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Four Ways to Streamline Reopening Procedures for Restaurants

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As a bonus, some operational management platforms can even be downloaded from the app store completely free of charge. Front-of-house (FOH), back-of-house (BOH), and management should feel comfortable immediately discussing any questions that arise related to new policies. Improve Team Communication.

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Technology Can Help Restaurants During ‘The Great Resignation’

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At Tocaya, each table is outfitted with a QR code and table identifier for guests to place instant orders on their own personal devices, without the need to download an app, and the food is delivered directly to the corresponding table. The labor crisis has not been limited to just FOH or BOH operations staff.

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The Guide to Equitable Restaurant Tip Payout Methods & Systems

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Ensures that BOH staff receives a share of tips. Tip Pooling by FOH & BOH. Sharing tips with kitchen employees effectively bridge the wage gap between FOH and BOH workers. Recommended Download: Free Restaurant Tip Pooling Calculator and Template. Even and fair, provides camaraderie amongst staff. Tip pooling.

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Effective Communication For Restaurant Teams & Employees

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DOWNLOAD THE GUIDE 2. With tableside ordering for your front-of-house staff and a kitchen display system for your back-of-house team, communication between FOH and BOH can be automatic and instantaneous. The definitive guide to restaurant staff scheduling.

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Digital Transformation in the Restaurant Industry

But, except for a handful of agile organizations (and a few ‘big brand’ pilot tests), the restaurant industry is slow to take advantage of these new, cost-saving opportunities, especially for BoH operations. Their digital F&B strategy is nonexistent.

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How to Drastically Cut Expenses in Your Restaurant (and Stay Profitable During COVID-19)

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Download all the data from your restaurant POS or back-office management platform to get a sense of how your restaurant is operating today. During the COVID-19 situation, evaluate how many BOH staff you need to keep up with delivery and takeout demand. Your staffing – Let’s say you need to pivot your restaurant to delivery-only.

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How to Create an Effective Restaurant Onboarding Process

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Make sure they know how to: Download the 7shifts app Log in to their accounts Submit shift availability Request to give a shift away Bid on shifts in the shift pool Submit a time off request Communication guidelines and expectations Discuss expectations for how team members should communicate during shifts and after hours.

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