Cold food storage: benefits, challenges and considerations
Cold food storage is a fundamental aspect of food safety. If you’re operating a restaurant or managing a commercial kitchen, it’s critical to learn the basics of cold storage and understand how it can help you deliver a safe, efficient food service experience for your customers. What is cold food storage? Cold storage is the process of storing perishable food items at a low temperature to maintain food safety and improve food preservation. Foods that require cold storage include meat, cheese, fruits, vegetables, eggs, fish and dairy products such as ice cream. You’ll find cold storage facilities and equipment throughout…
Menu engineering: creating a more profitable food and drink list
When a customer encounters your restaurant in person or online, the menu is the first thing they look for. This simple tool is one of your biggest assets — the design and dish selection affects everything from the average order value to the sales volume for each item. Menu engineering is a data-driven way to create a menu that makes the most of your resources and boosts your bottom line. What is engineering menu? Menu engineering is the process of designing and optimizing your restaurant menu in a way that maximizes profitability. The process starts by collecting data for each…
19 June food holidays for your restaurant to celebrate
Did you know 45% of US customers say they’ve tried a new restaurant after seeing a restaurant’s post on social media? That’s why it’s more important than ever to make sure your restaurant is establishing an effective social media strategy to grab customers’ attention. One great way to make your restaurant stand out online is to celebrate national food holidays on social media. Take a look at these tips on how you can take advantage of food holidays this month and keep scrolling to get the full June calendar. What are national food holidays? National food holidays are micro holidays…
New York lawmaker connected to nonprofit accused of lying about homeless vets being pushed out of hotel for migrants says he’s no longer affiliated with
CNN — A New York state assemblyman and former volunteer spokesperson for the nonprofit was accused of lying about homeless veterans being pushed out of a hotel to make room for migrants is no longer affiliated with the foundation, he told CNN. Republican State Assemblyman Brian Maher said in a statement to CNN he was devastated and disheartened” to learn claims homeless veterans were pushed out of the hotel to make room for migrants were false. On Friday, CNN reported two homeless men said they were part of a group of 15 who were offered money to pose as veterans…
How to Recruit New Restaurant Staff
Delicious food is only half the battle in building a successful restaurant — you also need exceptional employees. Restaurant staff are responsible for providing high-quality service, humanizing the business and embodying the values and personality of the brand. With a finely honed recruiting and hiring process, you can build a high-performing team. What restaurant positions do you need to fill? Every restaurant has different hiring requirements; your staffing needs will depend on the size of the restaurant, the type of service, and the average number of customers. Counter-service restaurants typically require fewer employees than traditional eaters, for example. An average…
American Hotel Income Properties REIT (OTCMKTS:AHOTF) Price Target Raised to C$3.00 at National Bank Financial
American Hotel Income Properties REIT (OTCMKTS:AHOTF – Get Rating) had its price objective hoisted by National Bank Financial to C$3.00 in a research report released on Monday morning, The Fly reports. Separately, Scotiabank dropped their price objective on American Hotel Income Properties REIT from C$3.75 to C$3.50 in a report on Tuesday, March 7th. American Hotel Income Properties REIT Stock Performance AHOTF opened at $1.90 on Monday. American Hotel Income Properties REIT has a one year low of $1.69 and a one year high of $3.06. The business’s 50-day simple moving average is $1.84 and its 200-day simple moving average…
Chef vs Cook: What’s the Difference?
The terms “chef” and “cook” are often used interchangeably. While they’re similar, the two positions often have different backgrounds and responsibilities. When you’re hiring restaurant employees, it’s important to understand the nuances of chef vs. cook roles. Chefs vs. cook: what each role means The concept of chef vs. cook can vary from restaurant to restaurant. After all, both positions are responsible for preparing ingredients and cooking the food that’s served to customers. In a commercial kitchen, a chef usually has formal culinary training and experience — and high-level responsibilities. They might supervise lower-level employees, develop recipes, cook food and…