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Pandemic Reflections: What Lessons Has the Restaurant Industry Learned?, Part Three

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Restaurants had difficulty hiring and retaining staff, which led to more interest in automating processes. Delivery/Takeout : COVID created a shift from in-person dining to takeout and delivery options, increasing reliance on third party delivery services, and on attractive takeout options. Five times a day! more an hour.

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Restaurant Staff Training 101

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From onboarding new hires to upskilling existing staff, a comprehensive training program can improve customer service, boost efficiency, and foster a positive work culture. Back-of-house (BOH) staff, including chefs and kitchen assistants, will focus more on food safety, food handling, and kitchen equipment use.

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The Guide to Equitable Restaurant Tip Payout Methods & Systems

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Full-service restaurant, fine dining. 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. Possibility of an uneven tip out and wage gaps. Even tip splitting. All eligible staff. Tip pooling.

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Decade of Disruption: Restaurant Insiders Dish What’s on the Plate

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Third, the onslaught of opioid, vaping, and alcohol combinations have forced the restaurant industry to begin hiring completely different generations of rock star employees, in both the front and back of the house. First and foremost, most restaurants are going to see a huge drop-off in the number of customers who dine in.

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14 Restaurant Management Tools to Make your Business More Efficient

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Payroll automation Using payroll software is a great alternative to hiring a payroll specialist or agency. This helps prevent stockouts, which are frustrating for customers and BOH and can hurt your restaurant’s bottom line. Reservation-tracking tools use your dining room’s capacity and floor plan, which helps prevent overbooking.

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17 Restaurant Job Interview Questions (and How to Answer Them)

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To help you prep, whether it's a FOH or BOH position, we've outlined 17 restaurant interview questions you might be asked to answer, as well as some guidelines on how to answer them. We've also included a roundup of interview best practices you should be aware of before showing up to speak to the hiring manager. Why should we hire you?

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The 20/20 on 2020: Restaurant Experts Weigh In

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With the rise of delivery and take-out, restaurants will start getting creative with the in-dining experience. We’ve also seen off-premise and delivery gain a lot of traction in the last year, however, in the family dining space, providing guests with unmatched hospitality will remain crucial. Off-premise dining is here to stay.

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