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 1, 2023

More Equitable Compensation In years past, front of house personnel – servers, bussers, hostesses, etc. The first way is for restaurants to calculate all front-end staff tips, then equally divide up tips between all workers, including BOH. Here are some back of office trends to watch for in 2023.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 10, 2022

After adopting better delivery and takeout technology in 2020, restaurants are now turning their tech budgets toward bringing in back of house. Operators who have a strong tech stack in place will be using their back-of-house to help streamline operations in their ghost kitchens as well.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 27, 2023

For instance, kitchen spaces require more of a semi-gloss style of paint than the front of house because semi-gloss is easier to clean without leaving marks or creating unsightly shiny marks on the wall that would need refinishing. Different areas of the establishment need different styles of finishes due to durability issues.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Are you prepared for how that might affect your budget? In all likelihood, you already have a robust tech stack that might include a kitchen display system (KDS), a r estaurant management platform for your front-of-house needs, or a point of sale system. Do you have existing technology that can ease those burdens?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 3, 2021

Kitchen and front-of-house employees are simply harder to find. Educate and Engage: Offer financial literacy education to help staffers understand and use skills that include budgeting, managing money, paying off debt and investing. Interviews with potential employees are being scheduled, but no-shows are the norm.

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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. Doing so will lead to better service and a better experience for customers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

From digital menus to contactless payment options, restaurants today are flocking to front-of-house touchless technologies to keep customers safe and coming back. Fortunately, resolving these risks is easy and won’t require significant budget to implement.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 23, 2024

The burden of ensuring labor efficiency often falls to managers, who are already overwhelmed with managing front-of-house, kitchen, and backend responsibilities–in addition to training new employees and interacting with customers. Giving them the tools they need to succeed will minimize risk while maximizing productivity.

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Hotel Owner

JANUARY 28, 2025

But I soon realised that I couldnt really progress without the right qualifications, so I transitioned into front-of-house roles. Dorsch landed his first front-of-house role at the Trust House Forte Cumberland Hotel, a mammoth 900-bedroom property. This decision proved pivotal.

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 19, 2020

Sanitizing schedules, washing more frequently in front and back of house, and adding more waiter stations with visible hand sinks so patrons can see waiters washing their hands will become commonplace features within restaurants. This is a complicated question because most restaurants, even nationwide chains, have smaller budgets.

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SiteMinder

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Front of house positions in a hotel. Front office positions in hotels can range from managers to receptionists. However, as front of house operatives, reservation agents should also be willing to assist guests with other queries. Front of house manager. Table of contents. Reservation agent.

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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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7 Shifts

AUGUST 5, 2021

To avoid a backlog like this, have your food runners, servers, or even front-of-house managers familiar and comfortable with bussing. You know the mix of front-of-house and back-of-house roles you require for every shift. Cross-training restaurant employees can also be beneficial for their career advancement.

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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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Revenue Hub

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Usually it’s something a guest has said or done, or something that has gone completely wrong from management to front of house staff. You only have to have been working in the hospitality industry for a very short time before you have a hilarious dinner time story to tell. NB: This is an article from GuestRevu.

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EATER

JULY 11, 2022

Before the pandemic began, Abena Anim-Somuah was a “broke college student,” she says, so the bulk of her New York City dining happened in places that were more budget-conscious than buzzy. For some people, exploring the world of restaurants is synonymous with being out again in the world.

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Have a cocktail or menu competition The next time you are changing up your menu, open up a slot for an item that will be created by a member of your kitchen or front of house staff. For the front-of-house, a cocktail or coffee drink. For your kitchen team, this could be a signature burger or sandwich special.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Insurers are adding wage and hour exclusions to policies and reducing limits in response to class-action litigation filed by servers and other front-of-house staff. Look for guidance on insurance strategies aligned with your risk profile and budget. One of the impacts will be on employment practices liability insurance in 2024.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 29, 2021

Employees check their balance approximately seven times per week, allowing them to manage their budgets and take control of their finances. A recent case study highlighting the impact of DailyPay among Westgate employees shows: A 115-percent increase in tenure. Two-thirds of new hires signing up for DailyPay.

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7 Shifts

MAY 1, 2023

Front of house staff earned the subminimum wage and the kitchen earned a flat hourly rate. Clear career paths for bartaco front-of-house staff Leadership positions at bartaco earn salaries with clear career paths and compensation ranges. Managers and supervisors have a tiered bonus system if they meet or exceed budgets.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Next year, we will see even greater adoption of technologies that lend to operational efficiencies – in both the back- and front-of-house. Next year, we will see even greater adoption of technologies that lend to operational efficiencies – in both the back- and front-of-house. For example, BOHA!

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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. It leads to discrimination, sexism, and sexual harassment , and creates a disparity between the back and front of house. This is the base of wage inequality in the restaurant business.

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Hotelogix

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Kitchen Communication In restaurants and F&B outlets, a POS system should facilitate communication between front-of-house and kitchen staff to ensure timely order preparation. 👉Determine your budget for the POS system implementation, including software costs, hardware requirements, training, and support.

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SiteMinder

OCTOBER 11, 2022

The front office department can also be referred to as the reception, front of house, or front desk. Job titles and roles within the front of house department vary depending on the size and type of hotel. Job titles and roles within the front of house department vary depending on the size and type of hotel.

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Synergy Suite

MARCH 20, 2024

Welcome to the world of front of house (FOH) in the restaurant industry! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or new to the restaurant business, understanding the ins and outs of the front of house operations is key to running a successful establishment. What is FOH (Front of House) in a Restaurant?

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

This means you'll need to produce, manage, and analyze the budget and multiple financial reports. But smaller restaurants also have to worry about keeping the budget intact. It's up to the restaurant manager to maintain a warm, welcoming atmosphere and train staff to do the same.

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7 Shifts

JUNE 28, 2023

Because of this communication bottleneck, scheduling was a "nightmare," and there was an overall dissatisfaction amongst staff, especially in the front of house, when requesting time off. 7shifts has been able to keep us within our targets and budgets with such ease and efficiency.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 14, 2021

With this shift comes a challenge to labor conventions: how does one properly staff and budget for labor in this new era for dining? The share of front of house shifts have dropped 7.6% Before March of 2020, front of house shifts made up 34% of all shifts. We asked hundreds of restaurant professionals to find out.

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7 Shifts

JULY 12, 2024

One-time costs One-time costs are expenses that occur occasionally and aren’t part of the regular operating budget, like equipment purchases, renovations, and initial inventory. When planning renovations, research costs thoroughly and create a detailed budget to avoid unexpected expenses.

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LimeTray

JANUARY 9, 2025

Order Management Restaurant POS systems handle orders in a timely manner, integrating directly with the kitchen and front-of-house teams. Explore how this can upgrade your businessread here ! This improves communication and reduces errors. Conclusion So, which system should you choose? It depends on your needs.

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Hotel Owner

OCTOBER 25, 2024

CitizenM has revealed plans for its fifth London location, CitizenM London Olympia , a 146-room hotel with front-of-house on the first floor and three societyM meeting rooms. Premier Inn argues that this hotel would offer year-round budget accommodations, boosting local employment and visitor spending in St Ives.

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Do a budget and work on predicting cash needs the next 60-90 days. You can also incentivize your front-of-house staff to encourage customers they see having a great time to capture a short video of their experience and share it.” Don’t be afraid to increase price. Your CPA can help with this.

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Les Roches

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Assisting with the front of house and kitchen duties when needed. Sticking to budgets and keeping financial records. Handling rotas for team members. Ordering food and drink supplies. Communicating with both clients and team members. Designing menus in collaboration with kitchen staff. Greeting customers.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 23, 2024

Labor budget : Check your scheduled hours against the labor budget to make you don't run too high and impact profit margins You'll also want to get a good understanding of what's going on around you and your restaurant. This could be Front of House, Back of House, Management, or any other departments that fit your restaurant.

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