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The Future of Restaurants is Forever Changed by COVID-19

Modern Restaurant Management

We offer paid leave for all staff working 25+ hours, as well as 401(k) plan, health, dental, and vision insurance — but that’s not the norm in the restaurant industry. For example, it's clear that tips, for the foreseeable future, will not provide a stand-alone solution to compensate front of house staff.

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8 Reasons Why Restaurant Workers Quit (And How to Retain Them)

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73% of those employees still receive tips. Implement a tip pool. Tip pooling is another way that restaurants are changing up compensation more fair across the board. A tip pool eliminates some of the downsides of tipping like inconsistent wages, an emphasis on “good tables,” and an individual mentality among serving staff.

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Easter Eat-In, Potbelly Pantry and #ThePlateFund

Modern Restaurant Management

Ensuring business interruption insurance covers COVID-19. Right now, restaurants aren’t receiving the benefits they deserve from insurance companies. The fund is also intended to assist restaurant workers who will not qualify for unemployment insurance or the federal stimulus payment because of immigration status or other issues.

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What to Include in Your Restaurant Employee Handbook

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Most restaurants still rely on a whiteboard or communication to assign tasks, which can lead to errors and a lack of accountability. (If First, you need to include their pay and how they will be paid, as well as your overtime and tips policies.

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Digital Dining and ‘Restaurant Recovery’ Show

Modern Restaurant Management

When paired with other products like Square Marketing and Square Loyalty, sellers can strengthen customer relationships, create open lines of communication, and incentivize patrons to keep coming back. Sellers can get started with On-Demand delivery powered by Postmates now, with additional delivery partners coming soon.

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The Ultimate Guide to Restaurant Costs

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Your restaurant is different so ensure you find your ideal food cost (discussed later) Labor cost : Roughly 30% of revenue including management salaries of 10% Insurance varies by provider and type. Fixed costs include rent, mortgage, salaries, loan payments, license fees, and insurance premiums. And that’s all you really want, right?

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10 Payroll Reports Every Business Manager Needs To Know

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Reported tips. when you distribute paychecks). Businesses using a weekly payroll payment and report schedule usually distribute checks on Friday for the last full week worked (Monday through Sunday), and then crunch the numbers for the record. Federal income taxes withheld. Medicare taxes. Social Security taxes. Overtime hours.