Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Nearly nine years ago, during the first twelve months of Harvest America Cues blog, one of my articles went viral attracting almost 40,000 views in one day. The article struck a nerve with its focus on A Cook’s Kitchen Laws. Since then, more than 100,000 people have read and shared that article.

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Harbor Touch

MARCH 18, 2025

Running a restaurant is tough. The good news is that there are tax deductions and credits made for restaurants and owners that can ease the burden. Essential Restaurant Tax Deductions 1. A restaurant POS system like SkyTab, though, has no upfront cost, just $29 per month. Long shifts, slim profits, and taxes can hit hard.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 30, 2021

Restaurant owners should likewise be concerned about the condition of their premises. This article discusses some of the warning signs to look for, and what to do if you discover a potential issue. If your restaurant was recently constructed, you may be under warranty for certain claims.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Overtime, clocking in, rounding hours, and local regulations can make restaurant payroll a nightmare. Labor is one of the largest expenses in the industry, and mistakes can irreparably damage a restaurant's reputation and bottom line. State-Specific Time Clock Rules & Laws. Table of Contents. Salaried vs. Hourly Employees.

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Culinary Cues

MARCH 3, 2024

Anyone who has been hired as a new employee knows the feeling of being on the outside of groupism. There are plenty of examples of real teams in sports, business, music, the military, law enforcement, medicine, and those kitchens where success is a given. PICTURE: The well led kitchen team of the Balsams Resort in its heyday.

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Leadership Restaurant Law Social Media Sports 406

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Nearly 200,000 quick-serve restaurant establishments in the United States are not owned by the company whose name is on the building. At a glance, opening and operating a restaurant franchise seems like a near-perfect business decision. One silver lining is that these consistent franchise fees should be thought of as benefits.

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7 Shifts

JULY 24, 2020

While you must follow the strict guidelines to ensure the safety of your staff and customers, that’s not to say you can’t take advantage of an empty restaurant to improve your knowledge of restaurant management, running a business, and creating a recipe for success when you eventually get back to business as usual. Published: 2009 ??

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Managing multiple restaurant locations is a good challenge to have. But to be clear, multi-location restaurant management is challenging. Whether you’re managing multiple restaurants right now or are thinking about expanding your current business , this guide has everything you need to run more than one restaurant at once with success.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 27, 2020

For restaurants, however, the PPP caused confusion in terms of who could apply and how the loans would be handled. This article will answer the most common questions we have heard in our legal practice from restauranteurs. Are restaurants eligible for PPP loans? What is the loan amount for which an eligible restaurant can apply?

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

Cities and states across the US are responding to a movement known as “ fair workweek ,” with many enacting new laws to shield restaurant employees’ personal lives and finances from the notoriously unpredictable world of restaurant scheduling. What is “Fair Workweek?”

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Disclaimer: The information contained in this article is general in nature and businesses should consider whether the information is appropriate to their needs. On July 1, 2020, Chicago, Illinois will join a growing list of United States cities observing fair workweek laws. In New York City, Chipotle faces a $1.5 Download the ebook.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 20, 2022

It's a constant conversation in the restaurant industry. But one can't deny that tips make up a majority of restaurant workers' take-home pay. There have been several ways in which restaurant owners have tried to create a more equitable system for employees to earn consistent, fair wages and improve retention. Tip Pooling Laws.

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EATER

AUGUST 10, 2021

From forgoing their own salary to giving raises, small business owners are finding ways to hire and retain their staff Every few weeks, it seems, a new photo goes viral on social media showing a sign in a restaurant window declaring: “This restaurant is closed because no one wants to work.” That money has to come from somewhere.

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7 Shifts

MARCH 27, 2020

We’ve created this COVID-19 restaurant closure guide to help restaurateurs like you navigate these difficult times. The law This major decision isn’t entirely up to you. If local laws mandate that you have to shut your restaurant down, then you must comply. Here are some things to think about before you shut your doors.

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Social Media Restaurant Law Employee Relations Communication 312

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Unfortunately, as AB 5 progresses, the restaurant industry may also find itself on a losing side. The hiring entity must be able to answer yes to all three parts of the ABC test to classify a worker as an independent contractor: A. One side has implemented a scorched earth tactic, but the victor will be neither of the players.

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Sling

AUGUST 9, 2023

A Guide for Managers March 2023 12 Best Restaurant Schedule Software Programs for Small Businesses March 2023 11 Expert Tips for Handling Scheduling Conflicts March 2023 Exempt Vs. March 2023 What Is a Human Resource Management System (HRMS)?

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EATER

JANUARY 28, 2022

As a young, lighter-skinned Black woman of mixed heritage, Melton says she was often assigned by her managers to the busiest, most front-facing sections of the restaurant along with her white and young coworkers. Today, One Fair Wage, which represents over 200,000 service workers and 800 restaurant workers, is filing an appeal to the U.S.

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Cheetah

JUNE 14, 2021

If you are reading this article, you probably know that restaurants are facing turmoil as the most severe labor crisis ever experienced is hitting the industry. A lack of workforce could easily derail many restaurants’ reopening plans, particularly small and independent establishments. Reading Time: 9 minutes. Table of Contents.

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Sling

OCTOBER 3, 2023

If you’re a restaurant manager, you know it can be tough to schedule your employees around service times and rush periods. In this article, the experts at Sling will answer those questions and show you how the right tool can make scheduling a split shift quick and easy. It may also be attractive to potential new hires.

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Sling

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

And once you find one, how can you get hired? The only law on the books is the FLSA amendment that limits the workweek to 40 hours. So, if you were hired on with a full-time pay rate of $450 per week, you’ll receive a paycheck for $450 whether you work a total of 35 hours, 40 hours, or 45 hours. 1) Schedule. 4) Benefits.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

In early 2008, the award-winning cocktail bar was just a cool restaurant-industry haunt that deBary’s friend helped open. This newfound talent for beverages led deBary to a nine-year role as bar director for the Momofuku restaurant group. I forgot about it until I saw an article in Punch about all the Ivy League bartending schools.

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Sling

OCTOBER 20, 2024

In this article, we’ll explain some of the most common types of work schedules so you can find the one that best suits your business and your employees. restaurants and coffee shops ) but can create extra headaches for other types of businesses (e.g., But the management experts at Sling are here to help. offices and call centers ).

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EATER

MAY 29, 2020

Nick Kokonas explains his businesses’ pivots on Eater’s Digest As restaurants around the country furlough or lay off their workers or permanently close, Chicago’s high-end tasting menu destination Alinea is bringing in record revenue and has brought back its staff. Aviary is a high end lounge, and Next is like a morphing restaurant.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features a Restaurant Reckoning, what customers expect from delivery and a wine awakening. Nearly one in three (29 percent) want restaurants to enforce all guests wear face masks when moving around the venue or between courses. Diner Dynamics.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 15, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features Grubhub's State of the Plate 2020 trend report, the fragility of "open," di g ital resilience and brand intimacy. See the latest sales and traffic results here: Sales Improve but Restaurants Should Brace Themselves for Challenges Ahead.

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360Training

JANUARY 14, 2020

How to Get a Job as a Restaurant Server. In this article, we’re going to focus on the “restaurant server” position in food service, also known as waitstaff (waiters and waitresses). Not everyone starts as a server—some begin food service through limited-service restaurants (i.e.,

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Next Restaurants

JUNE 30, 2021

When opening a bar or restaurant, one of the first questions folks ask is “Where do get money for the business?” First of all, you need to determine the format and concept of your new restaurant, draw up a business plan, and budget startup costs and continuing costs. Choosing a Location for Your New Restaurant.

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Sling

JANUARY 21, 2021

Fair workweek laws may be coming to your city or state very soon. At the very least, fair workweek laws will have a significant impact on how your business operates, particularly when it comes to scheduling and when your employees work. What Are Fair Workweek Laws? How exactly would these laws affect your business?

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Restaurant Law Retail Website Management Small Business 78

Touch Bistro

AUGUST 11, 2021

hour, restaurant operators are starting to think about how they will adjust their businesses to a $15 restaurant minimum wage. and provinces in Canada) have already increased their restaurant minimum wage and tipped minimum wage in the past few years. Will the Rising Restaurant Minimum Wage Affect Me? In the U.S.,

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7 Shifts

JUNE 16, 2024

million worldwide, and in 2023, there were about 749,404 restaurants in the United States alone. This is where being well-equipped with a fool-proof restaurant marketing plan comes in. How do you create a good restaurant marketing strategy? Devise a strategy that works specifically for you.

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Sling

APRIL 27, 2023

Restaurant operations management is essential for the long-term health of your business. In this article, we examine the specific goals of restaurant operations management and discuss a number of ways to help you improve the program in your own business. Table of contents What is restaurant operations management?

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Cheetah

DECEMBER 2, 2021

With a Covid-induced labor crisis in the background, many restaurants explored methods like ‘no tipping’ and ‘auto-gratuity’ in an attempt to battle the crisis and create a better working environment for restaurant staff. For restaurant owners, digital tip pooling saves valuable time. Toast - Tipping within Your POS.

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Cash Management Restaurant Law Employee Relations POS 78

Cheetah

DECEMBER 1, 2021

With a Covid-induced labor crisis in the background, many restaurants explored methods like ‘no tipping’ and ‘auto-gratuity’ in an attempt to battle the crisis and create a better working environment for restaurant staff. For restaurant owners, digital tip pooling saves valuable time. Toast - Tipping within Your POS.

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Cash Management Restaurant Law Employee Relations POS 78

Sling

MAY 24, 2023

Every restaurant should have an employee handbook. In essence, a restaurant employee handbook does two things: Tells employees what you expect of them Tells employees what they can expect from you In addition, a restaurant employee handbook can be a source of protection against litigation.

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The Restaurant Group

JULY 29, 2022

Food, vendors, access to quality ingredients, staff — there are so many aspects to a restaurant that it can be easy to overlook a pivotal and foundational aspect: your layout. No matter which way you go about it, there’s no ignoring the fact that your restaurant floor plan is important to your dining establishment’s success.

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Sling

AUGUST 11, 2021

If you’re facing the prospect of hiring a part-time employee, you’re also likely struggling with the issue of how many hours is part-time. In this article, the management experts at Sling answer all your questions about the part-time/full-time distinction. 1) What Are The Advantages Hiring Of Part-Time Employees? Overtime pay.

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Sling

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Payroll is one of the most complicated processes a business can face (right up there with inventory , scheduling , and hiring). Research federal, state, and local laws. It’s also worth noting that as long as you comply with the federal, state, and local laws on how to calculate overtime (which dictate a minimum level of 1.5

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