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Where Are All the Servers? Why Your Restaurant Workers Aren’t Showing Up and How You Can Change That

Modern Restaurant Management

Thirty percent of former restaurant workers are now in office positions, while many others have found employment in high-growth areas (and recently increased hourly wages), like warehouse and logistics jobs. Some operators are taking the financial risk, offering wage increases for front-of-house staff.

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

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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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Back of House, Yet Front-Facing Priority – Restaurant BOH Trends to Monitor in 2023

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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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Delivering on Delivery: An Implementation Guide

Modern Restaurant Management

This scenario also implies hiring couriers and handling logistics. Plus, restaurants retain 100 percent of the order revenue. Handling deliveries yourself can be tricky. You will need time and resources to set up a smooth system. So, which option should a restaurant choose? Delivery adds a new revenue stream to your restaurant.

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How AI Can Work for You

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurant Logistics. For your restaurant, communications are limited to the closed circuit of your business, from the front-of-house to the kitchen.

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NCR Reveals 2022 Hospitality Trends and Predictions

Modern Restaurant Management

According to Black Box Intelligence and Snagajob , full-service restaurants are feeling the pinch and report approximately six fewer employees in the back of house and three fewer in the front of house. Operators will look to technology to offset labor shortages and free up staff to enhance the dining experience.

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How The Snug Took Control of Labor and Evolved Their Restaurant

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I was physically driving the orders and I found it to be a nightmare logistically. And I can pull up the numbers, but it's now, I think, 60 to 70% of our in-house revenue is through the phone, Order & Pay versus people wanting to come up and order with our window." Everybody wants their food at the same time of day.