What is Back of House?

Back of House is here to help you find tech-focused solutions to some of your toughest challenges as a restaurant operator.  

 

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Access a Library of Trusted Content

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Our goal is to help you stay in-the-know when it comes to technology for your restaurant business. We stay on top of industry trends and best practices with a library of trusted content that covers hot topics within the hospitality industry.

Want to do a deeper dive on a specific type of tech? We’ve got a guide for that. Our category guides cover a variety of operational areas and provide unbiased expert input to help you figure out which would provide the greatest benefit to your restaurant.

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Explore a Marketplace of Restaurant Software

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We also have cultivated a marketplace of third-party vendors, all of which are fully vetted beforehand by all of our experts. You can compare vendors, understand how they’d serve your business, research different features, and then take advantage of exclusive discounts and pricing as a Back of House user

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Talk to a Restaurant Tech Expert

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And when you need more hands-on assistance, you can book a consultation with one of our experts–all veteran restaurant industry pros who are well-versed in hospitality technology solutions for your business.

Our Process

As part of our mission to help restaurants, we are constantly researching and vetting the many restaurant software and technology solutions available to them. Our editorial team operates with complete independence – we recommend the solutions we believe are best equipped to help your restaurant achieve its goals.

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We do our research. We are constantly surveying reviews and feedback on our own site as well as others across the industry.
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We talk to actual restaurant operators. Between trade shows, expert consultations, and industry events, our team is in constant conversation with operators like you.
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We vet all of the options for you. Our experts evaluate every option by speaking with providers and testing products, ensuring deep insight into the best solutions for restaurants.
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Spencer Michiel

POINT OF SALE OPERATIONS

"With over 20 years of experience, I have worked every position in a restaurant - from dishwasher to operations manager. I served as an advisor on the POS-side of the industry, and have a lot of insight to pass on" 

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Miroslava Kotsan

Events Staffing
"I’ve managed restaurant tech support teams, software consultants experiencing a wide range of tech challenges, and I own an event venue and sports bar, so I understand the daily challenges of operators.”
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Dave Smith

Social Media Marketing
"With a decade of experience co-founding and leading marketing + operations teams for various restaurant brands in competitive markets such as NYC and Los Angeles, I possess an in-depth understanding of the essential tools needed to manage restaurants of all sizes. I'm passionate about finding ways to drive customer engagement and business growth."
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Dan Durkin

Staffing Inventory
"I'm trained as a chef, but started out a dishwasher, and have accumulated a lot of knowledge in the 30 years that I spent in restaurants. I've worked both front and back of house, up to the C-Suite level with international operations."
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Rachel Morgan

Inventory Marketing
"As a hospitality industry professional with over 10 years of experience, I've worked both in front-of-house positions at restaurants and in an advisory role at leading restaurant tech companies. I have a deep understanding of industry pain points and can leverage my expertise to implement technology solutions that optimize cost and productivity."

Our Guiding Principles

Here are the four ways we strive to serve the industry we are so passionate about:
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Problem Solving
We cut to the chase, giving you practical ideas and solutions that are tailored to your specific needs. Our focus is on providing actionable advice you can apply right away.
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Efficiency
We understand the demands of running a restaurant - every second counts. That's why everything we do is designed to help you save time and money.
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Trust
We set out to create a trustworthy platform that restaurant operators can rely on for unbiased advice.
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Relationship-Building

We cherish our close partnerships with restaurant operators, vendors, and other collaborators.

 

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