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Transforming Restaurant Operations: Uniting Teams and Closing Communication Gaps

Modern Restaurant Management

A “ communication silo ” is the name for what happens when groups, teams, or departments of employees within an organization isolate themselves and tend to only communicate within their group. Thus, restaurant leaders need to identify potential communication silos and implement solutions to address them.

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Mastering Worker Classification: Seven Essential Tips for Restaurant Owners

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Understanding whether your staff are employees or independent contractors isn’t just about following the rules—it’s key to maintaining a fair, compliant and smoothly running establishment. Employees classified as exempt from overtime must meet specific criteria, such as executive or administrative duties.

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Nine Critical HR and Payroll Steps to Prepare Your Restaurant for 2025

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Update Your Employee Handbook Your employee handbook sets the tone for your culture by establishing expectations and aligning your team toward a common goal and vision. Communicating Changes : Share changes in team meetings or one-on-ones to make sure everyone understands and has easy access to the updated version.

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Hiring? Ask These Interview Questions to Spot Versatile Restaurant Talent

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Assessing Communication Skills Clear, consistent communication keeps restaurants running smoothly, whether giving instructions to the kitchen staff or addressing a customer’s concerns. Someone who avoids eye contact or seems uninterested in the conversation may struggle with interpersonal communication.

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Restaurant Safety: How Restaurateurs Can Improve their Risk Profiles

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We frequently see issues at restaurants related to slips and falls, fires and worker injuries. Safety training should take place upon hire for all new employees, but that should not be a one-time event. Liquor liability : Many restaurants serve alcohol and liquor liability can protect them from losses related to intoxicated guests.

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Serve and Sip Responsibly: Tackling Restaurant Liquor Liability Concerns

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Prioritize Staff Training : Restaurants should prioritize structured alcohol service training to ensure employees can effectively identify and mitigate risks. Secure Comprehensive Liquor Liability Insurance : Despite taking precautions, alcohol-related incidents can still happen.

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Safety First: Welcoming Restaurant Employees Back

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As the fight against COVID-19 continues, more of those same restaurants have started considering—and even implementing—new plans for welcoming employees and customers back for in-person dining. Unexpected downtime, when paired with a swift return to work, can present new risks to restaurant employees.