Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 17, 2020

There are short-term band aid solutions such as takeout, delivery, or even conversion into retail markets where wine inventories and local necessities take over space once occupied by diners, but they are not a replacement for a steady turn of tables. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. Even the best operators are at a loss for solutions.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

Metrics and sheets you'll need to track include cost of goods sold, labor costs, new operating income, profit, and (see below) inventory costs. 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.

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Sculpture Hospitality

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Are you frustrated by time-consuming and inaccurate inventory counts that aren’t improving the profitability of your bar? We’ve discussed the benefits of using inventory management software on our blog, but today we’ve got an additional tip - organization!

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Sculpture Hospitality

OCTOBER 12, 2021

In our blog, we’ve discussed in detail how using inventory management software to gain better visibility and control over your restaurant and bar inventory can significantly improve business profitability.

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Restaurant365

MARCH 5, 2020

It’s easy for restaurant accounting teams to get lost in the weeds due to the complexity surrounding alcohol purchasing, payment, inventory and reconciliation. The post Guest Blog: It’s Time to Bring Your Alcohol Management into the 21st Century appeared first on Restaurant365. The problem with outdated alcohol management.

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Culinary Cues

MARCH 3, 2021

www.harvestamericacues.com – BLOG. We can do this and there has never been a better time to think about how we move in this direction. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. Harvest America Ventures, LLC. CAFÉ Talks Podcast.

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 3, 2020

Suddenly, those items that were simply a phone call away from supplier to restaurant are faced with inventory shortages. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. As a result, normal menus have been challenged and restaurant storerooms are looking pretty challenged. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. Harvest America Ventures, LLC.

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Restaurant365

JUNE 4, 2020

William Vaughan Company and WVC Rubix Cloud are certified accounting partners of Restaurant365, an all-in-one accounting , operations , inventory and scheduling solution exclusively for restaurants. The post Guest Blog: PPP Loan Forgiveness for Restaurants appeared first on Restaurant365. Schedule a demo today.

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Restaurant365

JANUARY 4, 2022

Restaurant inventory management plays a key role in overcoming rising food prices. As the rising food cost trend continues, it’s time to tighten your inventory control. Automate manual restaurant inventory processes to help overcome rising food prices. Integrate restaurant inventory management with your POS system.

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Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

The chef will likely be the most experienced culinarian with responsibility for the financial operation of the kitchen, menu planning, ordering and inventory control, training, and quality control. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. Each have specific duties and all have some shared responsibility. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER.

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Culinary Cues

MARCH 10, 2022

By far one of the most expensive inventories in a kitchen is china, glassware, and flatware. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. Who is in control of this? Who can make a difference through efficient use of the machine and the process of washing dishes? The dish washer! Who is responsible for this? The dish washer! Restaurant Consulting.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Anything worth doing is worth doing world-class whether washing dishes, organizing a cooler or workstation, dicing vegetables, finishing a plate of Kobe beef, taking inventory, or mopping a floor – it’s all important. [] CREATIVITY: Respect means everyone (cooks in particular) has a desire to create something worthy of carrying their signature.

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Restaurant365

JANUARY 28, 2020

Inventory forecasting is calculating the precise amount of future inventory and production needs for your restaurant, and it also takes into account historical consumption patterns and the shelf life of finished goods. How to forecast your restaurant inventory. Inventory Projections. Profit expectations.

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Wasserstrom

JULY 18, 2023

Managing inventory in the foodservice industry is essential for ensuring profitability. Being that, we provide an overview of theft and shrinkage in the context of […] The post Restaurant Inventory Management: Theft & Shrinkage appeared first on The Official Wasserstrom Blog.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 8, 2023

The chef is a financial manager of a business and, as such, must be adept at budget projections, management of inventories (highly perishable ones), and control of production waste. He or she must be able to make quick adjustments when costs are not in line and be able to pinpoint where problems may exist.

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Culinary Cues

JULY 16, 2022

I am aware as I grow older this is going to happen, but nevertheless, it hits hard and makes you take inventory of the person you are, what you do, how you do it, how you treat others, and the way you live your life. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. Dick Cattani was a monumental figure in the business of food hospitality.

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Restaurant Technology Guys

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Restaurants need the latest and most efficient restaurant inventory management tools to ensure a smooth business flow and stay completely stocked and informed. The post Restaurant Inventory Management Technology Improves Efficiency appeared first on Restaurant Technology Guys.

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 9, 2021

Show them about budgets, and marketing, human resource management and inventory control, menu planning and recipe costing, and how to build their personal brand. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. What did you need, what was lacking in your training, how did you feel, what type of support or push did you need? Be that resource for them.

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Culinary Cues

JULY 14, 2021

Yep, I get the reflection time that was the hallmark of the pandemic shutdown, those moments when every cook and chef took inventory and wondered why it is that they work under adverse conditions, invest way too many hours, and do so for wages that never compete with other professional careers. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 8, 2020

You prepare prep sheets for the next day, take inventory of your supplies, sharpen your knives in advance, prioritize work, and evaluate past performance so that each day your planning improves. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. THIS IS HIGHLY MARKETABLE IN ANY INDUSTRY. [] COMMUNICATION. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

To do this, the chef must understand and practice solid cost control measures such as inventory control, recipe costing, portion control, as well as theft and waste control. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. And, the chef must play an active role in assisting, and sometimes driving marketing initiatives. [] A Negotiator.

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Restaurant365

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

However, in between all these tasks, it is critical to devote time and energy into accurate and consistent inventory management. Inventory management tracks what’s going in and out of your restaurant for a specific period, and what product is in your restaurant at any given time. Let’s dive into some helpful tips.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 5, 2019

Every now and then it is healthy, and yet humbling, to take inventory of what we have done, and where we have been – to dissect those dreams and actions that brought us to where we are, and to relish the opportunities and the challenges that came along the way. It is healthy to take this inventory and then look in a mirror.

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Sculpture Hospitality

MARCH 8, 2022

In our last blog, we talked about what inventory shrinkage is for bars and restaurants and the top five causes. If you have already read the blog, you know that inventory shrinkage happens when you have less inventory on the shelf than is recorded in your records.

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

Getting that dish just right, controlling costs, managing inventory, meeting budgetary goals, topping yesterdays customer count, clearing the rail of tickets without any re-fires, a complement from customers, top ratings on Trip Advisor or Yelp, or a positive local restaurant review can all be viewed as a competitive opportunity.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Sunday nights taking inventory in the freezer and coolers until I couldn’t feel my fingertips anymore helped me to understand what everything costs and how impactful waste, theft, spoilage, and inaccurate counts can be. Happy holidays and positive vibes for an even better 2024.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 22, 2020

Expect to see a number of half empty, cold cups of coffee spread out through the house. [] WEEKLY INVENTORIES. If you walk into the kitchen on a Sunday afternoon and see your stay at home chef walking around with a clipboard and pencil in hand – don’t be concerned – IT’S INVENTORY TIME! [] DOCUMENT AND SEEK CRITIQUE.

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Restaurant365

DECEMBER 6, 2019

Upserve offers the market-leading cloud restaurant POS, actionable insights, transparent processing, automated inventory and ordering, workforce tools, and mobile restaurant management. The post Guest Blog: How a Mobile POS Can Increase Restaurant Revenue appeared first on Restaurant365.

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Restaurant365

OCTOBER 16, 2019

When most restaurant owners think about how to manage restaurant inventory, they think of food cost control. For restaurant owners, inventory control is closely related to accounting and food cost management. The nuts and bolts of restaurant inventory management. Inventory tracking also includes product transfers between stores.

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 28, 2020

I don’t know what that means for your operation but take an inventory and look for the sensual interaction with guests. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. What are the sights, sounds, smells, textures, and tastes that you offer and how do they blend together to create something enticing and enjoyable? You can’t afford not to train.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 13, 2023

PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER Harvest America Ventures, LLC Restaurant Consulting www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG (Over 800 articles about the business and people of food) CAFÉ Talks Podcast [link] More than 70 interviews with the most influential people in food

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Wasserstrom

JULY 11, 2023

Inventory management is a critical component of any restaurant’s success. By effectively managing inventory, restaurants can reduce waste, improve efficiency, and boost profits. In this series of articles, we will explore key aspects of inventory management in restaurants, starting with forecasting demand.

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7 Shifts

APRIL 3, 2020

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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Restaurant365

APRIL 14, 2020

Successful restaurant operations, in any kind of economy, depend on well-managed restaurant food inventory. Much of the typical food and beverage inventory in restaurants tends to have a relatively short shelf life, making accurate inventory numbers essential to run a functioning kitchen, make economical orders, and adapt to long-term trends.

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Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 19, 2023

If an employee wants to learn more about menu development, how to price a menu, vendor relationships, the legal parameters of running a business, inventories and profit/loss, or the skills necessary to function in other departments then why not provide that opportunity? It’s time for that to change.

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Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. Excellence begins with the person who holds the position of chef, but it comes to fruition when everyone is committed to it. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. Harvest America Ventures, LLC. CAFÉ Talks Podcast.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 5, 2023

It is one of the most essential positions in the kitchen, operated by a person who is responsible for the single most expensive piece of equipment and one of the costliest inventories (China, flatware, glassware). The dishwasher position teaches you to be humble and service oriented. Wax on, wax off, young grasshopper.

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