Commercial kitchen repairs and maintenance are a regular part of any foodservice operation. Although not as glamourous as creating new menu items, updating the decor in your establishment, or marketing your brand, they’re something every operator has to plan for. And without a proper plan, these little things can add …
Read More »How to Pace Your Tables
Tackle this common conflict between the front-of-house and back
Read More »FOH vs. BOH: 12 Tips to Ease Tension
Oh the woes of being a server: the fast paced rush, the kitchen yelling at you for what  your customers have ordered, the table of people that are mean to you and make you want to cry and the co-worker who is always telling you how to do things better! …
Read More »Restaurant Glassware: Use Style And Function To Sell More Drinks
Every restaurant takes good food presentation seriously – after all, no one wants to eat something that doesn’t look absolutely delicious. You carefully place garnishes, make sure the entrĂ©e has the proper color, and serve everything on a stylish plate with matching silverware. So why aren’t you paying the same …
Read More »6 Cool Ways to Use New Technology in Your Restaurant
When you think of a restaurant you don’t normally think of modern technology. Usually these businesses are manually run and operated. Restaurant owners typically rely on outdated computers or old-fashioned books to manage their business. Times are changing. In this day and age of cutting-edge technology there are far more …
Read More »Restaurant Grease Management: How Traps Will Save Your Butt
Grease is an inevitable byproduct of your restaurant’s kitchen. Unfortunately, grease doesn’t disappear when it gets washed down the drain. Instead, it tends to build up and stick to the sides of pipes and drainages, just like cholesterol in diner’s arteries. And just like cholesterol, that buildup over time can …
Read More »How To Battle The Evil Reservation No-Show
Reservation no-shows are a frustrating experience for any restaurant. On an especially busy night like New Year’s Eve or Valentine’s Day, they can really cost your restaurant some serious money. Not only do you have to depend on walk-in traffic to fill those seats, but there’s a good chance you …
Read More »Fryer Oil Maintenance: Tips To Make Oil Taste Better & Last Longer
The fryer is one of the central cooking appliances in many restaurants and commercial kitchens. And central to every commercial fryer is the shortening or oil in the vat. Maintaining that oil is key to producing great-tasting product every time. Oil maintenance is more involved than you might think, and …
Read More »Restaurant Hood Filters: A Buying And Maintenance Guide
Maintaining and replacing the hood filter in your commercial ventilation system is more important than you might think. The hood filter is a metal square or rectangle that fits into the opening on your hood ventilation system. Its purpose is to filter out grease from the smoke rising off your …
Read More »Food Safety Tips: Safe Seafood
Fresh seafood will always sell well in your restaurant, and for many businesses it’s a staple item on the menu. Making sure the seafood you serve is safe requires some careful maintenance and preparation, and it’s good to develop some strategies for ensuring the seafood you serve is safe. More …
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