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Hiring? Ask These Interview Questions to Spot Versatile Restaurant Talent

Modern Restaurant Management

Instead of panicking, I ran through our available inventory and identified an ingredient I could substitute if I modified the dish. I pulled in the kitchen team and the FOH manager, and we agreed on the plan. I still have no idea how that happened! The servers were informed of the change so they could guide customers.

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Preventing Burnout Culture: The Role of Effective Restaurant Managers

Modern Restaurant Management

Food industry managers should maintain regular check-ins with their FOH and BOH team members, providing constructive feedback and actively listening to employees' concerns. This sets a positive example for the FOH and BOH alike. Communication Open and honest communication is essential in preventing burnout.

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2022 Trends: Meeting Challenges and Industry Evolution

Modern Restaurant Management

These commercial kitchens, without any traditional FOH space or staff, are making it easier to streamline delivery. Restaurant systems are getting smarter, helping managers and employees take care of tasks like scheduling and inventory. To meet this evolution, restaurant operators are investing in new and reimagined spaces.

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What Does 86 Mean? Definition, History and More

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Or, if you've worked in a restaurant as a chef, line cook, or as part of the FOH (front-of-house), you may have used this hospitality term yourself. Food runners fluctuate between the front and back of the house, and are likely to be the messenger that communicates what is 86'd from BOH to FOH. Keeping enough inventory on hand.

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18 Restaurant Manager Interview Questions to Assess Leadership and Operational Skills

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How do you maintain smooth communication between FOH and BOH staff? How do you maintain smooth communication between FOH and BOH staff? A good restaurant manager makes sure that both FOH and BOH teams work together easily by having clear communication channels. How do you manage the restaurant’s budget and control costs?

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Flag on the Play! Four Penalties Your Bar Can Avoid During Super Bowl Weekend 

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Don’t let your FoH team get called for Delay of Game when customers need ordering assistance. Avoid the Illegal Procedure penalty (and lost profits) by having a rock-solid game plan for moving through your draft inventory. Here are coaching tips to get your team ready for a super weekend in your bar.

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Food Delivery Ideas: How to Deliver Food While Maximizing Your Restaurant’s

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Are there any tips for food delivery and takeout inventory management? Will you hire in-house drivers, use third party drivers, or cross train your front-of-house (FOH) staff to double as drivers ? Collect several weeks’ worth of data to determine how much inventory you typically need for takeout and for dine-in.

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