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Employee Engagement Best Practices for Restaurants

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Much like profit and loss, employee engagement is a metric that every restaurateur should be tracking regularly. We’re giving you the scoop on why you should care about employee engagement and how you can track it, and sharing tips for how to use this data to gamify staff performance and boost engagement.

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How to Open a Coffee Shop: The Ultimate Guide

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List all employees and partners. Certificate of Occupancy. The certificate of occupancy also knows as the building permit, is issued by the local government building department certifying a building's compliance with applicable building codes and other laws. Freezers you can, among other things, use to store employee food.

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What Restaurant Employees Really Need to Feel Engaged at Work

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This post is adapted from our "What Restaurant Employees Want" report, originally published in May 2024. Visit our page to download the full report , which features insights from 1500 active restaurant employees and industry experts. That means a quarter of all restaurant employees need more mentorship from their managers.

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Restaurant Recruiting During and After COVID-19

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According to data from 350,000+ restaurants that use 7shifts, while overall shifts being scheduled are still sitting 24% below pre-COVID levels, shifts for delivery-related roles have increased 38%. When hiring restaurant employees, it’s also important to find staff that will take these measures seriously.

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Best Practices for Handling a Data Breach

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A former employee filed a class-action lawsuit against Panera, following a data breach earlier this year. The suit claims that Panera is to blame for the breach, which exposed employees’ personal information, including Social Security numbers.

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Why Your Restaurant Should Prioritize Order Accuracy

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Or employees haven’t been properly (and regularly) trained. Increased waste (and related costs ). Inaccuracy leads to more waste and related expenses since your team will need to toss the incorrect order and remake it correctly. All too often, restaurants are fumbling on that basic principle. Shift that mindset.

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Amid Influx of New Employees, Restaurants Must Build and Reinforce Brand Excellence

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Fewer employees have carried the burden of prepping, cooking, and serving food while working to keep guests safe. This influx of new employees means that restaurant brands will need to build (and reinforce) cultures of excellence. Leverage new employees’ tech expertise. Reduce employee turnover.