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Is More Delivery/Takeout on Your Menu? Remove Food Safety Risks—Digitally

Modern Restaurant Management

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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COOKS – CLAIM YOUR OWN PATH TO SUCCESS

Culinary Cues

We speak of a time of unconditional commitment to the craft and the job – sacrificing all else for the plate of food in the pass. As they say in life – the first step in recovery is to admit that there is a problem. Chefs lament over a time when cooking was a giving craft, not one focus on what the cook received in return.

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OUR DAILY BREATH: CHEFS & OPERATORS – KEEPING YOUR TEAM TOGETHER

Culinary Cues

If we have not, then the safety and staying power of the restaurant is of little importance to the employee aside from the loss of a paycheck. If we hope to keep a core team together through crisis and be able to lean on them through eventual recovery then we must view them as family and treat them in that manner.

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The Importance of Flexibility in Restaurant Hiring

Modern Restaurant Management

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked Mark Heymann, a labor expert and CEO of UniFocus, for his insights on navigating post-pandemic restaurant recovery through effective hiring and training. In what ways is training a key factor in restaurant recovery? Owners must also take the time to lead by example for their staff.

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How Restaurants Can Emerge Stronger

Modern Restaurant Management

By prioritizing employee safety during a time of crisis, leaders set a strong example for their management teams and clearly demonstrate how the organization values its people. After all, people are an organization’s greatest asset – and the key to speeding recovery and emerging stronger from these uncertain times.

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OUR DAILY BREATH: CHEFS – REMEMBER THE IMPORTANCE OF “WOW”

Culinary Cues

What will our restaurants physically look like with social distancing, how will we be able to interact with guests at service, how will our kitchen teams function as a unit, what changes will be necessary for our menus to be effective, and what role will take out and delivery play in every restaurant concept?

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Digital Dining and ‘Restaurant Recovery’ Show

Modern Restaurant Management

” 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. 'Travel Safe' Tools.