Culinary Cues

APRIL 3, 2020

[] CUSTOMERS ARE CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THE FOOD THEY ORDER. Let your customers know that safety and sanitation is your most important job. Possible strategy: Be proactive with a well defined, enhanced sanitation and food handling protocol for your restaurant and relay this information to your guests.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 26, 2020

Shouldn’t we be doing the same in restaurant kitchens? Why is each restaurant struggling with how to manage the need for safety vs. the need to generate revenue? The answer must be collective agreement on the best way to move forward for the safety of all involved and the financial health of the business.

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7 Shifts

APRIL 23, 2021

The same New York Times story found that 80 to 85 percent of Crafted Hospitality group's kitchen employees have moved out of New York City. Many workers are not returning due to personal safety concerns, and many have left the industry altogether. Safety and sanitation efforts also deserve a callout right now.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 10, 2020

The National Restaurant Association remains on top of the issue providing updates and resources including a fact sheet and a webpage with an FAQ, industry guidance, and food safety guidelines provided by ServeSafe to address increasing questions about COVID-19. We ensure food safety. Eat healthier.” Cash is dirty.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 6, 2021

With strict government health lockdowns in place, dining out became a thing of the past. Promoting Safety. Restaurants lucky enough to have access to outdoor dining space had to balance the needs of the business with the safety of customers and employees. The past year ushered in some big, unprecedented changes.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 27, 2023

However, persistent labor shortages are pushing restaurants to explore automation and artificial intelligence to streamline operations – from kitchen management to customer service – to alleviate staffing pressures while also enhancing efficiency.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 30, 2021

New safety protocols may hurt restaurants’ bottom line again, while also impacting retention rates due to business closures and lack of steady income. Keeping a close eye on public standards at the local government level as well as surrounding towns will help restaurants ride out the ups and downs. Key 2022 Trends.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 20, 2020

An April survey taken by consulting firm AlixPartners LLP found that as many as 68% of American adults say they’ll make dining decisions based on a restaurant’s sanitation and safety practices. Air quality shouldn’t be ignored as restaurants step up their health and safety strategies.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 8, 2020

Several restaurant owners had shown concerns even before the official closure, expressing the need for support from the government in order to be able to handle business costs and staff wages. Upon such request, the UK government announced a £330bn loan support package which aims to help businesses impacted by the coronavirus.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 21, 2020

Even though the COVID-19 pandemic persists across the globe, governments have started easing lockdown restrictions and allowing restaurants to reopen finally. For their safety and convenience, enable delivery and payment services that allow customers to pay without cash, as well as choose when and how their order should be delivered.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Labor and employment claims will continue to be one of the top legal issues facing restaurants as they navigate the government health and safety regulations. A restaurant’s lease is a binding contract requiring them to pay rent for the restaurant space, much of which could not be used under the health and safety shutdowns.

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7 Shifts

MARCH 27, 2020

Safety If you can run your business as a takeout and delivery spot, consider whether or not you can carry out operations safely to avoid spreading COVID-19. You can point your restaurant staff towards monetary relief programs offered by the government and other organizations to help them stay afloat if your business closes.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 2, 2020

Any restaurant — Toast customer or not — can be listed on the site.Toast is committing up to $250,000 in matching contributions to World Central Kitchen and the Restaurant Workers’ Community Foundation. Toast’s public directory of participating restaurants across the U.S. ” The BOHA!

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 13, 2020

Funds from the government’s Payroll Protection Program may not arrive right away, so you want cash in the meantime. Don’t be shy about oversharing your food safety messaging to your customer base. As we get further into this pandemic, there’s a chance your line of credit may be pulled and not available to you.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2020

PopPay follows the national roll-out of PopEntry+, the combined facial recognition and thermal temperature screening device now in use in private and government offices, factories, restaurants, assistant living facilities, sports venues and on college campuses. US Foods Ghost Kitchens. US Foods Holding Corp.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 15, 2024

Smart fryers and ovens can automate food preparation and cooking, eliminating the need for numerous workers in the kitchen while still ensuring consistent quality and faster service. Proper training enhances safety and reduces costs that could have otherwise gone into lost workdays, medical expenses, and workers' compensation.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

The bakery, which distributes to grocery stores nationwide, is now built to better accommodate both customer and consumer needs while continuing to put the safety of employees and customers first. If you previously didn't do takeout (like Serenade in Chatham), you adjust your menu/kitchen and start takeout.

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EATER

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Outdoor setups have also given restaurants a way to bring back some of their staff and to welcome customers eager for a break from their own kitchens. Restaurants’ often-tiny kitchens place cooks shoulder to shoulder, and those in the space can share the same air for hours. Do they work?

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Other necessary government or municipal agencies. Many Time and Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS Foods) may need to be destroyed if they go out of temperature range. Flood water can significantly damage facilities, but it is also a food safety hazard. Most importantly, put staff and customer safety first.

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The Restaurant Times

JULY 27, 2020

Accepting this as a new reality, restaurant operators are planning how to navigate post-lockdown operations while complying with safety regulations and reopening their restaurant. Due to the virus scare, physical distancing is here to stay, and restaurant operators must take adequate measures to ensure the safety of customers and staff.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Still others, from major chains such as Starbucks to locally owned eateries, have chosen to keep indoor dining areas closed, even if not mandated by local governments, in order to slow the spread of the contagion within their communities. For instance, Miami-Dade County, FL, provides a comprehensive checklist for restaurants here.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 7, 2020

The National Restaurant Association and ServSafe launched the nationwide ServSafe Dining Commitment, part of a multi-faceted program to showcase restaurants that have demonstrated their ongoing commitment to the health and safety of their employees and guests. Its new Business Dining 2.0 The other piece of the Business Dining 2.0

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 14, 2020

Pivoting a commercial kitchen to feed thousands of elderly, immunocompromised, and other at-risk individuals, largely with donated food, is no small task. One commercial kitchen, the OKC , wanted to share every step of their process so organizations around the country can create an impact in their local communities.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 26, 2020

.” When Joella’s Hot Chicken stores in Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky transitioned to a carryout, delivery and drive-thru only model, while temporarily closing its dining rooms in compliance with government orders also offered free kids meals to children 10 and under at certain times. Use humor to lighten people's moods.

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The Restaurant Times

AUGUST 25, 2020

From the kitchen to front-of-house operations, restaurant operators need to follow the government’s COVID-19 response guidelines and institute safety practices to ensure a safe and hygienic dining environment for their customers. . Train Your Restaurant Employees About The Safety Procedures.

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EATER

MARCH 19, 2021

The past 12 months have seen restaurants navigate changing regulations with little guidance from the government. They’ve largely been left on their own to weigh staff and customer safety against the need to stay in business. Despite everything, exciting new food businesses have opened — and many of them have done it on Instagram.

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Bingage

JULY 7, 2020

Are you planning to start a cloud kitchen in India ? however starting a new business is not a piece of cake for everyone, you must have a clear mindset on the concept of the cloud kitchen business model. Here’s a list of important license required to open cloud kitchen – 1. Kitchen Layout Plan 7. Affidavit 5.

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The Restaurant Times

JULY 2, 2020

Along with offering quality in food and service, safety and hygiene will be of paramount importance. Right from the kitchen to the front-of-house operations, restaurant operators must strictly follow the guidelines set by the government and institute safety practices to ensure a safe and hygienic dining environment for their customers. .

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The Restaurant Times

JULY 1, 2021

The restaurant industry has particularly taken a turn for the worse due to increasing hygiene concerns among customers and government-imposed lockdown. Live Streaming The Kitchen. Live streaming kitchen operations is one such way that many restaurants have adopted to generate confidence among their customers.

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Bingage

MAY 28, 2020

While the government has given a clean chit to online food delivery partners to resume their operations, some misinformation regarding the safety of these services has made people consider it unsafe for health. Related Read: Everything you should know about Cloud Kitchen Business Model. Follow Safety guidelines.

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Restaurant365

AUGUST 19, 2020

Federal and state governments have Workers’ Compensation programs that provide compensation to employees injured on the job. There are many potential safety issues in restaurants, from kitchen injuries to sanitation problems. Understanding Workers’ Compensation. ServSafe Certifications. Bartender Licensing.

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The Restaurant Times

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

An efficient restaurant kitchen design should be high on your priority list whether you’re opening a new restaurant, expanding an existing one, or remodelling an existing one. . The success of a restaurant kitchen design is defined by careful planning. Detailed Guide To Restaurant Kitchen Design .

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EATER

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Chef Pii, a Miami private chef named Veronica Shaw, insisted that her sauce was made in a commercial kitchen and that she never did anything wrong. Early this month, owner Amy Mkhitarian posted a TikTok indicating that she has since completed a food handler’s safety course with plans to relaunch her business.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 7, 2020

This edition of MRM News Bites features the Independent Restaurant Coalition, Tripadvisor, Inspire Brands Foundation, WorkJam, EZ-Chow, US Foods, Potbelly Pantry, Just Salad, Zalat Pizza, Kentucky Fried Chicken, California Pizza Kitchen, Nando’s and Street Factory Media. Donors who want to contribute to the fund can do so here.

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Lavu

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Despite the vaccination efforts and safety measures implemented by restaurants, some potential employees may still be hesitant to return to work in this industry. The system can also automatically send orders to the kitchen or bar, eliminating the need for manual communication.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2019

They touched on topics such as delivery, ghost (dark) kitchens, automation, plant-based menu items, food waste, sustainability, staffing and retention and more. The biggest trend by far, for now, and going into 2020 is ghost kitchens (AKA delivery only, virtual kitchens, cloud kitchens, pick-up only, etc.). Chick-fil-A.

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Aaron Allen & Associates

MARCH 19, 2020

March 17, 2020 ThinkFoodGroup Moves to Takeout, "Community Kitchens" Jose Andres-led ThinkFoodGroup announced it would be closing dining rooms in all D.C. Restaurants would be repurposed as community kitchens, offering affordable meals to-go. Eating out, in general, is further discouraged by governments. March 17, 2020.

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