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How AI Technology Can Help Restaurants Stay Open

Modern Restaurant Management

Kitchen Operations AI-powered systems can streamline kitchen operations by automating processes and improving communication. Staff Management AI tools can assist with staff scheduling, labor forecasting, and task assignment, with the ability to generate recommended labor hours for each day to the hour.

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Four Focus Areas for QSRs to Mitigate Wage and Commodity Inflation

Modern Restaurant Management

Labor costs have risen far faster than previous projections for the industry, with many brands raising minimum wages ahead of both legal mandates and their own schedules (Starbucks, McDonald’s). Investment in digitization of these processes will improve restaurant operations and reduce complexity for crew members.

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Why a POS is Vital to Streamline Your Cloud Kitchen Operations Based in the UAE

The Restaurant Times

Cloud kitchens operate entirely via the backend and accept orders from various online food aggregators and online ordering websites/ mobile app. As the delivery segment and cloud kitchen business is on the rise, so is the need for investing in POS software that helps in running the kitchen operations smoothly.

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How To Run An Efficient Kitchen Operation: Q&A With Irfan Kuci From Focus Hospitality Consulting

The Restaurant Times

Overall, restaurants the world over will be more and more digitized and will make restaurant kitchens efficient as well as employees’ lives much easier. Irfan: Having a smart kitchen is a big stress reliever.

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Pandemic Reflections: What Lessons Has the Restaurant Industry Learned?, Part Two

Modern Restaurant Management

Hourly staff is getting more vacation time as well as schedules that fit their lifestyle. Investing in first-party ordering, streamlined kitchen operations, and strategic brand partnerships has allowed us to maintain consistency while scaling. COVID has also forced the industry to rethink how we treat our entire team.

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14 Essential Features of a Restaurant POS System

LimeTray

Employee Scheduling and Time Tracking With employee scheduling and time tracking, restaurant managers can organize shifts and monitor hours efficiently. Additionally, fair and transparent scheduling improves employee morale, fostering a positive work environment and a motivated workforce that contributes to smooth operations.

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6 Proven Tips On How To Run a Successful Cloud Kitchen Business

The Restaurant Times

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. Create a staffing plan and adjust your staff’s schedule, depending on the sales trends. Put Automation In Place.