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20 Restaurant Skills You'll Quickly Learn on the Job (Updated)

7 Shifts

What those technologies are completely depends on the role, but here are a few of the more popular examples: Servers and front-of-house roles tend to familiarize themselves with point-of-sale (POS) technology, scheduling software , online ordering integrations, and perhaps even reservation software. Mental Math.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

Maintaining a distinct separation between front-of-house and back-of-house. Creating a buffered, contactless front-of-house. Best practices for approaching front-of-house and back-of-house operations. Rethinking roles and responsibilities front-of-house and back-of-house.

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Explore rewarding careers in the restaurant industry

Les Roches

Front of house positions Front of house (FOH) refers to operations in the public-facing section of the restaurant. Let’s go over four key front-of-house roles. Server Servers have direct communication with customers. FOH defines your customer experience.

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How I Got My Job: Creating a New Vision for Vegan Cooking at a Top NYC Restaurant

EATER

In her early 20s, Freeman worked as a front-of-house manager at a popular bar and restaurant in Washington D.C. I cater events and private dinner parties, too. During the open house, they mentioned they were launching this health-supportive culinary arts program. It was half back-of-house, half front-of-house.

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2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part Three

Modern Restaurant Management

As the trend of digital nomadism continues to rise in the future, catering to this growing demographic becomes increasingly important. There's a growing recognition that mobile apps alone cannot cater to all aspects of loyalty, paving the way for alternative solutions like kiosks and more integrated loyalty program structures.

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How Restaurants Can Remain Competitive in 2021

7 Shifts

diners prefer to view menus, order, and pay for their meal using their phones rather than interacting with servers during the pandemic. That person could order $5000 worth of catering one day.” The traditional lineup of front of house and back of house is shifting, and will likely not go back to how it was before.

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The New Normal: How Technology Can Help Streamline Restaurant Operations

Modern Restaurant Management

To cater to these situations, restaurants should have a digitized checklist or a recipe management software tool. Digital checklists boost efficiency and accuracy, eliminating confusion among chefs, cooking assistants, and servers. Similarly, restaurant visitors expect their food to be of a consistent quality every time they visit.