7 Shifts

AUGUST 21, 2024

The definitive guide to restaurant staff scheduling. For example, you can facilitate communication between your front-of-house and back-of-house teams through your restaurant’s POS. Your employee scheduling platform may already have this capability built-in so you don’t have to look for a separate tool.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 29, 2021

“Wages across the country are definitely up for the industry, in virtually every location. Fast casual will continue to push out full-service brands because they can assemble food in front of you and get food to the customer more quickly. ” Gagnon noted short-term solutions including sign-on bonuses and quick pay options.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 31, 2022

To get a pulse on QSR trends in 2022, Modern Restaurant Management magazine reached out to David Vance, Vice President of QSR at Mood Media, an on-premise media solutions company dedicated to elevating the customer experience. Joining Mood in 2018, he currently oversees the QSR team, focused on North America Account Management efforts. Every minute!

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 6, 2020

Definitely not.) 2019 was the year of convenience in the restaurant business. So what new trends will 2020 bring? So what new trends will 2020 bring? Will demand for convenient ordering options continue to grow? Are drive-ins back? Probably not.) Will we see the return of the Windows 7 Whopper ? A More Dedicated Workforce.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 25, 2024

While viewers are anticipating the third season premiere of "The Bear" on June 27, the show really hits home for industry insiders as the dark comedy highlghts the daily struggles of operating a restaurant as well as opening one. "There are pros and cons to any type of funding a restaurant can take. . "There

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7 Shifts

APRIL 13, 2021

Canyons Fresh Grill is the definition of a neighborhood spot—nestled just off of Main Street in the town of Woodstock, Georgia, the restaurant has been a mainstay since 2008. Canyons has also seen success in breaking down labor percentages into the back and front of the house to better understand where they may be overstaffed.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

According to Black Box Intelligence and Snagajob , full-service restaurants are feeling the pinch and report approximately six fewer employees in the back of house and three fewer in the front of house. Rely on Technology to Increase Operational Efficiency. Enhance CX with Accelerated Contactless Adoption.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 4, 2022

It was definitely high-stress at first but we worked together as a team to communicate. It was definitely a learning experience for myself and the rest of the team as we banded together to turn this hectic situation into a positive one. Chef Niven Patel – Three-Time James Beard Nominee, Alpareno Group (Ghee, Orno, Mamey).

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

I think that guests will be choosy with where they go out in the future, and concepts that provide an authentic and safe experience will definitely have the edge. We celebrate this as it benefits us all when brands focus on sustainability. Carbon emissions labeling helps inform our impact on planetary health. Lavu CEO Saleem S.

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ChowNow

JANUARY 23, 2025

In-house promotions Leverage customers presence in-store by using flyers, table tents, A-frames, and mentions at the bottom of receipts. In-house promotions Leverage customers presence in-store by using flyers, table tents, A-frames, and mentions at the bottom of receipts. First, ask what type of event would best fit your venue.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Inventory management software is one great resource to help cut down on food waste, food cost and ensure that everything in your back-of-house is streamlined for transparency and profitability. If the past few years have taught us anything, it’s that restaurant technology is no longer a nice-to-have. But that was the 90s.

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Social Media Front of House Back of House Point of Sale 370

Culinary Cues

AUGUST 24, 2023

Everything has a place, and everything is in its place, is a mantra that becomes an obsession with cooks and chefs. It is the very act that allows cooks to push through the chaos of a restaurant kitchen day with military precision and awareness of looming uncertainty. Cooks seem to willingly drink the Kool-Aid”.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Your POS system reduces ordering errors, increases front-of-house and back-of-house efficiency, and helps you control inventory. If the past few years have taught us anything, it's that restaurant technology is no longer a nice-to-have. It's a necessity for building a modern and future-proof restaurant. Third-party delivery.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

There are numerous multi-billion dollar chains along with countless mom and pop operations that do a great job on this front. This was (is) the design of classic coffee houses, speakeasys, and corner cafes for generations. I know what you are thinking – WHAT!!!! At least the real bad news is out of the way.

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2022 Food Truck Point of Sale Front of House 402

EATER

AUGUST 13, 2020

Peaches Hot House’s fried chicken packaged to-go. But despite of all of this, Peaches Hot House is busier than ever. Even if it’s a busy night, you can only seat so many people,” says Damian Laverty-McDowell, the company chef for B + C Restaurants, the group that owns Peaches Hot House. 15 gallons of cocktails.

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7 Shifts

JUNE 11, 2021

The traditional back-of-house and front-of-house roles are a relic of the past. As the restaurant industry is going through a period of rapid change, it can be hard to keep up. Servers have become sanitation experts. Gone from dropping plates to packing to go boxes, carrying bags up the arm instead of dishes.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 5, 2023

There are films that become representative of a generation and sometimes of a life lesson – occasionally both. We remember a line or two that is always there to remind us, to give us pause, or inspire us to reconnect with something or someone. You want more! The fact of the matter is: “Wax On, Wax Off” is great advice.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 21, 2023

In fact, the term “social media” is a misuse of the intended definition. So, the definition of family, friends, team, and belongingness may no longer apply. It was enlightening even though much of what he pointed to is well-known. In all cases, we remain in control of the technology that serves as an effective tool.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

The phrase, which specifically refers to a kid who wears a house key around their neck for easy entry into their homes, gained popularity in the 1940s, as many fathers were sent to fight in World War II and mothers entered the workforce to support both their families and the war effort. I’d walk my dog and pretend he was a horse.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 19, 2023

As guests gravitate towards digital for control and convenience and operators sought to improve operational efficiencies, brands realized the importance of implementing technology both back- and front-of-house in an effort to do more with less and make every guest feel like a regular. Here are some of their insights.

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2023 Front of House Customer Experience Customer Service 294

EATER

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Lille Allen Six chefs and restaurant owners from across the country explain why restaurants feel so expensive right now, and how they’re coping with high prices and customer complaints Dining out involves calculating the intangible: What is hospitality worth to you? We recommend new places with caveats. The food was great,” we say, “but.”

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Pricing Back of House Food Order Food Supply 363

EATER

JANUARY 28, 2021

For restaurants housed within hotels, with plenty of empty suites to spare, an inevitable union emerged: Why not briefly fill rooms by offering an exclusive evening of private pandemic dining? Consider the presentation, he says, or how the staff feels like family. Then, of course, there’s the Chiang Mai duck carnitas.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2020

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature a lot of tech news, a celebrity-owned virtual dining concept, and the annual Neighborhood to Nation Restaurant Recipe Contest. TouchBistro Acquires TableUp. TouchBistro acquired Boston-based TableUp, a provider of loyalty and marketing solutions for the restaurant industry.

Food Safety 527

Food Safety Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Kitchen Safety 527

EATER

JUNE 28, 2023

Deep dish gets the fine dining treatment | Chuck Hodes/FX A 15-year restaurant veteran, The Bear ’s culinary producer is responsible for the show’s food as well as the cast’s cooking skills Courtney “Coco” Storer has worked in some of the world’s most vaunted kitchens, including Verjus in Paris, both as a chef and in the front of house.

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Seasonal Menu Front of House Food Back of House 246

EATER

DECEMBER 21, 2020

I am definitely not the intended audience for Eat a Peach : In 2008, I was hired as the corporate beverage director for Chang’s young empire; I held this job for seven months before I was fired without explanation. David Chang’s new memoir grapples with the white-hot fury that defined most of his career.

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7 Shifts

JUNE 8, 2020

Lindsay: “ Definitely making people’s day. As we serve the restaurant industry, it's important to us that we prioritize candidates with previous industry experience. It's only fitting that some of our employees have hands-on experience in the industry. Such an incredible opportunity for both personal and professional growth.”

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Customer Experience Front of House Communication Back of House 326

7 Shifts

MARCH 11, 2020

Read on to discover common restaurant opening expenses you will definitely encounter, and unexpected restaurant opening costs that you may encounter on your journey to restaurateurship. Space If you’re leasing a commercial space, you’ll need to pay a security deposit up front, which will cost between $2,000 and $12,000.

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License Cash Management Inventory Food Supply 354

EATER

APRIL 26, 2021

Culinary Agents CEO Alice Cheng on the restaurant worker shortage and how workers will return to the industry ‘on their timeframe’ As restaurants across the country expand capacity, reopen for indoor dining, and prepare for a new season of outdoor service, owners are struggling to find staff to meet their needs. But not right away.

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Back of House Front of House Hiring Hospitality 246

EATER

AUGUST 10, 2023

Still, the smell that wafts outside is a great advertisement, luring customers, one by one, into the little house all year long. Nor is it dry construction material for Christmas gingerbread houses. People came to visit him when he was alive and even more came after he died in 1850. The Great Man is buried in St.

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Front of House Back of House Small Business Customer Experience 246

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Then I moved to the front of the house, went to bartending school, trained as a server, and bussed for a couple of weeks. Then I moved to the front of the house, went to bartending school, trained as a server, and bussed for a couple of weeks. Hyperion Public started as the dream of two dads—John Speaks and Paddy Aubrey.

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Restaurant Law Sports Events Front of House 259

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

If you weren’t thinking that much about online ordering before, you definitely are now. Here are the things you should consider: Things to Consider When Choosing an Online Ordering Platform Does it integrate with my Point of Sale (POS) Will I need to add another tablet to my front of house setup?

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Online Ordering Ordering Customer Service Food Order 341

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Sales: If the employee works a front-of-house role, review their upselling efforts in your POS. Perhaps you loved that job because you were good at it, because you clicked with your coworkers, or maybe because your supervisors made you feel appreciated. Did you know that highly-engaged restaurant employees generate almost 1.5x

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Point of Sale Download Communication Reference 370

EATER

APRIL 26, 2022

Now, other chefs behind the scenes will get some of the spotlight. When Dirt Candy, chef Amanda Cohen’s industry-leading vegetarian restaurant in New York City, introduced its spring menu this month, diners found an interesting new addition. Indeed, calls for transparency around dish development have increased over the past few years.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2020

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature a webinar that looks into the future of restaurants, face pay, delivery robots, drone delivery and a new venture for MRM. The Main Course. "We always viewed a podcast as a natural extension of the MRM brand," said Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia. "When Restaurant of the Future Panel.

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Kitchen Safety Loyalty Program Delivery Customer Service 515

EATER

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Though street and house numbers definitely exist, the country has never fully developed a nationwide address system. Instead, you find places according to their proximity to other places: houses that belonged to famous historical figures, government buildings, statues, restaurants, and even trees are all possible reference points.

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White Paper Front of House Serving Small Business 307

EATER

OCTOBER 11, 2023

It feels like the definition of More. And it might be the restaurant that most exemplifies the current maximalism trend popping up in the restaurant world, a marked penchant for the loud and campy and irreverent. Luke Fortney describes Bad Roman as “a Buca di Beppo version of a fern bar meets White Lotus- level decadence.”

Social Media 329

Social Media White Paper Front of House Take-out 329

EATER

OCTOBER 17, 2022

As Acker told Eater in March 2022 , the duo became so close after their GBBO experience that Acker purchased a house in Liverpool, and invited Cox to become her roommate. As Acker told Eater in March 2022 , the duo became so close after their GBBO experience that Acker purchased a house in Liverpool, and invited Cox to become her roommate.

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