Every restaurant aims to do two things especially well, the first is to provide their customers with a quality product or service, and the second is to keep costs as low. While it sounds like these two goals may be at odds with each other, there are ways to control and lower your costs without […]
As a restaurant operator, your daily routines will be much different from that of a clothing or electronics store. You’re preparing a perishable product for consumers to ingest and enjoy. In this way, your inventory management will be much different. Inventory control for restaurants is an important piece of the management puzzle, and responsible for […]
As society evolves, the restaurant industry must evolve alongside it. In its current state, we’re seeing more restaurants offering plant-based proteins to consumers looking to either change their diets, align their dining options with their ethical values, or just try something new. This presents an interesting situation for some restaurants, as there are a number […]
In a day and age where convenience is a deciding factor for many, the question that remains for many restaurants is “is it worth it to implement our own delivery / take-out system, or use a 3rd party platform?” In order to determine this, you need to undertake a critical analysis of your needs and […]
When looking at how to set yourself up for success in managing your restaurant’s inventory, there are a number of key areas to examine and address to maximize your ROI. The BC Cook Articulation Committee identified five steps to effective inventory management. Set up systems to track and record inventory. Develop specifications and procedures for […]
Chef’s tables have been an institution in many restaurants for years, and open kitchens are starting to make a resurgence, so we decided to examine whether these are a hindrance for kitchen staff, or a method of accountability? Naturally, we would believe that this causes a hindrance, as having more eyes on you will increase […]
In a day and age where allergies to ingredients are becoming more and more common, being able to track these ingredients along with their nutritional information from prep to product is essential. By doing this, you’ll be able to safely, and accurately, list dishes properly on your menu; this in turn makes it easier for […]
Prepping for service can be chaotic, and sometimes things get missed. We’ve provided 4 tips to help you prep in the best way possible, and to ensure that your margins are maximized instead of eaten. 1. Clean Prep Surfaces A dirty prep surface can lead to product being spoiled and needing to be thrown out. […]
While there are those in the restaurant business who know where a menu price comes from, we created this short guide to provide information to those curious about how a chef goes from ingredient prices to menu prices. To begin, we’ll start with the menu cost equation, and then explain the individual elements that make […]