Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Fifteen minutes early is not just being present its being ready to make a difference. [] IF YOU CAN LEAN YOU CAN CLEAN Yes, time is money, and the original intent of this often-used statement may relate to the cost of labor, but most importantly it relates to how you approach life. When team exists, then trust is present.

Employee Relations 379

Employee Relations Presentation Small Business Recruiting 379

Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

The rich umami smell of steaks, chops, and roasts as they caramelize on the grill or in the oven, releasing a richness that turns on the desire that surrounds eating, and of course, the always present smell of fresh coffee, the intoxicating elixir that keeps cooks’ energy levels up and provides that comfortable boost when needed.

Food 388

Food Front of House Back of House Point of Sale 388

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Again, point-of-sale systems present ripe opportunities for attacks, as bad actors can hack third parties’ systems and then exploit connections to restaurants to gain full systems access. But this isn’t the only way hackers can take advantage of the supply chain to target restaurants.

2025 558

2025 Point of Sale Food Supply 2024 558

The Restaurant Group

MARCH 12, 2025

That’s the magic of food presentation. Understanding the Importance of Food Presentation So, why does making food look good on the plate matter? Understanding the Importance of Food Presentation So, why does making food look good on the plate matter? Show off the juicy center for elegant food presentation.

Presentation 78

Presentation Food Design Dine-in 78

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 21, 2025

This presents an opportunity to verify recipe accuracy and identify potential cost-saving adjustments. What are the best practices for dealing with food costs for recipes when necessary items are fluctuating in price? Regular Price Monitoring Implement a weekly review of ingredient costs to stay informed about market fluctuations.

Food Safety 398

Food Safety Food Pricing Communication 398

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Biometric technology offers significant ease and security for restaurant employees and consumers alike, but it must be implemented with the appropriate guardrails in mind to avoid the ever-present risk of litigation.

Serving 418

Serving Restaurant Law Employee Relations Technology 418

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Adoption rate is the percentage of total campaigns where a feature is present 6. Kantar ran 5 LIFT ROI studies for US, Canada, Germany, France, and Thailand markets, analyzing campaigns and creatives aired in calendar Years 2021-2023: 56,984 creatives, 1,295 campaigns and 13.1 billion impressions. Meta Q2’24 Earnings, July 2024.

Marketing 447

Marketing Advertising 2024 2023 447

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

While stringent cleaning protocols are in place, the constant flow of patrons presents a unique challenge for maintaining a sanitary environment. From the moment a customer steps through the door to the time they leave, they are exposed to a myriad of germs.

Equipment 419

Equipment Presentation Training Technology 419

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2024

This approach allows bartenders to showcase both understated elegance and indulgent presentation, enhancing the overall guest experience. Tableside presentations will be another key element that fosters memorable connections between food, drink, atmosphere, and community in 2025.”, ”, – T.J.

2025 450

2025 Beverage Fine Dining Guest Recovery 450

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

To facilitate a successful seasonal hiring process, restaurant operators must understand the full lifecycle of a seasonal hire – from recruitment to onboarding to retention – and how each stage presents an opportunity for restaurants to enhance their business and cultivate stronger teams.

Hiring 437

Hiring Recruiting Customer Experience Back of House 437

Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Television screens presented a mix of sporting events and CNN talking heads, and the smell of grilled meat and batches of beer brewing behind glass walls provided sensory overload. The noise level was high and I’m sure among those present there was some discussion about the election results.

Front of House 395

Front of House Back of House Sourcing Travel 395

Restaurant Business

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Advanced computer vision algorithms can inspect food items for quality control, ensuring consistency in preparation and presentation. In the kitchen, AI-powered systems are monitoring food production in real-time. This not only maintains high standards but also reduces the likelihood of customer complaints and returns.

Customer Experience 301

Customer Experience Operations Back of House Customer Service 301

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 12, 2022

This exposed restaurants to a much higher number of “card not present” transactions, which account for 80% of card fraud losses. It’s an environment where the risks of card fraud are ever present. In the Restaurant: Card Present Transactions. Delivery Orders: Card Not Present Transactions.

Customer Service 547

Customer Service Presentation Food Order Online Ordering 547

Goliath Consulting

APRIL 5, 2025

High-Quality Food and Presentation Delivering dishes that match or exceed customer expectations is critical. Ensure consistency in flavor, temperature, and presentation. Personalization, such as remembering a regulars favorite dish or celebrating special occasions, can leave a lasting impression.

Customer Experience 195

Customer Experience Email Marketing Customer Service Mobile Ordering 195

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Users rely on TikTok to learn about a restaurant’s ambiance, food presentation, and overall experience, even if the platform lacks detailed business information. Social : Especially popular amongst younger consumers, purely social platforms like TikTok are transforming restaurant discovery with engaging, visual-first content.

SEO 324

SEO Social Media Customer Experience Customer Service 324

EATER

MARCH 21, 2025

To remove bias, the dishes are judged blind and based solely on taste, how well they use the Randomizer, and presentation. Two food experts, authors Justin Warner and Simon Majumdar, interview the chefs while they cook, providing context when needed and presenting the dish for judging.

Food 273

Food Entertainment Presentation Advertising 273

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 13, 2025

” To learn more about the ICE's past, present and future, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to Smilow. At ICE we have launched online diploma programs and at present, keep finding practical and tangible ways to improve the educational experience.

Education 251

Education 2000 Sustainability 2015 251

EATER

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Pasteles became a special Christmas dish not only because they were hard to make, but also because they resemble a wrapped present. On El Día de Los Santos Reyes, which is celebrated on January 6, Puerto Ricans honor the three kings who brought presents to Jesus Christ. The pastel symbolizes a gift,” Ortíz Cuadra says.

White Paper 301

White Paper Presentation Influencer Consumer Goods 301

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 4, 2025

When utilizing social media influencers (and even your standard customer), it’s important to present them with “Instagrammable” dishes. When we present this, our servers know to take a step back and allow everyone at the table to take pictures and videos. The dishes that make people want to pull out their phones.

Social Media 221

Social Media Customer Service Customer Experience Influencer 221

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

This oversight presents untapped potential to extend a franchise's reach and impact from the inside out. Rather than relying on traditional methods like employee handbooks and lengthy oral presentations, embracing visual storytelling, or even livening up your PowerPoints with graphics and memorable animations makes a world of difference.

Communication 471

Communication Franchise Franchising Leadership 471

Culinary Cues

MARCH 31, 2025

Think about how you feel each time you present a gift to another, congratulate them for the work they do, or thank them for just being who they are. Accomplish something in the moment wash a window, sweep the steps, polish the railing, check your spelling, work on your penmanship, water your plants.

Consumer Goods 402

Consumer Goods Transportation Small Business Take-out 402

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 25, 2025

If an MUL has to be physically present in every store for things to run smoothly, they are falling short in their responsibility to develop capable GMs. Multi-unit success requires striking a balance between empowerment and accountability.

Coaching 275

Coaching Leadership Training Management 275

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 20, 2024

shows the presentation of the dishes and the programme writes the training manuals for the kitchen staff. In doing so, the chain can ensure that a sandwich in Leuven and New York are prepared and presented the same. "This In addition, Alain.AI "As with anything, familiarity is key. . "We

Front of House 449

Front of House Restaurant Law Technology Presentation 449

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Doing so can help restaurant owners and operators present their business in the best light to insurers, while protecting their business from insurance claims, business interruption or even costly litigation. We frequently see issues at restaurants related to slips and falls, fires and worker injuries.

Insurance 417

Insurance Kitchen Safety Food Safety Employee Relations 417

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Where franchisors can miss an important opportunity is in the presentation of the financial information. Franchisors should carefully evaluate both the data being disclosed for the upcoming year and the format in which it is presented, asking questions like: How many years’ worth of data is relevant for the prospective franchisee?

Document 468

Document Franchising Franchise Point of Sale 468

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 13, 2022

Differences in manpower, brand recognition, technology and marketing budgets have all presented significant challenges for single location restaurants to compete for market share. Even in the best of times, it’s mostly been an uphill battle for single location restaurants to compete with chain franchises. Promotion and Loyalty Programs.

Franchising 536

Franchising Franchise Operations Loyalty Program 536

EATER

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Seltzer for all | Lille Allen Why more restaurants are making sparkling water free At a recent celebratory meal, when presented with the essential opening question of any meal — “Still or sparkling?” — I chose sparkling, and was somehow surprised to find a bottle of Pellegrino plopped on my table a minute later, and a charge for $9 on the check at (..)

Fine Dining 329

Fine Dining Customer Experience Compost Recycling 329

EATER

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Lille Allen/Eater Baking my wedding cake helped me save money and be really present as a bride Everything about my wedding fell into place, which was the only way I could have ever considered having one. We chose the venue because a friend was its beverage director and offered his help in setting it up. All that attention, all those photos?

2011 273

2011 2013 License Presentation 273

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 5, 2024

This shift in preferences presents in-store bakeries with a prime opportunity to refresh their offerings and boost seasonal sales through various channels. These classic flavors are beloved by many, but there’s also an appetite for innovative twists and new sensations that capture the essence of the season in exciting ways.

Seasonal Menu 221

Seasonal Menu Consumer Goods Customer Experience Social Media 221

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 21, 2024

This presents a golden opportunity to upsell specialty drinks before checkout on your restaurant app. The RMS survey sheds light on the significant and often overlooked opportunity that specialty beverages present. During a time of increased price sensitivity, beverages create an opportunity to increase the total check.

Beverage 493

Beverage Fast Casual Seasonal Menu Customer Experience 493

EATER

JANUARY 30, 2025

This year, the prize also includes a stint at the James Beard House in New York, an event space run by the James Beard Foundation known for hosting dinners from chefs from around the country, and the opportunity to present at the James Beard Awards in Chicago in June.

Back of House 233

Back of House Coaching 2024 Presentation 233

EATER

MARCH 11, 2025

I was lucky to have a job I didnt need to be physically present for, no children that needed care, no underlying health conditions, a booster shot, and ample, union-bargained sick leave. So I isolated myself at home, using Instacart for the first time to order vegetables and Gatorade.

Food Supply 290

Food Supply Outdoor Food Order Food Safety 290

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 14, 2022

And, with many restaurateurs and bar managers being newcomers to card-not-present transactions – be they for food and drink prepared for on-site pickup in BOPUS set-ups, or for delivery by the restaurant’s or affiliated drivers – people in this industry are less aware of the dangers this payment model entails.

Online Ordering 546

Online Ordering Customer Service Website Management Food Order 546

Culinary Cues

JULY 23, 2023

It is a close-knit industry of wannabe perfectionists who feel every ounce of pressure that looming failure can present. This is why ownership of the menu is so important to the chef, this is why the exactness of each plate, the consistency of flavor, and the beauty of the presentation are so critical to the chef.

Guest Recovery 419

Guest Recovery Seasonal Menu Presentation Customer Experience 419

Goliath Consulting

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Garnished with fresh cranberries, a sprig of rosemary, and a lime wedge, this drink captures the spirit of the holidays in every sip and delivers an Instagram-worthy presentation to match. These festive cocktails are the perfect companions to holiday celebrations, offering a delightful mix of seasonal flavors and creative presentation.

Seasonal Menu 221

Seasonal Menu Email Marketing Transportation Presentation 221

Goliath Consulting

MARCH 26, 2025

Spring presents unique challenges, from sudden temperature swings to an influx of pollen that can strain ventilation systems. Why Spring HVAC Maintenance Matters Unlike residential systems, restaurant HVAC units work overtimehandling kitchen heat, crowded dining rooms, and frequent door openings.

Allergens 221

Allergens Kitchen Safety Seasonal Menu Food Safety 221

Goliath Consulting

OCTOBER 26, 2024

Garnish it with fresh blackberries and a sprig of mint to enhance its spooky presentation. This cocktail combines muddled fresh blackberries and mint with bourbon and lemon juice for a rich and refreshing flavor. The deep purple hue and fresh, herbal notes make it a perfect fit for Halloween. Ingredients 2 oz. bourbon 1/2 oz.

Menu 221

Menu Seasonal Menu Email Marketing Bar 221