Goliath Consulting

MARCH 3, 2025

Education and Workforce Development State restaurant associations often provide training programs, certifications, and professional development resources to help restaurant teams grow.

Food Safety 248

Food Safety Certification Restaurant Law Healthcare 248

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 24, 2025

Chatham University and the American Culinary Federation (ACF) are debuting a trio of online courses offering official certification in induction cooking methods. Sales of induction stoves are on the rise in the U.S., representing 18 percent of sales in 2023. As a Latino chef, I’m proud to challenge that notion.

Sustainability 448

Sustainability Food Equipment Design 448

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

In most cases, the Co-Packer prefers the Commercially Ready Recipe Formulation to even get started; this tells them you are a serious client willing to spend the needed money and shows that most of the work has been done Co-Packer Note: For start-ups, find a co-packer who will make your product with a minimal run just to get you started especially (..)

Retail 251

Retail Seminar Education Certification 251

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 27, 2022

It’s good practice to track and manage supplier certifications to ensure compliance. However, manually trying to manage multiple suppliers’ certifications is messy and overwhelming. Your restaurant may be prioritizing safety and quality efforts, but are all your suppliers aligned with your safety and quality standards?

Food Safety 566

Food Safety Audits Food Supply Food 566

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Apply for awards and certifications : Third-party validation goes a long way; look for award opportunities to highlight restaurant sustainability efforts. There are also opportunities for third-party validation through voluntary certifications from the Green Restaurant Association , Green Seal and Zero Foodprint to name a few.

Recycling 567

Recycling Sustainability Loyalty Program Social Media 567

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Just like farmers in the organic revolution, fisheries and farms must invest in new processes and have their supply chain re-audited regularly to show that they are consistently meeting stringent certification requirements. Shrimp can be found worldwide, often near the seafloor of most coasts and estuaries and in rivers and lakes.

Sourcing 474

Sourcing Sustainability Certification Food 474

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Look Beyond Certification. Examples include identifying and marketing popular items such as iconic cocktails or signature entrees via special instant offers; or even offering personalized, on-the-spot coupons or gift certificates for individual items guests have just consumed or for a packaged experience (“Wine Wednesdays”).

Front of House 547

Front of House Certification Back of House Menu 547

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 10, 2020

Also of concern is that important certifications may have expired, such as annual tests for a facility’s fire suppression system or expired fire extinguisher certifications.

Food Safety 431

Food Safety Certification Employee Relations Restaurant Law 431

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 30, 2022

Restaurants should leverage a digital software program that can track employee hire dates, active employment dates, regulatory compliance certifications, in-house training certificates, and expiration dates and keep copies of the certificates on file.

Food Safety 447

Food Safety Technology Kitchen Safety Food 447

Perfect Daily Grind

AUGUST 14, 2022

There is also no specific “direct trade” certification for coffee – and as such, the definition of it can be used rather loosely in the coffee industry. To learn more about the relationship between direct trade and certifications in the coffee industry, I spoke with two coffee professionals who work with private certification initiatives.

Certification 126

Certification Sustainability Agriculture Communication 126

EATER

OCTOBER 21, 2024

These are just a few of many designations — like the Michelin Green Star and the Green Restaurant Award — that use different criteria to affirm a restaurant’s adherence to or engagement with sustainability standards. Wonho Frank Lee The dining room at Yang’s Kitchen.

Sustainability 329

Sustainability Sourcing Consumer Goods Seasonal Menu 329

7 Shifts

JULY 22, 2022

Employee Doc Storage & Certifications. Employee Document Storage & Certification allows you to upload unlimited documents and certifications to your employees’ profiles. You can access key employee docs across all locations and get reminders 30, 45, 60, or 90 days before certifications expire. Onboarding (beta).

Tip Distribution 391

Tip Distribution Certification Document Outdoor 391

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Additionally, audits and confirmation of safety certifications should be standard operating procedure before working with new vendors. Moving forward, many businesses will require safety documentation and certification, and tech tools make it exponentially easier to simplify and automate this important task.

Food Safety 474

Food Safety Kitchen Safety Loyalty Program Employee Relations 474

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 5, 2024

Going above and beyond LEED certification, Selby Gardens is seeking “Petal” certification through The Living Future Institute and will strive for net-positive energy, be free of toxic chemicals, and lower the energy footprint many times below that of a generic commercial structure.

Certification 474

Certification Sustainability Design Seasonal Menu 474

Restaurant Business

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Lactose-free, 30g (1.05 oz) of Grana Padano PDO cheese contains the same nutritional value to approximately 0.5 liters of milk (1 pint).The It sets strict production specifications, ensuring that Grana Padano and Prosciutto di Parma are produced within defined geographical areas using time-honored methods.

Certification 263

Certification Design Presentation Operations 263

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 28, 2020

Businesses that benefited from PPP loans were required to meet the “necessity certification” requirement and consider alternative sources of liquidity, while also taking into account “affiliated” businesses, prior to submitting a loan application. The PPP’s Necessity Certification and Affiliation Rules.

Insurance 404

Insurance Certification Audits Small Business 404

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2024

The complaints seek certification of a national class of persons affected by the breach. The former employees generally claim that Panera negligently failed to protect their personal information that Panera stored, and also failed to timely notify those affected by the breach. How do restaurant chain breaches differ from other industries?

Employee Relations 493

Employee Relations Insurance Healthcare Restaurant Law 493

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Source products with sustainability certifications. Options include dual-flush toilets, WaterSense toilets that meet Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certifications and low-flow toilets. This includes recycled paper, cardboard and biodegradable and plant-based materials that are renewable.

Sustainability 491

Sustainability Recycling 2040 Waste 491

Culinary Cues

MAY 18, 2020

First and foremost – congratulations on earning your degree or certificate. Know that the degree or certificate is more than an acknowledgement of the skills and knowledge that you have gained – it represents your level commitment and discipline that will serve you well.

White Paper 520

White Paper Certification Food Safety Food Supply 520

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 28, 2023

To ensure that their suppliers are properly certified – in terms of safety protocols and ESG efforts – many restaurants are using tech tools to better manage their suppliers’ certification status. As more restaurants embrace this effort, we’ll help drive positive changes across the food industry.

Supplies 418

Supplies Food Supply Food Safety Certification 418

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Use tech tools to organize and manage supplier certifications. Your restaurant is only as strong as your weakest link, so it’s essential to monitor your suppliers’ safety certifications and QA practices closely. Audit suppliers to ensure they’re compliant before you work with them (and throughout your collaboration).

Audits 473

Audits Food Safety 2040 Consumer Goods 473

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 13, 2021

He started a project on his own, hiding Easter eggs around town in Mukilteo with the winner being awarded a $100 gift certificate to a local eating or drinking establishment, and another $10 kicked in from local pizzeria, Sully’s Pizza.

Front of House 369

Front of House Food Safety Certification Social Media 369

The Rail

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Some of the key features of organic ingredients include: They are not genetically modified organisms ( GMOs ) They are produced without synthetic pesticides and fertilizers They meet specific standards set by governing bodies and hold a certificate attesting to their organic nature Their production has focused on sustainable farming practices such (..)

Sustainability 130

Sustainability Compost Recycling Agriculture 130

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 12, 2022

If there are certain certifications you want your product to have, that can affect your choice of manufacturer as well. And for gluten-free or vegan—make sure your manufacturer is set up to follow all appropriate guidelines necessary to obtain the certification you need. Packaging and Design.

Retail 450

Retail Certification Seasonal Menu Insurance 450

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 27, 2020

. “By combining this guidance with a restaurant’s existing policies gleaned from the FDA Food Code, ServSafe training, and recommendations from local health officials, they can help secure a safe opening,” said Sherman Brown, executive vice president, training and certification.

Food Safety 578

Food Safety Document Guest Recovery Download 578

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 9, 2022

Use tech tools to track supplier certifications to be sure your suppliers are consistently practicing proper food safety and quality protocols. Carefully check each delivery before accepting it or you may be immediately throwing food (and money!) Optimize your supply chain.

Waste 539

Waste Compost Food Recycling 539

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Think about a gift certificate to your restaurant as well. If it’s anonymous complaint on a website or on social media, you can re-post an apology, offer your contacts, and ask the person to contact you directly. It’s a small but powerful token of appreciation and apology.

Customer Service 474

Customer Service Website Management Back of House Social Media 474

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2020

A quick way to get immediate revenue is to sell gift cards or certificates for future use. and purchase gift certificates to support their favorite businesses. and purchase gift certificates to support their favorite businesses. They can use certificates for themselves or give them to friends and family to redeem locally.

Small Business 397

Small Business Certification Loyalty Program Customer Service 397

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 16, 2021

Very often the prize might be a bottle of wine, a gift certificate or cash. A Sales Contest Where Everybody Wins. We all had contests for our staff where the goal is to sell the most specials/most wine/most desserts, etc.

Front of House 520

Front of House Cash Management Back of House Hiring 520

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Is the liquor license included in the sale?

License 444

License Equipment Certification Take-out 444

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 15, 2020

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations require that drone obtain a remote pilot certificate. However, restaurants seeking to capitalize on this new technology must navigate the aviation and privacy laws governing commercial drone operations.

Delivery 483

Delivery Restaurant Law Food Safety Insurance 483

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 27, 2022

Use software solutions to manage supplier certifications. Be aware of your vendors’ food safety policies and only work with partners that adhere to the strictest safety and quality standards. Be knowledgeable about food allergies.

Kitchen Safety 530

Kitchen Safety Food Safety Audits Food 530

Wasserstrom

MARCH 12, 2024

Understanding the different types of coffee certifications help people leverage their purchasing power to support initiatives that prioritize our ecosystems and improve the lives of farmers.

Certification 122

Certification Blog Information Management 122

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 30, 2020

Reassure customers you are going the extra mile to protect their food by: Retraining staff and ensuring everyone’s Food Handler certifications are up to date. Now more than ever, delivery customers are aware of who is handling their food and the way it was prepared and transported. Using tamper-proof labels and/or packaging.

Delivery 511

Delivery Food Safety Mobile Ordering Customer Experience 511

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2020

” GIG Rebrands Certification Group. The Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG), an industry leader in the certification of gluten-free products and food services, announced it is rebranding the Gluten-Free Certification Organization (GFCO) mark to support its expanding presence in international markets.

Bar 388

Bar Cash Management Loyalty Program Point of Sale 388

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

” Or even something as simple as, “First 10 people to direct message us your favorite dish at our restaurant will receive a free dessert gift certificate.” Post a special deal for your Instagram followers such as, “Come in and tag us in your dining picture and receive $5 off or a free dessert!”

Social Media 515

Social Media Customer Experience Certification Entertainment 515

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 18, 2021

Check for NSF certification and other certifications. Available space in your establishment. Type of food business, i.e., smoothie parlor, restaurant, or institution. Your proposed food menu. Your budget. Buy New or Used : Brand new equipment can burn a hole in your pocket!

Equipment 450

Equipment Kitchen Safety Food Safety Certification 450