Hospitality Net

OCTOBER 12, 2023

But while hoteliers have been busy moving towards digital customer-facing solutions, they haven’t put as much energy into back-of-house (BOH) transformation. In recent years, leading hoteliers have responded to the pressure to leverage data to deliver more personalised, streamlined stays for their guests.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 13, 2023

Evidently, restaurants will still have to work to meet increased demand, and customer service must be a focal point even when tightening budgets. To take some of the pressure off of an already small staff, restaurants have begun turning to technology solutions with touchpoints in the front and back of house operations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 1, 2022

As the prices of construction materials skyrocket due to rising inflation and supply chain woes, budgeting for commercial development has become significantly more challenging. It isn’t just the higher price tags, but the difficulty of sticking to budget constraints over the life of a project. Starting with Finishes.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

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. Utilize Back-of-House Technology. Scoops and portion cups help keep consistency, and customers should not notice the change.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 24, 2022

When properly deployed, they can transform the employee experience by improving daily operations, syncing front-of-house and back-of-house communication and execution, and delivering a memorable dining experience that won’t send staff to the walk-in cooler for a good cry.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 21, 2025

Scaleable Solutions Are Key to Success For years, large chains and PE-backed brands have had an undeniable advantage: the ability to rapidly scale thanks to expensive and sophisticated technology. Today, independent restaurants can and should tap into those same tools–without the massive corporate budget.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Break down labor budgets by department. What if the back of house is perfectly staffed, but you have servers hanging out without customers? Department-based budgeting unlocks those insights. 7shifts Labor Budgets By Department. 7shifts Labor Budgets By Department. 7shifts Operations Overview Report.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

AI usage has also skyrocketed, primarily in the back-of-house. Operators who invest in back-of-house efficiencies like digital inventory tracking and labor forecasting are more likely to win the battle against higher food and labor costs. As America budgets for the holidays, in-home hosting activity is set to rise by 6.3

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 22, 2021

Some restaurants don’t have budgets to offer those kinds of incentives and it’s a lot harder for independent restaurants to offer competitive advantages. Back-of-house staff will always appeal to that workforce. But there is hope.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Fortunately, resolving these risks is easy and won’t require significant budget to implement. The best part is, if you’re leveraging BYOD for other back-of-house operations, you can also use it to easily implement a flexible self-scheduling application. Going Digital. Considerations Before Implementing.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 25, 2023

The first is communication technology, like paging to communicate to guests or back of house communications for personnel and management. Today’s audio systems can be an all-in-one solution for a restaurant, from paging to front and back of house, to background music.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Back-of-house essential equipment includes some of the most expensive items a restaurant can buy, and while the business can’t function without them, these CapEx purchases aren’t going to generate more business year over year.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Do the best you can to have your staff to remove items from walls, bar areas, back of house etc. Back of House When it comes to the kitchen you want to paint your space with the highest quality semi-gloss paint available. Prepare Your Staff Staff members need to prepare for the painting of a restaurant or bar.

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InnQuest

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Housekeeping: Housekeeping is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and orderliness of guest rooms, public areas, and back-of-house spaces. Financial Management: Effective financial management involves budgeting, revenue tracking, cost control and financial reporting.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Cloud-based restaurant management software solutions enable food service operators to access everything from personnel to payments to back-of-house operations and incorporate loyalty programs from any channel the customer uses in real-time. Same thing with locations – which ones are turning a profit or are draining the budget?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 30, 2021

Personalized offers deliver the right incentive to the right people at the right time, optimizing promotion budgets and appeasing franchisees, who loathe to lose margin unnecessarily. Taco Bell, for example, incorporated smart kitchen technology to detect customer arrival and suggest in-app the fastest pick-up option.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 19, 2020

As designers, we will need to develop safe storage solutions and possibly vestibules for back-of-house entrances, if needed. Others include extra wait stations with hand sinks and sanitizing storage or retrofits, as part of the front of house. Is there a design solution that is incorporated into the table or chair?

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2021

There is money to be saved by more closely managing campaign budgets and the cost of offers by zeroing in on efforts around segmentation and personalization. Taking a wide aperture when assessing opportunities to reduce costs will be critical, from marketing efficacy, to kitchen and crew, to back of house systems.

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Hospitality Magazine

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Three months prior, decide on the target audience, promotional concept, and budget. January customers are a little more forgiving and relaxed with new systems, and there’s usually a genuine interest in the ‘back of house’ operations – share some details and screenshots on your socials.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 11, 2024

Management takes on multiple jobs throughout the restaurant including hiring, marketing, maintaining the budget, operations and keeping customers and staff happy. For front of house workers set goals on the number of turnovers of tables or good reviews. For instance, the first step should always be creating a budget and stick with it.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 1, 2021

It can help you to stay on time and within budget while causing as little disruption as possible. Your back-of-house equipment may well be long overdue for upgrades. As with so many other areas of your business, your updates can significantly benefit from applying a little strategy to the process. Knowing the Right Time.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

Of course, budgets were tight, and keeping up with shifting trends and algorithm changes felt like a full-time job. We’ve placed greater emphasis on simplifying back-of-house operations, training teams for efficiency, and strengthening franchisee relationships to navigate industry shifts together.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 29, 2023

In a people-powered industry dependent on sophisticated coordination, management strategies prioritizing mutual respect and enabling communication between the Front and Back of House can cultivate inclusive environments where relationships matter and memories are made.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 7, 2023

It saves time by decreasing the manpower needed for back-of-house (BOH) operations, enabling staff to focus on higher-value tasks such as serving customers and enhancing overall operational efficiency. However, staffing shortages and budget constraints have made these safety practices difficult in recent years.

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7 Shifts

APRIL 3, 2023

But tips can be unpredictable and inconsistent, making it difficult for workers to budget and plan their finances. We all know for the longest time that the back of house employees have been underpaid for decades in the restaurant business. This is the base of wage inequality in the restaurant business.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2024

We've already seen how technology has transformed front-of-house operations with the rise of apps like UberEats and DoorDash, as well as advanced point-of-sale systems. Now, this revolution is extending to the back-of-house. Technology, like e-commerce platforms, is changing the way distributors and restaurants interact.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 5, 2020

Will you hire in-house drivers, use third party drivers, or cross train your front-of-house (FOH) staff to double as drivers ? Use the 7shifts scheduling and labor budgeting tools to ensure that you carry out and delivery team is working efficiently. Determine who will be responsible for delivering orders to customers.

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Hotel Business

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

With customizable reports, users can compare asset performance across locations and allocate resources effectively, ensuring that budget constraints and maintenance needs are met with ease.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Front-of-house (FOH) staff, like servers and hosts, will need customer service training, upselling techniques, and communication skills. Back-of-house (BOH) staff, including chefs and kitchen assistants, will focus more on food safety, food handling, and kitchen equipment use.

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Hotel Owner

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Yet, they are more budget conscious than before, with 62% of vacationers seeking more bang for their buck. Despite the current cost of living crisis, travellers will continue to prioritise travel. According to a survey by booking.com, 44% say that travel remains a top priority. Food tasting pre-shift in a fine-dining restaurant?

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Restaurant Engine

JUNE 9, 2021

If it’s cosmetic, and back of house, it’s not necessarily a problem. If you’re using it in the front of the house, make sure you can repair any cosmetic issues. So, once you’re approved for financing, be sure of what your budget allows. Have a budget and stick with it. Final Thoughts.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

With a growing number of technology providers entering the market in recent years, restaurant operators have also become more discerning as they manage already tight budgets. Leveraging the right tech stack remains essential to operators' peace-of-mind and ability to pivot effectively. – Stewart McClintic, Co-Owner of HQ98.com,

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 14, 2020

It takes a toll on your operational budget and staff morale. Front-of-house staff know your customers really well and back-of-house staff know your menu really well. The Problem with Staff Turnover in the Restaurant Industry Keeping staff engaged is important because it combats turnover. Why does turnover matter so much?

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SiteMinder

OCTOBER 11, 2022

From handling complaints and supervising staff to scheduling maintenance and managing budgets, this role oversees all aspects of hotel operations. Duties can include overseeing various departments, conducting health and safety audits, and managing budgets. Night duty manager. Accounting manager. Maintenance supervisor. Event planner.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 5, 2021

You know the mix of front-of-house and back-of-house roles you require for every shift. With auto-scheduling tools like the one in 7shifts, everything is automatically taken into consideration to create schedules that work for the whole team—and your budget. Balance Out Your Staff. Watch for overtime and labor laws.

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Hotel Business

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Still, many often need help understanding how to approach gaining access to the tools they need within their allotted budget. By Warren Dehan Independent hoteliers rely on technology to operate today in a way that has never been necessary.

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Hotel Business

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

The 2023 budget season is upon us, and hotel owners are continuing to search for ways to increase profitability while reducing operational risks. The global lodging industry has made a comeback in 2022, with operating performance improving significantly over 2020 and 2021 and moving closer to pre-pandemic levels.

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