Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 14, 2021

Please send questions to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com. Secure Inventory and PPE. They are a necessary function of operating a restaurant for both the on- and off-premises dining experience. Hello, money maker!

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

But instead of relying on their memory, consider creating short, instructional videos – on food safety, sanitation, inventory, etc. The list of ongoing operational tasks for running a restaurant is extremely complex. Some companies harness technology to give employees the knowledge they need from anywhere at any time. #3:

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 26, 2024

For example, with highly personalized audio or video recordings, bad actors can impersonate restaurant managers, HR persons, or IT support, tricking staff into clicking on malicious links, downloading malware, or handing over financial information, login credentials, or other sensitive data.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 18, 2022

We all know that being a restaurant manager is tough. When we think of a restaurant manager, we think of common traits such as a high-energy, service-oriented individual with strong people skills who can stay calm under immense pressure. How to Use Key Metrics for Proper Inventory.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 13, 2024

In quick-serve restaurants, staff can focus on preparing food rather than taking orders. Back-office digital innovations are also helping restaurants manage costs and make the most of their workforce. Thanks to these technologies, tasks such as ordering food and paying bills can take place on a self-service basis.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Going digital – increasingly a top choice among restaurant management. Today’s restaurants are expected to deliver an Amazon-like experience: know customers’ preferences and dining habits and deliver food, whether tableside or to their front doors, without delay. Time to Get Your Head in the Cloud. Bottom line?

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and operators can expect to see in 2025. When consumers order more food online, it’s clearly good for business – but it can also make it harder for businesses to manage inventory.

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Sculpture Hospitality

JANUARY 31, 2023

Restaurants can manage inventory using several different methods, from creating and maintaining an inventory list to using detailed reports to make better decisions about their inventory.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

Point-of-sale systems needed seamless integration with online ordering platforms and third-party delivery services, while customer relationship management tools facilitated personalized marketing and loyalty programs. Now, restaurants across all categories recognize the importance of these tools in protecting their bottom line.

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Lavu

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

Integrating mobile inventory systems with POS platforms simplifies restaurant operations by automating inventory updates, reducing errors, and providing real-time insights. Here’s what you need to know: Benefits : Real-time stock updates, improved accuracy, and smarter inventory planning.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Keep an Eye on the Inventory There’s no substitute for taking regular inventory – not just knowing what’s been ordered, but what’s in stock, what condition it’s in, and how long it’s been in the restaurant. Got a few extra gallons of milk about to hit the expiration date?

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 29, 2022

Restaurant management and operations personnel are always on the search for proactive ways to increase operational efficiency and reduce waste while complying with local regulations. Today, the sophistication of IoT technology available to the restaurant sector is at an all-time high.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 11, 2024

" That's what Jason Cortellesso, Partner & Creative Director at Sport & Leisure , told Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine when discussing the merch program at his latest estabilshment in East Greenwich, Rhode Island that is seeing people to line up before they open on drop days to get their hands on the items.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 24, 2023

Transparency is crucial in restaurant supply chains. Restaurant managers must have complete visibility into their suppliers’ sourcing practices to ensure their ingredients are safe, healthy, and high-quality. Another crucial aspect of modern restaurant supply chains is validation.

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Restaurant Management Restaurant Manager Food Safety Inventory 419

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Please send questions to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com. By not standardizing your recipes, you may run out of ingredients more quickly and may need to order more inventory – which can put you over your weekly or monthly food budget.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Employees can better understand their tasks and responsibilities with structured restaurant operations. Technology also helps bridge communication between restaurant management and staff. As far as food waste is concerned, manual inventory monitoring is usually one of the main culprits.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

When Milton knocked out power across several communities, restaurant managers could still keep tabs on their stores using cloud-based systems, even from evacuation zones. This meant they could track inventory, shift resources around, and coordinate reopening efforts from anywhere with a cell signal.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 16, 2024

Through smart monitoring and IoT data, restaurant management can effortlessly oversee critical control points (CCP), such as refrigerator and freezer temperatures, and storage conditions using IoT-enabled sensors.

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Sculpture Hospitality

AUGUST 31, 2020

The manager of your restaurant or bar plays an essential role in the success of your business. They ensure you don’t overspend, that food and beverage inventory is managed properly and they come up with ideas that bring in new revenue streams.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 10, 2022

Please send questions to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com. These days, restaurants are on the search for solutions to minimize costs and provide efficiency throughout their operation. Leverage Purchasing Data.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 1, 2022

In a tight labor market, restaurants are struggling, with many reducing hours or even closing due to staff shortages. In a recent poll of restaurant managers and owners, LANDED found that two out of three are spending three or more hours a week on recruiting, and one in six are spending six-plus hours a week.

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Inventory Inventory Management Staffing Restaurant Management 508

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Identify areas of your restaurant that can benefit from IoT technology. Consider cold chain management, quality control, inventory management, and/or any other aspect that can be optimized. IoT connected appliances are low maintenance, allowing restaurant operators to increase efficiency and optimize operations.

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Lavu

MARCH 28, 2025

Recipe costing integration simplifies restaurant management and boosts profits by combining automated tools with POS systems. By accurately tracking ingredient costs and streamlining menu pricing, it helps restaurants minimize waste, maintain profit margins, and make data-driven decisions.

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Sculpture Hospitality

APRIL 9, 2024

The restaurant hustle never sleeps, and neither do the challenges that come with it. As a restaurant manager, you’ve likely experienced your fair share of inaccurate inventory , inefficient processes, product waste, and potentially even lower-than-expected profit margins.

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Inventory Restaurant Management Restaurant Manager 140

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2024

The report, which surveyed 127 restaurant executives across the U.S. and Canada, found that technology such as interactive digital menus, in-restaurant mobile apps, and augmented reality experiences are playing a vital role in empowering restaurants to stay relevant and meet the evolving needs and expectations of diners.

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Inventory Inventory Management Customer Experience Staffing 473

Sculpture Hospitality

DECEMBER 10, 2024

When it comes to operating a restaurant, managing inventory is like keeping track of every ingredient in a recipe - essential, but sometimes a little overwhelming.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

For this reason, it is crucial to take the time as a restaurant manager or owner to build and implement comprehensive training programs. Establishing training protocols, which focus on individual employees’ roles in your restaurant, helps to create awareness of their direct responsibilities.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 1, 2024

He believes that it's underutilized in the restaurant industry and can discuss the benefits it has for inventory management and food waste reduction, and why it’s a secret tech weapon that more brands should utilize. What is RFID and how is it being used in restaurants?

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

They also helped restaurants realize they could update their kitchen while it was offline and not have to interrupt service. Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine discussed supply issues and more with KaTom Founder, President and CEO Patricia Bible. million in new inventory from them. What is the history of KaTom?

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 31, 2022

Restaurant owners or managers would rather spend time on other meaningful tasks, such as recruiting and hiring, training chefs, or updating daily specials on the menu. However, new technologies have made restaurant reporting much easier. Keeping tables occupied is crucial for restaurants.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 22, 2021

Another advantage that social distancing has brought to restaurants is all the guest data collected via the restaurant management software. Restaurant owners have learned that such data is a priceless resource for improving customer relationships and, ultimately, increasing profits. Make the Most Out of Data.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 10, 2022

After adopting better delivery and takeout technology in 2020, restaurants are now turning their tech budgets toward bringing in back of house. Restaurant employees are used to managing their lives on their phones and have increasingly been managing their work on their phones, as well.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 20, 2024

How can ChatGPT and other AI platforms be used to help restaurants?

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Eggs have become a staple item for innovation in quick-service restaurant entrees, and marketing trends like the emergence of all-day breakfast have significantly boosted egg demand.” Commercial operators who have been impacted have moved swiftly to repopulate hens.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2024

Will 2024 be a comeback year for restaurants? Despite challenges including inventory costs, commission fees and staff turnover, many restaurant owners are expressing optimism about moving forward, according to TouchBistro’s 2024 State of Restaurants Report. What results did you find surprising and why?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 30, 2023

Relieving Short-Staffed Restaurants Consider those short-staffed limited-service restaurants whose employees are hard-pressed to pay full attention to their customers while completing routine tasks like temperature monitoring. © Modern Restaurant Management, 2023. What tasks would benefit from automation?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 5, 2023

When people think of the way AI is currently used in quick service restaurants – such as fast-food chains – they might think of AI-powered voice bots utilized at drive-thrus or AI tools to forecast inventory needs based on demand.

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