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. Table stakes today requires a POS system that fully integrates and automates: Inventory management – recipe management and COGS insights.

Food and Beverage 215

Food and Beverage Food and Beverage Catering Catering 215

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 23, 2023

Loyalty programs are made to cater to customers' ever-changing needs and expectations. Analyze demand patterns to optimize inventory and staffing, ensuring flawless execution, even during peak orders. How and why are loyalty programs evolving?

Online Ordering Systems 167

Online Ordering Systems Customer Experience Staffing Inventory 167

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 28, 2021

As an example, an intelligent offer management strategy developed for a store chain helped the company shift the flow of customers to times when the store was well staffed, thereby mitigating the risk of revenue loss during periods of lean labor availability. Improve Revenue and Margins to Offset Rising Labor Costs.

Customer Experience 197

Customer Experience Inventory Management Staffing Recipes 197

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. There's a growing recognition that mobile apps alone cannot cater to all aspects of loyalty, paving the way for alternative solutions like kiosks and more integrated loyalty program structures.

Catering 215

Catering Catering Food and Beverage Food and Beverage 215

Lavu

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Use this information to manage inventory, adjust pricing, and take advantage of high-demand periods. Before removing underperforming items, think about how their ingredients impact inventory and food costs. Historical data can help you forecast ingredient needs, set staffing schedules, and prepare promotional materials ahead of time.

Inventory 78

Inventory Staffing Catering Catering 78

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. Dedicated catering service software proves successful in streamlining maintenance schedules, tracking inventory, and optimising resource use.

Food Safety 88

Food Safety Food Safety Regulations Inventory Staffing 88

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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Staffing Inventory Customer Service Customer Service 123

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Operators should gravitate towards technology to automate inventory and track costs and sales to determine the best course of action. The other reason for smaller menus is related to staffing issues. Rick Camac, Dean of Restaurant & Hospitality Management at the Institute of Culinary Education.

Food and Beverage 180

Food and Beverage Food and Beverage Staffing Culinary Education 180

Lavu

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Practice Inventory Management Consistent restaurant inventory management can solve many cash flow problems. This area is often overlooked by new restaurant owners and managers because it’s pedantic and dull, so it’s no wonder that sporadic inventory-taking is one of the most common reasons restaurants fail.

Inventory 78

Inventory Inventory Management Staffing Point of Sale 78

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

That said, staffing will continue to be an obstacle for the restaurant industry in 2023. Staffing, however, will require balancing increased labor costs with the trials of a possible impending recession." Because Cabernet Sauvignon is overplanted, winemakers have been replacing with Cab Franc, so that there’s more inventory.

Food and Beverage 167

Food and Beverage Food and Beverage Staffing Chef 167

Lithos POS

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The POS system is now the backbone of restaurant operations integrating order management, inventory tracking, customer statistics, payment processing, and more into one cohesive platform. The system allows you to track your inventory in real-time and automatically update your stock status when you place an order.

Inventory Management 52

Inventory Management Inventory Point of Sale Customer Experience 52

Chef's Toys

DECEMBER 2, 2024

By leveraging data and automation, restaurant operators can optimize cooking times, inventory management, and energy usage. The Rise of Modular and Flexible Kitchen Designs As restaurants adapt to changing customer expectations and staffing challenges, modular kitchen designs have gained popularity.

Commercial Kitchen 52

Commercial Kitchen Kitchen Equipment Kitchen Design Food Safety 52

Lavu

MARCH 23, 2020

Be sure to remember that not everyone will be drinking alcohol, so provide non-alcoholic alternatives, and remember to offer vegetarian alternatives to meat dishes, as well as catering for those with food allergies, as required. Proper Staffing. When selecting options, it is crucial to be a cost-conscious organizer.

Customer Service 78

Customer Service Customer Service Food and Beverage Food and Beverage 78

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. Desi Saran, CEO and Founder of Sweetberry.

Food and Beverage 138

Food and Beverage Food and Beverage Staffing Chef 138

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 19, 2023

I’ve seen a huge increase in interest and demand for recipe costing and inventory management tools which highlights the importance and need for precision and efficiency in this age of tech. Then we remembered that staffing before 2020 was never that great. .

Customer Experience 117

Customer Experience Customer Service Customer Service Food and Beverage 117

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 31, 2024

To cater to America’s preference for the dry Champagne style while offering more affordable options, operators frequently turned to Cava as it provided a comparable flavor profile at a lower price. Restaurants purchase food and schedule staffing based on the number of guests expected to serve each day.

Food and Beverage 179

Food and Beverage Food and Beverage Chef Nutrition 179

Lithos POS

JULY 4, 2024

A cash buffer ensures you can pay for rent, utilities, salaries, and inventory without stress. Job Loss or Staffing Issues – Tip : Prepare for situations where you might need to cover staff shortages or replace key employees. Initial revenues might be lower than expected as you build your customer base and reputation.

Customer Experience 52

Customer Experience Customer Service Customer Service Staffing 52

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2024

Additionally, digital inventory management systems provide real-time stock updates, helping maintain optimal inventory levels, reduce waste, and ensure the availability of ingredients. This allows restaurants to forecast customer volumes and align staffing levels to meet demand, improving service quality and reducing overhead costs.

Inventory 189

Inventory Inventory Management Customer Experience Staffing 189

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 29, 2020

” Flippy ROAR is able to optimize staffing during late night shifts for the 24-hour restaurant, traditionally difficult slots to fill, now further challenged by social distancing – ensuring White Castle customer service standards stay high at all hours. ” BentoBox Launches Catering and Events Capabilities.

Chef 143

Chef Catering Catering Recipes 143

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

This bodes well for businesses where staffing is top of mind, as understaffing issues have persisted at restaurants for a reported average of 19 months. Restaurateurs are not only investing in AI to address labor challenges – more established automation tools are also on the agenda in 2024.

Food and Beverage 196

Food and Beverage Food and Beverage Purchasing Staffing 196

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Increased inventory availability, faster delivery, better data, and constant innovation add value to the entire supply chain. 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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Staffing Chef Hospitality Hospitality 126

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2020

In response to the global pandemic, Coolgreens amplified its business development strategy to cater to those who are more comfortable staying at home. ” Coolgreens Markets. In late 2019, Coolgreens launched Coolgreens Markets® – smart fridges that offer a quick, affordable and delicious way to grab healthy food on-the-go. .

Customer Experience 168

Customer Experience Purchasing Inventory Restaurant Management 168

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Revel Enterprise also simplifies and automates how Pizza King calculates ingredient-level inventory and labor costs. The integration exhibits labor costs vs. sales allowing operators to manage staffing and review labor KPIs, both on the 7shifts app and website. They're all happier,” she added. Impact App.

Food and Beverage 154

Food and Beverage Food and Beverage Point of Sale Nutrition 154

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Turning Tides: Restaurants Continued Navigativating Inflation In response to inflation, operators said they: adjusted food suppliers (37 percent), tracked ingredient prices (36 percent), increased menu prices (34 percent), managed a leaner inventory (32 percent), and reduced their menu sizes (26 percent). The average ticket size grew by 2.6

Food and Beverage 88

Food and Beverage Food and Beverage Staffing Customer Service 88

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 10, 2024

Shockingly, staffing in the restaurant industry remained 3.6 A pressing dilemma emerges as 62 percent of operators struggle to match demand due to insufficient staffing, with 80 percent encountering tremendous difficulty filling open positions.

Hospitality 195

Hospitality Hospitality Staffing Inventory Management 195