during COVID-19

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Do you have delivery drivers who you could hire, or would your FOH staff take on this role for extra pay? Consider things like merchandise sales, inventory sales, or private cooking lessons. A blog post explaining why you are closed when you expect to reopen is also a good idea. Do you have takeout packaging in stock?

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20 Restaurant Skills You'll Quickly Learn on the Job (Updated)

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Cooks and back-of-house employees tend to work with inventory management software and kitchen display technology. Recommended Reading: Restaurant Lingo & Slang Guide for FOH and BOH. Managers have to deal with all of the above, on top of restaurant accounting software, online review management, and others.

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5 Essential Restaurant Management Checklist Templates

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One minute you’re planning shifts, then checking inventory, then making drinks and bussing tables—and before you know it, your shift is almost over and you haven’t even started your core management tasks. If your existing training manual is outdated, check out our blog on how to create a staff training manual. Download it for free now.

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Critical BOH Restaurant KPIs That Optimize Labor Costs and CoGs, Part 2

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Leveraging your front of house (FOH) and back of house (BOH) data allows you to gain more insight into your operations. You may have a hunch that you are doing fewer table turns on the weekend, or that your inventory has gotten wasteful recently. Want to know more about FOH data? Read Part 1 here ). Conclusion.

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12 Tips for Restaurant Delivery/Takeout During COVID-19 Crisis

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Before repurposing your FOH staff for delivery, check with your insurance carrier to ensure that you’re covered for off-premise activity. If you’re properly insured for delivery, you can keep your servers, bartenders and other FOH staff working during this uncertain time. Use staff for delivery. Trim menu offerings in the short term.

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