Social Hospitality

JULY 25, 2022

Technologies such as food delivery, ghost kitchen setups, and automated communications helped scores of restaurants remain business-worthy through the toughest times in recent history. Technology allows businesses to offset labor issues and also achieve contactless delivery. Self-order Kiosks for The Modern Customer.

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2022 Technology Point of Sale Kitchen Safety 222

Goliath Consulting

AUGUST 2, 2022

The restaurant industry saw a significant increase in delivery and takeout during the COVID-19 lockdown. As lockdown restrictions were lifted, restaurant owners expected some customers to return in person while still following safety measures. However, most restaurants were still getting more delivery orders than ever.

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Delivery Online Ordering Food Website Management 78

7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

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. Deliveries, payroll, paying vendor invoices, and so on all happen on their own cadence. Oversee incoming deliveries. Stock incoming inventory.

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Management Management Kitchen Safety Front of House 397

Social Hospitality

JULY 15, 2022

Technologies such as food delivery, ghost kitchen setups, and automated communications helped scores of restaurants remain business-worthy through the toughest times in recent history. Technology allows businesses to offset labor issues and also achieve contactless delivery. That’s not all.

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2022 Technology Point of Sale Kitchen Safety 195

7 Shifts

JANUARY 26, 2021

Ordering online, paying with mobile phones, scanning QR codes for a menu, and a ton of takeout, are just a part of dining out now. Here are a few ideas: Contactless is King While contactless cards, drop off delivery, app-based payments, and QR codes have been around, the pandemic has made them more popular than ever.

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2021 Front of House Social Media Mobile Ordering 370

Deliverect

APRIL 1, 2020

With the closure of restaurant dine-in services to slow the spread of the Coronavirus, online food ordering has become a crucial business model overnight. Restaurants today have only two options: they can stay open by offering online delivery and/or takeout, or close up shop and wait for the proverbial storm to pass.

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Delivery Food Online Ordering Food Safety 91

7 Shifts

MAY 25, 2020

There’s nothing better than a tidy workstation and clean range hood before service hour; and the post-shift scrub down of the kitchen can be a form of meditation for stressed out chefs. Have your guests contribute to keeping your restaurant clean and safe by following a few safety procedures! Ensure clean & safe delivery ??

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FOH BOH Kitchen Safety Cash Management 338

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 6, 2022

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, a new trend in the food service industry has risen in popularity—ghost kitchens. These restaurants, which exclusively deliver food, typically use online ordering and a cashless transaction system that allows for little physical interaction between the customer and facilitator.

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Operations Kitchen Safety Food Safety Waste 197

Cheetah

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Zareen’s food is all based on authentic recipes that were handed down from mother to daughter for generations until they found their way to Zareen’s kitchen and the customers’ tummies. All 3 of Zareen’s locations are currently open for both indoor and outdoor dining as well as for takeout and delivery.

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Ordering Food Supply Customer Experience Online Ordering 139

Deliverect

APRIL 20, 2020

Over the past few months, delivery and takeout have become a lifeline for restaurants across the globe. Food delivery was booming business before we were hit by the coronavirus. And now more than ever, swift, convenient and efficient online ordering options have become the norm. Delivery and takeaway are here to stay.

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Delivery Mobile Ordering Kitchen Safety Food 89

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 6, 2023

As customers continue to feel more comfortable dining out, restaurants should have health and safety measures down pat. More than 90 percent of Americans say that it’s vital for a restaurant to be visibly clean while dining indoors, outdoors or when ordering takeout.

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Audits Kitchen Safety Mobile Ordering Customer Experience 188

7 Shifts

MARCH 16, 2020

COVID-19 is already impacting restaurants across the world—some more than others, with restaurants and other eating establishments being shut down by government order across the country. Supply servers, hosts, and kitchen staff with gloves. Focus on other channels like third-party delivery. Offer discounts on delivery/takeout.

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Management Management Employee Relations Kitchen Safety 369

Bingage

MAY 28, 2020

While the government has given a clean chit to online food delivery partners to resume their operations, some misinformation regarding the safety of these services has made people consider it unsafe for health. Can corona spread through food ordered online. Follow Safety guidelines. Go for Contactless delivery.

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Delivery Online Ordering Employee Relations Kitchen Safety 98

BNG Point of Sale

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

The answer lies in restaurant ordering systems. This easy add-on feature gives you the power to stay efficient while managing food orders, all the while providing a wealth of backend information to help you manage your restaurant teams for improved performance. What is a restaurant ordering system? Multiple methods for ordering.

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POS Ordering Online Ordering Mobile Ordering 98

Lavu

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Forecast Demand : Use sales data to predict future needs and order the right quantities. Automate Orders : Automatically reorder items when stock runs low, minimizing waste and emergency purchases. By analyzing past sales, seasonal trends, and supplier timelines, these systems create precise purchase orders.

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Waste Inventory Food Point of Sale 78

The Rail

APRIL 25, 2023

By Madhu Kesavan, Contributor In recent years, restaurant delivery has become increasingly popular as consumers demand more convenient ways to enjoy their favorite meals. However, with increased demand comes the need for effective delivery management. However, with increased demand comes the need for effective delivery management.

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2023 Delivery Management Management 59

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Just as restaurants were on the path toward recovery after COVID-19 closures and safety restrictions, the current economic conditions continue to present challenges for the industry. A point-of-sale (POS) system can streamline the ordering and preparation processes, making it easier to improve service even during peak service.

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Technology Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Download 180

The Restaurant Times

MAY 22, 2020

Amidst the current lockdown, the restaurant industry has observed a spike in demand for delivery-only services. The growing popularity of online food delivery has enabled restaurant operators to pivot their operations to ghost kitchens. What Measures Can Delivery-Only Restaurant Take To Ensure Proper Food Delivery .

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Delivery Operations Kitchen Safety Food Safety 98

7 Shifts

JULY 29, 2020

According to data from 350,000+ restaurants that use 7shifts, while overall shifts being scheduled are still sitting 24% below pre-COVID levels, shifts for delivery-related roles have increased 38%. It’s important for restaurant hiring and training processes to reflect new COVID-19 safety measures.

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Recruiting Kitchen Safety Employee Relations Food Safety 293

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 23, 2023

For lengthy periods over the course of two years, businesses were forced to operate solely on a take-out and delivery basis, and it soon became evident that everybody would need to up their game. Consumers ordering deliveries still want to make sure it feels like they are treating themselves.

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Customer Service Dietary Restrictions Delivery Online Ordering 167

7 Shifts

MAY 23, 2024

You also wouldn't have to transfer your data manually since you can easily export and integrate them seamlessly into your POS, payroll, hiring, training, and delivery systems. You can decide whether to adjust its price or tailor your recipe by looking for alternatives to some of your ingredients to make profits from that order.

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Operations Kitchen Safety Food Safety Restaurant Law 221

Bingage

JULY 18, 2020

For online food businesses like cloud kitchen or ghost kitchen or any other food delivering business, digital advertising may be a remarkable useful resource in promoting, in addition to operating the business. In this post, we are going to discuss how the cloud kitchen can leverage the power of Social media. More info is here.

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Delivery Social Media Marketing Online Ordering 98

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 30, 2021

When drive thru, curbside, and delivery became the primary (or only) service models, and digital transactions soared, brands such as McDonald’s, Starbucks, and Domino’s didn’t need to build from the ground up, and instead focused on optimization. Delivery Reimagined. Contactless and Convenience.

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Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Kitchen Safety Customer Service 204

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 20, 2022

Within a decade, it could be possible for an individual to approach a drive-through in an autonomous vehicle, order through an AI-powered voice ordering assistant, and eat food that was prepared by robots. Voice Ordering. But this technology has even more applications than just ordering on guests' personal devices.

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Food Order Waste Online Ordering Email Marketing 209

EATER

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

But some restaurateurs are sticking with in-house delivery or small local companies instead. One of the first things Sylvan Mishima Brackett did after the mayor of San Francisco issued a lockdown order in March was walk a few blocks to a local Best Buy to buy a phone. Brands like DoorDash and Uber Eats promise volume and convenience.

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Delivery Online Ordering Customer Service Point of Sale 124

ChowNow

JULY 17, 2024

For example, “Our objective is to deliver a consistent dining experience that delights our customers, achieves operational efficiency, and maintains a high standard of food safety and cleanliness.” Include specific responsibilities for each position, from management to kitchen staff to front-of-house employees.

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Operations Kitchen Safety Front of House Food Safety 78

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 3, 2021

Kitchen and front-of-house employees are simply harder to find. Prioritize health and safety : At the height of the pandemic, most restaurants enacted measures to protect employees and customers, such as blocking off every other table, requiring masks and erecting plastic barriers between tables and at the bar.

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Ordering Front of House Hiring Recruiting 180

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Delivery and take-out will continue to be the most popular way consumers will get their restaurant meals in a COVID and post-COVID world. One, the new normal will become the old normal, and a takeout- and delivery-first model will become the standard in the restaurant industry. Here are their responses. To read part one, click here.

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2021 Mobile Ordering Loyalty Program Kitchen Safety 230

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 23, 2020

But the news cycle has demonstrated that one day’s positive outlook is countered with dire reports of additional cases the next – with consumers jolted back to compliance with safety recommendations. Touchless Orders and Payments Cut Down Contact. Automation Is Becoming More Pervasive.

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Technology Kitchen Safety Food Safety Customer Experience 207

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2021

One hotel in upstate New York increased salaries of kitchen staff to $20 from $12.50 Expect to see more self-ordering kiosks already present at Taco Bell, Panera and McDonalds. Home Delivery, Contactless Society, Increased Remote Work and the Gen-Z Digital Generation.

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Food Truck Retail Mobile Ordering Food Safety 216

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Open Up More 'Ghost Kitchens' Restaurant locations are having a hard time keeping up with all the mandated restrictions to dining in. We’ve seen entire states reopen and re-close in short order due to spikes in cases. So innovative chains are instead doubling down on the safer service option: takeout and delivery.

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Innovation Hiring Mobile Ordering Kitchen Safety 223

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 6, 2022

Restaurant’s safety protocols were done “behind the scenes,” and guests most likely didn’t care about the sanitation of high-touch surfaces or whether they were sitting within six feet of other tables. Employees began participating in new tasks, learning more about safety protocols. The Demand for Transparency.

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Audits Kitchen Safety Back of House Point of Sale 190

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 27, 2023

However, persistent labor shortages are pushing restaurants to explore automation and artificial intelligence to streamline operations – from kitchen management to customer service – to alleviate staffing pressures while also enhancing efficiency.

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2024 Food Supply Kitchen Safety Influencer 203

Bingage

JULY 18, 2020

For online food businesses like cloud kitchen or ghost kitchen or any other delivering online food, digital advertising may be a remarkable useful resource in promoting, in addition to operating the business. In this post, we are going to discuss how the cloud kitchen can leverage the power of Social media. More info is here.

Delivery 98

Delivery Marketing Social Media Email Marketing 98

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 13, 2022

Staff training, therefore, needs to include teaching individuals to communicate swiftly, clearly, and confidently with other team members when orders go wrong, or other problems occur. The core teams that need to appreciate and cooperate are the front-of-house waiting teams, the bar staff, and the kitchen team.

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Front of House Kitchen Safety Customer Service Point of Sale 218

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 9, 2022

We've all ordered our favorite food online at least once from a local restaurant, and it was cold when it arrived at our doorstep. Events like this not only ruined our entire eating experience, but also prevented us from ordering food from this restaurant for a while. Delivery of cold food leads to loss of customer.

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Compost Sustainability Online Ordering Kitchen Safety 209

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 16, 2021

On the positive side, the pandemic forced any number of pivots among restaurateurs as they struggled during the pandemic shutdown to keep their doors open and kitchens cooking. Virtual kitchens, for example, were already accelerating trends when the pandemic hit. Another risk centers on the hybrid delivery model. Apparently.

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