How restaurants big and small can protect themselves from a cyberattack By Daniel McCoy The new buzzword of the last couple of years must be cybersecurity. But what exactly is cybersecurity, and do you really need it? The Federal Government Agency tasked with protecting against cyberattacks, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, defines cybersecurity as … [Read more...] about Cybersecurity For Your Restaurant
Management
Robby Kukler Receives GRACE Lifetime Achievement Award
Since they opened their first concept, South City Kitchen, in 1993, Fifth Group Restaurants has put many beloved and respected restaurants on Atlanta's culinary map and launched numerous chefs and front-of-house employees on a successful career path of their own. For co-founder Robby Kukler, creating and operating Fifth Group has fulfilled a lifelong dream. "Since I was … [Read more...] about Robby Kukler Receives GRACE Lifetime Achievement Award
AI for HR
How artificial intelligence is changing the way restaurants hire and manage employees By Daniel McCoy The restaurant industry is known for its fast-paced environment, high turnover rates and being open to embracing new ideas. In recent years, the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in human resources (HR) has brought about significant changes, streamlined processes, … [Read more...] about AI for HR
Q&A with Michel Arnette: A 20-Year Culinary Journey in Brookhaven
By Haley Harward In the bubble of Brookhaven, the dining scene bears the indelible mark of Michel Arnette, a seasoned veteran in the restaurant industry and owner of Word of Mouth Restaurants. With a career dating back to the age of 15, when he first donned an apron as a Shoney’s busboy in his hometown of Montgomery, Ala., Arnette’s journey in the restaurant industry is one … [Read more...] about Q&A with Michel Arnette: A 20-Year Culinary Journey in Brookhaven
6 Strategies to Innovate and Grow Your Concept
Increase profits and cut costs while addressing today’s biggest challenges By James Kahler, COO, Full Course As we finish up 2023 and look ahead to the new year, it appears the restaurant industry is trending in the right direction. Part of that can be attributed to price increases many restaurant owners have taken to combat pressures related to rising costs from food … [Read more...] about 6 Strategies to Innovate and Grow Your Concept
Feedback That Inspires Growth
5 key principles for having tough conversations By Robby Kukler If you asked me the one area that I think a vast majority of people in our industry could improve upon, one that would deliver the greatest return on effort, it is learning how to have tough conversations with team members. Giving employees specific actionable feedback related to their performance is one of the … [Read more...] about Feedback That Inspires Growth
Wasted Opportunities
How is food waste impacting your bottom line? By Christy Simo When it comes to sustainability and doing something simply because it’s good for the earth, well, a lot of people are on board with that these days. But smart restaurant operators and chefs know that the benefits go far beyond environmental concerns. Whether it’s sourcing more product from local farmers, recycling … [Read more...] about Wasted Opportunities
Overcoming Challenges
Staff headaches remain, but things are looking up. By Daniel McCoy Today, restaurants face many hurdles to do what they do best: provide a great meal to a hungry client. There have been supply chain issues in the food distribution line, inflation has put a squeeze on profit margins, rent has gone up and foodservice delivery prices eat into the bottom line, but one of the … [Read more...] about Overcoming Challenges
