How AI Technology Can Help Restaurants Stay Open
Modern Restaurant Management
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Kitchen Operations AI-powered systems can streamline kitchen operations by automating processes and improving communication.
The New Normal: How Technology Can Help Streamline Restaurant Operations
Modern Restaurant Management
OCTOBER 7, 2021
A growing number of restaurants are embracing technology to run their operations and prepare themselves for the challenges of the ‘new normal. Kitchen operations. Technology also helps bridge communication between restaurant management and staff. Kitchen Operations. Dining room procedures.
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How To Do Restaurant Week the Right Way
Modern Restaurant Management
JULY 12, 2022
Restaurant tech has come a long way in the last few years, and can now do it all, including throttling online orders, communicating accurate pickup times to customers, providing contactless payment and ordering options like QR codes, and so much more. It’s important to note that not all online ordering platforms are created equal.
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Ghost Kitchens to Open Up New Avenues for Restaurateurs
Modern Restaurant Management
APRIL 5, 2022
Eliminating 3rd Party App Charges with Kitchen Point-of-Sale (POS) Systems. A point of sale system is primarily used by restaurants to accept cash and credit card payments and to manage internal communications. POS systems have evolved into operations hubs. Restaurants can completely customize the software to suit their needs.
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Next Gen Restaurant POS Management System with Kitchen Display
LimeTray
FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Features like Kitchen Display Systems (KDS) strengthen communication between front-of-house and kitchen staff, minimizing delays and reducing errors. The integration of live order tracking, customizable displays, and performance analytics is revolutionizing how restaurants manage operations.
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How Integrated Technologies Will Shape the Future of QSRs
Modern Restaurant Management
MAY 3, 2021
The not-so-simple trick is doing so while remaining committed to providing clear communications and amplifying an exceptional consumer experience at every touchpoint. Additionally, offering limited menus speeds up wait times and streamlines kitchen operations which is one more benefit of having a modular and easy to update menu system.
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How POS Software Enhances Communication Between Waiters and Chefs for Restaurant Efficiency?
Lithos POS
DECEMBER 5, 2024
Clear and effective communication is essential to ensure a seamless dining experience. Learn how advanced Point of Sale (POS) software can bridge the gap between your staff and the kitchen for smoother operations and happier customers. Does your restaurant face challenges with miscommunication between waiters and chefs?
Pandemic Reflections: What Lessons Has the Restaurant Industry Learned?, Part Two
Modern Restaurant Management
MARCH 11, 2025
Investing in first-party ordering, streamlined kitchen operations, and strategic brand partnerships has allowed us to maintain consistency while scaling. During COVID staff had to keep their distance from one another while still communicating properly to serve the clientele. – Stewart McClintic, Co-Owner of HQ98.com,
Revolutionizing Restaurant Operations with Advanced Networking Solutions
Modern Restaurant Management
FEBRUARY 2, 2024
Moreover, a solid network infrastructure enables real-time communication tools to enhance coordination between the front-of-house and kitchen staff, leading to quicker service times and a more synchronized dining experience. The back end encompasses the kitchen operations, inventory management, and staffing.
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The Next Generation of the Dining Experience
Modern Restaurant Management
JUNE 2, 2021
By ensuring that orders are being submitted accurately, communicated to the kitchen staff, tallied up on the cheque, and that all that information is integrated into the inventory system, accounting, etc., In order to create that positive guest experience, restaurants need to have everything working behind the scenes.
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Consumers Welcome Some Restaurant Automation, Reject Others
Modern Restaurant Management
MAY 8, 2024
Operators should clearly communicate to customers why they collect data and how they use it, and offer an opt-out for consumers who don’t want to share their data. Automating this moment with robotic servers that may be less effective at these tasks poses the risk of upsetting customers with communication errors or delays.
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World Food Safety Day Roundtable
Modern Restaurant Management
JUNE 7, 2024
He has expertise in optimizing kitchen operations, reducing labor costs, improving food safety, and increasing efficiency through the use of technology and equipment. He has been recognized for his innovative work and received multiple awards for innovation from both Inspire leadership and the industry.
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Importance of Kitchen Order Ticket (KOT) in the Restaurant Industry
LimeTray
JANUARY 3, 2025
One of the most essential tools for achieving these goals is the Kitchen Order Ticket, commonly known as KOT. Whether in a small caf or a high-end restaurant, KOTs ensure that the customers order is accurately communicated to the kitchen, minimizing errors and maximizing efficiency. What is a Kitchen Order Ticket (KOT)?
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How Packaging Can Be Leveraged To Preserve Food Quality And Marketing Your Ghost Kitchen
The Restaurant Times
MAY 14, 2020
The material, design, quality of packaging, and how it is handled plays a vital role in communicating your brand values to customers. Cloud kitchen operators are putting more consideration and effort into selecting the correct container and packaging materials.
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The Pandemic Made Instagram an Essential Tool for Restaurants
EATER
FEBRUARY 1, 2021
Relatedly, this week Becky Duffett covered just how important the platform has become as a marketing tool for brick-and-mortar restaurants doing takeout and as a lifeline for newly created pop-up businesses that market their menus and communicate with customers over Insta.
6 Proven Tips On How To Run a Successful Cloud Kitchen Business
The Restaurant Times
JUNE 4, 2020
Invest in automated tools that streamline the entire operations and ensure a speedy delivery. . Third-party food aggregators ensure maximum outreach and visibility for cloud kitchen operators. Implement a Kitchen Display System (KDS) for swift order management and easy recipe guidance.
Dark Kitchen 101: Setting Up A Multi-Brand Operation
The Restaurant Times
MAY 13, 2020
Not being limited to a physical location means that cloud kitchen brands can create, update, or change the menu to suit the various business needs without impacting customer satisfaction. The menu can also be adapted to suit the demand and projected profit margins, which optimizes the model over time.
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How To Become A Restaurant Manager in 2024: A Comprehensive Guide
7 Shifts
AUGUST 16, 2024
Leadership and communication Leadership and communication are not just skills, but essential qualities for a successful restaurant manager. Meanwhile, managers must balance one-on-one and group restaurant team communication. Effective communication helps identify and resolve issues promptly.
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[Podcast] The new customer loyalty with Phil Crawford of CKE Restaurants
7 Shifts
JUNE 13, 2022
Since 2014, 7shifts has helped restaurant managers schedule, evaluate, and communicate with their workforce. The center of the restaurant tech ecosystem is shifting from the POS to the kitchen. Kitchen operations will be the next big takeover where the POS and essence goes away. About 7shifts.
Restaurant POS Systems: Future Trends and Technologies in 2025
LimeTray
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
Transform your kitchen operations with LimeTrays Kitchen Display System ! Simplify order management, reduce errors, and build stronger communication between front-of-house and kitchen staff. This reduces errors and delivers faster turnaround times, positively impacting the customer experience.
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Fast Food Restaurant Management – Diving deeper
Lithos POS
DECEMBER 19, 2023
By using this approach, your business operations are seamlessly coordinated and overseen, The hierarchy within a restaurant is clearly shown – from the upper levels to the front row. It also helps in effective communication in every department to others. He has a key leadership role in the overall operations of the business.
Mastering Restaurant SOPs: Essential Checklists for Every Operation
Synergy Suite
OCTOBER 28, 2024
This article will delve into the essentials of mastering restaurant SOPs, offering checklists to benefit every aspect of your operation, including front-of-house and back-of-house prep, kitchen operations, and employee training. What Is Standard Operation Procedure (SOP)? At their core, SOPs serve multiple functions.
COVID-19 Resources for Restaurants
Modern Restaurant Management
APRIL 14, 2020
As part of its ongoing coronavirus relief efforts, Cox Media , the advertising division of Cox Communications, is offering local restaurants free television advertising to assure patrons that they remain open for takeout and delivery services and share new hours of operation. Food safety and prep in the era of COVID-19.
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14 Essential Features of a Restaurant POS System
LimeTray
JANUARY 20, 2025
Kitchen Display System (KDS) The Kitchen Display System (KDS) replaces traditional paper tickets with a digital solution, improving the flow of communication between front- and back-of-house staff. This digital system streamlines kitchen operations, ensuring dishes are prepared accurately and served fresh.
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The Definitive Guide to Crafting a Kitchen Closing Checklist
Synergy Suite
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024
Moreover, a well-crafted checklist enhances communication among crew members. By integrating a kitchen closing checklist, staff members clearly understand their individual responsibilities. This clarity not only elevates performance but also reduces the likelihood of errors during the frantic pace of kitchen operations.
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Unlocking Your Kitchens Full Potential With KDS and KDS Printing Solutions
NCC USA
JUNE 23, 2023
With a Reflection POS and KDS solution, screens display all of the order details and modifications for kitchen staff. This reduces human error, which may have previously been communicated verbally or printed on a physical receipt ticket. How To Get Your Kitchen Video Display System A KDS is a powerful tool for a busy restaurant.
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Restaurant Branding Done Right: 6 Strategies For Cloud Kitchen Owners
The Restaurant Times
JUNE 8, 2021
The cloud kitchen brand logo should sum up everything that the business is about and effectively communicate its value proposition to the guests. Furthermore, the cloud kitchen should produce the same taste and experience across every outlet. . Attractive packaging communicates the brand value before the food does.
How Saudi Restaurants Can Increase their Efficiency With An Automatic KOT System
The Restaurant Times
OCTOBER 16, 2020
This article explains how an automated KOT System improves restaurant ordering and kitchen Operations and why restaurants in Saudi Arabia must consider shifting towards it. How An Automated KOT System Will Improve Restaurant Ordering And Kitchen Operations In Saudi Arabia.
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Restaurant Branding Done Right: 6 Strategies For Cloud Kitchen Owners
The Restaurant Times
JUNE 8, 2021
The cloud kitchen brand logo should sum up everything that the business is about and effectively communicate its value proposition to the guests. Furthermore, the cloud kitchen should produce the same taste and same experience across every outlet. . Attractive packaging communicates the brand value before the food does.
FOH Meaning: What it is and How it’s The First Line in Customer Satisfaction
Synergy Suite
MARCH 20, 2024
Front of house staff are responsible for providing excellent customer service, taking orders, and creating a welcoming atmosphere, while back of house staff focus on cooking, preparing food, and ensuring quality and consistency in every dish that comes out of the kitchen.
How To Retain Restaurant Staff And Survive Mass Resignation
The Restaurant Times
NOVEMBER 25, 2021
The conflict between the kitchen and the front of the house is a major source of frustration for employees across many restaurants. The solution: use staff events and communication training to promote team cohesiveness and eradicate divided thinking. Hold regular meetings with your team and encourage open communication.
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What Does a Restaurant Consultant Do?
MBB Hospitality
AUGUST 25, 2023
Consultants assist in managing these culinary changes, addressing any resistance, effectively communicating changes, and ensuring alignment and motivation among the culinary team to adopt new culinary approaches. Their dedicated culinary expertise allows them to provide targeted and effective advice and solutions.
Food Costing Solutions in the Wake of Rising Inflation
MBB Hospitality
JULY 7, 2024
Streamline Operations in the Kitchen Operational efficiency in the kitchen is another key factor in managing food costing solutions. Transparent communication about rising costs and the steps your business is taking to address them can also help maintain customer trust.
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How Top US Cloud Kitchen Brands Evolved To Survive The Pandemic
The Restaurant Times
OCTOBER 18, 2021
The successful implementation of the concept by DoorDash will be an asset for the restaurateurs who are looking out for opening a new cloud kitchen or simply pondering over shifting their restaurant business to it. . Cloud kitchens rely completely on technology to serve their customers. Embracing Technology .
A Complete Guide To Create The Ultimate Operation Manual For Restaurant
The Restaurant Times
MAY 19, 2021
When operating a restaurant, management teams need to realize how important a precise, well-designed operational manual is for their business. The ideal manual is one that’s very detailed, communicates policies and procedures clearly, and is relevant to the job role of every employee. .
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Restaurant POS system, the one-stop solution for restaurants
Lithos POS
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
Effective communication among your employees is crucial, and the KDS fosters better communication between front-of-house and back-of-house staff. In summary, KDS integration greatly streamlines many aspects of kitchen operations, resulting in improved efficiency and better communication within your restaurant.
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All-in-One Restaurant Management System: How the Pieces Fit
Synergy Suite
JUNE 27, 2023
Integrated labor and employee scheduling systems enable seamless communication between management and staff, facilitating the creation and adjustment of schedules based on real-time data, employee availability, and skill sets. Effective communication and engagement contribute to employee satisfaction, morale, and overall productivity.
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Utilizing Waste and Food Cost Control Data in Restaurants
Synergy Suite
NOVEMBER 9, 2023
This not only streamlines kitchen operations but also ensures consistency in every dish. By adhering to standardized recipes, chefs and kitchen staff can optimize ingredient usage, minimize waste, and maintain a more controlled and cost-effective culinary operation.
Pros And Cons Of Ghost Kitchens In A Modern US City
The Restaurant Times
OCTOBER 12, 2021
This is why paying special attention to food packaging is indispensable for cloud kitchen businesses to convey the brand and communicate with the customers. Since delivery is the only service cloud kitchens provide, these kitchens rely on third party delivery applications. The entire brand experience is largely virtual.
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Safe Distancing Tech and a Farewell to Foam
Modern Restaurant Management
MAY 12, 2020
We’re excited to bring Zuul Studios to life and support restaurants in developing virtual brands that compliment their existing kitchen operations.” “Sixty percent of customer care communications are now happening outside of normal business hours.
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#LifeOrDeathRecipe Challenge and ‘A Woman’s Place’
Modern Restaurant Management
AUGUST 28, 2020
"As we head into the holiday season, EventUp provides a simple and effective platform on which planners and venues can connect and communicate, safely and virtually, so they can host the perfect event." " Trabon and MenuTrinfo Team Up. It's what the industry needs now." " Absolutdata Joins Nielsen Network.
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Top 10 Restaurant POS Software Challenges and How LithosPOS Effortlessly Solves Them
Lithos POS
OCTOBER 1, 2024
This often happens when communication between the wait staff and the kitchen is faulty, or when handwritten orders lead to errors in interpretation or entry of information into the POS. The system also allows for real-time updates, so if a customer modifies their order, the kitchen is immediately notified of the changes.
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Menu Item Performance: Gathering and Using the Data
Synergy Suite
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
By focusing on restaurant staff training initiatives, establishments can address issues related to service, communication, and product knowledge. Implementation of standardized recipes not only enhances the efficiency of kitchen operations but also guarantees a consistent dining experience for patrons.
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Hotel and restaurant management career paths
Les Roches
JUNE 5, 2023
This includes: Creating a welcoming and engaging atmosphere Managing reservations, seating, and waitlists Training and managing front-of-house staff, such as wait staff, greeters, and bartenders Getting customer feedback to improve the services offered Handling customer complaints or concerns Back-of-house management The back-of-house management will (..)
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