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Food Safety Never Takes a Holiday 

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With an influx of customers at peak dining times and an increase in the volume of prep work, some employees may feel pressure to sacrifice food safety for speed. With food at the forefront of the holiday season, restaurant managers should take the opportunity before the rush begins to remind employees of how to prioritize food safety.

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The New Normal: How Technology Can Help Streamline Restaurant Operations

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Food safety and restaurant cleanliness. Digital checklists boost efficiency and accuracy, eliminating confusion among chefs, cooking assistants, and servers. Both of these technological advancements are instrumental in ensuring excellent customer service and reducing food waste. Food Safety and Restaurant Cleanliness.

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How to Create an Allergy-Friendly Environment at Your Restaurant

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Likewise, ensure that you and your kitchen staff hold the necessary food safety certifications so that your guests are in good hands. While this is by no means a comprehensive list, these are some common food allergens that you should read up on: Tree Nuts. Back of House. Between Waitstaff and Kitchen Staff.

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FOH Meaning: What it is and How it’s The First Line in Customer Satisfaction

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Front of House vs. Back of House When you walk into a restaurant, you might immediately notice the friendly hostess greeting you at the door and the waitstaff bustling about to take orders and deliver food. This is the front of the house, where the customer-facing actions happen.

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Who Is Most at Risk in a Restaurant?

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Hosts, bartenders, servers, and any other front-of-house workers take the greatest risk by sharing indoor space with customers, who may or may not show symptoms even if they’re infected with COVID-19. A restaurant employee may be more or less likely to catch the novel coronavirus from a customer depending on their position.

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What Trends Are You Seeing and What Can We Expect to See More of in 2022?

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From automated liquor delivery systems that support operators with back-of-house, front-of-house, as well as self-service solutions that navigate staffing shortages while improving efficiency; to the widespread adoption of intelligent mobile ordering via QR codes and the use of cashless payment technologies.

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2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part Two

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For example, a guest shouldn’t be forced to order items via mobile device if their server is in plain sight. – Meredith Sandland, Empower Delivery CEO The FDA has passed amendments to the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) that will go into effect in 2024. Hospitality in large part is dependent on this balance.

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