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    t_author: Priyanka Bhadani
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      t_title: What is Back Office?
      t_description: The back office in the restaurant industry consists of the administrative and operational operations performed behind the scenes in order to run the daily operations of a business.
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      t_text: <p>The back office in the restaurant industry consists of the administrative and operational operations performed behind the scenes in order to run the daily operations of a business. Unlike the <a href="https://plumpos.com/glossary/front-of-house.html">front-of-house</a> operations that directly deal with the customers, the back office deals with the management of finances, inventory, staff, reporting, and business administration.</p><p>Most restaurants use a back-office system to handle their management functions-</p><ul><li><a href="https://plumpos.com/">POS systems</a></li><li>Restaurant management software</li><li>Accounting software</li><li>Payroll software</li><li>Inventory management software</li></ul><p>The back office system enables a restaurant owner or manager to track the performance of their business and operate the restaurant effectively.</p><h2>What comprises the back office of a restaurant?</h2><p>Commonly included in the restaurant back office are-</p><ul><li><a href="https://plumpos.com/glossary/inventory-count.html">Inventory control</a></li><li>Employee scheduling and payroll</li><li>Sales reporting</li><li>Accounting and bookkeeping</li><li>Vendor and supplier management</li><li>Tax reporting</li><li>Customer data management</li><li>Business analytics and reporting</li><li>Cash management or reconciliation</li></ul>
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