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Technology that Enables Automation Can Ensure Safety and Success

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Automated temperature monitoring systems let kitchen managers know the minute their refrigeration units are out of range. Checklists are a part of every successful kitchen manager’s toolkit. Food safety can be compromised, jeopardizing both customer safety and brand loyalty.

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Contactless Before Contactless Was Cool (Podcast)

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They can order and pay through a server (old school), or directly from their mobile phones (contactless ordering and payment – new school), or blend the two experiences all on one tab, through its easy-to-use mobile point-of-sale (POS), contactless ordering and payment features, and kitchen management systems (KMS).

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Beyond the Plate: The Future of Restaurants in a Tech-Driven 2024

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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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Ultimate Guide to Restaurant Management Software

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Understanding Restaurant Management Software. The restaurant industry has been evolving consistently over the years. From the introduction of point of sale (POS) systems to accounting systems, technology is changing the ways restaurants operate today. Among the technology offered today is restaurant management software.

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MRM EXCLUSIVE: Four Tough Calls Tech Makes Easier for Bar and Restaurant Operators

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According to a 2024 Toast survey, one of the biggest challenges for restaurant operators is managing the administrative aspects of their business, from juggling multiple service channels and locations to effectively leveraging guest data. A significant part of the problem is the fragmentation of restaurant tech stacks.

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How to Avoid the Top Seven Restaurant Inventory Management Mistakes

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Setting up a strategic organization system, depending on the types of inventories in restaurant businesses, can help manage ingredients’ shelf life. Mistake #6: Not Recording Waste Amidst the chaos of restaurant kitchens, managers may not notice what is contributing to food waste during busy service times.

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Ghost Kitchens to Open Up New Avenues for Restaurateurs

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Using machine learning technology, a ghost kitchen manager can have exact knowledge about what has been used so far and what will be needed soon. Food industry automation solutions can manage more than just the ingredients. They can also manage dishes, cutlery, and other stock items.