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Restaurant Tablet Best Practices: Smart Strategies For Success

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Make sure your tablets work with your existing systems Before choosing a particular tablet brand for your business, make sure it actually works with the POS system and other systems you already use. That means fewer errors, faster service, and no more wasted steps running back and forth to a POS terminal.

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Expected Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Restaurants

Modern Restaurant Management

Once a guest leaves their full name, email and phone number along with possible allergens and specific requests, the staff will be able to meet their needs anytime and thus win guest parties over and over again. POS systems already collect most of information on sales, inventories, staff, etc.

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Crafting Allergy-Friendly Dining Experiences Using Payment Tech

Modern Restaurant Management

To keep up, restaurants need systems that can quickly check if dishes contain allergens and alert staff. This requires technology that can analyze ingredients against common allergens and instantly inform the kitchen and serving staff. QR code menus, for example, are a simple but effective solution for diners with allergies.

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The New Era of Restaurant Cleaning and Hygiene

Modern Restaurant Management

Meanwhile, upgrading to digital point-of-sale (POS) systems for contactless payment at checkout will resonate well with consumers. Some businesses have been able to use it to provide employees and guests with safety measures in real-time, including maximum capacity alerts, social distance flows, and even how-to guides for PPE.

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What Is PCI Compliance for Restaurants?

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Tools like cloud-based POS systems simplify the process by automating updates and securing payment data. Most restaurants using modern POS systems will need SAQ B or SAQ C. Keep an eye on all payment devices, including POS terminals and kiosks. Staying compliant protects your business and customer trust.

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20 Restaurant Skills You'll Quickly Learn on the Job (Updated)

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Health, Allergen, and Food Safety Training and Certifications. Examples include a TIPS certification , ServSafe Allergen , or a local accredited restaurant safety course. Cross-contamination. Undercooking. Commercial kitchen equipment safety. Food allergies. Misunderstanding one of these in a given role can be disastrous.

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The Top Restaurant Technologies to Improve Business

Social Hospitality: Restaurants

One such software, Nutritics, also calculates dishes’ allergens, calories, and nutrition based on inputted recipes. Another important consideration is which point-of-sale (POS) software to select. Your POS software keeps track of all transactions and feeds directly into your account’s management system.