Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 5, 2020

No matter where the returning employee works, as an employer, you must protect all of your employees, guests, and vendors. It’s critical to take necessary precautions to help ensure all are protected when employees return to work. In addition, you can educate employees about the risks associated with travel plans.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 6, 2020

For restaurants, this means dine-in service will begin again — or will be soon — and more employees will be returning to work. The following is a look at just some of the considerations regarding employees that restaurant owners and managers will need to focus on in the weeks and months to come.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 15, 2020

Now is the time for restaurant employers to develop a plan to address both the legal and practical considerations for safely returning employees to work. What if employees refuse to work because of fear of exposure to COVID-19? Recalling Furloughed or Laid Off Workers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

The pandemic – and related travel disruptions – meant that in-person audits were largely paused, yet food businesses still needed the inspections and data to ensure compliance and remediate risks. Often, employees dread visits from in-person auditors, thinking they will “get in trouble” for any safety infractions.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

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.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

McDonald’s is among the growing number of employers to be hit with a lawsuit by a group of Chicago employees claiming the company failed to meet expert recommendations and government guidance for on-the-job protections against COVID-19. And document every action you take to support a safe workplace. Think wellness.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

For over 60 years, there had been no meaningful updates regarding joint employer status, leaving many franchisors and similarly situated parties wondering – is my entity liable as a joint employer for my franchisee’s/affiliate’s acts relating to employees? Determination of employee’s rate and method of payment.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Reducing employee salaries by no more than 25 percent during the covered period. Employee gross pay including salary, wages, commissions, bonuses, and tips, capped at the annualized value of $100,000 for the length of the applicable Covered Period. What Documentation Is Required to Apply for Forgiveness?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 16, 2020

For instance, the growth of delivery led to uncharted operational struggles, with more business came heightened compliance risks and of course, with more customers came labor-related headaches. Directly managing a delivery workforce comes with a slew of management and administrative-related burdens and costs for operators. Labor Wars.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 6, 2021

To tackle the concerns of customers and employees while focusing on business growth, restaurant owners will need to look to innovation and reimagine how they once operated. Restaurants lucky enough to have access to outdoor dining space had to balance the needs of the business with the safety of customers and employees.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Following government recommendations is always required but going the extra mile by providing a positive culture with purpose can help your employees feel more invested in protecting customers and your business. When employees feel safe, informed, and engaged, then customers will feel safe. Increase Self-Assessments at Every Location.

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 10, 2020

Some of these precautions are normal for any business closed for an extended period, while others are directly related to COVID-19 – with local health departments setting new enhanced safety guidelines. Train Employees to the Written Plan. Documentation is key here noting training dates, times and attendance.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 13, 2020

We have become use to recycling our cardboard on a daily basis, but it may soon be required to eliminate that packaging before food and other supplies enter a food production space or storage. [] EMPLOYEE ANTIBODY TESTING AND VALIDATION. In some states – ServeSafe or something comparable is required of all foodservice workers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 24, 2024

” Additionally, you will speak to or put in place written policies around employee and manager expectations and a code of ethics. .” ” Additionally, you will speak to or put in place written policies around employee and manager expectations and a code of ethics.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 17, 2020

If you are one of the businesses that has been lucky enough to receive a small business loan through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (or otherwise have been able to secure alternate financial backing), you may have been able to retain many of your employees and maintain business continuity in the interim. [1].

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 15, 2019

Mandated by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, it is used to verify the employment eligibility of all employees in the United States. If an employer is a repeat offender or makes the same error with more than one employee, these fees can climb even higher. The Role of Technology.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 8, 2020

The program was created to help small businesses (fewer than 500 employees) with funds to pay up to eight weeks of payroll costs, including benefits. As an example, a private equity-owned restaurant group might qualify for the PPP by having fewer than 500 employees per location. Employee Retention Credit. 10 million.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

In 2017, ophthalmologist Dr. Chris Knobbe published a paper arguing that “harmful vegetable oil,” as well as other processed foods, “are the primary and proximate cause of AMD [age-related macular degeneration].” If concern over seed oils continues to grow, you’ll probably see more restaurants making it clear whether they use them or not.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 21, 2020

All of them have asked us for help in saving their businesses and helping their employees. The income loss covered may be due to disaster-related closing of the business facility or from the loss of a key supplier that is itself shut down. Document Everything. This is the time to start keeping a journal.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 14, 2020

This new site is a one-stop hub of critical information for restaurants, employees, customers and industry partners. In addition to the latest resources on COVID-19 restaurant and employee recovery programs, RestaurantsAct.com offers a brand new, industry-first interactive map of each state, District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 16, 2024

Within weeks, his corporation declared bankruptcy, leaving 500 employees wondering if they would keep a job and putting $30 million dollars of sale volume at risk for the brand. Make sure there is a document, especially as a sole owner, that gives similar authority for someone to make decisions if you are no longer able to do so.

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7 Shifts

JULY 31, 2020

Chat —Managers and staff can chat one-on-one or in groups to discuss work-related topics in a secure app—and keep their personal life separate. The Manager Log Book is really important because our managers document on a daily basis. Whenever there are mistakes, it gets documented.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 18, 2020

The documents released today will help small businesses seek forgiveness at the conclusion of the eight week covered period, which begins with the disbursement of their loans. Demonstrating the importance placed on the health and well-being of employees and customers. Click here to view the application and instructions.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 15, 2020

Developing and documenting stringent compliance protocols for this statute may increase a restaurant’s likelihood of success on its FAA waiver applications.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 18, 2024

Cost of goods sold is the raw material cost of your beverages and food, and labor cost includes actual labor, employee benefits, payroll taxes, healthcare, and bonuses. So, train new hires properly by showing them how to use your POS, clearly articulate your customer service standards, and let them shadow other employees.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 2, 2020

With restaurant employee turnover acting as an ever-present concern, many operators struggle to know how to keep quality employees on board without wasting time on those who aren't. ' As the name implies, these employees seek shortcuts and workarounds in all their tasks. When to Move On.

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EATER

JANUARY 15, 2021

But he soon found that the responsibility to get people to wear masks fell on the employees. “No Putnam documented the decline in the country’s bowling leagues, which he connects to diminishing social engagement (in addition to the decline in beer and pizza sales for the alleys themselves). But while U.S.

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Lavu

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Payroll automation saves time, reduces costs, and boosts employee satisfaction, making it a must-have for any restaurant. Tracking Employee Hours Automatically Automated time tracking eliminates the hassle of manual timesheets and punch cards. Did you know that 40% of employees admit to time theft when manual time tracking is used? [2]

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

However, restaurant owners and leaders can take clear, actionable steps towards understanding and managing their labor cost percentage without taking a toll on employee productivity, customer satisfaction, or their bottom lines. Benefits (Health Care, Employee Discounts, etc.). What is Restaurant Labor Cost Percentage? Payroll Taxes.

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7 Shifts

JULY 16, 2021

View your lean plan as an ever-evolving document you can revisit, and revise, as new information surfaces. List all employees and partners. If you're serving food at your coffee shop, your employees should complete a food handler's course. Freezers you can, among other things, use to store employee food. Accessibility.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

The more institutional the landlord, the tougher negotiations become, as they often demand lots of documentation before granting relief. Employees are a key asset to survival during the pandemic. Some of the largest chains received between $1 million and $10 million, but those represent a small percentage.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The recording of completed work and collection of data serve as an essential tool for QSRs to maintain a safe facility for employees and customers alike. As a result, printing costs and the associated physical storage of documentation are reduced, both lowering expenses and reducing environmental impact.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 23, 2021

Each point-of-sale partner is helping in different ways – from providing a fully integrated application experience, to building pre-packaged point-of-sale documentation, to holding interactive webinars. Providing educational resources dedicated to answering questions small businesses have related to the RRF.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 7, 2020

Countless restaurants across the country used a PPP loan to keep their employees on the payroll even while shuttered, but they are emerging from the program with challenges that have only grown in scope. For many, this uncertainty will linger until a vaccine is available. .” 350,000-1 million. $1-2 1-2 million. $2-5 2-5 million. $5-10

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Lavu

MARCH 7, 2025

Related video from YouTube What Is PCI Compliance? Document and Submit Compile documentation of your security measures and scan results, then submit your completed SAQ to your payment processor or bank. Access Controls Restricts employee access to sensitive payment data.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 24, 2020

” Combined with well-rehearsed plans and specific emergency duties for individual employees, this relatively simple safety advice can save both employee and customer lives through preparation. Adding to the concern, the documented COVID-19-induced spike in firearm sales only adds to the concern.

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