Foodable

APRIL 21, 2022

Listen to "Culinary Insights From One of the Country’s Top Innovative Celebrity Chefs | Chef Dewey LoSasso" on Spreaker. LoSasso talks about how his very supportive father, a master plumber, would bring home used restaurant equipment in order to create a kitchen in the family's basement for the young chef to practice with.

Innovation 98

Innovation Catering 2009 Travel 98

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Most notably, persistent hiring challenges, rising costs, and uncertain supply chains have made profitability more precarious. Restaurant managers will need to identify and implement training solutions that accelerate onboarding and equip new employees to positively impact the bottom line as quickly as possible. Change for the Better.

Training 195

Training Front of House Food Safety Back of House 195

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 26, 2024

Throughout his 17 years at Mood Media, he's held various customer engagement and sales leadership roles and has worked with key technology partners to optimize innovative solutions based on vertical market trends and customer feedback that deliver positive ROI to operators. Finally, don't overlook the human element.

Seating 175

Seating Mobile Ordering Point of Sale Customer Experience 175

7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

You're responsible for tactical duties like training new hires, conducting performance reviews, disciplining rule breakers and poor performers, and handling compensation changes—in addition to more interpersonal tasks like mentorship and ensuring professional growth. This part of the job is arguably the most multi-faceted.

Management 397

Management Management Kitchen Safety Front of House 397

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 20, 2022

million open jobs, with organizations challenged to hire amidst unprecedented competition for talent. By making sure your restaurants have the necessary equipment and software, you can minimize frustrations and maximize productivity. Amongst those who left their workplace, one-fourth of those were in the hospitality industry.

Small Business 218

Small Business Social Media Leadership Hiring 218

Embrace the Suck

MAY 14, 2023

Restaurant Excellence Guideline #14: Equip your team with strategies to handle challenging guests. Restaurant Excellence Guideline #16: Hire for a positive attitude and impart the necessary skills through training. Restaurant Excellence Guideline #21: Regularly innovate your menu.

Leadership 221

Leadership Customer Service Customer Experience Loyalty Program 221

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 30, 2024

Most importantly, restaurateurs should ask themselves candidly whether an innovation aligns with the restaurant’s three to five-year vision versus distracting strategic focus and resources from higher-impact growth priorities.

Leadership 203

Leadership Small Business Hospitality Customer Experience 203

Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

I know how many sleepless nights went into the decision to lease a space, writing a check for the kitchen equipment, filing for an LLC, hiring those first employees, receiving that first order from vendors, and wondering if there will be enough money to pay the bills each week.

Fine Dining 436

Fine Dining Employee Relations Front of House Small Business 436

7 Shifts

MAY 23, 2024

Your stiff competition requires innovative thinking and aggressive growth strategies to stay on top. Your restaurant expenses may vary depending on various factors, such as the equipment you use, your business location, the size of your operation, and whether you own or rent your commercial space.

Point of Sale 221

Point of Sale Seasonal Menu Food Supply Cash Management 221

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Labor management solutions with multiplatform functionality can also equip tech-savvy workers with mobile capabilities, allowing employees to clock in/clock out, adjust schedules, communicate with managers and complete training programs from their mobile devices.

Technology 223

Technology Tip Distribution Front of House Loyalty Program 223

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 5, 2023

Furthermore, the value of bolstering customer service without having to hire additional staff makes this a cost-efficient, enticing option for restaurants of all shapes and sizes. The use of AI is not limited to scheduling and staffing. AI can automate job postings, screen resumes, and even conduct initial interviews with candidates.

Dine-in 189

Dine-in Customer Service Customer Experience Inventory 189

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Managing high turnover , training new hires, and maintaining morale are known issues in food service. Any changes require updated signage, print-outs, even new cooking equipment. Such things come with a price tag, and with margins already thin, those resources are typically deployed elsewhere to acquire new business.

Front of House 203

Front of House Kitchen Safety Food Back of House 203

The Rail

AUGUST 14, 2024

Set a realistic budget, including permits, staffing, equipment, and marketing costs. The temporary nature of a pop-up allows for creativity and innovation, which can draw attention and create a buzz. That includes securing permits, arranging for equipment and supplies, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Social Media 52

Social Media Seasonal Menu Customer Experience Customer Service 52

7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

You're responsible for tactical duties like training new hires, conducting performance reviews, disciplining rule breakers and poor performers, and handling compensation changes—in addition to more interpersonal tasks like mentorship and ensuring professional growth. This part of the job is arguably the most multi-faceted.

Management 195

Management Management Kitchen Safety Front of House 195

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 14, 2024

Dine-in was always the beating heart of the restaurant – so you focused on making great food, hiring and training the staff, and improving efficiencies in the kitchen. Futuristic delivery solutions like drones and sidewalk robots, while innovative, are just new layers of complexity and cost on this already struggling system.

Delivery 179

Delivery Food Order Customer Experience Dine-in 179

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. Hiring and scheduling staff would also be priorities.

Equipment 148

Equipment Education Sourcing Employee Relations 148

Restaurant365

JUNE 17, 2022

Apps are more intuitive than ever, websites are smarter and technology can help hiring and retention, delivery and operations. Hiring and onboarding technology. I talked to Mark Calvillo, senior vice president, product, who introduced me to their Hire program, an easy-to-use applicant tracking system for potential employees.

Technology 78

Technology Front of House Back of House Mobile Ordering 78

Clover - Restaurants

MAY 7, 2024

Your passion and dedication will expand our menu with seasonal products, innovative flavors, and fresh techniques. Participate in daily kitchen opening and closing procedures Set up the kitchen with the necessary tools and equipment Maintain appropriate levels of inventory and restock when necessary 7.

Back of House 52

Back of House BOH Kitchen Safety Front of House 52

Sling

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Perhaps you may have to say no to hiring another employee while you focus on providing advanced training to your existing employees. Innovation is saying no to 1,000 things.”. 4) Look for specific traits when hiring. Hiring the right employees starts with writing the right job description. 9) Be ready to innovate.

Retail 144

Retail Management Management Point of Sale 144

Social Hospitality

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

What emerging and innovative technologies are changing the restaurant industry? Trial by fire is the best method for new hires and budding employees, but it also comes with significant risks. Trainees and new hires can don a headset and shuffle through various virtual experiences meant to train them in immersive environments.

Take-out 186

Take-out Technology Mobile Ordering Customer Experience 186

The Rail

APRIL 4, 2024

Hiring professional commercial movers is the most effective way to handle this challenge. These movers have extensive experience with commercial relocations and are well-equipped to move your bar fixtures and alcohol inventory safely. From the hefty brewing systems to the fragile glassware, each item demands careful handling.

Bar 52

Bar Customer Experience Email Marketing Customer Service 52

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 20, 2023

Additionally, there is a persistent gap reported between job openings in the foodservice industry and number of hires. According to the National Restaurant Association , between October 2021 and March 2022 unfilled jobs exceeded total hires by an average of 500,000 a month in the hospitality industry alone.

Food 167

Food Food Supply Waste Food Safety 167

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2023

In 2024, we’re watching for continued and renewed innovation in the creator market that will extend into the on-premise – giving sellers richer options with greater variety that will bring uniqueness and premiumization to on-premise draft programs. Employees today also have greater access to choices for banking and EWA.

2023 123

2023 2024 Insurance Employee Relations 123

Perfect Daily Grind

JANUARY 23, 2023

If a competitor wants to perform well at the WBC, one of the biggest costs is to hire a coach – preferably a ‘famous’ one,” he says. This means some competitors may need to factor in extra transport costs to and from the venue, especially those with larger pieces of equipment. Coaching and training Wilford Lamastus Jr.

Coaching 133

Coaching Equipment Travel Training 133

Ken Burgin

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Applicants may wonder about the restaurant’s culinary direction, commitment to sustainability, sourcing ingredients, and how innovation is balanced with tradition in the kitchen. Potential hires will be interested in knowing about shift patterns, peak service times, and how shifts are allocated among staff.

Front of House 78

Front of House Tip Distribution Kitchen Safety Customer Service 78

Restaurant365

JULY 29, 2021

Evolve, innovate, adapt. Considering all these changes, restaurants need to evolve, innovate, and adapt to a new kind of restaurant industry. Companies needed to evolve and innovate to survive the restaurant restrictions and shutdowns, but this has left surviving businesses primed to take on new opportunities.

Cash Management 78

Cash Management Point of Sale Inventory 2021 78

Sling

MARCH 26, 2022

2) Find The Best Hires. The first step in boosting employee retention is hiring the right people. A huge part of the employee-retention equation is determining whether or not a potential hire fits in with your company culture. So don’t just hire a new team member one day and turn them loose to work the next day.

Small Business 148

Small Business Employee Relations Leadership Tip Distribution 148

Clover - Restaurants

MAY 3, 2024

Kitchen equipment is visibly dirty. Dirty rags are used to clean food contact surfaces and equipment. Employees aren’t wearing personal protective equipment. With an increased focus on consumer safety post-pandemic, many restaurant owners are exploring the use of innovative cleaning solutions.

Kitchen Safety 52

Kitchen Safety Food Safety Food Food Supply 52

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 12, 2021

This means that restaurant owners and managers are scrambling to find and hire new staff, but savvy operators are turning to technology to not only augment existing staff, but alleviate employee stress as well.

Employee Relations 197

Employee Relations Customer Experience Customer Service Mobile Ordering 197

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 3, 2023

Then, leaders can use these insights to fix the issues, doing things like increasing training, switching to more safety-conscious suppliers, adjusting internal processes, hiring additional staff, etc., Today, we can (and should) leverage innovative technologies to boost efficiency, transparency, and accuracy.

Audits 189

Audits Food Safety Food Truck Information 189

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 25, 2022

Hone your efforts on TikTok and Instagram and even consider hiring social specialists who are specifically responsible for managing your presence, promotions and engagement. Today’s restaurants can’t afford to underestimate the power of these social platforms as marketing tools.

Technology 189

Technology Mobile Ordering Social Media Customer Experience 189

Aaron Allen & Associates

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

3 – Due Diligence Can Help Uncover Growth Opportunities A specialized consulting firm can uncover untapped growth opportunities within the target market, helping investors identify areas for expansion, diversification, and innovation. This will prove to be an extraordinarily important vintage year for parties on all sides of a deal.

Specials 59

Specials Sourcing Hospitality Operations 59

The Restaurant Times

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Purchase Kitchen Equipment And Packaging. In the case of a cloud kitchen, a significant share of the initial capital outlay goes into purchasing kitchen equipment. The list of equipment that you need to buy upfront includes an oven, burner, refrigerator, utensils, cutting counters, and so on. Recruit Skilled Staff.

Online Ordering 52

Online Ordering Email Marketing Food Order Fine Dining 52

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 22, 2022

As they struggle to find new hires, they've been forced to cut hours of operations, remove menu items, and even pay " $50K per annum to wash dishes." Not only do they improve restaurant operations, but their cute and innovative designs also make them a great attraction to draw customers. Staff Shortages Due to the Pandemic.

Mobile Ordering 203

Mobile Ordering Social Media Online Ordering Food Order 203

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 21, 2020

Though expecting business as usual to be ‘usual’ is a little far fetched, many restaurants are opting for innovative ways to counter the virus – some even becoming part of the solution. By sanitizing appropriately, your staff can reduce the spread of pathogens from restaurant equipment to the food you serve diners.

Social Media 215

Social Media Food Safety Cash Management Kitchen Safety 215

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Hiring Crisis Facts. Alignable’s September Hiring Poll shows that the labor shortage many industries have experienced this summer is only getting worse, due to Delta variant surges and inflation. Among beauty shop owners, 59 percent struggled to hire help in July. In July, 47 percent couldn't hire enough employees.

2021 178

2021 Retail Loyalty Program Online Ordering 178

Sling

JANUARY 6, 2021

Armed with the data described above, your business will be better equipped to understand the current state of its workforce management , what it needs in the future, and what steps to take to get there. 8) Hire The Talent You Need. How can you go about building an effective staffing model of your own? 7) Recruit Accordingly.

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Recruiting Hiring Tip Distribution Management 78