Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

One of the biggest struggles for restaurants post-covid is staffing. Whether it’s speeding up order times, improving inventory management, or boosting loyalty programs, every tool should serve a purpose. Staffing also required adjustments, as many longtime servers hesitated to return.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 13, 2024

Inventory management tools, for example, enable the real-time tracking of food stock, alerting staff to use items before they spoil and reducing waste. Staffing and workforce management tools are also proving useful. Back-office digital innovations are also helping restaurants manage costs and make the most of their workforce.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Instead of panicking, I ran through our available inventory and identified an ingredient I could substitute if I modified the dish. I still have no idea how that happened! I pulled in the kitchen team and the FOH manager, and we agreed on the plan. The servers were informed of the change so they could guide customers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Restaurants and bars are leaning into automation to address staffing shortages, enhance operational efficiency, and meet rising customer expectations for speed and consistency. For instance, smart inventory systems can help reduce waste, while energy-efficient appliances cut operational costs and carbon footprints.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 27, 2020

It also gives them a handle on proper food ordering and staffing needs. With the help of historical sales reports and known weather conditions, they can calculate how much raw material stock they will have to actually buy and eliminate the risk of spending extra to maintain inventory. Smart Inventory Management.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Money and Inventory Management The profitability of a restaurant depends on the careful management of cash flow. Inventory management is another key issue that can creep up if owners are not aware of what product they have and how much is currently available.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 22, 2021

With staffing shortages possibly continuing in 2022, this could be taken one step further by allowing customers to choose their order from the table from a tablet or their own smartphone via a QR code. Product & Inventory Tracking. There also are monitoring systems that can track your inventory.

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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. The use of AI is not limited to scheduling and staffing.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

In recent years, the restaurant industry has incurred staffing issues that have closed independent establishments and franchises nationwide. Fortunately, the latest advances in AI technology may keep the lights on for restaurants facing staffing shortages, while also helping these businesses run more efficiently and obtain more customers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Local health lockdowns and limitations caused havoc for food supply chains, staffing, customer demand, and remote ordering. Inventory Management: Integrating inventory with your point of sale (POS) systems is an essential AI capability that every restaurant needs. Role of AI in Back of House.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Manage and Optimize Your Increased Holiday Inventory. The holidays bring an increase in beverage inventory, particularly kegged inventory for bars and restaurants centered around draft programs. Cooler management and on deck planning also becomes central to lowering the chaos that an increase in kegged inventory can bring.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 2, 2022

Soaring prices, continued supply chain disruptions, and ongoing staffing shortages are creating a perfect storm for restaurants. These tech systems let operators view sales patterns, track inventory, and determine areas of wastage to make smarter, more profitable and sustainable choices. Use what you have. Make your employees happier.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Make Inventory a Best Practice, Not an Afterthought. It’s one thing to know you should be doing daily inventory on your top 10 items and a full weekly inventory, and it’s another thing entirely to actually do it. Better inventory ensures each location can order more accurately for their needs.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 14, 2022

It’s only when you’re able to spot those types of variances in inventory, voids, or other areas that you can begin to address and manage the problem. You’re still losing money on inventory. Your reporting should be giving you insights into your staffing on a real-time basis. Reduce Food Waste.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Meanwhile, restaurants must effectively manage inventory, staff, and customer data. As a result, many establishments struggle with slow service times, inefficient inventory management, and inadequate customer engagement — all of which can lead to decreased satisfaction and lost business.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Fifty-three percent of those respondents said they have reduced their cost of goods sold (COGS) through better inventory tracking of key ingredients. In addition, AI can be used to automate and improve many back-of-house processes such as sales forecasting, purchasing, inventory, scheduling, and accounting.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 1, 2022

GMs have a lot of different responsibilities, including managing store operations, inventory, handling guest experience and managing budget. With travel resuming and restaurants booming again, staffing is critical. With average restaurant staff turnover at 130 percent , this is not entirely surprising.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 15, 2021

Delivery and curbside pick-up reduced on-site staffing. Inventory stock changed significantly. By improving customer loyalty and increasing revenue through the smart use of technology from the public-facing part of the business all the way to the back-of-house prep, sourcing, and staffing.

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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.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 6, 2022

As an added benefit, having a culture that focuses on teamwork and collaboration boosts employee satisfaction, loyalty, and retention, which is a true positive in a time of staffing shortages and record-setting resignations. Technology can show historical sales patterns, which can help improve tasks from staffing to ordering.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 30, 2023

Unfortunately, it turns out that restaurants’ staffing numbers are not as rosy as they seem; instead, they’re favoring the full-service segment, according to Black Box Intelligence. This migration could be a goldmine for casual/fast food brands if only they had the people to support them. What tasks would benefit from automation?

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Whether it’s using artificial intelligence (AI) for inventory control or implementing new, contactless payment options, restaurants will need to adopt new technologies to serve their customers more efficiently and effectively. Staffing issues will continue to negatively impact restaurants.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Think about it like this: just as your POS system predicts your inventory needs based on past sales, today's job seekers expect platforms to understand their skills and interests, then match them with the right opportunities. They expect jobs to find them, just like Netflix suggests their next show or DoorDash recommends their next meal.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 13, 2021

At the same time, restaurants are grappling with staffing issues, with recent research showing that one in three food service workers doesn’t want to stay in the industry. Automating this process minimizes error, improves food safety procedures, and prevents inventory spoilage. Water Damage Prevention.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 27, 2023

However, persistent labor shortages are pushing restaurants to explore automation and artificial intelligence to streamline operations – from kitchen management to customer service – to alleviate staffing pressures while also enhancing efficiency.

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Lavu

MARCH 13, 2025

By leveraging POS data, restaurants can adjust inventory, staffing, and marketing strategies to maximize profits during busy periods and minimize waste during slow seasons. Plan Inventory : Track sales velocity to stock up on popular items while avoiding overstocking.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 17, 2022

The majority of restaurant operators expect the restaurant staffing shortage to extend into 2023 or later, according to the National Restaurant Association’s 2022 State of the Industry Report. An operator’s duties may include creating schedules, counting inventory, and entering invoices, but that does not define them.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

If inventory is laid out in a way that isn’t intuitive, your employees will take longer to take inventory or take it less often than they should. Inventory management, automated reporting, one-click purchasing, and more are all ways you can look at streamlining the daily tasks employees face. Tap into Scheduling Software.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 10, 2021

According to a National Restaurant Association study done in April, 84 percent of operators surveyed said staffing was lower than required, with 47 percent stating that their staff numbers were more than 20 percent under the pre-pandemic levels. million jobs (12 percent) short. A kiosk can generally take on the role of 1.5

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Streamlining Inventory and Menu Studies show that restaurants waste an average of four percent to 10 percent of all the inventory they purchase. POS systems can scrutinize sales metrics to fine-tune staffing schedules. This ensures optimal staffing during peak hours and versatile role allocation during quieter times.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 20, 2022

Integrated Inventory and Purchasing. One area of restaurant operations where AI can have a major impact is by integrating inventory and purchasing systems with your point of sale (POS systems). This kind of predictive technology can be used by restaurants in so many ways: to manage inventory, staffing, menu pricing, and more.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Hot Palette Holdings uses AI to improve their forecasting, optimize inventory, and reduce waste. Innovative tech tools, like AI, can improve forecasting, inventory management, scheduling, customer service, marketing, and many other essential business tasks. For instance, technology can help restaurants: Optimize operations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2024

Plan Staffing with Heatmaps : Staffing is crucial during high-volume periods. With 28% of NYC diners noting a lack of staff during their dining experiences, adequate staffing levels during peak times are essential to maintain service quality and customer satisfaction. Data insights can forecast demand, stocking just enough.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2024

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 can restaurant operators do to better handle inventory and labor challenges?

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 12, 2023

From softwares like ChatGPT to self-driving cars like the Tesla Model 3, AI and automation are making remarkable strides In the restaurant industry, these solutions are streamlining various aspects, including inventory management, contactless ordering, customer behavior analysis, and more. Even today, the latest data from the U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 9, 2024

In addition, respondents acknowledged AI's potential to address various challenges faced by the restaurant industry, such as staffing issues, service quality management, and rising costs. Other highlights include: Nearly half of respondents (46 percent) believe AI can improve the overall guest experience.

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Lavu

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

These reports help you understand sales trends, manage inventory, optimize staffing, and improve customer satisfaction. Here’s what you need to know: Sales Reports : Track revenue, peak hours, product performance, and staff contributions to refine pricing, menu, and staffing.

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