7 Shifts

OCTOBER 31, 2022

A good operator looks back on their Business Plan on a monthly or quarterly basis to gauge where they are in terms,” says Mark Moeller, president, and owner of The Recipe of Success , a national restaurant consulting firm. You can't start a restaurant without a plan. But it doesn't have to be overwhelming. Table of Contents. Download now.

Point of Sale 397

Point of Sale Back of House Document Download 397

7 Shifts

AUGUST 2, 2024

When hiring restaurant accountants, your primary consideration should be those who understand the complexity of the food and beverage industry—both front-of-the-house and back-of-the-house operations and management. It involves tracking massive amounts of real data and industry benchmarks. Sounds complicated?

Point of Sale 397

Point of Sale Inventory Seasonal Menu Cash Management 397

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Restaurants turned to restaurant management apps to navigate this change, and it appears there’s no going back. The app is useful for both your front- and back-of-house staff, allowing them to check upcoming shifts, submit availability, request shift trades, and more. Try 7shifts for free.

Management 367

Management Management Operations Mobile Ordering 367

Culinary Cues

MAY 23, 2021

At the same time, many of those restaurant employees – front and back of the house, were taking their time trying to decide if it made sense to return to an industry that was unpredictable, low paying, void of reasonable benefit plans, and now a target for customer anger and angst as servers suddenly became covid policemen.

Guest Recovery 447

Guest Recovery Front of House Employee Relations Food Truck 447

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 18, 2019

January is fast-approaching, and hot lunch spots will soon be back on the mind of every highschool and college student in your area. Want to capture the hungry, back-to-school lunch crowd for January? It’s December, and the air is seasoned with the scent of cinnamon, spice, and everything nice. If you’re stuck on how to price, $9.95

Specials 362

Specials Food Truck Seasonal Menu Social Media 362

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

After that, the most popular back-office technologies were accounting software (55%), mobile payments (52%), and third-party food delivery services (51%). Square : Online ordering for pickup, curbside, local delivery, or self-serve ordering; ideal for restaurants already using Square. Owned by Doordash.

Technology 312

Technology Mobile Ordering Social Media Online Ordering 312

Culinary Cues

JUNE 16, 2023

Next week he would graduate from high school and James the cook at his diner invited him back for dinner and a chat. It was great, but my back didn’t agree, and I eventually had to step out of that role. Last summer he had a job as a dishwasher in a local diner. Too many of his friends took the wrong fork in the road.

Kitchen Safety 341

Kitchen Safety Back of House Hotels Food Safety 341

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 16, 2020

The Snug is a bar-forward restaurant in San Francisco serving modern California comfort food, cocktails & craft beer offered in chic, comfortable quarters. As one of 7shifts’ most tech-savvy restaurant clients, the founders of The Snug always have their fingers on the pulse of the restaurant industry.

Back of House 284

Back of House FOH Front of House Point of Sale 284

Culinary Cues

AUGUST 4, 2022

This is a false sense of relief unless restaurant’s view this as a new chance to shine, a chance to be exceptional at what they do whether it is serving pizza or seven-course meals. People do care about value and once the splash of being able to get out of the house wears off, value assessment will be paramount once again.

Front of House 340

Front of House Back of House Coaching Uniforms 340

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Restaurants turned to restaurant management apps to navigate this change, and it appears there’s no going back. The app is useful for both your front- and back-of-house staff, allowing them to check upcoming shifts, submit availability, request shift trades, and more. Try 7shifts for free.

Management 352

Management Management Operations Mobile Ordering 352

Culinary Cues

MARCH 26, 2022

Seriously, why would you ever jump into the deep end unless you had a plan and real-life measurements that serve as a roadmap? Training ALWAYS pays back in dividends. You are not alone if the thought of putting your name on a restaurant awning has crossed your mind. How hard can it be – right?

Cash Management 379

Cash Management Social Media Restaurant Law Communication 379

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

You need to put yourself in front of diners, get them in your door, and turn them into ambassadors of your restaurant that come back and tell their friends about you. Before you get any ideas for a cheesy radio spot, take a step back and look at the bigger picture. Restaurant owners and operators wear a lot of hats. Table of Contents.

Seating 221

Seating Email Marketing Marketing SEO 221

7 Shifts

JUNE 16, 2022

They all prevent franchisors from seeing the day-to-day pains and successes that their franchisees experience. Throw in dozens of locations to manage, and visibility becomes foggy. That's why many franchisors rely on a franchise advisory council (FAC). Table of Contents. Purpose of a Franchise Advisory Council? Who Should be on the FAC?

Franchise 370

Franchise Franchising Communication Front of House 370

7 Shifts

APRIL 23, 2021

Imagine if you were furloughed from your job then offered it back with more responsibility and less pay; you probably wouldn't be in a hurry to return to that job either.”. As we start to welcome back workers, doing things as they were before isn't going to work—especially in hiring. Adam Ranier, Writer, Restaurant Manifesto.

Hiring 370

Hiring Front of House Back of House Food Safety 370

7 Shifts

MAY 31, 2021

Inventory was ordered based on par levels, which are set based on sales forecasts, which are in turn determined by how many guests you'll serve and what they'll order. On the other hand, skimping on ingredients increases the likelihood that a guest won't come back – and may even tell others not to do the same. Table of Contents.

Operations 363

Operations Inventory Hiring Customer Service 363

Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

When a destination welcomes more people than there are restaurant seats then even the mediocre seem to thrive but check back in a year or two and you will probably find a new owner, a new concept, and a different shot at success. Ironically, there is always room to be great and there is plenty of room to be mediocre. Plain and simple.

Fine Dining 405

Fine Dining Front of House Customer Service Customer Experience 405

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 22, 2021

In the race to become one of the more popular restaurants in your area it takes more than serving good food and pouring outstanding cocktails. As people begin heading back out, they want to be able to interact with each other and not be distracted by unnecessary entertainment gimmicks. Use Design to Excite the Senses.

Design 212

Design 2022 Front of House Back of House 212

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Data from Restaurant365 backs up our own findings, showing that the sales recovery of New York is trending below the average (with New York sales remaining 52% below pre-COVID levels, whereas the average is 22%). As the Head of U.S. What support is available for New York restaurants 1.

2020 285

2020 Restaurant Law Fine Dining Outdoor 285

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 7, 2020

“But the desire is in the air to get back to social life and reconvene the life that has been paused for over two months. . “But the desire is in the air to get back to social life and reconvene the life that has been paused for over two months. Those measures will continue in the future.”

Food Safety 204

Food Safety Front of House Back of House Seating 204

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 13, 2020

" Bo Peabody, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of restaurant reservation and rewards app Seated , Board member of Boqueria Restaurants, and Co-Owner of Mezze Restaurant Group , suggests: Beyond spacing out tables, take advantage of outdoor space if you have it available. ." Utmost care and attention is required today."

Front of House 199

Front of House Back of House Restaurant Law Food Safety 199

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Digital platforms can help time-strapped operators address their historically difficult questions by minimizing operational complexity, giving their crews more time to assist guests, and providing staff with the freedom to accomplish more in both the front and back of the house. My staff can monitor orders from almost any location.

Operations 179

Operations Bar Back of House Front of House 179

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 19, 2020

New design solutions we’re considering include temporary enclosures around existing seating groups, devising clever touchless delivery systems inside existing and new restaurants, rethinking the curbside pickup landscape for our mixed-use projects as a starting point. Redefining that experience will be important.

Front of House 154

Front of House Back of House Seating Design 154

7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

Managing a restaurant is a delicate routine—if we can even call it a routine. A better description might be a balancing act that presents new and unique challenges every day. Managers are responsible for nearly every aspect of the restaurant and have to cover a variety of duties. This part of the job is arguably the most multi-faceted.

Management 397

Management Management Kitchen Safety Front of House 397

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Heading into the winter months, restaurants will be challenged even further as the revenue streams that have been keeping them afloat during the summer and fall such as outdoor dining and patio seating will see fewer customers with inclement weather and colder temperatures.

Back of House 215

Back of House Outdoor Healthcare Government 215

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

While the restaurant and foodservice industry added back 1.7M While the restaurant and foodservice industry added back 1.7M Additonally, ninety-six percent of operators experienced supply delays or shortages of key food or beverage items in 2021 – and these challenges will likely continue in 2022. million by the end of 2022.

2022 207

2022 2030 Food Supply Recruiting 207

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 18, 2023

Each table has its own wench, which allows them to be raised and lowered to any desired height –– seated, cocktail, or all the way up to the ceiling –– using a network of cables and an electric power source. Something is up at in the dining room of Ronin Farm and Restaurant in Bryan, Texas. It's the tables!

Back of House 167

Back of House Seating Seasonal Menu Design 167

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 19, 2020

EST. Alonso Castañeda , VP of Brand Development & Strategy for Savory Restaurant Fund, will discuss how the brands he works with have been able to take advantage of the current landscape to creatively serve customers. The Main Course. Restaurant of the Future Panel. 20 at 4 p.m. Brands Inc. for approximately $25 million.

Kitchen Safety 206

Kitchen Safety Loyalty Program Delivery Customer Service 206

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 13, 2020

While states have opened back up and businesses are navigating their "new normal," they’re now facing an uptick in COVID-19 cases. People have been both eager and hesitant to venture back out into the world as stay-at-home orders have lifted. Maintaining strict social distancing protocols is more important than ever.

Consumer Goods 215

Consumer Goods Food Safety Customer Service Hiring 215

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

What to include in your restaurant onboarding process. What documentation to give out and collect during onboarding. What is employee onboarding? Employee onboarding is the process of welcoming a new employee to your team. It usually involves an orientation, paperwork collection, and training. Then, explain how you display these values at work.

FOH 307

FOH BOH Food Safety Customer Service 307

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 10, 2020

Signs and graphics have been and will continue to be integral to restaurant owners’ success as they navigate the ever-changing process of getting back to business. Front of House. Outside Your Restaurant. Consider the myriad of touchpoints available to communicate and build critical trust at this time.

Communication 197

Communication Kitchen Safety Food Safety Front of House 197

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 16, 2021

Looking back on my last few articles, I have focused on facts, on technology and on the hard time that we are all having hiring staff. They visited her every day until she was able to come back to work. Imagine you have a restaurant that seats 120 and you have only one bartender and one server to handle the front-of-the-house.

Front of House 208

Front of House Cash Management Back of House Hiring 208

7 Shifts

AUGUST 6, 2021

Staff scheduling, inventory management, menu analysis , guest satisfaction, profitability, and so much more rest on the shoulders of accurate restaurant forecasting. When successful, they keep a restaurant in the black - but they require time, dedication, and a good bit of math to get right. Table of Contents. What is Forecasting for a Restaurant?

Seasonal Menu 370

Seasonal Menu Point of Sale Inventory Food Supply 370

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

In many cases, operators have pared down their menus in order to cut back on costs while still serving their guest favorites. With patio season coming to an end and indoor seating capacity compromised, it’s never too early to have a Plan B (or C or D, at this point). Here are a few general recommendations: Stay Nimble.

Supplies 196

Supplies Seasonal Menu Back of House Magazine 196

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

Off premise has become a sizable segment of our business, and I don't see it ever going back to pre-COVID numbers. Off premise has become a sizable segment of our business, and I don't see it ever going back to pre-COVID numbers. Innovative and inviting outdoor seating is going to be crucial in order for restaurants to survive.

2021 230

2021 Mobile Ordering Loyalty Program Kitchen Safety 230

Open for Business

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Once upon a time, most restaurants operated on a patchwork of paper systems involving notebooks and back-of-the-napkin calculations, not to mention information owners and managers kept in their heads, hunches, and habits. Streamline the front of house. Run a smooth back of house. Streamline the front of house.

Technology 147

Technology Front of House Back of House Online Ordering 147

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 25, 2021

For smaller restaurants unable to have diners on premise, or those with reduced seating capacity, being able to facilitate online ordering is a prerequisite to keeping their doors open. Clover serves hundreds of thousands of small businesses across the country. Is there any resistance to contactless now?

Mobile Ordering 245

Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Small Business Customer Experience 245

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 21, 2020

With reduced seating mandate, excellent take-out options can make all the difference to the continued success of the restaurant. However, it’s equally important to also take a long-term strategic approach to the Coronavirus. Plan Wisely. Automate to Capture the Upside of Curbside Pickup and Delivery.

Kitchen Safety 186

Kitchen Safety Food Safety Front of House Technology 186