Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2024

This allows restaurants to forecast customer volumes and align staffing levels to meet demand, improving service quality and reducing overhead costs. Seating to First Server Contact : Cameras can track the duration from when a customer is seated to when a server approaches them.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

” Their answers touched on a variety of subjects including AI, virtual reality, virtual kitchens, staffing and retention, social media marketing, sustainability and third-party delivery. Consequently, restaurants can easily be staffed 24 hours a day with limited additional cost. Reduce theft. Improve employee performance.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 30, 2024

They must connect to priorities across key operations, marketing, customer service and finance roles. Unattainable expectations around order accuracy or ticket times risk frustrating kitchen teams, especially without proper tools, training or staffing support. Define the one or two KPIs most critical for your top growth goals.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 29, 2023

However, our industry still is an attractive space for well-suited technologies, improving efficiencies at every level of the restaurant from inventory to customer service. We also expect a number of larger brands pushing out into new channels such as licensing deals and product development, catering programs and more.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

In the restaurant business, employee engagement – whether that’s a smiling face at the door or someone that will go the extra mile to make sure the order is correct – can be the difference between customers coming back for more or never returning again.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2024

full service restaurants surveyed plan to introduce catering services. Both rent and labor costs were far less of a concern for operators than they have been in past years, and the staffing shortage has eased considerably.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

This involves a comprehensive approach to managing costs across various areas and multiple sites, including staffing, repairs, inventory adjustments, and new equipment installations. Managing Shifts in Consumer Expectations A unified process management platform empowers staff to deliver consistent and outstanding customer service.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

As the trend of digital nomadism continues to rise in the future, catering to this growing demographic becomes increasingly important. Stored value will also emerge as a critical element in loyalty programs, offering added flexibility and customer benefits.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Many dining establishments found ways to use AI to track and flag stock quantities, automate schedule-making for staff, implement customer service chatbots and process online orders. Staffing is still incredibly difficult, and I think we're in a new normal now for the availability and nature of available workforce.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 19, 2023

which delivers drinks and provides a fun, novel experience for guests, while allowing employees to focus on customer service. Many companies sell robots, but do not service, integrate or repair the robots, making it more difficult for customers to maintain.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Rather than assigning people to prep stations or at checkout, Ono takes advantage of automation to free people up to do what they do best; customer service/engagement and education. By providing restaurants with skilled workers on demand, Pared is helping solve chronic staffing issues while also lowering restaurant overhead costs.

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Lavu

MARCH 13, 2025

Restaurant-Specific Features Make sure the system caters to the unique needs of restaurants, such as: Automated labor and tax compliance Managing and reporting tips Calculating split shifts Handling multiple wage rates Reliable Support A strong support team is crucial.

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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. These options cater to both vegetarians/vegans and the flexitarian, someone who eats meat but wants plant-based options as well.

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The Restaurant Warehouse

APRIL 4, 2025

Labor and Staffing Expenses Staffing is another substantial part of your budget. Optimizing your staff schedule to align with peak hours and customer demand can help control labor costs. Cross-training employees to handle multiple roles creates flexibility and reduces the need for excessive staffing during slower periods.

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Lavu

MARCH 23, 2020

Offering your restaurant as a venue gives potential customers a reason to dine with you and experience your hospitality. Wow them with your food and customer service, and you’ve gained a repeat customer. Proper Staffing. Food & Beverages. When selecting options, it is crucial to be a cost-conscious organizer.

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Thomas Cuisine

JUNE 22, 2023

When short staffed, a challenge we have all faced over the last year, he will identify tasks that he can get done without missing a beat. Cassie Ruckel, Patient Cook Meet Cassie Ruckel, Patient Cook Nominated by Alison Christensen, Director of Nutrition & Food Services, Thomas Cuisine Cassie consistently goes above and beyond.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Industry Continues to Grow, Adding to Mounting Staffing and Retention Pressures. Restaurants continue to face significant staffing pressures. Restaurants have had to keep up with this growth from a staffing standpoint amid the most difficult labor market in decades. That means restaurant demand is likely to be largely flat.

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Lithos POS

JULY 4, 2024

Outsource tasks like customer service and basic operations to software or employees. Job Loss or Staffing Issues – Tip : Prepare for situations where you might need to cover staff shortages or replace key employees. Marathon Mindset: Building a successful business takes years, especially if it’s your first one.

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Chef's Deal

JANUARY 24, 2025

Certain brands, such as Perlick and Continental Refrigeration, offer extensive customization services, such as embossing the logo of your business onto their products or using your brand colors during manufacturing.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 29, 2020

. “We believe technology like Flippy ROAR can improve customer service and kitchen operation. ” BentoBox Launches Catering and Events Capabilities. Catering Store without a BentoBox website enables restaurants and caterers to offer large-volume orders. It includes fast, full-service setup and support.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Staff are able to shift to front of the house roles where needs have increased for customer service-oriented activities like heavier and regular cleaning regimes, delivery and takeout order fulfillment, and outdoor ordering and hosting. Handle time tracking through the platform’s extensive scheduling capabilities. Impact App.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

A team of 18 FIU students aid in recruiting year-round through outreach, interviews, and on-site volunteer management, working closely with Festival event managers on event staffing details. Loews Boston Hotel welcomed Bianca Dickey , Catering Sales Manager to the historic property, formerly the Boston Police Department headquarters.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

As restaurants look to the next 12 months, they anticipate placing a greater emphasis on revenue streams such as on-premise dining, off-premise dining, and catering. percent rise in total transactions, underscoring increased foot traffic and the need for enhanced staffing and inventory levels. The average ticket size grew by 2.6

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