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How I Got My Job: Creating a New Vision for Vegan Cooking at a Top NYC Restaurant

EATER

In her early 20s, Freeman worked as a front-of-house manager at a popular bar and restaurant in Washington D.C. But I don’t think I realized I was fully interested in food until 2017 or 2018, when I became a bit more serious about being a chef. Just regular people skills, customer service. It was too much.

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How Andolini’s Uses 7shifts To Help Schedule With Empathy: Case Study

7 Shifts

After years of use, they found that the customer service and training on the product didn't match the personal touch that they appreciated and wanted for their restaurants. So in 2018, Mike Bausch and his team at Andolini's made the switch to 7shifts. a manager, to a front of house manager, to a shift note, to the end person.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-December 2019 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

While restaurant sales were lower for November of 2018, November of 2019 did not include the same holiday headwinds. percent sales growth, December of 2018 was tied for the strongest month last year, which means a tough comparison as we wrap up the year. Thanksgiving typically represents lower sales volumes for most industry segments.

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First Robotic Mobile Restaurant and DoorDash’s Commissary Kitchen

Modern Restaurant Management

Rather than assigning people to prep stations or at checkout, Ono takes advantage of automation to free people up to do what they do best; customer service/engagement and education. In 2018, 51% of chefs in the United States added vegan items to their menus. GlobalData). 31 percent of Americans practice meat-free days.

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MRM Franchise Feed: Non-Traditional Dunkin’ and Boxing-Themed Concept

Modern Restaurant Management

. “Starting from the bottom and having worked my way to the top, I have come to understand every facet of the industry and have learned that customer satisfaction always comes first. Operating a stand in a food hall, for instance, would eliminate the need for a dining area, front-of-house staff, fountain machines and more.

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Hostility, Harassment, and Low Wages Are Keeping Many Restaurant Workers Home

EATER

Jayamaran, who is the president of One Fair Wage , a group fighting to abolish the tipped minimum wage, says front of house employees, who often rely on tips but have to enforce at times controversial mask mandates, are especially fed up. So there’s all kinds of additional costs that are saved.

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White Castle Flips for Flippy and Burma Bites

Modern Restaurant Management

“We believe technology like Flippy ROAR can improve customer service and kitchen operation. With labor able to focus on front-of-the-house needs, team members are increasing their attention to order fulfillment for delivery and takeout. . as the restaurant group’s front-of-house platform.

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