7 Shifts

MARCH 27, 2020

We’ve created this COVID-19 restaurant closure guide to help restaurateurs like you navigate these difficult times. The law This major decision isn’t entirely up to you. If local laws mandate that you have to shut your restaurant down, then you must comply. Here are some things to think about before you shut your doors.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 27, 2020

The words ‘employee handbook’ are enough to make any new hire quiver. Having to spend a shift—or even worse, your after-hours—reading through an employee handbook will sap the fun out of any new restaurant job. The introduction to your restaurant employee handbook Think of your employee handbook as a welcome to your restaurant.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

Managing a restaurant is a delicate routine—if we can even call it a routine. Managers are responsible for nearly every aspect of the restaurant and have to cover a variety of duties. In addition to their main duties, restaurant managers also have to contend with all the unwritten or hidden responsibilities that fall on them.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Every great restaurant has many parts that contribute to its success: delicious food, excellent customer service, an inviting atmosphere, and competent staff. But restaurant management is the glue that holds it all together. With so many responsibilities, running a restaurant can be tricky. What is Restaurant Management?

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Management Management 2019 Employee Relations 284

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2021

The guidance informs employees of what they should know. In addition, the guidance, while characterized by OSHA as making recommendations that are “advisory in nature,” appear to impose additional obligations on employers to make their workplaces safe for employees as the COVID-19 pandemic trudges into 2021.

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Employee Relations Food Safety Restaurant Law Education 160

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 9, 2020

The restaurant sector has been especially hard hit by fallout from the COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) pandemic. million Americans according to the National Restaurant Association. It’s likely no restaurant owner or manager has experienced a situation of this magnitude in their lifetime. Step Up Cleaning and Sanitation.

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Lavu

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

POS integrations simplify restaurant operations by automating tasks, reducing errors, and improving customer service. Revolutionize Your Restaurant Operations: In-depth Overview of POS Systems Why POS Integrations Matter for Restaurants Running a restaurant involves juggling a lot of moving parts.

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7 Shifts

JULY 31, 2020

2 hours per week When Mattenga’s bought the restaurant in 2014, they had been using spreadsheets to keep track of their weekly schedules. Optimizing & reducing labor costs Mattenga’s kept their labor costs steady at 22% - 27% A restaurateur’s labor costs are one of the largest—yet most flexible—of all the restaurant costs.

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SpotOn

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Any seasoned restaurant owner knows a great team is crucial to smooth operations and outstanding guest experiences. Retaining your employees doesn’t just save you time reviewing applications , interviewing, and training but also money. Enter the restaurant employee handbook. Here’s why.

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Employee Relations Restaurant Law Hiring Food Safety 52

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 25, 2020

Over the past few months, many restaurants made difficult decisions to reduce their workforce and apply a strict delivery and takeout format or pause operations entirely due to COVID-19. The return of a more regular dining experience signals an encouraging step forward for owners and employees alike, however, caution is necessary.

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Employee Relations Customer Experience Communication Training 219

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 6, 2020

Nair, a partner at Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP compiles recent legal news affecting the restaurant, food and beverage and hospitality industries for Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. However, ERG did not have signed copies of arbitration agreements for at least 60 former employees who were part of the lawsuit.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 21, 2020

It’s a new world for restaurant owners and managers. Having already adjusted to the rise of takeout and delivery, now restaurants are figuring out how to reopen for dine-in service while navigating social distancing and other health guidelines. QR codes are hot again and popping up everywhere to promote touchless communication.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

Managing a restaurant is a delicate routine—if we can even call it a routine. Managers are responsible for nearly every aspect of the restaurant and have to cover a variety of duties. In addition to their main duties, restaurant managers also have to contend with all the unwritten or hidden responsibilities that fall on them.

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Management Management Kitchen Safety Front of House 195

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and operators can expect to see in 2024. Prioritising employee well-being, mental health, and job satisfaction is also essential in curbing turnover and cultivating a content and dedicated workforce.

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Lavu

MARCH 4, 2020

Labor management is a critical part of running a successful restaurant business. However, juggling a weekly shift schedule can be an overwhelming and time-consuming process for a restaurant manager or operator. However, restaurants are now leveraging technology to manage their employees better.

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Sling

MAY 24, 2023

Every restaurant should have an employee handbook. It’s a way to define the working relationship between employer and employee. Should some problem arise, the employee can’t use, “They never told me that,” as a defense because it’s written down in the employee handbook.

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Restaurant365

MAY 7, 2021

But how does the vaccination rollout affect your restaurant business? Many employers were already making their own choices about how to provide paid leave for restaurant employees getting vaccinated or those who are recovering from any possible side effects. The COVID-19 vaccine and your restaurant business.

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SpotOn

JUNE 5, 2024

Restaurants and other small businesses operate on slim margins. For this reason, many restaurants and other small businesses implement some kind of fee to offset operating expenses without skyrocketing prices for their customers.   Service fees A service fee pays for services related to the business's main product.

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Restaurant365

AUGUST 19, 2020

Successful restaurant owners and operators don’t just provide great food. For food service and hospitality in particular, an essential part of the guest experience is the interaction with employees. The people piece of the puzzle can be challenging for restaurants. How are you communicating with your potential new hires?

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Sling

AUGUST 9, 2023

March 2023 13 Expert Tips for Effective Employee Communication March 2023 11 Types of Job Shifts Managers Should Know March 2023 What Is Incentive Pay and How Does it Work? March 2023 What Is a Human Resource Management System (HRMS)? March 2023 What Is a Human Resource Management System (HRMS)?

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 7, 2020

A flexible public relations and marketing program can help create interesting promos to draw consumers to your business, as well as generate timely media stories of interest to your customers and community. Keeping a restaurant in business, let alone the top of mind during this crisis requires getting innovative.

Marketing 203

Marketing Tip Distribution Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering 203

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 10, 2020

As restaurants begin the process of reopening, some with an extended period of nonoperation, there are safety precautions that must be considered beyond simply ordering supplies, rehiring staff and opening the doors. All of which could occur during prolonged periods of non-operation.

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Sling

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Note how the business manages its employees , markets its products, provides customer service , and develops its business model. 2) Research laws that apply to the food service industry Starting a food service business of any kind comes with a long list of laws, rules, and guidelines. your target market). Summers and Ms.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

As much as complete closures and stay-at-home orders have harmed the restaurant industry, reopening has come with fits and starts, presenting a new litany of obstacles for dining establishments to overcome. For restaurants whose footprints did not previously include outdoor areas, this mandate created an opportunity to evolve.

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Fine Dining Restaurant Law Food Truck Outdoor 201

Ken Burgin

JUNE 6, 2023

I love using ChatGPT to develop training activities and materials for restaurant and cafe employees. This is using the Chat in ChatGPT PROMPT: Act as an experienced restaurant trainer who is using ChatGPT to develop content and training activities for restaurant employees.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

What are the benefits of self-operated delivery for restaurants? These fees, when not managed, cut deep into razor-thin margins, and in some cases, can contribute to a restaurant closing for good. Send customers special offers, communicate directly, and keep them up to date.

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Online Ordering Ordering Customer Service Food Order 341

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 7, 2020

. “Uber and Postmates have long shared a belief that platforms like ours can power much more than just food delivery—they can be a hugely important part of local commerce and communities, all the more important during crises like COVID-19," said Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi. "As 350,000-1 million. $1-2 1-2 million. $2-5

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Hot Schedules

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Employee Contact Data – Make sure you have clean data going into the end of the year. Also, make sure that you have removed any terminated employees and ensure that they don’t have any outstanding balances for garnishments, vacation, or sick time. Did you have 50 or more full-time employees on your payroll in the previous year?

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Insurance Employee Relations Restaurant Law 2021 78

Hot Schedules

JULY 17, 2018

to enact a predictive scheduling law on a statewide level. These new regulations create major challenges and potential costs for restaurant, hospitality and retail employers throughout the state, requiring them to fundamentally change how they schedule their workers. New Requirements for Employers.

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Management Management Restaurant Law Employee Relations 74

Restaurant365

AUGUST 21, 2020

Successful restaurant owners and operators don’t just provide great food. For food service and hospitality in particular, an essential part of the guest experience is the interaction with employees. The people piece of the puzzle can be challenging for restaurants. How are you communicating with your potential new hires?

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Blog Restaurant Law Recruiting Employee Relations 78

Apicbase

AUGUST 29, 2024

This includes restaurants , hotels , catering companies, and other hospitality businesses. By optimising workflows and integrating restaurant technology, operations managers can streamline tasks, monitor inventory, and track performance across multiple sites. Download Your Free Copy Now!

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Restaurant365

DECEMBER 11, 2020

The year 2020 prompted enormous changes in the restaurant industry. The events of this year made running a lean, streamlined restaurant business a necessity to survive the many shifts. As 2021 begins, there are many restaurant management best practices that can be applied to strengthen your business, in the short and long term.

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2021 Cash Management Management Management 136

Sling

DECEMBER 18, 2019

And for smaller businesses with fewer employees, that might make good business sense. To help you decide if the DIY-route is right for you, the management experts at Sling have created this complete guide on how to calculate overtime related to payroll. Calculating employee and employer taxes. You certainly can. holidays (e.g.,

Employee Relations 78

Employee Relations Restaurant Law Government Tip Distribution 78

Sling

DECEMBER 18, 2019

And for smaller businesses with fewer employees, that might make good business sense. To help you decide if the DIY-route is right for you, the management experts at Sling have created this complete guide on how to calculate overtime related to payroll. Calculating employee and employer taxes. You certainly can. holidays (e.g.,

Employee Relations 78

Employee Relations Restaurant Law Government Tip Distribution 78

Hot Schedules

AUGUST 12, 2019

Maintain Compliance with Predictive Scheduling Laws. Predictive Scheduling laws are designed to help your employees, but the burden falls on managers. Predictive Scheduling Laws: Penalties, Fees, and Fines, Oh My. When managers make changes to a previously set schedule, the impact on the employees can be a tough one.

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Restaurant Law White Paper Employee Relations Download 60

Lavu

APRIL 6, 2020

Newer reports also include lack of appetite, nausea, and diarrhea as COVID-19 related symptoms. While the restaurant industry already has to abide by many rules and regulations according to health standards, it is not uncommon for employees to come to work ill. If you are sick, stay home.

Employee Relations 114

Employee Relations Point of Sale Restaurant Law Government 114

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 10, 2020

And how are other restaurants and industry insiders responding to this growing health concern? ” The cashless multi-vendor open-air gastronomic market has two locations in Prague, and a total of 34 independently operated restaurants, bars and retailers. Eat healthier.” We are trying to be responsible and calm.”

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