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

Modern Restaurant Management

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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Kitchen Display Systems vs. Traditional Order Tickets: Which Improves Restaurant Efficiency?

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Restaurants can use this data to cut waste, manage staffing, and improve their bottom line. Lavus KDS works seamlessly with its cloud-based POS system , offering detailed analytics to track performance and make adjustments that improve kitchen operations.

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Cross-Utilizing Staff: Why This is a Benefit for You and Your Employees

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Staffing a restaurant has been a hot topic in 2020, especially with most workers being out of work for a number of weeks during the COVID-19 lockdown. Luckily, these workers, as well as others who were unable to work during this time, had options to receive government subsidies (depending on the region) to help.

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Restaurant Insiders on 2020 Lessons Learned, Part One

Modern Restaurant Management

Getting all of our operations teams (including unit managers and kitchen managers) on calls 2-3 times a week to keep the information flowing both ways was the most critical component for us to execute our plan. Many operators stayed open even with bare minimum staffing for their community.

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MRM Research Roundup: 2022 Restaurant Trends

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. “Online and mobile ordering was a lifeline to restaurants shut-down in the pandemic and continues to provide steady revenue,” said Simon de Montfort Walker, senior vice president and general manager at Oracle Food and Beverage.

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5 Ways Kitchen Display Systems Improve Restaurant Efficiency

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Smoother Workflows : Color-coded statuses and automated station routing keep kitchens organized during busy times. Data-Driven Decisions : Analyzes performance metrics to refine staffing, menus, and workflows. Kitchen managers can track performance in real time and make adjustments as needed.

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Pandemic Reflections: What Lessons Has the Restaurant Industry Learned?, Part Three

Modern Restaurant Management

This surge in off-premise orders forced restaurants to optimize their operational workflows, from kitchen management and packaging to delivery logistics. Furthermore, digital tools for inventory and labor management became crucial for navigating supply chain disruptions and staffing challenges.

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