Culinary Cues

APRIL 10, 2023

To some it may simply seem like the squeaky wheel syndrome (a handful of people with loud voices) as dialogue about exodus from the restaurant business continues to raise eyebrows. There are, unfortunately some restaurants who fit the accusations. To some degree it is a result of perceptions left unchecked, but not in every case.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 21, 2020

Even though the COVID-19 pandemic persists across the globe, governments have started easing lockdown restrictions and allowing restaurants to reopen finally. High-end restaurants that tend to have a pricier menu should look to add more affordable items. Rid yourself of the non-essentials, get back to the basics, and work smart.

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Restaurant365

JUNE 4, 2020

If signed into law by the President, this Act would, among other changes, extend the 8-week Covered Period to 24 weeks. If signed into law by the President, this Act would, among other changes, allow for up to 40% of the loan amount to be used for non-payroll costs. Headcount reductions are common within the restaurant industry.

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

There can occasionally be room for a creative dish or two, but when it comes to breakfast – most restaurant guests are looking for well-executed familiarity. call from the restaurant stating that the breakfast cook called out or didn’t show. Restaurant Consulting. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. CAFÉ Talks Podcast.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 10, 2020

This is the restaurant back office in its natural state – but not at all at its finest. Even though the practice of restaurant management continues to move digital, the physical space of your restaurant back office still needs to be organized.

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EATER

APRIL 2, 2024

Not restaurants, who feel gut-punched by the commission apps take from them. Delivery apps have expended a lot of effort (and money) making the case that we — restaurants, workers, and consumers — desperately need them. In New York City and Seattle , new minimum pay laws for delivery workers recently went into effect.

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7 Shifts

JULY 24, 2020

While you must follow the strict guidelines to ensure the safety of your staff and customers, that’s not to say you can’t take advantage of an empty restaurant to improve your knowledge of restaurant management, running a business, and creating a recipe for success when you eventually get back to business as usual. Published: 2017 ??

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Culinary Cues

MAY 4, 2022

Share what you know with others, listen to them, and never exhibit any belief that you are somehow better than they are. [] IT’S NOT ABOUT YOU, IT’S ABOUT THE TEAM: The only consistently successful restaurants are the ones where every member of the team knows they are equal. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. CAFÉ Talks Podcast.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 3, 2020

I have always been a believer in the reality of Murphy’s Law: “If something is left to go wrong – it will.” Here are some examples of scenarios to plan for: [] PEOPLE ARE AFRAID TO BE IN A RESTAURANT WITH CROWDS. Assuming that it can’t happen to you is at best naïve, and at worst – tragic.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 29, 2024

Certainly, the restaurant and the chef have a responsibility to train, but the individual cook can take that training to a new level if they are willing to seek out every opportunity to learn and grow.

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Culinary Cues

JUNE 1, 2020

It is true of mayors, governors, Congressional members, presidents, law enforcement, and judges, just as it is of those in the clergy, and the classroom. On the micro level, let’s look at the restaurant industry, an industry that is truly in a crisis situation. That chef owned fine dining restaurant is in jeopardy.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 14, 2020

For additional resources, click COVID-19 Survival Guide for Restaurants and MRM Restaurant Survival Guide, Second Course and MRM Restaurant Survival Guide, Part Three and What’s Next?: MRM Restaurant Survival Guide Updates.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Let them know about sales, food cost, labor cost, changes in vendor prices, increases in utilities, mortgage or lease arrangements, and how profitable or unprofitable the restaurant is. Murphy’s Law is always applicable: “If something can go wrong, it probably will”. Restaurant Consulting. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 31, 2020

One issue that may seem to be just another to add to the pile is the health of the restaurant industry in our country. To some, restaurants will always be a luxury and not a necessity – something that is great to have, but not essential. When approached, as it should be – your position is very challenging, at times – almost impossible.

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7 Shifts

MARCH 27, 2020

We’ve created this COVID-19 restaurant closure guide to help restaurateurs like you navigate these difficult times. The law This major decision isn’t entirely up to you. If local laws mandate that you have to shut your restaurant down, then you must comply. Here are some things to think about before you shut your doors.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Before restaurants can record a profit, they need to take several expenses into account—inventory, kitchen equipment, building utilities, and of course, labor. What is Restaurant Labor Cost Percentage? The formula for calculating labor cost percentage is: Restaurant Labor Cost Percentage = (Total Labor Costs) ÷ (Total Sales) x 100%.

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7 Shifts

JUNE 3, 2022

We don't have to tell you that the restaurant industry has a turnover problem. Restaurants are a transitional industry for many—but many of the reasons that workers quit are entirely preventable. 8 Reasons Why Restaurant Workers Quit — And How To Prevent It. 7shifts Tip Pooling and Distribution Software for Restaurants.

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EATER

DECEMBER 30, 2020

to my sister-in-law as a house-warming present — and even baked it in place of a birthday cake for my partner, who literally responded, “This is the best thing you have ever made.” Spaghetti alla Carbonara : Though I love cooking, working at Eater means a lot of eating out at restaurants. Hillary Dixler Canavan, restaurant editor.

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Restaurant365

AUGUST 21, 2020

Successful restaurant owners and operators don’t just provide great food. The people piece of the puzzle can be challenging for restaurants. Because of the complicated nature of human resources (HR) and the sprawling regulations surrounding payroll, HR and payroll can be a recurring headache for restaurant owners and operators.

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Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 24, 2022

More than anything else, when I was in restaurant kitchens I looked forward to planning and testing the next set of menu changes. Never feel that it is somehow “cheating” to research through cookbooks, visiting other restaurants, or talking with professional peers and then re-creating an item that inspires you. Are you up to it?

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Goliath Consulting

JANUARY 20, 2023

Restaurants have been a staple for many couples celebrating Valentine’s Day together. According to researchers, Valentine’s Day is the second busiest holiday for restaurants, with about 25% of Americans dining out. 1 Valentine’s Day is the best time to create promotions to help increase your restaurant’s profit.

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Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 4, 2022

How many restaurants suffer from employees not showing up to work, failing to step in the kitchen ready to work, failing to respect the standards of excellence that a restaurant is basing its reputation on, or failing to do a job to the best of their ability? www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. Is this still the case?

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Restaurant365

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

As explored in Part 1 of this blog series, your payroll accounting systems overlap with many different parts of your restaurant business. For those new in the payroll field as well as industry veterans, the restaurant industry can come with unique challenges for running payroll. Understanding payroll regulations.

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Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

Every serious cook lives by the rules of Murphy’s Law: if something can go wrong – it will. Restaurant Consulting. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. The line cook looks to the right and left and gives a thumbs-up and fist bump to each team member. This is both a sign of readiness and a signal that the team is in this together.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

Managing a restaurant is a delicate routine—if we can even call it a routine. Managers are responsible for nearly every aspect of the restaurant and have to cover a variety of duties. In addition to their main duties, restaurant managers also have to contend with all the unwritten or hidden responsibilities that fall on them.

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Restaurant365

JUNE 26, 2020

While many American businesses have been impacted by COVID-19, the restaurant industry is among those hit hardest. In response, many restaurants adapted to shutdowns across the country by offering drive-through or curbside pick-up, allowing them to remain partially open and serve customers who were sheltering in place.

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Culinary Cues

MARCH 4, 2020

What I learned painted an interesting picture: he had 10 kids (that’s right – 10), his mother-in-law also lived with his family and Don was the sole income earner. JUAN THE ON AGAIN, OFF AGAIN CHEF: You have worked with others just like Juan – he had been employed by half the restaurants in town at some point.

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Hot Schedules

JUNE 25, 2020

In accordance with local labor laws, HotSchedules will reflect minimum wage rate changes so you remain compliant. . Each time we interact with restaurant leaders and their management teams, we ask them what their biggest operational challenge is – and they always say labor. New Minimum Wages Rates in Effect July 1, 2020.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Restaurant owners and operators wear a lot of hats. And the big restaurant brands are only getting bigger , making it even harder to stand out. 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. Table of Contents.

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Clover - Restaurants

APRIL 16, 2024

However, before you fully embrace an automatic gratuity model at your restaurant, it’s important that you understand applicable federal and state laws. While state laws vary somewhat on specifics, in general you’re required to communicate to customers what they’ll be charged for and how much it’ll be. What is automatic gratuity?

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Restaurant365

MAY 15, 2020

Approaching restaurant scheduling for your business recovery. Some of your inventory ordering questions are answered in a recent blog post. It’s not possible to look at last year versus where your restaurant is now. With restaurant management software, forecasting is automated. Restaurant scheduling tips.

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Focus POS

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Restaurants that gain a significant portion of their revenue from alcohol sales have been hit the hardest, with many social distancing regulations calling for a ban on alcohol sales indoors. Now, many restaurants that offer alcohol are jumping on this trend. Whereas in Hawaii, laws are a little different. Enter: Alcohol to-go.

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Restaurant365

JANUARY 5, 2021

At long last, Congress agreed on a new $900 billion stimulus package and the president signed it into law last week. PPP improvements relevant to restaurant businesses. This exceeds the 20% advocated by the National Restaurant Association.) How much PPP money can your restaurant business receive?

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Hot Schedules

MARCH 27, 2020

Relief Funds Raising Money to Help Restaurant Employees. Nonprofit organizations across the country are accepting donations to support restaurant employees impact by Coronavirus (COVID-19). The One Fair Wage campaign is a non-profit that advocates against sub-minimum-wage laws for tipped service industry workers.

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Restaurant365

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

How you run and track your payroll accounting has a significant impact on restaurant operations. From hiring and onboarding to running employee payments and paying taxes, payroll touches on many different parts of a restaurant business. Tracking labor and payroll data for restaurant employees.

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7 Shifts

MAY 15, 2020

Many restaurants will begin reopening in the coming months, and each state will likely have their own guidelines around ensuring your staff and diners are safe. Disclaimer: This blog is intended as a quick summary of health screening requirements and should not be used in place of professional legal advice. California.

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Squirrel Systems

JUNE 3, 2024

In the competitive landscape of the restaurant industry, staff retention has become a critical challenge. However, technological advancements in restaurant labor management and scheduling are proving to be game-changers in addressing this issue. This proactive approach helps prevent burnout and improves job satisfaction.

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