7 Shifts

AUGUST 16, 2024

Step-by-step process to becoming a restaurant manager Becoming a successful restaurant manager involves getting relevant education and training and building hands-on experience in the industry. Being equipped with the concepts and principles of restaurant management can help you understand the complexities of running a food business.

2024 195

2024 Management Management Leadership 195

Perfect Daily Grind

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Brett Bolwell is the CEO at Barista Equip , a coffee equipment distributor in the US. Similarly, baristas should be able to use a range of equipment, including a number of different espresso machines and grinders. What about becoming a competitor or an influencer? Where can baristas look for job opportunities?

Education 187

Education Point of Sale Training Website Management 187

ChowNow

JULY 1, 2024

Now, let’s walk through a few ways you can save on equipment and utility expenses. Be Smart About the Tools You Use and How You Use Them How to reduce equipment and utility costs: Educate staff on smallwares costs: Train your staff about the costs associated with smallwares like glasses, cutlery, and plates.

Operations 78

Operations Food Website Management Online Ordering 78

Culinary Cues

MARCH 15, 2021

Just as the restaurant industry evolves, so too must the industry of education. If your teaching kitchens are filled with every cool piece of kitchen equipment on the market how will graduates function in a real kitchen when there are not limitless supplies of combi-ovens, sheet pans, Robot Coupes, Vitamix blenders, and sous vide circulators?

Education 548

Education Food Supply Training Communication 548

7 Shifts

JANUARY 23, 2020

Educate yourself If there’s one thing to know when opening a new business—especially a new restaurant—it’s that there’s no such thing as “too much research.” Educating yourself and thoroughly researching every aspect of your new restaurant and your local landscape is only going to help you with fleshing out your plan. Alex, Doner Bros.

2020 335

2020 Hiring Cash Management Education 335

Culinary Cues

JUNE 29, 2022

They were gained working with people whom I had to depend on, people from all kinds of backgrounds: ethnic, educational, race, gender, and age. Some of us may have gained knowledge through trade school or college, but many simply placed their education in the hands of hard work and patience. Mark Twain. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER.

Education 420

Education Take-out Leadership Café 420

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 5, 2024

Regular training programs that educate staff in a variety of engaging ways can help ensure employees adopt a safety-first mindset. Managers should routinely review safety data with their teams and provide additional training and resources to educate staff in areas that need improvement.

Training 167

Training Food Safety Employee Relations Insurance 167

Culinary Cues

APRIL 18, 2023

Plan, equip, train, evaluate, educate, and celebrate each and every employee. Value goes way beyond price, it must include memories, excitement, personal attention, hospitality, education, and a generous dose of WOW! You must create value for your guest. Assess the value you provide and ask the questions: “Is it worth it?

Food Truck 327

Food Truck Back of House Education Training 327

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 23, 2024

These decision-making algorithms account not only for staffing times and locations but also for specific roles and stations within the restaurant, which keeps minor employees from using equipment or handling materials they aren’t legally authorized to work with.

Restaurant Law 203

Restaurant Law Employee Relations Kitchen Safety Customer Experience 203

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2024

The result is a unique culinary experience that features unmatched freshness and innovative and educational menus, with a strong emphasis on sustainability. The hyperlocal concept lends itself well to community educational programs about gardening, nutrition, and the global supply chain involved in the food industry.

Food Supply 177

Food Supply Seasonal Menu Compost Sustainability 177

Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Convince your restaurant to organize a softball or pick-up basketball team, or even install a few pieces of weight training equipment in the basement of your business. Yes – a well-trained and educated employee has the ability to move elsewhere, but that is what makes you and your restaurant attractive to a steady stream of new cooks.

Education 314

Education Consumer Goods Training Back of House 314

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 1, 2022

Construction professionals also need to be able to educate their clients about different construction and design materials and systems. Another big area of potential savings is in large systems and equipment, where substantial variation in product or brand cost can save a substantial amount of money in a single line item.

Design 208

Design Supplies Equipment Education 208

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 5, 2024

Andrew and Judith Economos Rooftop Edible Garden at Selby Gardens, which was planned, planted, and maintained by Operation EcoVets, a non-profit organization that provides personal, educational, and professional growth opportunities for military veterans. Michael Klauber worked with world-renowned kitchen designer Jimi Yui, of Yui Design.

Certification 189

Certification Sustainability Design Seasonal Menu 189

The Rail

AUGUST 16, 2024

But there’s also dropping equipment and restaurant staff working while sick to consider. Equipment Use : Use proper cleaning equipment that does not leave residues which can make the floors slippery. Among the most common hazards in kitchens are caused by slips, trips, and falls. Proper and regular maintenance can help.

Kitchen Safety 52

Kitchen Safety Food Safety Employee Relations Equipment 52

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Because propane is a leading fuel choice for outdoor heating products, the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) created a portable heater safety fact sheet to educate consumers and keep them safe during the colder months. Store cylinders upright with the valve facing up, never laid on their side or upside down.

Outdoor 189

Outdoor Education Download Equipment 189

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 23, 2024

Education and awareness are critical in ensuring compliance with ever changing rules and regulations. Staff training around how to identify, assess, and respond to challenges ranging from equipment breakdowns to cybersecurity breaches can avoid significant negative impacts to business.

Food Safety 197

Food Safety Food Supply Beverage Loyalty Program 197

Perfect Daily Grind

DECEMBER 12, 2022

After providing for themselves and their families, producers can reinvest profits back into their farms to purchase equipment and resources – such as fertilisers and irrigation systems – and carry out necessary repairs and maintenance. Understanding the benefits of bartering.

Consumer Goods 189

Consumer Goods Certification Workshop Sustainability 189

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

In fact, she has experienced every aspect of the food industry: learning the ropes as a fry girl, managing restaurants, inspecting businesses for the health department, and educating and improving food safety for corporate brands, academia, and regulatory bodies. Training and education are imperative.

Kitchen Safety 189

Kitchen Safety Food Safety Allergens Employee Relations 189

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Through the Climate Solutions for Restaurant Survival campaign, the James Beard Foundation will unite chefs across the country to raise awareness, educate federal policymakers, and galvanize action to mitigate the impacts of climate change. It will also provide toolkits and communication assets to assist in educating federal policymakers.

Food Supply 110

Food Supply Leadership Social Media Education 110

Culinary Cues

JULY 25, 2023

I thought about a short burst of rage, or at the very least – exasperation, but instead I walked away because I knew that this was an important moment in your life education. “A few minutes ago, you referred to that ingredient I held in my hand as “just a tomato” and honestly, I wasn’t sure how to respond.

Food Truck 353

Food Truck Reference Café Take-out 353

Sustainability Beyond the Plate

MARCH 31, 2017

Richard Young, Director of Education. I was recently invited to moderate a panel on Foodservice Maintenance and Repair at the Gas Foodservice Equipment Network’s (GFEN) Commercial Foodservice Workshop. The meeting was held at Piedmont Natural Gas’ (PNG) Demonstration Kitchen located in PNG’s John H.

Equipment 40

Equipment Workshop Food Supply Training 40

SpotOn

MAY 3, 2024

Parts Town, Singer Equipment Company, Restaurant Equipment World, Stafford-Smith, Inc., Education Badges cost an additional $250 before May 9; after that, that cost goes up to $300. Suppliers and equipment vendors from across the nation will also be there to show off their products and explain how they can work in your business.

2024 98

2024 2023 Food Supply Hotels 98

7 Shifts

JULY 5, 2024

For example, if labor costs are consistently high, you might consider optimizing staff schedules or using labor-saving equipment to reduce expenses and increase your net profit. With labor-saving equipment, like automated dishwashers, you can reduce the need for additional staff during peak hours.

Cash Management 243

Cash Management Inventory Seasonal Menu Beverage 243

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

We also continually invest in our associates with team building, support, new benefits, and trainings that equip them to better serve our customers. Absolutely, we had to stop thinking of ourselves as a restaurant equipment company and start thinking of KaTom as a customer-service company. Patricia Bible.

Supplies 225

Supplies Customer Service Online Ordering Kitchen Safety 225

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Understanding the potential effects of September on ice machines can help business owners and operators take proactive measures to maintain their equipment and ensure a steady supply of ice year-round. Increase Inspections : Conduct frequent inspections of the equipment, checking for signs of wear, leaks, or any other abnormalities.

Equipment 100

Equipment Customer Service Customer Experience Supplies 100

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

It's one of the most hands-on jobs you can have - and equips employees with an abundance of restaurant skills as a result. Commercial kitchen equipment safety. If this is something you've done, name the course(s) taken, the certification achieved, and/or the name of your educator/institution for added credibility. Undercooking.

Front of House 370

Front of House Back of House Kitchen Safety Food Safety 370

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Operators should set the standard of safety within their hospitality businesses by taking steps to mitigate risks within the restaurant, educating staff members about potential slip and fall hazards, and providing guidance on steps to take should a slip and fall accident occur.

Food Safety 190

Food Safety Employee Relations Restaurant Law Education 190

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 28, 2024

Continuous education on new products, services, and company policies not only enhances customer service skills but also reinforces the importance of brand consistency. These assessments help ensure that all locations adhere to brand standards even when unobserved. What are some things brands can do to improve guest satisfaction?

Social Media 176

Social Media Loyalty Program Customer Service Customer Experience 176

EATER

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Heating and cooling, refrigeration, and cooking equipment are the biggest energy users, followed by lighting. More Energy Guzzlers Cooking equipment is just one facet of restaurant energy use. Budderfly also installed a new HVAC system at one location and made other equipment upgrades that have cut his energy use by 20 percent.

Compost 107

Compost Food Equipment Waste 107

7 Shifts

AUGUST 4, 2020

There are simpler alternatives than investing in new energy-efficient equipment or reworking your menu with plant-based dishes—though they would help! Taking these steps to reduce plastic waste in restaurants is crucial, and it can be supported further by educating your customers with in-store signage and social posts. ??

Waste 300

Waste Food Supply Seasonal Menu Equipment 300

Perfect Daily Grind

APRIL 23, 2023

Ideally, they need to be comfortable working with different types of equipment and software, as well as being able to quickly learn new roasting techniques. When it comes to equipment, head roasters may also need to know how to work with a range of machines in a roastery. This ensures they get the best out of each coffee.

Equipment 148

Equipment Education Sourcing Employee Relations 148

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 2, 2020

Educating Yourself. Equipping Your Business. Essentially, social distancing equipment serves as a safeguard against human error and helps force things like spacing and safe practices in the event that someone does not want to comply/forgets to comply with your business’s standards. What are some examples of this?

Equipment 170

Equipment Front of House Seating Restaurant Law 170

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2021

OSHA notes that this will involve a variety of engineering controls, administrative policies, and personal protective equipment. Educate and train your workers on COVID-19. Restaurant operators should get creative and use communication/education methods such as signage, text messages, or email blasts.

Employee Relations 159

Employee Relations Food Safety Restaurant Law Education 159

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 9, 2021

Most products that receive the certification bear the NSF mark on their packaging to help buyers make educated purchases. Increase credibility and acceptance with retailers, consumers and regulators. The certification comes after comprehensive formulation and material reviews as well as testing and facility inspections.

Certification 187

Certification Food Safety Audits 2011 187

ChowNow

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

AP refers to the money a restaurant owes to suppliers for goods and services received, like food ingredients, beverages, and equipment. It’s equally important to educate yourself and your staff on the financial technology in use, like ERPs, AP tools, and your online ordering software.

Cash Management 78

Cash Management Document Restaurant Law Online Ordering 78

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 6, 2024

With Budderfly, Craveworthy will be able to install, monitor and manage a combination of patented technologies and high-efficiency equipment including HVACs, LED lighting, refrigeration controls, water conservation systems such as smart valves, low-flow toilets and foot pedal sinks, smart panels, sensors and more – at no upfront cost.

Sustainability 110

Sustainability Customer Service Fast Casual Technology 110

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

This flexibility allows them to pursue passions outside of work, such as culinary education, or to enjoy a better work-life balance. Equip your managers with leadership skills that go beyond simply assigning tasks. Their job is more important than mine," she says.

2024 335

2024 Social Media Insurance Leadership 335