EATER

JUNE 26, 2020

Many small, independent spots don’t yet have enough work to bring back their employees, particularly those in front-of-house positions. Thompson has also noticed former truck drivers and construction workers signing up on her platform to look for jobs. I didn’t want to force people,” she says.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

The ability to manage a long queue while maintaining a calm and professional demeanor is a critical skill for any hostess or front-of-house team member. This interview question helps restaurant operators assess how a candidate handles high-pressure situations involving multiple customers.

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EATER

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

No Us Without You is a Los Angeles nonprofit that provides food security for some 1,500 families of undocumented back-of-house workers who have lost work due to the pandemic. She set that boundary out of concern for her mother, with whom she co-owns Tao Yuan and Bao Bao Dumpling House, and her small staff, some of whom are high-risk.

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EATER

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

He was grateful when the pandemic let up enough in New York for him to move forward with the construction of the space. Chen suspects that for many, the relentless and often thankless nature of kitchen and front-of-house work just doesn’t seem worth it now that the risks are so much higher. “[I]n

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EATER

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Minutiae and the seemingly mundane are Wiseman’s bread and butter and he uses them to construct a big picture, here a vivid portrait of the restaurant ecosystem, marked by the interconnected dynamics and exchanges among chefs, servers, producers, and customers — each an integral element relying on the another in a mostly symbiotic harmony.

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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. The proposed hotel on Trewidden Road promises 30 full-time roles, 80 construction jobs, and sustainable design meeting a BREEAM ‘Outstanding’ rating.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 12, 2021

The drawback for most restaurants is that adding a drive-thru requires costly construction and a major change to their physical property. Train Front of House Staff. This is most commonly done with a system that sends a text to the customer when their order is marked ready.

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EATER

JANUARY 26, 2021

In order to comply with new rules that came down in the summer limiting the movement of customers as well as mandating masks and social-distancing requirements, the food hall restructured front-of-house operations. COVID-19 pivot-related construction projects were another cost to contend with.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

We’re seeing massive disruption to front-of-house systems, too, delivering personalized guest experiences from order to payment to final delivery. In the front of house, we are seeing more kiosk adoption. Tim Spiegelglass, co-owner, Spiegelglass Construction Company.

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The Restaurant Times

MARCH 13, 2023

Additionally, most kitchens have a rigid hierarchy in the back of the house, with each employee performing a particular duty. Additionally, be sure to recognize your staff’s accomplishments and offer constructive criticism so they can find ways to increase the quality of their output. And, well, every world needs its own lingo.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

We had one front-of-house person, four people in the kitchen — and then went down to five days. When we had to close, we still hadn’t finished paying for construction because, of course, we projected construction to cost a certain amount, and it never does cost that. So, we brought back a few employees. No, not at all.

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OpenTable

JULY 12, 2022

Construction. Taking the step into design and construction means making a big move out of the theoretical “what if” portion of the restaurant opening process and into more tangible action items like pouring concrete, choosing wall treatments, and writing checks. Cut down on construction costs. Money on the mind. Kitchen design.

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EATER

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

In an industry where toughness and the ability to work grueling hours through discomfort and exhaustion are still seen, largely, as positive attributes, prioritizing the emotional and physical comfort of kitchen and front-of-house workers is a radical idea in and of itself.

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EATER

MAY 19, 2020

Ventilation systems, if constructed properly — meaning that they’re delivering fresh outdoor air and recirculating air through a high-efficiency filter — help clean the air. Are you safer in a restaurant with fewer front-of-house employees? “The dynamics of droplet transmission are still very much an open question,” she says.

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EATER

JUNE 2, 2021

With its glowing purple lights, drag shows, and cast of boundary-pushing chefs and front-of-house staff, Lil’ Deb’s has created a new sort of institution in the world of queer hospitality. For these cooks, artists, and performers, Lil’ Deb’s is a philosophy as much as four walls and a kitchen.

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OpenTable

OCTOBER 20, 2023

And you can forget about creating a five-star guest experience if the whole team isn’t on board, from the front of house to back of house. Take note of the feedback, both positive and constructive. E is key, from a smoothly operating kitchen to a front-of-house team that embodies hospitality.

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OpenTable

JULY 8, 2022

Construction costs (contractor). Front-of-house smallwares. Back-of-house smallwares. When putting together the capital requirements budget, consider the following: Rent and rent security deposit. Design costs (architect, designer, contractor). Furniture, fixtures, and equipment. Kitchen equipment. Dining room furniture.

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Xotels Hotel Revenue Management

JULY 10, 2020

This unfortunately works as a two way street, not only reducing the capability to effectively run the front of house, but also the hotel´s extent to drive revenue. Unquestionably, assigning what is always already at least one full-time position (FTE), assures the manager´s ability to perform his day-to-day responsibilities is impaired.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 28, 2020

” Karyn Tomlinson, who graduated from Le Cordon Bleu in France, and on her first day on the job was told to go to the front of house for service. The partitions are constructed of steel manufactured by Charleston Forge, and can be made in any size or customized in a variety of finishes.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2020

We’re also supporting operators with the right tools to help front-of-house staff sell new menu items and deliver the highest-quality experience every day.” Toast Flex adjusts in three ways and is constructed to withstand the rigors of the restaurant industry.

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SiteMinder

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Creating constructive work conditions will help manage this. The Hotel Experience – New York HX covers everything that’s trending and innovative in the hospitality industry, from front-of-house to back-of-house. Some will overperform, but some will grossly underperform.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 11, 2021

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. Curry Up Now is beginning construction on its first location in the Dallas area in the Grandscape mixed-use retail space, located in The Colony, Texas. Curry Up Now in Dallas.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

I was shocked to read it, not because I think front-of-house staff should never be able to sit down, but because it just hadn’t occurred to me that it would be possible. And at Kindred’s forthcoming bakery Milkbread, she says they called the HVAC designer back to the construction site to add more.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Front of house staff is more likely to churn – Everyone knows that more tables sat equals more money earned, but how do you turn tables faster without making guests feel rushed? . Turnover is lowest in states with higher minimum wages – don’t live in one of those states? The declines range from 2.6

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EATER

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The front-of-house staff is equally flamboyant, playing with fire and swallowing sharp objects for your amusement. All the dramatics help you feel like you’re getting your money’s worth — even though you’re not, of course, because, as we know, the house always wins.

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