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Another Employee Tool in the HR Shed

Modern Restaurant Management

In all my years in the restaurant/bar/hospitality industry, I have never run into the hiring situation that we are in today. I don’t have one customer in any state who has all the employees that they need. Some clients have 90 percent of the staff they need, but most are closer to 50 or 60 percent. As I have written in the past, the most important thing you can do is to hold on to the staff you have.

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Creating a culture that attracts and retains with Danny Meyer

7 Shifts

How do you create a restaurant culture that attracts staff and retains them? We asked someone who's done it—the one and only Danny Meyer. Danny Meyer is the founder of Union Square Hospitality Group and Shake Shack , one of the most prolific restaurateurs of our time. Danny is also a founder of Enlightened Hospitality Investments , which invests in hospitality-driven companies across a variety of industries.

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Milk Bar Is Junk Food Now

EATER

Taco Bell. No longer just riffing on lowbrow flavors, Christina Tosi’s Milk Bar’s collab with Taco Bell puts it fully in the mainstream When Christina Tosi began making desserts at Momofuku in the mid-2000s, they were all about playful, inventive takes on mainstream sweets. In 2008, when she opened the first Milk Bar, things like cereal milk-flavored soft serve, truffles that tasted like “birthday cake,” and cookies stuffed with cornflakes and and potato chips were delightfully weird riffs on be

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Becoming a greener restaurant in just two steps

EHL Insights

Do you want to become an eco-responsible restaurant but don't know what measures to put in place without interfering with your work? This article gives some basic steps to follow for implementing a greener approach in your restaurant in an easy and logical way.

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Business Automation in Hospitality: A New World

Dive into the transformative potential of business automation within the hospitality sector. This comprehensive overview showcases how innovative technologies can streamline operations, reduce costs, and elevate guest satisfaction. Discover the advantages of integrating systems like automated check-ins, CRM, and energy management to not only save on expenses but also to provide a seamless and personalized guest experience.

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Achieving Restaurant Expansion and Growth During Uncertain Times

Modern Restaurant Management

Maybe more than any other industry apart from health care, restaurants experienced firsthand the economic trials of the COVID-19 pandemic. They lost business, closed for indefinite periods or even shut their doors permanently. My heart hurts for those restaurant owners and employees who still may not have gotten back on their feet. I’m fortunate to say my business, Caliente Pizza & Draft House in Pittsburgh, has gone in the opposite direction.

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The Ephemeral Appeal of Indie Food Zines

EATER

An interior spread of Chicken + Bread. | Chicken + Bread. Why zines are food media’s experimental cutting edge I sometimes attribute my growing zine obsession to being — on paper — a book historian. I like the heft of folded paper, sometimes hugged by a cardstock cover, sometimes by a staple pinning sheets together; sometimes, it’s just printer paper folded to create a booklet, inked by hand.

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The RuMa Hotel and Residences chose SiteMinder and never looked back

SiteMinder

The RuMa Hotel and Residences is located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, just steps away from key attractions such as the Petronas Twin Towers. The RuMa is a multiple award-winning property that prides itself on offering guests a home-like sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle of the downtown city environment. All guests will find something they love with 11 room-types to choose from, dining rooms that celebrate local flavour, bars that cater for any taste, and an entire floor dedicated to wellne

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Reduce Time Spent on Recruiting

Modern Restaurant Management

In a tight labor market, restaurants are struggling, with many reducing hours or even closing due to staff shortages. In a recent poll of restaurant managers and owners, LANDED found that two out of three are spending three or more hours a week on recruiting, and one in six are spending six-plus hours a week. With average restaurant staff turnover at 130 percent , this is not entirely surprising.

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A Step-By-Step Guide To Restaurant Accounting

The Restaurant Times

Restaurant accounting is an integral part of operating modern-day restaurants and ensuring consistent growth in the business. It is a process that involves the detailed collection, analysis, and interpretation of various financial metrics of your restaurant. . Typical accounting methods have not been able to cope with the fast-changing demands of the restaurant business.

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Planning Your Restaurant's Path to Profitability

Speaker: James Kahler, COO of Full Course

Ever wondered where to splurge and where to safely conserve when it comes to operating and growing your restaurant? 🤔 Join James Kahler, COO of Full Course and industry visionary, in this new webinar where he'll talk all about best practices to invest in your restaurant's success! Whether you're a new business or an established restaurant, a seasoned pro or a rookie, you'll learn the keys to sustainable success in this competitive industry.

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How a Gochujang Master Perfected Her 100-Year-Old Recipe

EATER

Choi, Myung Hee has also developed an award-winning gochujang recipe that anyone can make at home Choi, Myung Hee is officially a gochujang master — she earned the distinction from South Korea’s Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry in 2012. Choi started making gochujang, the fermented chile paste that is essential to Korean cuisine, more than two decades ago, when her mother-in-law taught her how to make it as well as doenjang — a fermented soy paste — and soy sauce.

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Wellness-Minded: Four Ways Hotel Companies Are Implementing Wellness for Guests

Guest Experience: Lodging Magazine

Wellness is increasingly important to travelers who want to keep up their routines while vacationing. Here are four ways hotel companies and brands are implementing wellness across their portfolios. Curator Hotel & Resort Collection Curator Hotel & Resort Collection is promoting wellness at several member properties across the United States.

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Finding a Perfect Audience for Your Restaurant Business (Infographic)

Modern Restaurant Management

When you're getting your restaurant up and running, or perhaps expanding to a new region, it is important to really understand your specific audience well. It's a natural feeling to want to be off to the races and immediately start advertising, but all this will do is make you spend quite a bit without a proper understanding of what your loyal followers are actually looking for.

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How To Hire And Retain Restaurant Staff In 2022

The Restaurant Times

Employee retention is the capacity of an organization to retain its staff. Retaining employees is a complex process, and it requires ongoing efforts. However, you can retain talented restaurant staff with the correct practices and strategies. . Competent personnel is the secret to building a solid reputation for your restaurant. According to studies, customers who form personal ties with the staff are more willing to revisit the restaurant for an enhanced experience.

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Top 5 Ways to Optimize Your Loyalty Strategy

Speaker: Lauren Barash, Vice President, Brand Marketing

In an ever-evolving industry, building and retaining loyal customers is critical to the success of any restaurant business. Join Lauren Barash, VP of Brand Marketing at Full Course, as she delves into the world of restaurant loyalty programs, and reveals the top five essential strategies to optimize your approach! This webinar will explore: Loyalty trends and what you should be focusing on 📊 Actionable insights and ideas to help you develop the most powerful and effective loyalty program

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Inside the Zambian Wedding Tradition That’s All About Food

EATER

Bichri Photo/Mazuba Kapambwe-Mizzi. During the Ichilanga Mulilo, the bride and her family welcome the groom with a feast The first time my now-husband told me he loved Ethiopian food as much as I did, I thought he was trying way too hard to impress me. Despite the prevalence of Ethiopian restaurants in New York City, many people who I had previously tried to introduce to injera , the spongy flatbread that forms a staple of Ethiopian food, found its sour aftertaste not to their liking.

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3 Things You Won’t Get From a Big Box POS

Adora POS

Shopping for a POS for the first time or looking to switch from a current provider is a lot like getting married… the options can seem overwhelming. There are many companies out there that claim to provide a perfect service and these sneaky suitors will say just about anything for your business.

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Heat Stress: When Is Hot Too Hot?

Modern Restaurant Management

As everyone endures extreme temperatures this summer, it’s important to stay safe when spending time in hot environments, especially places like kitchens and bakeries where there is little air circulation. Heat stroke, heat exhaustion, and heat cramps are illnesses categorized under the term “heat stress,” which happens when the body is unable to cool itself off through sweating.

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What Is An Angel Shot? A Quick Guide On Serving It At Your Restaurant or Bar

The Restaurant Times

Imagine that you come across a patron who is in the middle of a bad first date or someone at a bar talking to a stranger with whom they are becoming increasingly suspicious. What do you think will be their strategy to escape the awful situation? The person may choose to use an accidental wine spill, a fake emergency text, or a sick kid at home excuse to exit the date.

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Win More in 2024: Your Guide to Restaurant Marketing Success

Your Guide to Restaurant Marketing Success Start maximizing ROI and doing more with less with Olo’s ultimate guide to restaurant marketing. In this guide: Strategies to level up in 4 key areas: data, audiences, content distribution, and loyalty Interactive checklists to help you track your progress throughout the year Tips for leveraging guest data across your entire business What you’ll learn: Level 1 | Beginner: Learn how to collect guest data, build a healthy subscriber list, launch personali

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A Summer Berry Streusel Cake Recipe Inspired by an Ice Cream Icon

EATER

Celeste Noche/Eater. Just like Jeni’s Brambleberry Crisp, this cake boasts the perfect ratio of jammy fruit to crunchy oat streusel Having grown up in Columbus, Ohio, Graeter’s and Jeni’s were always my go-to spots for grabbing a cold, creamy treat on summer nights. While my friends tended to gravitate toward Jeni’s ’gram-ready vibes and unexpected flavors (goat cheese with red cherries, anyone?

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The must-see terraces in Vaud this summer

EHL Insights

The fine weather is here and this means eating outdoors. To celebrate summer, here's an article dedicated to the coolest terraces in the canton of Vaud. Discover these exceptional places and let yourself be tempted.

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Chefs Dish on ‘The Bear’

Modern Restaurant Management

"The Bear," a new Hulu/FX program portrays the raw reality of restaurant culture Chefs from around the country have commented to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine on the authentic representation the show gives of life in the kitchen as a chef. Chef Niven Patel – Three-Time James Beard Nominee, Alpareno Group (Ghee, Orno, Mamey).

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Food Truck Design 101: How To Design A Food Truck

The Restaurant Times

If you are planning to start your food truck, you must know that it involves a lot of work because you will be competing with more than 35,000 food trucks that are currently operating in the US. The number of food trucks has grown almost four times in the last decade resulting in very high competition. So, it is pretty clear that food trucks have created a niche for themselves in the evolving restaurant space in the US.

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No-Code Technology: The Key to Unlock the Future of Your Business

Global economies are reeling from recent upheavals—pandemic aftershocks, geopolitical conflicts, and a tech sector crunch. Mark Zuckerberg's 2023 "Year of Efficiency" ethos extends into 2024, with leaders seeking cost reductions without stunting growth. No-code technology emerges as a beacon of hope, fostering resilience and adaptability. Platforms like Make.com and Zapier empower even non-technical staff to automate and innovate, freeing IT for strategic tasks.

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Why Is Butter Temperature So Important in Baking?

EATER

Tiffany Jan /Eater. Whether softened or cold or room temperature, applying the right kind of butter can be surprisingly tricky In pretty much every baking recipe, no matter the diversity of the ingredients or range of final products, you can almost guarantee one thing: If the recipe calls for butter, you’re going to be told what temperature that butter should be.

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This is How You Can Increase Revenue for Small Hotels [Bonus Tip Inside]

eZee Absolute

Like any other business, hotels need to generate revenue in order to survive. But with the ever-growing competition, how can small hotels keep up? How can small accommodation providers keep revenue flowing? In this article, I will discuss some sales and marketing strategies to increase revenue for small hotels and stay afloat. Wait, there’s also a bonus.

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Vegan QSRs: What’s Next?

Modern Restaurant Management

Quick service restaurants (QSR) are gaining immense popularity owing to their fast service and mouth-watering menus. As QSRs offer a variety of fast-food ranging from burgers to sandwiches, consumers are preferring the same. From the last few years, growing conscious regarding eating plant-based food is reshaping the QSR industry. This has led to QSRs introducing and launching a range of plant-based or vegan foods.

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Top Food & Beverages Conferences to Attend in 2022

The Restaurant Times

National Restaurant Association Show 2022. The National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show is the largest annual gathering of food service professionals representing more than 500,000 restaurant businesses in the Western Hemisphere. The Show brings together the people, ideas, products, solutions, and information that make up the entire domestic and international industry spectrum.

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Unlock Restaurant Success: Mastering 7 Vital Employment Laws

As a restaurant leader, your plate is full with responsibilities, from staff management to serving up delicious dishes. But amidst the hustle, there's a crucial area you can't afford to overlook – employment laws. In this comprehensive eBook, we'll unveil the seven essential employment laws every restaurant leader must master. We'll break down the intricacies of each law, showing you how it directly impacts your business.