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What Does 86 Mean? Definition, History and More

7 Shifts

Or, if you've worked in a restaurant as a chef, line cook, or as part of the FOH (front-of-house), you may have used this hospitality term yourself. No one likes when an item is 86ed; it can cause frustration with the back-of-house, front-of-house, restaurant managers, or customers. Using the term Eighty-Six.

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Multi-Channel POS Systems: Definition and Benefits

Synergy Suite

Online payment systems enhance convenience for customers, expand the reach of the restaurant beyond its physical location, and provide opportunities for targeted marketing and customer engagement. It ensures consistent and efficient operations, enabling seamless communication between front-of-house and back-of-house staff.

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One Restaurant Concept, Many Names: Delivery-Only Restaurant Defy Traditional Definitions

The Restaurant Times

Known for its simplicity and cost-effectiveness, it is an ideal platform for food entrepreneurs to enter into the restaurant segment and establish a foothold in the market. Are these definitions of the same model? As there are no front-of-house operations, cloud kitchens save substantially on the infrastructure costs.

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Meet the trio championing women in food, wine, and beyond

Hospitality Magazine

BABs is made up of Hayes O’Brien (chef), Bec Shave (restaurant and beverage manager), and Eva Balog marketing and design), and sees the trio host monthly restaurant pop-ups at female-led venues. Once a theme is chosen, the team selects the kitchen and front-of-house teams for the event.

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2023 Reflections: The Year That Was in Restaurants, Part One

Modern Restaurant Management

As guests gravitate towards digital for control and convenience and operators sought to improve operational efficiencies, brands realized the importance of implementing technology both back- and front-of-house in an effort to do more with less and make every guest feel like a regular.

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8 Skills To Look For In A Restaurant Manager

The Restaurant Times

Many independent restaurants and several big chain outlets failed to avert closures in the preceding years due to rising costs and declining consumer spending in a market that is already clogged owing to the boom witnessed in the industry in the past few years. Good Communication Skills. Well Organised. Commercial awareness.

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POSist Drives Cost Savings and Process Efficiency For Taco Bell India’s Enterprise Operations

The Restaurant Times

QSR is a very dynamic space and we need to constantly adapt as per the market. As a global chain, it is extremely vital for Taco Bell to make data-backed decisions and run effective campaigns that not only boost the overall revenue but also help in providing a definite direction to the company. Sumit Arora.