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Preventing Burnout Culture: The Role of Effective Restaurant Managers

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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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MRM EXCLUSIVE: Creating a Culture of Cleanliness 

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There are several considerations that owners and managers must take when establishing new cleaning procedures, including: Frequency – Enhanced cleaning and disinfection, in both front-of-house (FOH) and back-of-house (BOH) areas, will reduce the spread of potentially harmful germs throughout the restaurant.

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Forged in the Fire: True Hospitality Born from Camaraderie and Respect

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The wonderfully diverse makeup of the restaurant workforce (49 percent of employees are minorities) presents unparalleled opportunities centered around food, especially with regard to menu development and team bonding. Knowing how to check in and ask people how they’re doing never hurts, either.

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Best Practices for Outdoor Dining All Year Long

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Use planters and other sturdy dividers to make sure your space is presentable and doesn’t look haphazardly put together. Restaurant staff and employees wearing masks and disposable gloves, including FOH (servers, bartenders, cashiers, etc.) Determine a way to place your logo in the outdoor area, for marketing purposes.

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How to Create an Effective Restaurant Onboarding Process

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During orientation, share a presentation or video that reviews the key principles of your restaurant's culture. Run through difficult customer situations with new front-of-house (FOH) staff to ensure they won’t crack under pressure. Onboarding is your opportunity to reinforce these values. Include role-playing as part of the training.

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Providing The Best Restaurant Customer Experience in 2024

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Presentation also matters. Clear descriptions and appealing photos help customers make informed choices and anticipate the flavors and presentation of their meals. Staff Your restaurant staff, especially those assigned to the FOH, play a critical role in keeping your customers happy as they eat in your establishment.

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Front Of House (FOH) Vs. Back Of House (BOH): What’s The Difference?

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For a restaurant to run smoothly and efficiently, you should divide activities into two parts: front of house (FOH)/back of house (BOH). What’s the difference between FOH and BOH, and how can controlling the two help your business improve? What Is Front Of House (FOH)? FOH variables you might not consider include: Decor.