article thumbnail

New Year, New Deals: How Smart Operators Keep More Profit

Modern Restaurant Management

These chefs might know how to source the finest ingredients, but no one’s taught them how to negotiate the price of those ingredients or keep suppliers from quietly eating away at their profits. It’s like training a pilot to fly but not teaching them how to fuel the plane or maintain it. billion for yourself.

article thumbnail

How Restaurants Can Hire and Rehire Quickly During COVID-19

Modern Restaurant Management

Here are four ways to source and hire workers more quickly as cities begin to reopen for business. This system automatically builds in accountability, as a good employee will only want to refer someone they trust to do the job right, helping the candidate get a leg up in the vetting and hiring process. Leverage Referrals.

Hiring 563
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Jibaritos and Fried Crab Dip: How Baseball Stadiums Serve Their Teams’ Fans

EATER

In addition to trying to find the next buzzy menu item, the chefs must also navigate the challenges of sourcing ingredients and building recipes that can easily be scaled. There are a few ingredients [we cant] source at scale, Krivosik says, referencing the plantains in Chicagos jibaritos sandwich.

Serving 259
article thumbnail

3 Free Restaurant Templates to Save You Money

7 Shifts

Contribute by percentage of tips ✔ Enter tips manually ✔ Distribute tips based on hours worked Download the free Tip Pooling Calculator Template Restaurant Employee Training Manual Template Having a single source of truth means you're giving all employees the same information that they can go back and reference.

article thumbnail

Revolutionizing Restaurant Supply Chains: The Impact of AI on Transparency, Validation, Verification, and Sustainability

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurant managers must have complete visibility into their suppliers’ sourcing practices to ensure their ingredients are safe, healthy, and high-quality. Restaurant managers must ensure that their suppliers’ sources are trustworthy, and their products are high-quality. Transparency is crucial in restaurant supply chains.

Supplies 419
article thumbnail

How Restaurants Can Attract Gen Z Customers by Embracing Brand Purpose and Social Responsibility

Modern Restaurant Management

Understanding the Importance of Brand Purpose In today’s marketplace, brand purpose refers to the reason for your restaurant’s existence beyond making a profit. Sustainable sourcing is one social responsibility initiative that resonates with Gen Z.

article thumbnail

Supporting Guests and the Environment with Sustainable Restrooms

Modern Restaurant Management

The term “eco-friendly” simply refers to products that don’t necessarily harm the planet. On the other hand, those labeled “sustainable” are held to a much higher standard, and they must be made from renewable sources. Source products with sustainability certifications.