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What Is Bar Inventory Software?

Sculpture Hospitality

Bar inventory is managing, counting and tracking liquor stock at your bar or restaurant. Taking inventory counts, and ongoing inventory management, can help you gain insight into the sales trends of different beverages so you can ensure that you always have enough stock on hand.

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How To Do Restaurant Week the Right Way

Modern Restaurant Management

As Restaurant Week is returning across the country, and with that also comes fresh opportunity as diners are returning to restaurants with excitement and new expectations. The event celebrates another year of connecting hungry guests with discounted meals at restaurants all over the country, and 2022 is shaping up to be a different experience than in years past.

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4 Hacks To Get More Restaurant Reviews

Gourmet Marketing

Third-party endorsements can go a long way in business.

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KNIVES – THE CHEF’S WITNESS TOOLS

Culinary Cues

It’s the start of another day in the kitchen. Seven in the morning and aside from the baker and breakfast cook, I am alone with clip board in hand and my roll bag of knives placed strategically at a workstation. I arrived a half hour earlier, grabbed a cup of coffee with a splash of milk, removed my starched chef coat and apron from its home in my office, slide my arms into the sleeves feeling the slight resistance from the serious starched press, folded the first layer back, tied on an apron, a

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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Popular Restaurant Technology Trends to Watch in 2022

Social Hospitality

Restaurants aren’t always at the forefront of implementing new technology. However, recent world events and their aftermath have led to a rapid influx of technological advancements in the industry. What started as a necessity during the pandemic has garnered much attention and will likely become a mainstay. With the food tech market slated to be valued at nearly $342 billion USD by 2027 , the demand for increased technology implementation in the industry will continue to rise.

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How Does a Single-Location Independent Operator Restaurant Compete with Chain Franchises?

Modern Restaurant Management

Even in the best of times, it’s mostly been an uphill battle for single location restaurants to compete with chain franchises. Differences in manpower, brand recognition, technology and marketing budgets have all presented significant challenges for single location restaurants to compete for market share. With the onset of the pandemic, the restaurant industry cratered after experiencing massive labor shortages and business loss, compounding the existing challenges.

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AN EVEN BIGGER THREAT TO RESTAURANT SURVIVAL

Culinary Cues

Sorry, there isn’t a lot of good news for restaurants and chefs in recent years-except up to this point customer demand for the experience is rising. We are all aware of the challenge with the workforce – finding and retaining people to do the job, and we are still feeling the pains from Covid shutdowns and the fear and anxiety that went with it. But not enough attention is being given to the issues surrounding the supply chain and the lack of real solutions.

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Master Pizza Restaurant Inventory Management with These 5 Tools

Lavu

A customer would be disappointed to order a slice of pepperoni pizza and receive a slice of plain because the pizzeria was out of their … Master Pizza Restaurant Inventory Management with These 5 Tools Read More ». The post Master Pizza Restaurant Inventory Management with These 5 Tools appeared first on iPad Point of Sale System for Restaurants, Bars & More.

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How to Avoid Getting Ghosted at Interviews

Modern Restaurant Management

In today’s market, it seems that just about every restaurant is hiring. Job candidates have their choice of any number of open positions – and the most qualified applicants get snapped up fast. When they land a job, candidates often don’t contact the other companies where they have applied. Why? Sometimes they’ve lost track of where they have applied.

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The Eater Guide to Alaska

EATER

It’s wildly delicious Food in Alaska has a certain magic to it. If it comes from nature — like blueberries, herring eggs, moose meat, or salmon — it’s connected to the vast, wild place. If it comes from elsewhere, as almost all store-bought food does, it has novelty and, often, mysterious origins. If it’s prepared following a method from a homeland thousands of miles away, it’s full of longing and nostalgia.

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Reduce Bias in Hiring: Structured Interview Questions for Employers

Structured interview questions are a valuable tool for reducing bias in hiring. They help: Ensure all candidates are asked the same questions in the same way Level the playing field so all candidates have a fair chance of being successful Improve credibility, reliability, and validity Download the guide to get the most out of your interview questions!

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Kevin, the RestaurantGURU

Sante

An AI that can help you with your restaurant business.

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84: EAT MORE CHAUNCEYS

Food Business

Chef Mel aka Chef Chauncey is thee creative chef you wish you knew! She has explored many avenues in the culinary world both traditional and non-traditional. By nature Chef Mel prefes the thrills and challenges of the roads less travelled! She believes that "food is a universal language" and through food She strives to create opportunities for cultures to connect and learn from one another.

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My One Piece of Advice For The Restaurant Industry

Modern Restaurant Management

As I sat down to write this article, all I could think about was how the foodservice industry is so vital to our daily lives. When we don’t want to cook, we call our favorite restaurant. When we want to celebrate our wins, we gather at our favorite restaurant. When we want comfort in tough times, we order from our favorite restaurant. Some of our best memories include our favorite restaurants.

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An Adobo in Every Pot

EATER

Mixed adobo and lumpia at the Valley Restaurant in Juneau, which serves traditional American fare but also Filipino foods like adobo and lumpia. Adobo’s long history in Southeast Alaska reflects the history of Filipino migration, the realities of what economies open to the Native Tlingit, and how the two communities came together “You Filipinos may have invented chicken adobo,” says Chuck Miller, a.k.a.

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Food & Beverage Industry Report 2024

Driven by a diverse and exciting ecosystem of passionate, ambitious, and often young entrepreneurs, the Food & Beverage (F&B) sector is a highly competitive environment full of immense challenges and exciting opportunities. Expert Market’s 2024 industry report, sponsored by Toast, is informed by a survey of 522 U.S. food and beverage professionals, from restaurant owners to food service managers, providing insights into the real-time challenges and opportunities within the industry.

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Want to Improve Productivity? Make Sure Your Upgraded POS System Has These 7 Features

Restaurant Engine

You can improve productivity with the right POS system. You know that a point-of-sale system (POS) is great for your customers, enabling them to have a bit more control when ordering or paying for their meals. Did you know, though, that a POS system is great for managing your business and improving your efficiency? And do you want to improve your productivity?

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How to Make More Money with Dessert Sales

Ken Burgin

The lack of dessert sales in most restaurants and cafes is positively unAustralian! Considering how profitable they can be, this needs to be fixed immediately – it’s usually the result of unattractive appearance, poor sales skills, the wrong menu placement, or prices that are too high relative to main course items. Desserts can create a strong first and last impression, and there’s money to be made when you mix sugar, air and water with flavour!

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Creating Opportunities for Ukrainian Refugees

Modern Restaurant Management

The team at Manifesto Market wanted to do something to support Ukrainian refugees by providing job opportunities. They began an initiative to support the opening of a restaurant by a Ukrainian chef or entrepreneur and offered space in Manifesto And?l for the first Ukrainian restaurant, which opened in three months time. Manifesto's investment is estimated at $40,000, including a six-month free lease and initial fit-out.

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I Have Beef With the Can Storyline in ‘The Bear’

EATER

The Bear | FX. Despite what ‘Bear’ star Jeremy Allen White was told, it’s highly unlikely for a restaurant to have a machine that seamlessly re-seals cans The final scene of the first season of The Bear — an eight-episode comedy-drama about what it’s like to be a smokin’ hot guy who also inherits a failing but beloved restaurant from your deceased older brother — ends with the entire kitchen staff jubilantly opening dozens of cans of San Merican tomatoes.

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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What Is The Importance Of Databases In The Hospitality Industry?

Harbor Touch

Databases play a critical role in the hospitality industry, providing organizations with a way to store and access large amounts of customer data. They can track bookings, reservations, and guest information and help manage inventory and pricing. In addition, databases can also provide insights into customer trends and behaviors. Let’s take a closer look at what exactly they can do.

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Using Restaurant Negatives to Create Positive Improvement

Ken Burgin

A little negativity can sometimes be useful – tapping into the very human tendency to complain can yield a whole range of useful material when teaching customer service. A recent workshop I ran on ‘quality service’ was going nowhere fast: a group of strangers, a cold room and first topic in the morning. So I decided to pop the cork and ask each table to come up with their 10 pet hates when visiting a restaurant or café.

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The Importance of Staying Up-to-Date on Liquor Laws and Insurance Coverage 

Modern Restaurant Management

The climate of the hospitality industry is forever changing. Based on completely unpredictable occurrences such as the COVID pandemic and societal realities such as violence at bars and restaurants, hospitality establishment owners have a lot to consider when it comes to their coverage. The most important thing new owners should know about insurance coverage is that it’s a vital part of running their business.

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The Return of the Hot Table

EATER

Lucia Pham /Eater. Between fully booked restaurants and subscription models for reservations, the market for must-have reservations is tougher than ever “Every single restaurant we have has more seating than it has ever had — and they’re just booked,” says Vicki Freeman, a partner at New York City’s Bowery Group , which includes the restaurants Cookshop, Vic’s, Rosie’s, Shuka, and Shukette.

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Maximize Restaurant Profitability: 5 Key Strategies to Control Costs Effectively

Running a profitable restaurant requires more than great food and service. Our guide breaks down five actionable strategies to help you control costs and maximize profitability. Learn how to track and reduce food waste, optimize labor costs with smart scheduling, make data-driven decisions with regular P&L reviews, and manage fixed and variable costs efficiently.

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Restaurant Consumer Trends Post-Pandemic

Black Box Intelligence

What are Restaurant Consumer Trends? Consumer trends are the overarching shared sentiments expressed by restaurant consumers. Consumer trends are often uncovered through gathering, aggregating, and continuously tracking restaurant customer feedback. . BBI can and does track restaurant customer feedback across various platforms with our guest intelligence tool.

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Bizimply Sponsors the Catey Awards

Bizimply

Last week, five members of the Bizimply team jetted off to the Grosvenor Hotel in London for a lavish night to celebrate the hospitality industry. The post Bizimply Sponsors the Catey Awards appeared first on Bizimply.

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Restaurant Inflation: You Can’t Save Your Way to Success?

Aaron Allen & Associates

Restaurant inflation certainly been a challenge on margins over the last few years — even more so than usual. The pressure on profitability is certainly not new. Already in 2019, restaurants were not able to pass inflationary costs on to consumers (back then, the average restaurant price increase was 3.1% while labor cost was growing at 3.8% and food at 5.0%).

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Meet Alaska’s Last Milkman

EATER

From freezing temps to high costs, running a dairy in rural Alaska seems nearly impossible. Scott Plagerman says it’s worth it. Two hours southeast of Fairbanks, Alaska, on a farm carved out of the wilderness, most days you can find Scott Plagerman, Alaska’s last commercial dairyman, watching his milking robot hum away. A bubble gum pink udder, sprayed clean, moves into a cluster of laser-guided suction cylinders.

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The HR Leader’s Survival Guide

HR leaders drowning in paperwork struggle to meet C-suite's strategic expectations. Burnout and high turnover plague the field, with 95% feeling overwhelmed. This guide explores how the right tools can free HR from admin tasks and empower them to become the strategic leaders they’re meant to be.

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How to respond to a positive customer review

Black Box Intelligence

A positive review can be a great marketing opportunity to highlight some of the aspects that make your business stand out from the rest. It can inspire people to talk about your business and become loyal customers. Also, by responding to a positive review, you can show current and potential customers that you truly care about the services you provide.

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Case Study: Managing Large Restaurant Venues

The Eat Restaurant

Our latest case study takes a look at La Cuadra de Salvador , an exclusive American-style steakhouse restaurant, that recently opened a new location in the San Isidro district, located on Calle Santa Luisa con Tradiciones. The restaurant is well-known for using very high-quality meat imported from the United States as their main ingredient, attracting visitors from around the world.

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Meet The Team: Kellie Duffy

Bottleneck Management

Meet the Team: Kellie Duffy . In this series, we will take a deeper dive into the talented people who make up the Bottleneck family. Kellie is a Manager at City Works in Vernon Hills, IL and recently completed our Manager in Training program. In our interview, we learn a little more about the program and what has gotten Kellie to where she is, including support from her team and singing with Carrie Underwood. .

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Tea and Piroshki at Alaska’s Best Tourist Trap

EATER

The tea at Samovar cafe is compiled of locally picked raspberry and fireweed leaves. A breakaway from the Russian Orthodox Church, the Old Believer community has held strong in Alaska for over 50 years — including at Nina Fefelov’s Samovar Cafe No inch is spared inside Samovar Cafe in Nikolaevsk, Alaska. Save for the U-shaped bar top and the six seats that surround it, almost every other surface is covered with Soviet memorabilia or tchotchkes, including decorative plates, posters, photographs,

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.