Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Ensuring food safety is essential for restaurant brands and others within the food industry. A weak food safety culture can have severe consequences, including product recalls, foodborne illnesses, reputational damage, diminished customer loyalty, and financial losses.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Few scenarios strike more fear into a restauranteur’s heart than the prospect of serving food to patrons that makes them sick. However, even with the greatest attention to food safety, there is no single way to eliminate all foodborne illness because its sources are numerous and diverse. Traceability Is Essential.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Hiring a great kitchen manager can transform your BOH operations with outstanding culinary and leadership skills. How do you ensure that your kitchen complies with health and safety standards? How do you handle complaints about food quality from customers? A good kitchen manager should take safety and hygiene seriously.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

After all, it’s not just the quality of your food that can keep customers coming back — 73% of diners base their satisfaction on the quality of service they receive. Looking for someone to oversee day-to-day operations is a critical business decision that needs careful consideration.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 27, 2022

Ghost kitchens allow operators to utilize commercial kitchens – sometimes in shared spaces with other brands – without the overhead of a full restaurant space and staff. However, the same challenges arise in ghost kitchens’ quality assurance and food safety protocols that plague the traditional restaurant kitchen.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

The food your restaurant serves should taste good, look appealing, and be safe! Each year, food safety breaches sicken 48 million people in the United States and, of those, 128,000 are hospitalized and 3,000 die. All employees must work diligently to protect your food, customers, and brand. Prioritize training.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 27, 2022

As we close out 2022, food production is at risk. We’re still facing product shortages, exacerbated by ongoing supply chain interruptions and the Russian-Ukrainian war stalling food shipments – including 9.5 Inflation is causing food prices – and food insecurity – to soar. . Focus on Sustainable Food Production.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Efficient process management platforms automate and streamline the required tasks an organisation must undergo to remain compliant, such as cleaning and safety. Quick Service Meets Compliance QSRs face significant challenges in maintaining high levels of food safety, with 28% of QSR operators citing food safety as their top challenge.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 25, 2021

a multi-site restaurant operator with more than 200 locations that was shifting to takeout only decided to evaluate its already robust food safety system. The company had installed sensors to monitor its 700+ refrigeration units and flag food temperature “incidents” in real time. Extending Staff Capabilities.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 7, 2023

In the food services industry, safety is paramount to protect customers, brand reputation, and, ultimately, profits. Food that is not stored or handled properly can result in serious, even deadly, illnesses. In fact, the World Health Organization reports that on average, 1,600,000 people get sick each day due to unsafe food.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2021

For businesses operating in the food industry, it’s critical that food products are created in a safe and hygienic environment. In the absence of proper hygiene and safety protocols, the entire food chain — from the farmer who grows the produce to the consumer who eats it — is compromised.

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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. It is the industry's primary responsibility to be sure the food they sell and serve to consumers is safe.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 29, 2022

Restaurant management and operations personnel are always on the search for proactive ways to increase operational efficiency and reduce waste while complying with local regulations. Transparency across operations allows corrective actions to take place before an incident occurs. Leveraging Digital Visibility.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

With 54% of diners saying they would avoid a restaurant with table wait times over 30 minutes, you must develop an efficient kitchen floor plan that helps you serve food quickly and consistently. The right design can ease your workflows and minimize bottlenecks in your operations. What should a restaurant kitchen floor plan include?

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 7, 2022

Start-up food service businesses should carefully consider the type of kitchen they will require. You will have to make this investment along with creating your team, securing your location and, of course, getting the ingredients to create the food you sell. A busy restaurant requires industrial-grade equipment.

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Equipment Kitchen Safety Food Safety Waste 190

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 29, 2024

One in six Americans is affected by food borne illnesses annually, according to the FDA. Food safety is increasingly becoming more important to the FDA. In 2020, the FDA ushered in a new chapter of food safety with the “ New Era of Smarter Food Safety blueprint,” which established science and risk-based protections.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Restaurants are no longer just about the food – they are about the complete dining experience, which includes ambiance, service speed, and personalized interaction. Advanced networking solutions have emerged as a critical player in this revolution, offering the potential to enhance restaurant operations dramatically.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 6, 2022

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, a new trend in the food service industry has risen in popularity—ghost kitchens. These restaurants, which exclusively deliver food, typically use online ordering and a cashless transaction system that allows for little physical interaction between the customer and facilitator.

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ChowNow

JULY 17, 2024

An operations plan is a crucial component of your restaurant’s business plan. A well-crafted operations plan not only ensures consistency and quality but also helps you manage resources effectively and achieve long-term success. These objectives should be considered as you build out each component of your operations plan.

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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. percent of pathogens.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 19, 2020

A good first step is to elevate your food safety culture. How Food Safety Culture Has Changed. Food safety used to mean “what you do when no one is watching.” Now, understandably, everyone is watching to ensure safety protocols are being followed. Treat Location Employees Like Assets.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

With the season of food and Thanksgiving when holiday food is at the forefront, what are defined standards and procedures that restaurants should keep top-of-mind to set the expectations regarding food handling and preparation during the holiday rush? Cool foods rapidly to get out of the Temperature Danger Zone.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 11, 2024

Professionals in the restaurant industry are acutely aware of the importance of food safety, but its day-to-day implementation continues to be a challenge. Research shows that out of two million restaurant inspections between September 2022 and 2023, handwashing was the most common FDA food code violation (six percent), and 5.6

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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.

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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. Restaurants with large or intricate menus will need to allocate more time to staff training on the ingredients, preparation methods, and food handling procedures.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 1, 2024

The tech-enabled traceability system is designed to allow the company to act on food safety and quality concerns swiftly, efficiently, and precisely. RFID tags work in refrigerated environments which make them beneficial tools for the restaurant industry where food temperature management is crucial during transportation and storage.

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Operations Food Supply Waste Food Safety 129

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

With labor being a challenge in today’s restaurants but with business booming, the key to success is finding equipment that can speed up prep time. Here are five types of equipment that can make your life easier. Food processors are the solution for efficiency and cost savings.

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Equipment Kitchen Safety Food Food Safety 178

Transact

DECEMBER 20, 2021

According to the FDA, HACCP is an “effective and rational means of assuring food safety from harvest to consumption. To that end, there are several digital food safety solutions to help you achieve HACCP compliance and boost food safety in your establishment. could very well be the solution.

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Food Safety Food Back of House Equipment 78

PathSpot

MAY 7, 2024

Temperature monitoring is essential in food manufacturing, as it is crucial for preserving, storing, and processing food. Effective temperature management greatly influences food quality, safety, and operational efficiency throughout manufacturing.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 31, 2023

How much information do you have about the foods your company handles in the course of business? If subjected to a food recall, would you be able to produce clear records delineating every touchpoint where the food was produced, harvested, processed or transformed, shipped, received, and used?

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

September is National Food Safety Education Month. This month, put food safety first and take steps to help prevent food poisoning from occurring. It’s common knowledge that you must wash your hands before handling food. In addition, how you clean and sanitize food-contact surfaces is also important.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 18, 2021

When you’re starting a new commercial food business, you’ll need a range of equipment depending on the nature and type of your business. Choosing the right commercial kitchen equipment for your establishment is essential. In this article, we discuss the following: What Equipment Does a Commercial Kitchen Need?

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The Rail

OCTOBER 7, 2022

million food workers. This scale of operation only seems to be on the rise, with the projected number of restaurant employees expected to grow to 17.2 These can range from food quality complaints to food safety lapses and their consequences. The Importance of Food Safety Training. Training Material.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 7, 2021

However, in the process of resuming and continuing restaurant operations, operators need to take steps to lower the risk of infection among employees and customers and prevent the spread of COVID-19. Kitchen operations. Food safety and restaurant cleanliness. Kitchen Operations. Dining room procedures.

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Technology Operations Food Safety Kitchen Safety 197

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Food safety is on the plate for this week's episode of The Main Course as host Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia speaks with Francine Shaw , the CEO of Savvy Food Safety , about the need for proper food handling guidelines and employee education. To listen, click here.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Sweetgreen implemented tech solutions to improve their operations, boost sustainability , and personalize customers’ experiences. In fact, when restaurants adopt tech solutions, it can significantly improve every aspect of their business operations. For instance, technology can help restaurants: Optimize operations.

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Food Safety Kitchen Safety Audits Food Supply 196

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 17, 2024

It is consequentially more difficult for restaurant owners and operators to obtain comprehensive coverage at a fair price – let alone find policies with the specific coverages they need. Understanding Restaurant Safety Restaurants are fast-paced operations and any safety vulnerability can quickly derail business.

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