Goliath Consulting

MARCH 3, 2025

For restaurant owners and operators, success depends on more than just great food and excellent serviceit requires staying informed, connected, and supported. Whether its labor laws, food safety regulations, or tax policies, these associations work to ensure fair legislation.

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Food Safety Certification Restaurant Law Healthcare 248

Culinary Cues

APRIL 7, 2025

Its a question on the minds of most chefs, restaurateurs, and culinary educators: What will the next generation of cooks and chefs look like?

Kitchen Safety 277

Kitchen Safety Food Supply 2030 Healthcare 277

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 17, 2024

Promoting a food safety culture in the restaurant industry requires a fundamental shift in mindset and practices. A recent survey revealed that only 49 percent of companies have a formal food safety culture plan, highlighting a critical gap that the foodservice industry must address.

Food Safety 294

Food Safety Food Leadership Training 294

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Food safety and restaurant cleanliness. Similarly, restaurant visitors expect their food to be of a consistent quality every time they visit. Both of these technological advancements are instrumental in ensuring excellent customer service and reducing food waste. Food Safety and Restaurant Cleanliness.

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Technology Operations Food Safety Kitchen Safety 492

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 8, 2020

” Restaurants must elevate safety and cleanliness protocols, train employees about new processes and policies, track compliance, and implement immediate corrective actions, as needed. Food safety sanitation procedures are more important than ever to combat the novel coronavirus. Implement COVID-19 Safety Protocols.

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Food Safety Social Media Website Management Food Supply 507

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 13, 2020

In fact, 48 million Americans get sick each year from foodborne illness, and the spread of germs from the hands of food handlers to food accounts for 89 percent of all foodborne illnesses that are contracted in restaurants. Food Safety Technology. Communicating with the Customer.

Food Safety 473

Food Safety Uniforms Education Communication 473

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Keeping track of food and beverage inventory is imperative to preventing product waste and theft. Consider investing time and money in further educational opportunities for your employees to grow professionally can greatly increase retention and reduce turnover.

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Cash Management Restaurant Law Food Safety Point of Sale 519

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 29, 2020

Rick Camac, Dean of Restaurant & Hospitality Management at the Institute of Culinary Education. Food handlers must wear gloves, hats and masks. They are for your own safety too. The number #1 thing owner/operators can do for their employees is give a sense of psychological safety. Here's some of their advice.

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FOH Kitchen Safety BOH Food Safety 539

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Steady Online Ordering Brings Food Waste, Donations to the Forefront of Priorities Ordering food online increases restaurant sales, but it also can potentially increase wasted food if proactive measures aren’t taken – for both the business and consumers at home.

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2025 Loyalty Program Customer Experience Online Ordering 419

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 5, 2024

As the focus for restaurants continues to center on growing and staffing up, safety training can sometimes get lost in the mix or ratcheted down to cover only topics related to compliance with regulations. That won’t cut it in an industry that faces major risks associated with employee injuries and food safety.

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Training Food Safety Employee Relations Insurance 419

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

According to the National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI), more than three million food service employees and one million guests are injured as a result of slip-and-fall accidents annually. First, it’s important for employers and/or managers to scan the work area for potential safety risks prior to workers performing job duties.

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Food Safety Employee Relations Restaurant Law Education 476

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 7, 2020

Bar servers will take orders and deliver drinks and food but will not linger across from guests. Petersburg, Florida and even invested in a full-time expert dedicated to overseeing safety practices for both customers and employees. Separate entrances and/or curbside pickup remains for takeout guests.

Food Safety 511

Food Safety Front of House Back of House Seating 511

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 9, 2021

In the restaurant industry, sanitation and health safety have always been held at the utmost importance – and that has been even more so through the past year. This Act prompted even more eyes to focus on the food processing and food service industries to ensure sanitation. In 2011, the U.S.

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Certification Food Safety Audits 2011 469

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

'Safety' is what I believe to be most important now to help assure patrons to revisit their favorite restaurants. The marketing message has not changed drastically from food-based to safety procedures. But now there is an added message about the safety precautions that are in place for a restaurant.

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Marketing Social Media Food Safety Email Marketing 585

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 23, 2024

Already one of the largest sectors of the global economy, the food and beverage industry shows no signs of slowing down. In fact, according to the Business Research Company’s 2023 Food and Beverages Global Market Report, the global industry’s market size grew over 7.3 percent from $6,729.54 billion in 2022 to $7,221.73

Food Safety 493

Food Safety Food Supply Beverage Loyalty Program 493

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 9, 2021

A survey conducted by Envoy found that 66 percent of employees are concerned about their health and safety as it relates to returning to in-person work. For any restaurateurs who are unsure where to start, SHRM and employer.gov provide educational resources across a wide range of workers comp and COVID-19 related topics.

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Employee Relations Management Management Insurance 531

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2020

“We know the coming weeks will be challenging ones for many small business owners, and we want to help restaurants focus on food, not finances.” will present a free webinar in conjunction with The Food and Beverage Shows titled, "Restaurant Preparation to Minimize COVID-19 Disease Risk and What You Need to Do Now."

Food Safety 585

Food Safety Kitchen Safety Small Business Employee Relations 585

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 9, 2022

The restaurant industry loses an astounding $162 billion each year in food waste. All restaurants should proactively work to reduce food waste, which will also help you save money, increase profits, spotlight your commitment to sustainability, and help the environment. Between a third and a half of food is wasted worldwide annually.

Waste 539

Waste Compost Food Recycling 539

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 14, 2022

There are all kinds of different types of restaurant theft, ranging from food and inventory, theft at the register and checkout counter, external grease theft, time theft and employee product theft. The grease that fries your food has value, and because of that, it’s a target of criminals. Be Transparent and Educate Your Staff.

Point of Sale 508

Point of Sale Kitchen Safety Back of House Inventory 508

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 15, 2020

For food contact surfaces, you can instruct employees to use a disinfectant cleaner for added assurance, but they must rinse the surface afterwards and then apply a no-rinse sanitizer. Training topics should include infection prevention, food safety and personal hygiene. Serving up Cleanliness.

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FOH BOH Food Safety Front of House 449

7 Shifts

APRIL 7, 2021

In some cases, the employer will also educate employees on outside resources like life insurance, homeowners insurance, and even home warranty services. Educate the Trainees Following the orientation process, training is implemented to teach the basics of every position.

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Training Food Safety Customer Experience Insurance 370

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2020

US Foods Ghost Kitchens. US Foods Holding Corp. launched US Foods Ghost Kitchens, a program designed to guide restaurant operators every step of the way when opening their own operation, helping them easily add a new revenue stream. It’s critical to our corporate mission and the values we strive to achieve.”

Kitchen Safety 515

Kitchen Safety Loyalty Program Delivery Customer Service 515

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 18, 2020

US Foods Holding Corp. launched its COVID-19 online operator resource, the US Foods Restaurant Reopening Blueprint. The Restaurant Reopening Blueprint is informed by interviews with key stakeholders such as diners, restaurant staff and US Foods consultants and chefs. Click here to view the application and instructions.

Front of House 520

Front of House Back of House Online Ordering Kitchen Safety 520

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 23, 2024

In addition to more wide-ranging compliance requirements like general health & safety guidelines and local labor laws, there are food and beverage-specific safety regulations , requirements for specialty licenses (such as those to serve alcohol), and unique stipulations on labor compliance, many related to the employment of minors.

Restaurant Law 508

Restaurant Law Employee Relations Kitchen Safety Customer Experience 508

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2020

General Mills Foodservice' s Neighborhood to Nation Restaurant Recipe Contest will award $100,000 to restaurants and food trucks nationwide. The Neighborhood to Nation Recipe Contest is open to foodservice operators, chefs and line cooks who develop recipes for menu items served at independent, commercial restaurants or food trucks.

Food Safety 527

Food Safety Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Kitchen Safety 527

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 24, 2020

” Traditionally, to enable delivery most sellers list their menu on food delivery platforms because the restaurant doesn’t have their own couriers. Search filter : A new filter allows users to easily find which hotels and restaurants are taking these added safety precautions. The program will kick off in the 50 largest U.S.

Guest Recovery 539

Guest Recovery Mobile Ordering Kitchen Safety Food Safety 539

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Comfort food, outdoor dining, Riesling and streamlined menus were top trends for 2020, according to Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants ' seventh annual Culinary & Cocktail Trend Forecast for 2021. Health food, eating local and personalized experiences. Comfort Me Please: Rise in Nostalgic Comfort Food. Is Carob a Carb?

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2021 Outdoor Hotels 2020 474

Culinary Cues

MAY 4, 2022

One would assume that you dedicated the time and effort to your education, otherwise graduation might not be within your grasp. Experience is ultimately the best educator. [] TAKE EVERY OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN – YOUR EDUCATION WILL. This is where you are right now. It took a lot for you to get to this point.

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2022 Education Coaching Kitchen Safety 436

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 29, 2021

Educate Employees. Consequently, you should educate all employees about safe security practices like using strong passwords, not opening suspicious emails, and always logging out of devices. Many cybercriminals infiltrate systems by sending messages disguised as officials, like food safety officers.

Loyalty Program 618

Loyalty Program Employee Relations Point of Sale Mobile Ordering 618

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 2, 2024

Looking ahead, we predict a day when cultivated meat will find its place as a default choice -on menus, because it delivers on taste, nutrition, and food safety, in addition to environmental sustainability and animal welfare. Beyond the realm of food, a similar shift has occurred with electric cars.

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2024 Fast Casual Food Safety Insurance 493

Hot Schedules

AUGUST 10, 2021

Protecting Your Customers: How to Scale Your Food Safety Culture Across Multiple Locations. While employees know they play a crucial role in food (and ultimately guest) safety, when a 45-minute wait forces everyone to rush, things learned in food safety training can quickly fall to back-of-mind to an undisciplined staff.

Food Safety 148

Food Safety Certification Food Employee Relations 148

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 9, 2021

Modern Restaurant Management ((MRM) asked Lindsey Yeakle, Gluten-Free Food Service (GFFS) Program Manager, Food Safety at Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG), what restaurants need to know about gluten-free options. In June 2016, Yeakle decided to use her background and education to help the gluten-free community by working with GIG.

Coaching 520

Coaching Kitchen Safety Food Safety Training 520

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 13, 2020

Rakuten Ready surveyed more than 100 customers to measure how behaviors around dining have, or are anticipated to change around the perceptions and impact of COVID-19 on restaurants, food delivery and order for pickup. "The desire for convenience has always been present, coupled with an equally strong desire for delicious food.

Front of House 499

Front of House Back of House Restaurant Law Food Safety 499

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Tastewise, an AI-powered food intelligence solution, launched in the UK. With real-time data into consumer behavior data, the solution offers immediate, location-specific food and beverage insights into an industry that is changing faster than ever before. ” Tastewise Data. social interactions, and 1.2M online recipes.

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Serving White Paper Food Recycling 517

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 13, 2023

In the waning days of 2022, FDA issued an updated Food Code with several important updates. economy, and the Food Code impacts virtually every American. Let’s examine the key new provisions of the 2022 Food Code. Many of the key changes in the 2022 Food Code relate to food allergens.

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2022 Allergens Food Food Safety 471

Goliath Consulting

JUNE 30, 2020

But even after the pandemic, sanitation and safety concerns are expected to remain, and the restaurant business model may have to evolve in a way that utilizes more tech-driven service systems. More restaurants may pivot to self-delivery instead of third party delivery to mitigate fees and have more control over the safety of their food (5).

Kitchen Safety 349

Kitchen Safety Food Safety Front of House Back of House 349

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 1, 2020

Other businesses have seen a surge of consumer interest, including chicken-wing joints (+84 percent), pizzerias (+71 percent) and fast-food restaurants (+55 percent). In Asia, the third factor most often cited was provenance and food production methods. ” Safety, hygiene and the food supply chain. . In the U.S.

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2020 Food Safety Fast Casual Guest Recovery 479