7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

We started the Restaurant Growth Podcast in 2021 to provide a platform for the best and brightest minds in the restaurant and hospitality industry. Shawn is the host of not one but two podcasts— Digital Hospitality and Restaurant Influencers —and he stopped by ours to talk about creating a media brand out of your restaurant.

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Social Media Hiring Website Management Hospitality 448

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Health, Allergen, and Food Safety Training and Certifications. Commercial kitchen equipment safety. Examples include a TIPS certification , ServSafe Allergen , or a local accredited restaurant safety course. Food Service, Kitchen, & Hospitality Tech. Cross-contamination. Undercooking. Food allergies.

Front of House 370

Front of House Back of House Kitchen Safety Food Safety 370

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 2, 2020

Everyone agrees that with COVID-19, the public has a heightened safety awareness. The public is watching operators very closely to see if they are doing all the things to make safety your #1 priority. Safety is Priority #1. In a word- hospitality. What Exactly Is ‘Safe Hospitality?'

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Training Kitchen Safety Food Safety Website Management 218

7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

Inventory management Managers need to ensure the kitchen is stocked with the right amount of food so that nothing is wasted and as few items need to be 86'ed as possible. Mentorship You'll be responsible for making your team a positive, productive hospitality machine. This goes far beyond training during the first week.

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Management Management Kitchen Safety Front of House 397

Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

So, take a deep breath, kick a few empty five-gallon buckets around the kitchen (make sure they are empty), release a string of expletives if it makes you feel better, and take a few ibuprofens to address that constant headache. This is a good thing – roll up your sleeves, the chef won’t always have the cleanest uniform in the kitchen.

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Food Supply Employee Relations Kitchen Safety Social Media 429

Culinary Cues

MAY 5, 2020

but it will be your commitment to the safety of all involved that is the key to rebuilding a level of trust that will carry your operation through this tenuous time and on to an eventual renewal of prosperity. Consider if you were an employee in a senior center, a hospital worker, or a line worker in a meat processing plant.

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Kitchen Safety Food Safety Food Truck Communication 291

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Restaurant inventory management software is a tool that helps digitally track and manage your kitchen inventory. Restaurant technology has seen innovation in the form of smart devices for the commercial kitchen. And a live Kitchen Display System can cut down on the back-and-forth with tickets and keep your line efficient.

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Technology Front of House Social Media Back of House 370

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 7, 2024

Each year, these illnesses result in an estimated 128,000 hospitalizations and 3,000 deaths. The United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization and World Health Organization designated “Food Safety: Prepare for the Unexpected” as the theme for World Food Safety Day (June 7) 2024.

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Food Safety Kitchen Safety Food Food Supply 196

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. Online job postings are often overlooked in the hospitality industry.

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OpenTable

SEPTEMBER 27, 2020

In a world of socially distant and off-premise dining, chefs and restaurateurs are looking for creative ways to keep the magic of hospitality alive. Rise of the Ghost Kitchens: How Virtual Restaurants Are Reshaping L.A.’s ’s Dining Economy – Los Angeles Times. … Read more.

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Kitchen Safety Hospitality Food Safety Cash Management 78

Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Safety and convenience are first and foremost in consumer’s minds. [] PROVIDE A FORUM FOR CONVERSATION: The heart and soul of many communities is a place where conversation flows freely – a place where opinions reign and where judgment of others is set aside in favor of a free flow of ideas.

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2022 Food Truck Point of Sale Front of House 386

Future Food

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Hospitality Mindset – It’s All About The Customer. The Business of Food starts with thinking about hospitality – I call it a Consumer-First Approach. Food and hospitality spend across the globe is on the rise, with all sectors vying for the food-dollar. Time and time again, this presents as a memorable experience-proposition.

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Hospitality Customer Service Customer Experience Fine Dining 148

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 29, 2020

Rick Camac, Dean of Restaurant & Hospitality Management at the Institute of Culinary Education. Over and above these suggestions, if you have the size to spread out your kitchen you should do so. Kitchens must be sanitized, per recommended guidelines. They are for your own safety too. Here's some of their advice.

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FOH Kitchen Safety BOH Food Safety 215

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Operations for 7shifts, I have been based in the New York technology and hospitality space for years (including a leadership role at Yelp for nearly a decade). A restaurant is not just the restaurant owner, a restaurant is the kitchen staff, waitstaff, the whole industry around restaurants. As the Head of U.S.

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2020 Restaurant Law Fine Dining Outdoor 285

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Contactless ordering and payment ensure safety, speed and accuracy, allowing waitstaff to focus on adding that personal touch when serving customers – all contributing to a healthier bottom line for businesses. pickup, delivery, drive-thru, ghost kitchens). pickup, delivery, drive-thru, ghost kitchens).

2022 189

2022 Hospitality Loyalty Program Point of Sale 189

7 Shifts

JUNE 3, 2020

The staff at Ani Ramen cleared out the kitchens and created ramen family meal kits to be donated to their local communities. Plus, being in the hospitality business, that’s what we do. In just one day, Ani Ramen donated 15,000 meals. There’s a huge demand for people to have great food and feel a little bit more comfortable and at ease.

Front of House 63

Front of House Online Ordering Kitchen Safety Food Safety 63

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

will create more job seekers in the restaurant/hospitality industry. Restaurants must adopt tech solutions to boost safety, quality, accuracy, transparency, consistency, and compliance – all factors that contribute to brand excellence. Boost safety and quality protocols. Ensure safety all along the supply chain.

Food Safety 189

Food Safety Kitchen Safety Loyalty Program Employee Relations 189

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The holiday was later cemented by President Coolidge, marking the longest-running public health and safety observance on record. Ahead of this year’s Fire Prevention Week, Society Insurance has put together top tips for hospitality businesses to better protect their building, staff and patrons. Train all staff on their use.

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2024 Kitchen Safety Insurance Equipment 180

7 Shifts

AUGUST 16, 2024

Restaurant management is one of the best pathways for servers and hosts looking to make the next step in their hospitality careers. Managers also handle budgeting, track income and expenses to maintain profitability, and work closely with the kitchen staff to ensure menu items are prepared according to the restaurant's standards.

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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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2024 Food Supply Kitchen Safety Influencer 202

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 8, 2024

Food Safety Food safety is paramount to any business that involves food and as a result the resources to train and develop food safety at all levels is well-established. One way we further a culture of food safety is not shying away from pictures of our team wearing hair nets, gloves, and always portraying best practices.

Food 187

Food 2002 Food Safety Kitchen Safety 187

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 23, 2020

The pandemic has taught the society at large to transact online accelerating digital transformation within the restaurant and hospitality verticals. The pandemic has taught the society at large to transact online accelerating digital transformation within the restaurant and hospitality verticals. And this will take some time.

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Back of House Front of House Kitchen Safety Mobile Ordering 227

Open for Business

JUNE 9, 2023

Restaurant complaints are unavoidable in the hospitality industry. Read on for more about how to handle common complaints people make about restaurants both in the dining room and online, with examples of how your team can turn complaints into great hospitality. Restaurant mishaps can commonly be seen in the kitchen.

Hospitality 142

Hospitality Dietary Restrictions Social Media Online Ordering 142

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 6, 2023

Of those, 128,000 are hospitalized and 3,000 die. The worst part is, this type of illness is largely preventable Restaurant owners and operators need to take active steps to prevent foodborne illness from coming out of their kitchens. Be sure all your employees, from wait staff to managers to chefs, have been certified in food safety.

Food Safety 177

Food Safety Management Management Kitchen Safety 177

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 30, 2021

Nair, a partner at Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP compiles recent legal news affecting the restaurant, food and beverage and hospitality industries for Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. Utah Microenterprise Home Kitchen Law Goes into Effect : On May 5, 2021, Utah’s microenterprise home kitchen law went into effect.

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2021 Restaurant Law Kitchen Safety Food Safety 189

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 7, 2023

In the world of food service and hospitality, proper refrigeration is crucial for maintaining the quality and safety of perishable goods. From restaurants and grocery stores to hotels and hospitals, commercial refrigeration plays a vital role in preserving the freshness of food and beverages.

Kitchen Safety 167

Kitchen Safety Food Safety Inventory Small Business 167

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 10, 2020

In response to Coronavirus concerns: Danny Meyer tweeted that The Modern would be closed for a day and every inch sanitized after a guest tested positive for COVID-19, despite being told by the NYS Health Commissioner says no risk of transmission; “Team & guests come first,” the hospitality leader concluded. Eat healthier.”

Kitchen Safety 206

Kitchen Safety Food Safety Cash Management Food Supply 206

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

A lot of retailers rushed to market in response to COVID-19 to provide mobile experiences that prioritized safety and contactless interactions. Chipotle recently announced its first digital-only restaurant called the Chipotle Digital Kitchen. Safety is paramount: Gone are the days of buffet style displays and bulk serving.

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2021 Mobile Ordering Loyalty Program Kitchen Safety 230

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Ghost kitchens, you’ve got spirit, but not much soul. Dark kitchens or virtual kitchens––real places staffed with non-ectoplasmic people—bring efficiencies to running a restaurant by providing off-site commissary services for delivery orders. Not up for opening your own off-site kitchen?

Front of House 203

Front of House Kitchen Safety Food Back of House 203

7 Shifts

JUNE 3, 2020

The staff at Ani Ramen cleared out the kitchens and created ramen family meal kits to be donated to their local communities. Plus, being in the hospitality business, that’s what we do. In just one day, Ani Ramen donated 15,000 meals. There’s a huge demand for people to have great food and feel a little bit more comfortable and at ease.

Front of House 243

Front of House Online Ordering Kitchen Safety Food Safety 243

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 24, 2020

Tripadvisor® launched a new suite of “Travel Safe” tools to help consumers find, filter for, and validate health and safety information to feel more confident with their future travel choices across town and around the world. Travel Safe features are available in all 49 markets where Tripadvisor operates.

Guest Recovery 215

Guest Recovery Mobile Ordering Kitchen Safety Food Safety 215

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 13, 2022

The core teams that need to appreciate and cooperate are the front-of-house waiting teams, the bar staff, and the kitchen team. The old maxim to “under promise and over deliver” is relevant to the hospitality industry. Electronic point-of-sale (EPOS) terminals that send new checks straight through to the kitchen.

Front of House 218

Front of House Kitchen Safety Customer Service Point of Sale 218

Social Hospitality

JULY 15, 2022

Technologies such as food delivery, ghost kitchen setups, and automated communications helped scores of restaurants remain business-worthy through the toughest times in recent history. This is done by automating preparation bays in the kitchen. Ghost kitchens grew from such. That’s not all.

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2022 Technology Point of Sale Kitchen Safety 195

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2023

In the hospitality industry, the last thing you want is a phone call from the alarm company at an early morning hour about a fire, break-in or other disaster at your business. Additionally, they can train employees on proper cleaning, frequency intervals and safety procedures. Picture this – it’s 5 a.m.

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2024 Kitchen Safety Cash Management Insurance 189

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 23, 2021

However, with deep-fat frying comes risk as the oil can easily reach near 400 degrees Fahrenheit and is extremely flammable, causing kitchen fires, scalds and more. Ahead of the holiday, Society Insurance, which provides coverage to the hospitality industry, has put together a list of best safety practices for restaurants with deep fryers: 1.

Kitchen Safety 188

Kitchen Safety Food Safety Equipment Insurance 188

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2020

US Foods Ghost Kitchens. launched US Foods Ghost Kitchens, a program designed to guide restaurant operators every step of the way when opening their own operation, helping them easily add a new revenue stream. Plamondon Companies is celebrating 40 years of business in the hospitality industry. US Foods Holding Corp.

Kitchen Safety 206

Kitchen Safety Loyalty Program Delivery Customer Service 206

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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Healthcare Employee Relations Online Ordering Customer Service 206