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Back to the ?Grind? ? Restaurant Reopening Guidelines and PPP Update

Modern Restaurant Management

The documents released today will help small businesses seek forgiveness at the conclusion of the eight week covered period, which begins with the disbursement of their loans. Maintaining a distinct separation between front-of-house and back-of-house. Creating a buffered, contactless front-of-house.

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What is a Restaurant’s Front Of House (FOH) – Everything You Need To Know

The Restaurant Times

Front-of-house (FOH) refers to all activities and settings a patron will experience while dining at a restaurant, including the lobby and dining area. Hence, your restaurant’s front-of-the-house staff members should always maintain a high standard of personal hygiene and present a polished, welcoming image.

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Four Ways to Streamline Reopening Procedures for Restaurants

Modern Restaurant Management

” Restaurant managers who develop clearly-documented policies, operational checklists, and clear communication systems can simplify the process for everyone. All of these policies should be clearly documented, and all employees should be required to read and sign-off on them. Employee well-being. Customer well-being.

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Three Ways IoT’s Physical-Digital-Physical Framework Helps Restaurants Enhance Operational Efficiency

Modern Restaurant Management

By processing food safety data digitally, managers can more easily generate on-demand documentation and corresponding corrective actions. By preempting equipment failures, restaurant management supports both front of house and back of house staff who are already operating within a fast paced and hectic work environment.

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MRM EXCLUSIVE: Three Ways to Bring Your ‘A’ Game to Accessibility 

Modern Restaurant Management

Supplementing or replacing paper menus with portable document format (PDF) digital menus has been a common and easily executed solution. This can help restaurants meet mandated accessibility requirements and guests’ safety concerns, while simultaneously reengineering the overall menu for a better, more modern experience.

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MRM EXCLUSIVE: Creating a Culture of Cleanliness 

Modern Restaurant Management

There are several considerations that owners and managers must take when establishing new cleaning procedures, including: Frequency – Enhanced cleaning and disinfection, in both front-of-house (FOH) and back-of-house (BOH) areas, will reduce the spread of potentially harmful germs throughout the restaurant.

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How to Manage Multiple Restaurants and Locations

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Whichever way you go, remember that for every new restaurant you open, you'll need to conduct any necessary market research and document your planning process with a business plan and a feasibility study. Restaurant communication tools make it possible for you to share important documents with any or all of your employees from the locations.

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