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Sling
AUGUST 9, 2023
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Sling
JANUARY 7, 2022
Employee communication is one of the building blocks of every successful business. It doesn’t matter if the business has three employees or 300, good communication matters. Employee Communication Defined. Like one-on-one communication, mass communication takes on many different forms.
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Modern Restaurant Management
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
In this article, I’ll share those tips so you can hire people who will excel in the role and not only fill it. Assessing Communication Skills Clear, consistent communication keeps restaurants running smoothly, whether giving instructions to the kitchen staff or addressing a customer’s concerns.
Culinary Cues
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Yes, I am talking about your corner restaurant and the employees who work there. TARDINESS OR NO SHOW: If dependability issues slip out of control and an employee is constantly late and has a record of not showing up when expected or scheduled, then it’s time to pay attention. It may or may not be work related, but it does impact work.
Modern Restaurant Management
JUNE 25, 2020
As the fight against COVID-19 continues, more of those same restaurants have started considering—and even implementing—new plans for welcoming employees and customers back for in-person dining. Unexpected downtime, when paired with a swift return to work, can present new risks to restaurant employees.
Culinary Cues
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
Why do we remember this line and what significance might it imply in relation to work in a kitchen? We all experience this throughout our time on this planet – so that one line is relatable – it represents each of us. Just like athletes – cooks need conditioning. INSTANT FEEDBACK Same with feedback as a “pro”.
Sling
AUGUST 16, 2024
Tracking employee hours with timesheet software is an essential activity for most businesses. In this article, we discuss some of the best things you can do to get the most out of your timesheet software. In this article, we discuss some of the best things you can do to get the most out of your timesheet software.
7 Shifts
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
Yes, the back of house (BOH) is where food is prepped, cooked, and plated, but it’s also where chaos can quickly ensue if roles, responsibilities, and tasks aren’t communicated well. Read on to learn more about effective restaurant kitchen management tactics you can use to ensure your employees feel supported, safe, and engaged.
Modern Restaurant Management
MARCH 10, 2022
Without a direct physical loss due to a covered peril, property programs will not provide protection for business interruption-related loss. The burden has been on Insureds to “prove” that employees and/or third parties (i.e., How Insurance Policies React. Today, nearly all insurance policies (i.e.,
7 Shifts
FEBRUARY 4, 2021
In this article, we’ll take a look at how Tayler Book, co-founder of Beechwood Doughnuts, evolved her restaurant digitally and physically to get where they are today—making thousands of doughnuts a week for the Niagara region. Communicating the new schedules was another logistical nightmare. was a pain.
Sling
APRIL 5, 2021
In this article, the experts at Sling share 12 tips to help you keep your employees motivated, engaged, and productive. Which do you give your employees? This gives your employees the freedom to work when their motivation is at its highest. Try something like, “Great job on that article, James. 9) Stay Healthy.
7 Shifts
MARCH 27, 2020
Read through our article on how to pivot your restaurant to takeout & delivery to see if leveraging these revenue channels is an option for your business. Can you give dine-in related employees other tasks to do that will benefit your business and ensure that they don’t lose their income? Here’s how to do that thoroughly.to
7 Shifts
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
It's called the 9/80 work schedule , and it rewards employees with an additional, full day off from work in exchange for working slightly longer shifts without affecting full-time status. In a two-week period, employees will instead work one eight-hour day, eight nine-hour days, and receive one extra day off. The 3-day weekend.
7 Shifts
DECEMBER 8, 2020
There is a way—and it’s through creating employee contests. Engaged employees are also less likely to turnover. 47% of restaurants were negatively affected by employee turnover in 2019, with less than a third of restaurateurs reporting that turnover had no impact on their business. for some of their favorites.
ChowNow
JULY 31, 2024
The Pre-Shift Restaurant Server Game Every GM Should Play to Increase Restaurant Sales One of my favorite games to increase sales is one I learned over fifteen years ago from one of my employees. We were working on additional add-ons at a sandwich shop, but we didn’t want to just focus on specific items.
Sling
JULY 3, 2022
If the breaks are shorter than the allotted amount of time, you have to pay the employees for that time (which could affect overtime). If the breaks are over a certain amount of time, you don’t have to pay the employees but they can’t do any work. We’ll delve a bit deeper into the topic of state regulations later on in this article.
Modern Restaurant Management
JUNE 17, 2020
This article addresses some of the most common concerns arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic, from the perspective of an employment lawyer and a restaurateur. Essential to calming the storm is communication with your customers. Let the public see that you care about their safety and that of your employees.
Sling
MAY 24, 2023
Every restaurant should have an employee handbook. It’s a way to define the working relationship between employer and employee. Should some problem arise, the employee can’t use, “They never told me that,” as a defense because it’s written down in the employee handbook.
Sling
MARCH 26, 2022
Employee retention should be high on every manager’s priority list. If it’s not, you run the risk of your best employees leaving for greener pastures. But an employee leaving doesn’t just impact you, the manager. And then there’s the inevitable effect all that stress has on employee productivity and engagement.
Sling
OCTOBER 26, 2020
As mobile devices and the ubiquity of the internet continue to increase, so too does the potential for your employees to become distracted and waste 15 minutes here and 15 minutes there throughout the workday. In this article, the experts at Sling will answer those questions and help you avoid lost time and revenue. <span
Sling
AUGUST 31, 2020
In this article, the management experts at Sling discuss the essential human resources functions your business needs to stay at the head of the pack. human resource planning ) is the ongoing process of planning ahead to optimize and maximize your business’s most valuable asset — high-quality employees. 1) Workforce Planning.
Goliath Consulting
JULY 28, 2020
Social distancing has radically changed the way restaurants work, causing a spike in delivery and take-out orders, and employees are taking on different responsibilities to fit these new roles in the workplace (2). Conflict Resolution (Guest Relations). COVID-19 is redefining jobs (1).
Sling
OCTOBER 9, 2020
In this article, the management experts at Sling discuss the question, “What does human resources do?” An effective human resources department uses strategic planning to analyze the performance of each employee, team, and department and how they’re working together with the other parts of the business. What Does Human Resources Do?
Sling
JUNE 5, 2020
In this article, we define human resource planning, outline its objectives, and provide a step-by-step guide to implementing this crucial practice in your business. As we mentioned earlier, human resource planning is about matching the right employees with the right jobs in your business. Employee relations. Recruitment.
Sling
DECEMBER 25, 2021
In this article, the workforce-management experts at Sling discuss the ins and outs of open door policies and offer suggestions for starting an effective program for your team. At their most basic, open door policies mean that every employee has access to every manager for the purposes of discussing job-related issues.
Sling
AUGUST 27, 2022
In this article, we discuss some of the best timesheet reminders for your business and introduce you to a solution that can streamline the way your team and your business operate. As we’ll discuss in more detail later on in this article, timesheet reminders can take many forms, including: Digital Video Audio Hard copy Face-to-face.
Sling
JULY 31, 2023
Will it save me and my employees time? 1) Sling Sling is an all-in-one platform for staying on top of everything related to employee scheduling, time tracking, and communication. Sling also has a time clock function to accurately track employee hours. Will it make customers more likely to come back?
Cheetah
OCTOBER 18, 2021
This affects your reputation as an employee, which in turn affects employee retention and your bottom line. Here are our top tips for supporting your employees in dealing with frustrated patrons and standing up to unruly customers. 5 Tips for Reducing Diner Tension & Increasing Employee Retention.
Sling
DECEMBER 10, 2023
In this article, we discuss some of the best things you can do before you even open your doors that can help make your new bakery a success. Note how the business manages its employees , markets its products, provides customer service , and develops its business model. As you do, pay attention to more than just the baking.
The Restaurant Times
AUGUST 29, 2020
In this article, we will uncover some effective restaurant marketing tactics to market your restaurant during the reopening phase. . Communicate About Your Restaurant Reopening. Communicate About Your Restaurant Reopening. Communicate The New Safety Precautions With Customers .
Sling
MARCH 26, 2023
In this article, we discuss some of the steps for putting together the perfect work schedule for your team. 4) Consider business needs and employee strengths Before scheduling your employees, factor in your business’s goals and strategies. Then, schedule each employee accordingly. Mix it up every now and again.
Sling
MAY 14, 2022
A strong employee value proposition can do many things for your business: attract high-potential employees, help retain high-performing team members, set you apart from your competition, and much more. How can an employee value proposition do so much? Employee value proposition defined. 2) Employee benefits.
Hot Schedules
SEPTEMBER 18, 2020
Available on all mobile and web apps, this short health survey enables your team to communicate their health status before entering the workplace, unlike POS alternatives. Managers only see if an employee is safe to work, not safe to work, or did not provide their consent with the icons shown here. VIEW ARTICLES. Related Posts.
Sling
MAY 22, 2020
Employee turnover is an invisible issue that most managers tend to neglect. But if you want your business to succeed, you need to understand employee turnover and be able to manage it for the better. What Is Employee Turnover? Voluntary Employee Turnover. Conflict with other employees. Lack of engagement.
Modern Restaurant Management
APRIL 2, 2020
The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation has launched the Restaurant Employee Relief Fund to support U.S. restaurant employees financially impacted by the coronavirus crisis. Clic here to d onate to the Foundation’s Restaurant Employee Relief Fund. This fund is designed to help those struggling employees.”
Modern Restaurant Management
JUNE 28, 2021
In my last article I talked about how busy our restaurants will be. Adjusting Hours and Customer Communication. Recommendation : Staff it with an employee or be prepared to work the station if you are the owner. Because of COVID, customers notice everything related to sanitation. Everyone walked out. Table Service.
Modern Restaurant Management
NOVEMBER 2, 2023
Having written over 300 articles for national trade magazines, I am often asked about industry-related topics. Many restaurant owners don't understand the importance of personal hygiene for employees. This includes having policies in place for handwashing, proper grooming, and not allowing sick employees to work with food.
Sling
AUGUST 4, 2021
In this article, we’ll introduce you to the power of workforce optimization and show you how to begin using it in your business. Workforce optimization (WFO) is a set of strategies that help you automate essential processes, maintain data visibility, comply with legal ordinances, and solve business problems related to your staff.
Sling
FEBRUARY 10, 2020
In this article, we’ll show you how to create an inclement weather policy for your business so your team members know what to expect when the weather turns bad. Health-related outbreaks. Such a policy shows your employees that you value their safety and it’s not work above all else when snow, ice, rain, or heat hits your area.
Sling
MARCH 23, 2020
Remote work is quickly becoming the new norm for businesses and employees alike. In this article, the management experts at Sling give you tips for supervising your remote workers so your business continues to run smoothly and efficiently. You can’t have in-office employees working one way and remote employees working another way.
Sling
NOVEMBER 6, 2022
In this article, we discuss what you can say to build up your team rather than tearing it down and give you a bunch of constructive feedback examples to get you started. Constructive feedback is the process of delivering work-related comments, advice, and suggestions in a way that motivates your employees to get better at what they do.
Sling
JANUARY 21, 2024
Want to improve productivity, employee satisfaction, recordkeeping, and payroll all in one fell swoop? Streamline your employee clock-in/clock-out process. In this article, we discuss some of the best ways to make your business’s time tracking-program more efficient and effective for everyone involved.
Qu
MARCH 31, 2023
This article is the first of a two-part series distilling the most important findings from the our 4th Annual State of Digital Report. Employees can then use the time they saved to focus on value-adding work such as enhancing guest interaction. That’s why we’re dubbing 2023 The Year of Efficiency.
Sling
AUGUST 22, 2023
An employee time tracking app can be a valuable tool regardless of the type or size of business you operate. Incorporating such an app into your workflow can help you maintain employee productivity, streamline the payroll process, bill clients more accurately, and stay within the bounds of labor compliance.
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