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Preventing Burnout Culture: The Role of Effective Restaurant Managers

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Food industry managers should maintain regular check-ins with their FOH and BOH team members, providing constructive feedback and actively listening to employees' concerns. This sets a positive example for the FOH and BOH alike. Communication Open and honest communication is essential in preventing burnout.

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MRM EXCLUSIVE: Creating a Culture of Cleanliness 

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There are several considerations that owners and managers must take when establishing new cleaning procedures, including: Frequency – Enhanced cleaning and disinfection, in both front-of-house (FOH) and back-of-house (BOH) areas, will reduce the spread of potentially harmful germs throughout the restaurant.

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Returning to Restaurant Expansion

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Standardized Operating Procedures (SOPs) : Are your SOPs documented for training and replication, including recipes, steps of services, BOH processes, etc.? This is your brand’s overall ability to stay ahead of present or potential competition and the results it drives.

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Best Practices for Outdoor Dining All Year Long

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Use planters and other sturdy dividers to make sure your space is presentable and doesn’t look haphazardly put together. and BOH (including cooks, chefs, etc.). If your area is going out onto the street, make sure you have some reflective tape so that in the evening, it is clearly marked off for traffic and bikes.

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How to Create an Effective Restaurant Onboarding Process

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During orientation, share a presentation or video that reviews the key principles of your restaurant's culture. Your back-of-house (BOH) team should also have some basic customer service training. New employees should already be familiar with your restaurant's culture and values from the hiring process.

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Front Of House (FOH) Vs. Back Of House (BOH): What’s The Difference?

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For a restaurant to run smoothly and efficiently, you should divide activities into two parts: front of house (FOH)/back of house (BOH). What’s the difference between FOH and BOH, and how can controlling the two help your business improve? What Is Back Of House (BOH)? We’re not suggesting that your BOH be chaotic and messy.

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7 Kitchen Management Tips to Guarantee Back of House Serenity

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Yes, the back of house (BOH) is where food is prepped, cooked, and plated, but it’s also where chaos can quickly ensue if roles, responsibilities, and tasks aren’t communicated well. You may give her a timeframe of a month to collect her research and present her findings to you. In addition to the tips above, using.