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Managing staff tips in a restaurant can be a delicate balancing act. Tipping policies affect morale, teamwork, and the overall success of your establishment. Here's a detailed guide on how to navigate this important issue effectively. 1. Understand the Basics of Tip Distribution Before creating or adjusting your tipping policy, understand the typical roles involved and how tips are usually distributed: Waitstaff: Often the primary recipients of tips as they interact directly with customers.
In 2025, luxury travelers are making bold demands for their health and well-being. A striking 84% of affluent individuals now expect wellness services tailored to their unique health goals. Spontaneity and personalization define the new wellness landscape, with nearly 70% booking treatments on the spot during their trips, while 78% value the ability to plan ahead.
It can be challenging to serve an average of 110,000 meals a day using a storage room that hasnt been updated for two decades. When Mike Genco, Directorof Food and Nutritional Services at AdventHealth Ocala in Ocala, Fla., had the opportunity to make changes to the back of house, he made a list that included LED lighting, floors, table space, small wares and shelving.
Driven by a diverse and exciting ecosystem of passionate, ambitious, and often young entrepreneurs, the Food & Beverage (F&B) sector is a highly competitive environment full of immense challenges and exciting opportunities. Expert Market’s 2024 industry report, sponsored by Toast, is informed by a survey of 522 U.S. food and beverage professionals, from restaurant owners to food service managers, providing insights into the real-time challenges and opportunities within the industry.
Blog | January 27, 2025 LTI is thrilled to reintroduce ColorPoint, the modular fiberglass counter solution that first made waves in 1983. ColorPoint fiberglass modular serving counters are a colorful, time-proven, and durable offering. Built with timeless toughness out of virtually indestructible fiberglass and available in hundreds of colors, ColorPoint will hold its brilliance for decades to come.
The Humane Society of the United States recently published its inaugural College and University Protein Sustainability Scorecard, which demonstrates how the largest self-operated higher education institutions are faring on their plant-based goals.
Welbilt has promoted Korey Brownlee to the position of general manager of Beverage-Air and Victory Refrigeration, effective immediately. He’ll report directly to Oscar Villa, group president at Welbilt. Brownlee joined the Beverage-Air and Victory procurement team in April 2018 as a senior buyer.
Welbilt has promoted Korey Brownlee to the position of general manager of Beverage-Air and Victory Refrigeration, effective immediately. He’ll report directly to Oscar Villa, group president at Welbilt. Brownlee joined the Beverage-Air and Victory procurement team in April 2018 as a senior buyer.
Introduction In today’s landscape, the digital transformation of the restaurant industry is evolving rapidly. In a recent episode of the Restaurant Technology Guys Podcast, Jeremy Julian had an insightful conversation with Yaro Tsyhanenko, a seasoned entrepreneur in the field of restaurant technology. Yaro is a multiple-time founder and the mind behind the innovative platform, PickPad.
The travel industry has often been defined by its resistance to change, clinging to legacy systems and traditional methods while the digital world races forward. However, every so often, a technology emerges that forces even the most reluctant sectors to adapt. OpenAIs latest project, Operator, is precisely that kind of disruptor. It marks not just an evolution in how we interact with the internet but a paradigm shift in how travel and hospitality brands must position themselves in a world drive
Comprehensive Guide to Installing the Atosa YR140-161 and YR280-AP-161 Under-Counter Ice Machines Installing an under-counter ice machine can be a straightforward process if you follow the necessary steps and guidelines. In this guide, we will walk you through the installation process for the Atosa YR140-161 and YR280-161 ice machines, ensuring that you can set up your unit efficiently and correctly.
Hampton by Hilton, one of Hiltons (NYSE: HLT) global powerhouse brands, today announced the opening of Hampton by Hilton Sandton Grayston in Johannesburg, South Africa - marking the brands 150th property in the EMEA region and debut on the African continent. As the leading brand in the mid-scale category with over 3,000 operating hotels globally, Hampton by Hilton is renowned for its friendly and authentic service, premium sleep experience, free hot breakfast, high-quality accommodations, and va
The leading fruit production and export company, Blue Whale, is transforming the apple aisle. They are coming up with innovative marketing strategies and a category-based approachremarkable results. Even after seeing a dip in apple consumption, this European company understood what consumers were asking for and offered tailored solutions. After extensive studies, they came up with three key reasons why consumers are not eating apples as before.
Labels are one of the many unsung foundations upon which a successful restaurant is built. Being so fundamental to the business, it should be done right from the start. So here’s our advice for date labelling. All foods except unprepared fruit & veg need to be date labelled. The manufacturers use by date takes precedence. Once a food is changed in any way it comes under your in-house labelling system.
Adani Wilman has inaugurated a state-of-the-art food processing plant in Sonepat, Haryana. They invested a whopping 1,300 crore amount and will come up with many facilities. This project can singlehandedly contribute so much to Indias food production market. If we take a look at this plant, they designed it the way that it can process a wide range of food products.
Women’s Foodservice Forum has announced its 2025 board of directors and executive committee. Kate Jaspon, CFO at Inspire Brands, will chair the board of directors. She succeeds outgoing chair Sarah King.
Arup Panda is going to be the new Director of Food & Beverage at The Westin Hyderabad Mindspace. He has over two decades of experience in the hospitality industry, which can add to the hotels favour. Mr. Panda will be overseeing all the culinary operations and will take the dining experiences to the next level. He is already known for an innovative approach that will let him create new strategies according to different spaces and outlets.
Hudson Riehle, senior vice president of the National Restaurant Association’s Research and Knowledge Group, is set to retire in April. Chad Moutray will succeed Riehle in the role, plus act as chief economist of the association.
In this episode of Food Safety Matters , we speak to Lucy Angarita of GS1 US about the challenges of, and progress made toward, compliance with FSMA 204 as the January 2026 compliance date approaches. Lucy also discusses actionable steps for companies to advance their traceability journeys.
Accor today announced the signing of its newest addition to the Grand Mercure Hotels & Resorts portfolio in Greater China, with Grand Mercure Shanghai Century Park. Residing in the prime location of Pudong District, adjacent to the Shanghai New International Expo Centre, the hotel has been a strong fixture of the Shanghai community for two decades and perfectly aligns with the proudly local brand ethos of Grand Mercure.
Commercial glass chillers play a vital role in bars and restaurants by sanitizing, frosting, and deodorizing glasses. These units enhance the presentation and functionality of glassware, creating a professional and visually appealing service experience. There are eight main types of commercial glass chillers : countertop glass frosters, undercounter models, walk-in cooler glass racks, integrated bar system chillers, portable glass chillers, dual-zone glass chillers, freestanding models, and fros
Discover why a dress code for food service employees is important, how to create a dress code policy, and how to enforce a food service uniform policy.
Explore the causes of pests in restaurants, signs of pests, and answer the question: what is the best way to prevent pest infestation for food handlers?
Todays independent hoteliers often feel trapped between the rising costs of operating their properties and guests sky-high expectations for each stay. But with the right tech stack, your hotel could be operating smoothly with tools that pay for themselves over time. In this case, it may require independents to rethink their tech partnerships and how many they need to operate efficiently in 2025.
It's easy to overlook, but loose hair can result in poor food safety. That's why food safety hair rules are important. So, who's required to wear hair restraints?
Game Day is almost here, and theres one question on everyones mind: Which wings will take the crown? Its the second. The post Wings for the Win: Which Style Scores Big on Game Day appeared first on Tyson Foods.
Learn the importance of preserving food, the most common food preservation techniques, and how to preserve food safely to avoid risks of foodborne illness.
Corinthia Grand Hotel du Boulevard Bucharest, the highly anticipated all-suite boutique luxury hotel opening in Romanias vibrant capital in March 2025, announces the launch of its booking engine. Both domestic and international travellers can now secure reservations for stays from 10 March, directly on the hotels website.
Labels are one of the many unsung foundations upon which a successful restaurant is built. Being so fundamental to the business, it should be done right from the start. So here’s our advice for date labelling. All foods except unprepared fruit & veg need to be date labelled. The manufacturers use by date takes precedence. Once a food is changed in any way it comes under your in-house labelling system.
Sara Brenner, M.D., M.P.H., a longtime FDA and federal government employee, has been appointed Acting Commissioner of the agency. She will lead the agency until the Senate confirms President Trumps nomination for FDA Commissioner.
Delaware North, a global hospitality and entertainment company, today announced it has finalized the transition of its Squire Resort at the Grand Canyon property to The Squire at Grand Canyon, a Holiday Inn Resort. This change marks its integration into the IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) brand family.
Accors partnership with Energy Observer, the worlds first hydrogen-powered, zero-emission vessel, reflects our commitment to sustainable hospitality. The Group has also invested in Energy Observers development branch, EODev, to explore technologies that develop innovative energy solutions for the hotel of the future, aiming to reduce our carbon footprint.
Today,Josiah Mackenzie is starting a new chapter hes very excited about. Hes joining Actabl to lead their marketing team and help them with their mission.
With an estimated 1 in 3 adults experiencing sleep disorders and the sleep technology market projected to add over $400 billion by 2028, the hospitality industry stands at the cusp of a revolution in guest experience. Leading luxury hotel brands are already racing to claim their stake in this lucrative frontier of wellness. Equinox Hotels has established dedicated sleep labs with elite sleep experts, while the Westin Washington, D.C.
Meyer Jabara Hotels assumes management of the Merriweather Lakehouse Hotel, Autograph Collection, on Lake Kittamaqundi in Columbia, Md. The premium full-service boutique property features 212 spa-inspired guestrooms and suites; an upscale restaurant and lounge; rooftop swimming pool; and 14,000 square feet of event space. Owned and operated by IMH Columbia LLC, the hotel is within walking distance of the eminent Merriweather Post Pavillion outdoor concert venue, making it a popular destination f
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