Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2021

What issues have affected the industry over the last five years in the topics of marketing, design, operations, law, finance, technology and equipment? Tableside ordering via tablets, tableside payment, POS systems designed with mobility and flexibility in mind have dominated the market growing out of the fast casual.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Guests will expect to know every aspect of sourcing and meal preparation, which will disrupt traditional back-of-house systems with technology that connects the farm to the food. We’re seeing massive disruption to front-of-house systems, too, delivering personalized guest experiences from order to payment to final delivery.

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Mobile Ordering Front of House Customer Service Customer Experience 539

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 1, 2024

These days, a restaurant's reputation is built on more than the taste of its food. They must also focus on creating memorable experiences for customers at every touchpoint. 60% of guests who have a positive experience are likely to dine at a restaurant more frequently. Food quality Food quality plays a big role in your customer’s experience.

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Customer Experience 2024 Customer Service Online Ordering 397

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

What those technologies are completely depends on the role, but here are a few of the more popular examples: Servers and front-of-house roles tend to familiarize themselves with point-of-sale (POS) technology, scheduling software , online ordering integrations, and perhaps even reservation software. Table of Contents. Undercooking.

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Front of House Back of House Kitchen Safety Food Safety 370

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 4, 2022

"The Bear," a new Hulu/FX program portrays the raw reality of restaurant culture Chefs from around the country have commented to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine on the authentic representation the show gives of life in the kitchen as a chef. On our first day, we had a line out the door of guests and ran out of oysters to sell.

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 16, 2020

The Snug is a bar-forward restaurant in San Francisco serving modern California comfort food, cocktails & craft beer offered in chic, comfortable quarters. As one of 7shifts’ most tech-savvy restaurant clients, the founders of The Snug always have their fingers on the pulse of the restaurant industry.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The restaurant tech industry is growing, with software and services designed to streamline almost every aspect of your business. It reduces ordering errors, increases front-of-house and back-of-house efficiency, and helps you control inventory. Ideal for venues with simpler or more limited offerings.

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Technology Mobile Ordering Social Media Online Ordering 312

Touch Bistro

AUGUST 23, 2021

Whip up a feast for the eyes with restaurant interior design that wows your customers, while building brand recognition and loyalty. The best restaurant interior design creates an atmosphere that’s an extension of your brand and allows you to make a powerful first impression. It’s time to get creative! Image Source ]. Image Source ].

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Design 2021 Front of House Sourcing 129

Apicbase

MARCH 28, 2024

Restaurant back-of-house operations form the backbone of a restaurant’s success. The back-of-house (or BOH) manages crucial elements that impact cost control and profitability. The back of the house supports the front of the house (FOH), enabling the customer-facing team to focus on serving a memorable experience.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

But we kept the back-of-house revenue share program for our kitchen teams, where regardless of what position you work in the kitchen, you get a certain percentage of revenue earned. And I thought you know, I shouldn't be the one standing in front of people taking more money home. Table of Contents. Tip management constantly evolves.

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BOH Restaurant Law Back of House Front of House 195

Cheetah

JUNE 14, 2021

Increasing wages, gradually introducing automatic gratuity, sharing the tip pool with back-of-the-house (BOH) employees, improving the working conditions, investing in cross-training, and reducing staff are all good solutions. The labor shortage has brought with it a sense of reckoning. It takes a lot of guts to fight for change.

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BOH Back of House Front of House Employee Relations 148

7 Shifts

AUGUST 15, 2022

To help you prep, whether it's a FOH or BOH position, we've outlined 17 restaurant interview questions you might be asked to answer, as well as some guidelines on how to answer them. Are you a restaurant owner looking for question to ask potential candidates? Check out this blog and video on the top 9 interview questions to ask as an owner.

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Customer Experience Website Management Hiring Back of House 397

The Restaurant Times

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Practices that were common in the restaurant business, only a few years ago are gradually being phased out in favor of more efficient and quicker methods of operating. The restaurant management ecosystem now covers every aspect of restaurant operations, allowing you to focus your time and energy on the quality of your cuisine and customer service.

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Management Management Cash Management Mobile Ordering 98

Future Food

APRIL 20, 2022

Future Food has been working directly with several mining companies in the mining and resources sector for over four years to reimagine food, hospitality and wellness in design driven spaces for an ever-diversifying workforce that has high expectations of their remote village life. Source: Future Food.

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Hospitality Food Safety Front of House Food 78

Black Box Intelligence

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

These are fast-changing times for all types of restaurants. Brands that stand out are able to use big data to spot trends, measure performance and create strategies that will drive profits. That’s who we serve at Black Box Intelligence. We compile comprehensive data on industry trends across all restaurant categories. Limited-service restaurants.

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Fast Casual Fine Dining BOH FOH 98

Restaurant365

JUNE 22, 2021

Efficient food usage involves everything from strategic menu planning to coordinating back of house and front of house teams. As a restaurant owner or operator, keeping your food costs low is a continual challenge. However, while you can adjust your food cost, optimizing your food cost isn’t a one-time event.

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Compost Food Waste Front of House 88

The Restaurant Times

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

In turn, it leaves more time and energy to focus on delighting guests with delicious food and new memorable dining experiences, be they in-house or off-premise. In addition, the marketplace also provides developers to easily build apps for restaurants to manage front of house (FOH) and back of house (BOH) operations.

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Technology Guest Recovery Front of House Point of Sale 52

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

"As awful as it was, the pandemic pushed restaurants to completely rethink their operations in order to survive, and some of the changes they made during the pandemic have continued to be beneficial to those restaurants and industry at large." Landlord/Tenant Disputes : in my practice, I have seen a huge increase in lease disputes.

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Mobile Ordering Kitchen Safety Fine Dining Food Safety 418

Lavu

MARCH 11, 2020

The restaurant industry has been evolving consistently over the years. From the introduction of point of sale (POS) systems to accounting systems, technology is changing the ways restaurants operate today. Some of the practices that used to be acceptable a few years ago are no longer the norm. . You may also be unsure where to start.

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Management Management Cash Management Mobile Ordering 78

Sling

AUGUST 9, 2023

March 2023 13 Expert Tips for Effective Employee Communication March 2023 11 Types of Job Shifts Managers Should Know March 2023 What Is Incentive Pay and How Does it Work? March 2023 What Is a Human Resource Management System (HRMS)?

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 30, 2022

With this expected influx on the horizon, it’s important that your restaurant takes stock of proper cleaning and hygiene measures for key front-of-house (FOH) and back-of-house (BOH) areas. BOH Processes Gain Visibility in FOH Areas. Don't Put Restrooms on the Back Burner. Opt for paper towels.

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BOH FOH Kitchen Safety Front of House 468

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 1, 2025

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features dining trends, hiring trends, tech trends, brunch trends, alcohol trends, and egg prices. American Diner Trends Despite a higher cost of living, the average consumer’s dining habits are unchanged. Among delivery apps, DoorDash is the clear favorite.

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Pricing Technology 2025 Point of Sale 251

EATER

MAY 20, 2020

The groups behind Safety First plan to release more front of house guidance soon. In the meantime, the NRA and others already offer guidance on FOH logistics like food running, customer management, bathroom safety, and customer takeout. There are also plans for versions in Spanish and Mandarin. Update: May 20, 2020, 11:07 a.m.:

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Kitchen Safety Food Safety Food Supply Customer Service 301

EATER

MAY 14, 2020

The groups behind Safety First plan to release more front of house guidance soon. In the meantime, the NRA and others already offer guidance on FOH logistics like food running, customer management, bathroom safety, and customer takeout. There are also plans for versions in Spanish and Mandarin.

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Kitchen Safety Food Safety Food Supply Customer Service 246