Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 29, 2022

Many restaurant managers have already moved to digital food safety programs that give them visibility into the state of their assets across multiple locations. By processing food safety data digitally, managers can more easily generate on-demand documentation and corresponding corrective actions. Automating Workflow Management.

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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. Increasingly, automation is expanding from back office tasks to the kitchen and beyond. Prevention Wins the Day.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Back-of-house (BOH) staff, including chefs and kitchen assistants, will focus more on food safety, food handling, and kitchen equipment use. A well-informed team improves service, enhances the dining experience, and reduces errors in the kitchen. When creating a training plan, you must distinguish between these two areas.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 6, 2021

Promoting Safety. Restaurants lucky enough to have access to outdoor dining space had to balance the needs of the business with the safety of customers and employees. For a restaurant, one misstep and one documented case carried the risk of total shutdown or even permanent closure. For customers, it became a new experience.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 30, 2022

Today’s modern restaurant operators face challenges that no other generation has faced, thanks to COVID-19 closures, supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, menu labeling, and food safety challenges. This is the largest fine ever in a food safety case. For instance, Stewart Parnell, a former executive for Peanut Corp.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 29, 2021

Since the pandemic hit, most discussion has been around customer-facing tech like ghost kitchens, digital-only restaurants, and other no-touch processes. For example, I see industry trends moving toward: A more active and robust food safety culture. But what about behind the scenes? An increase in self-assessments at locations.

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ChowNow

MARCH 14, 2025

Kitchen and Food Efficiency A well-run kitchen keeps food quality high and service times fast. Restaurants that streamline their kitchen operations can handle busy rushes without sacrificing consistency, ensuring that every menu item meets your and customer expectations. Train all staff on SOPs and reinforce them regularly.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 18, 2020

The documents released today will help small businesses seek forgiveness at the conclusion of the eight week covered period, which begins with the disbursement of their loans. Adapting with a tighter, more focused menu to allow kitchens to better plan labor and prep needs and manage enhanced sanitation routines.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 19, 2020

Break down roles and responsibilities into teams, so you’ll have a server training manual , as well as one for bartenders and kitchen staff. COVID-19 section/health and safety As restaurants reopen, there will be a huge influx of new team members joining—so a dedicated COVID section is essential for the safety of staff and customers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

In all of these scenarios, when kitchen equipment is down, certain menu items can’t be served or the restaurant may need to close completely, resulting in significant revenue loss. Maintenance staff must also have a carefully documented and up-to-date list of which vendors are used for which assets.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 31, 2020

Consumers ask, "Can I trust this establishment, can I trust the food they are offering me, can I trust that the staff is adhering to health and safety protocols." Your restaurant is an extension of somebody's kitchen and is responsible for family meals, birthday celebrations, and the centerpiece of many other life events.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2020

We are offering restaurateurs the opportunity to operate a second brand within their existing brick and mortar location, increasing their bottom line by also becoming a virtual kitchen owner.” DeliverThat also released an extensive driver education program to ensure the level of quality and safety during current Covid-19 conditions.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 24, 2024

” as our ability to staff a kitchen and invite guests into our dining room was replaced with whatever pandemic-friendly forms of food service our creativity could conjure. ” Additionally, you will speak to or put in place written policies around employee and manager expectations and a code of ethics.

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7 Shifts

JUNE 28, 2021

And regardless of whether these guests are dining in, taking out, or getting delivery, food safety needs to be at the top of mind for your restaurant and your staff. Inspection: The inspector will begin to survey your restaurant and kitchen. Health inspections are routine at restaurants – and for good reason. Develop a HACCP Plan.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Many Time and Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS Foods) may need to be destroyed if they go out of temperature range. Monitor and document product temperatures as long as it is safe to remain in the building or if the power outage is confirmed to be brief. Most importantly, put staff and customer safety first.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 2, 2023

Be sure to carefully review how your restaurant is doing in these areas: Are all food safety laws and protocols being followed in your kitchen? Permits and Documentation Every restaurant is required to display various sorts of permits and documentation. For instance, is food being handled and stored properly?

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Health, Allergen, and Food Safety Training and Certifications. Commercial kitchen equipment safety. Examples include a TIPS certification , ServSafe Allergen , or a local accredited restaurant safety course. Food Service, Kitchen, & Hospitality Tech. Cross-contamination. Undercooking. Food allergies.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 3, 2020

According to the Rewards Network survey results , 42 percent of respondents said they would invest in changing their restaurant layout or adding COVID-related safety features, with 28 percent stating they will be adding or expanding a patio. 28 percent of respondents said they were making menus smaller and more efficient for the kitchen.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 7, 2020

The National Restaurant Association and ServSafe launched the nationwide ServSafe Dining Commitment, part of a multi-faceted program to showcase restaurants that have demonstrated their ongoing commitment to the health and safety of their employees and guests. Its new Business Dining 2.0 The other piece of the Business Dining 2.0

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 14, 2020

To qualify for the PPP, restaurants are required to provide business information, payroll and verification documents, owner information, and then electronically sign the application forms. Pivoting a commercial kitchen to feed thousands of elderly, immunocompromised, and other at-risk individuals, largely with donated food, is no small task.

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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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7 Shifts

MAY 31, 2021

For example, kitchen managers rely on software to let them know how much expected inventory they have in stock. The term can refer to the logistics of any and all tasks in a restaurant, including its finances, its kitchen, its staff, and its service model. All tasks in a restaurant are interconnected. Customer Service.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2020

This edition of MRM News Bites features a double dose from US Foods, SpotOn Transact, DoorDash Kitchens, Virtual Restaurant Consulting, Tripleseat and Gather, wagamama, Toast, The Gluten Intolerance Group, Instawork and StaffMate Online, Procurant and Yellofin, Sift, 7shifts, ParTech, Revel Systems and Como, Kabbage, Bluecrew and Cuboh.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2020

The safety of Dunkin’ franchisees, their restaurant employees, and guests remains a top priority. Taffer's Tavern, the new full service tavern concept created by Jon Taffer, signed a multi-unit franchise deal with Cuisine Solutions, a manufacturer of sous vide foods, to bring the ‘Kitchen of the Future’ to the D.C.

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EATER

JUNE 5, 2023

Subin Yang Four experts tell us the dos and don’ts of cooking in shared spaces like parks and office kitchens It’s never a good look to scatter your trash across a public park, burn a bunch of popcorn in the office microwave, or leave burnt meat scraps on your condo’s communal grill. In other words, pack it in, pack it out. “I

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Goliath Consulting

DECEMBER 6, 2020

According to Davidson, the most popular meal kit companies such as the Daily Harvest, HelloFresh, Purple Carrot and the Good Kitchen all provide ways in which customers can enjoy nutritious and delicious foods that are either local, unprocessed or plant-based (5). And it seems that most operators agree. Changing Priorities.

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ChowNow

AUGUST 9, 2024

Step 3: Create a SWOT Matrix Use a large whiteboard, flip chart, or even a digital tool like a shared document that will make it easy for your team to collaborate. Step 9: Document and Review Compile your SWOT analysis findings and strategies into a clear, actionable report that can serve as a reference and guide for your team.

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7 Shifts

MAY 23, 2024

Create a restaurant operations manual A restaurant operations manual ensures that your business procedures are well-documented, concise, and readily available for your employees' reference. This also allowed their employees to request time off easily and receive important announcements without swapping from one software to another.

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EATER

JUNE 26, 2020

Things began to turn around after May 11, when Missouri restaurants were allowed to reopen their dining rooms under new safety regulations; on a recent Saturday, Fox and Pearl did 70 covers. That was enough for Good to rehire all the kitchen staff who wanted to return.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Pre-sale checklist for selling a restaurant Before you find a buyer, you should be ready to provide potential buyers with your business’s financial and legal documents. These documents provide insight into how well your restaurant has performed financially. Another way is to apply a fresh coat of paint and repair any damages.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Based on findings from a survey hosted on the Angus Reid Forum on behalf of Restaurants Canada, the report shares that on the positive side, Canadians are looking forward to returning to restaurants, so long as safety measures are in place. This behavior is a structural change in our lifestyles, and it’s unlikely to shift anytime soon.”

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Bingage

JULY 7, 2020

Are you planning to start a cloud kitchen in India ? however starting a new business is not a piece of cake for everyone, you must have a clear mindset on the concept of the cloud kitchen business model. Here’s a list of important license required to open cloud kitchen – 1. Documents Required For The FSSAI License.

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EATER

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Interest in gardening — in backyards and community gardens and on kitchen windowsills — skyrocketed last March. And the continued threat of COVID-19 infection exacerbates the situation , since companies are enforcing social distancing measures and other safety precautions in warehouses. Now, a year later, the interest persists.

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EATER

AUGUST 4, 2021

Starting in April 2020, after work dried up and she “desperately needed an outlet,” Sokolow began baking challah, selling it to her friends, and donating the proceeds to charity and mutual aid organizations like World Central Kitchen and the Trevor Project. “It It was sort of an accidental business,” she said.

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EATER

JUNE 4, 2020

There have also been many documented cases of police aggression and escalated violence, often thinly justified by the professed need to get such looting under control.) We’re screaming,” said Cathy Jenkins, whose restaurant Cathy’s Kitchen was damaged during the protests in Ferguson, Missouri, over the weekend. They’re screaming.

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Embrace the Suck

MAY 14, 2023

Leadership: The Missing Ingredient The best restaurants are those led by individuals who understand that their role extends beyond the kitchen or the management office. Restaurant Excellence Guideline #9: Maintain a well-documented policy with explicit consequences for every infringement.

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EATER

APRIL 1, 2021

The first documented maker of commercial soy cheese was Li Yu-ying , who around 1910 started a “soy dairy” in France. Its founder, Miyoko Schinner, began experimenting with rejuvelac back in 2010, when she was searching for ways to develop nut-based cheeses that were more sophisticated than the spreads she had been making in her home kitchen.

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