February, 2023

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Top Restaurant Hiring Tips

Modern Restaurant Management

Ask any restaurant owner for their main pain point and the likely response will be: staffing. Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked hiring expert Sid Upadhyay, co-founder and CEO of Wizehire for his advice on best practices for hiring and retention. What do you see as key challenges of restaurant hiring right now? What are the biggest pain points and have they changed due to the pandemic?

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SoundHound develops voice-based ordering

Fast Casual

SoundHound has entered the digital menu game with its voice-ordering technology harnessing AI to allow customers to make and edit drive-through orders without going through a drive through attendant, according to a video and press release.

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How to Maintain Cleanliness in the Kitchen

AIA

Introduction You’ve probably heard the phrase, “cleanliness is next to godliness,” but how often do you actually practise it? If you want your kitchen to be a space where all kinds of magic can happen–whether that be baking cakes or creating inspired dishes in a commercial kitchen–it’s important to keep things clean.

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Sculpture Hospitality Hosts 22nd Annual Convention Following Covid-Related Hiatus

Sculpture Hospitality

TORONTO, February 7, 2023 (Newswire.com) - After a three-year hiatus due to Covid-19, Sculpture Hospitality, one of the leading global inventory management platforms, is returning in person for its 2023 convention on Feb. 10 and 11 at The Westin Long Beach in Long Beach, CA.

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Food & Beverage Industry Report 2024

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.

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Restaurant Tomatoes: Best Practices in the BOH

Wasserstrom

From farm to fork, foodborne illness can materialize at any point during a tomato’s journey into the belly of a customer. This article will help you minimize the risk of microbial hazards associated with fresh produce. Fortunately, by using the best practices we’ll be discussing here, you can keep foodborne illness at bay. How Sneaky […] The post Restaurant Tomatoes: Best Practices in the BOH first appeared on The Official Wasserstrom Blog.

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Four Tactics Restaurant Managers Can Implement Now to Improve Employee Engagement

Modern Restaurant Management

Today, restaurants’ staggering turnover rates are 70 percent higher than all other sectors. What can restaurant owners and managers do to better engage workers and increase retention in the long run? The current state of employee retention rates can feel dire for restaurant owners, especially after the Covid pandemic. McKinsey research analysts claim that the retail and hospitality employment sector – a segment that includes restaurant employees – is up against “a more se

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3 ways Playa Bowls attracts Gen Z franchisees

Fast Casual

Abby Taylor and Rob Giuliani, co-founders of Playa Bowls, describe how offering a business model that adapts to sustainable and simple business practices, attracts a younger demographic of Gen Z operators and future entrepreneurs.

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Safer Practices for Handling Raw Meats

AIA

Introduction Meats are a great source of protein, but they can also be dangerous if not handled properly. Raw meats need to be cooked before you eat them; otherwise, they can contain harmful bacteria like E. coli or Salmonella. These bacteria cause food poisoning which may lead to serious illness or even death in some cases. To prevent food poisoning from raw meats: Use separate cutting boards and utensils for cutting raw meat When you’re preparing raw meat, use one cutting board for the m

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New Diner Trends Impacting Your Restaurant Inventory Strategy in 2023

Sculpture Hospitality

Since the start of the pandemic, we have seen huge shifts in diner behaviours and preferences. Outdoor dining, takeout, third-party delivery applications and contactless technology have all had a profound shift on how restaurants operate today.

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Candle-Lit Restaurants Bring in the Dough: Here’s Why

Wasserstrom

Looking to boost profits and increase guest satisfaction in your restaurant? Candles are the easiest and fastest way to turn an average dinner into a memorable evening. First, we’ll detail the human connection to fire. Then we’ll take a deeper look at why incorporating this element onto your tabletop will optimize ambiance and provide an […] The post Candle-Lit Restaurants Bring in the Dough: Here’s Why first appeared on The Official Wasserstrom Blog.

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5 things you must do after every food compliance audit

HACCP Mentor

A food compliance audit can be undertaken for many reasons. Primarily, they are completed to assess the compliance aspects of … 5 things you must do after every food compliance audit READ MORE » The post 5 things you must do after every food compliance audit appeared first on HACCP Mentor.

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Rethinking the Future of Dining Through Technology

Modern Restaurant Management

There have been a lot of discussions and opinions swirling around after Rene Redzepi announced the closure of Noma , arguably one of the top restaurants in the world. While Noma’s run as a Michelin restaurant is now at an end, there are many reasons why it doesn’t spell the end of fine dining cuisine as we know it. Noma’s announcement generated a healthy debate on how we can improve the restaurant industry as a whole and how we should defend our food systems and culture.

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Famous Toastery president: '3 ways to reduce opening costs'

Fast Casual

Mike Sebazco, president of Famous Toastery, outlines how strong vendor partnerships, a smart build-out model and purposeful incentives can cut costs for owners.

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179: Food & Beverage Costs

Eating at a Meeting

Tracy talks with Food Economist and Associate Professor at Michigan State University David Ortega who studies what people eat, how it got to their plates, and various factors that affect foods' journey from farm to people's plates. His explaination of why and how food prices are rising is important for us to all understand. It's not just one thing that's affecting the increase.

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The Top 5 Bar and Restaurant Trends 2023

Sculpture Hospitality

Inventory management is a critical aspect of running a successful restaurant or bar business, but strategies are constantly evolving. Throw into the mix rising wages, skyrocketing food prices, staffing shortages, inflation and a difficult economy and the hospitality industry is no doubt set for a difficult year.

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Leafy Greens: 5 Tips for the Back of House

Wasserstrom

Leafy greens are a staple ingredient in most commercial kitchens and restaurants. While they play an important role in balanced nutrition, they can also be the culprit for foodborne illness. Strong BOH processes will help mitigate this risk, however, studies have shown that inconsistent back-of-house leafy green handling practices tend to be commonplace.

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Guide To Commercial & Restaurant Kitchen Equipment

Riddhi Display

Your restaurant’s success or failure hinges heavily on the quality of your commercial kitchen equipment. Choosing professional-grade equipment that meets the unique preparation and cooking requirements of your menu is crucial to attaining your objectives and thriving in the fiercely competitive restaurant industry. To boost performance and productivity in the kitchen, all restaurant owners must understand the importance of necessary restaurant kitchen equipment.

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Streamline the Rush: Solving the Pain Points Created by Delivery Apps

Modern Restaurant Management

The “Ding!” noises chirping from veritable command centers of tablets in restaurants throughout the country have become a ubiquitous symphony thanks to the staying power of third-party delivery apps offering unparalleled convenience and accessibility to consumers. Offering increased visibility for brands and expanding the pool of customers restaurants are able to reach, the dynamic services these apps provide are essential for owners and operators competing for relevance and market s

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Last call: FastCasual's Excellence in Food Safety nominations closing soon

Fast Casual

Entries will be accepted until midnight ET on Feb. 28, 2023.

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179: Food & Beverage Costs

Eating at a Meeting

Tracy talks with Food Economist and Associate Professor at Michigan State University David Ortega who studies what people eat, how it got to their plates, and various factors that affect foods' journey from farm to people's plates. His explaination of why and how food prices are rising is important for us to all understand. It's not just one thing that's affecting the increase.

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How to Keep Track of Inventory in a Restaurant

Sculpture Hospitality

As a restaurant owner or manager, keeping track of inventory is critical to running a successful business. Without proper inventory management, you may end up over-ordering food, which can lead to product waste, or under-ordering, which can result in unhappy customers and a shortage of menu items.

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ICYMI: RTN Town Hall: Restaurant Data Privacy in 2023 with Odia Kagan

Restaurant Technology Network

On February 21, 2023, RTN hosted a Town Hall entitled Restaurant Data Privacy in 2023 - What To Do Now featuring Odia Kagan, Partner & Chair of GDPR Compliance and International Privacy with Fox Rothschild.

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Temperature Monitoring Systems: A Comprehensive Guide

ComplianceMate

Technology is ever evolving and continually providing the foodservice industry with countless opportunities to ensure food quality, optimize their food safety culture and improve ROI. This comprehensive guide to temperature monitoring systems contains important information to help you select the right one for your business.

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Expanding Your Business? Seven Tips to Improve Cash Flow to Fund a New Location

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurant365’s State of the Industry Customer Survey shows that 60 percent of surveyed customers plan to expand their businesses in 2023 despite expected increased labor and food costs. Whether a restaurant wants to expand on its first location’s success or try a new type of venue entirely, opening a second location is a big decision. While most restaurant operators will seek outside funding to get the second location running, it still takes time for a unit to become profitable once

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WaBa CEO: 3 ways to build franchisee trust, loyalty

Fast Casual

Andrew Kim, president and CEO of WaBa Grill, discusses how growing from 52 units to 174 in three years forced him to pivot away from a company-run strategy and focus primarily on franchisee support.

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Ensuring Food Security through Sustainable and Cost-Effective Practices

Culinary Digital

In this blog, we talk about the rising global concerns around food security. We also discuss how modern approaches have improved consumption habits and nutritional awareness – while, resolving issues around wastage and costs and promoting sustainable practices for all. Global Food Security: An Overview Food Security is the availability of food in a country and the ability of its individuals to access safe and nutritive food that meets their dietary requirements and preferences for a healthy and

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Restaurant Supply Chain Solution: How to Beat the Shortage

Sculpture Hospitality

The restaurant industry is currently facing significant shortages due to rising demand and supply chain issues. As a result, maintaining a reliable inventory has become more difficult - both in terms of price and access to stock.

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Youth4Climate call for solutions

Future Food Institute

ABOUT THE YOUTH4CLIMATE INITIATIVE Future Food Insitute is part of the Youth4Climate initiative, which is aimed to implement innovative approaches to drive climate action. Youth4Climate: Powering Action is a global initiative, co-led by the Government of Italy and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and co-shaped with youth and other strategic partners, with a long-term strategic vision oriented to: Build on the successes, lessons learned and recommendations from the 2021 Youth4Clima

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Bringing alt protein entrepreneurs together to build a better food future

GFI

August 4, 2023 Share this page on Facebook Share this page on Twitter Share this page on LinkedIn Collaboration fuels the alt protein ecosystem In the spring of 2022, GFI issued a call for applicants to participate in a six-month pilot for a mentor program. We expected to hear from a handful of generous volunteers willing to give their time and expertise to help emerging alternative protein companies.

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Amid Influx of New Employees, Restaurants Must Build and Reinforce Brand Excellence

Modern Restaurant Management

The recent workforce shortage brought the restaurant industry to its knees. Fewer employees have carried the burden of prepping, cooking, and serving food while working to keep guests safe. Now, massive layoffs in other sectors (including tech, real estate, etc.) will create more job seekers in the restaurant/hospitality industry. This influx of new employees means that restaurant brands will need to build (and reinforce) cultures of excellence.