7 Shifts

OCTOBER 2, 2019

If you’re transitioning to a restaurant management position, congratulations! This is a great step up in your restaurant career, and one that 25% of all restaurant staff want to make. But with this new opportunity comes a new set of challenges, not the least of which is figuring out how to manage restaurant staff. There are certainly skills that will help you keep your staff engaged and your restaurant running smoothly, but some of what you need to know can only come from experience.

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Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 2, 2019

When we listen to a catchy song by Steely Dan we think of Walter Becker and Donald Fagen – the founding members of this iconic group. Yet, Bernard Purdie probably played that laid-back rhythm that defines their songs on drums. Purdie, a studio musician, was responsible for the Purdie shuffle that made hits of dozens of songs by well-known groups over the years.

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Sling

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

As an owner or manager , you should always be looking for ways to improve the way you work. But that’s only half the equation for a successful business. You also need to focus on areas of improvement for employees. Granted, every business is different, and what works for one team (or employee) might not work for another. But there are some universal skills that everyone — and we mean everyone — can stand to improve.

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Sante

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Cynthia Lohr is promoted to chief brand officer (CBO) of J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines. SAN JOSE, Calif. – Oct. 2, 2019 – J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines today announced the advancement of second-generation Co-owner and Trade and Brand Advocate Cynthia Lohr to the position of chief brand officer (CBO), reporting to Founder Jerry Lohr. Lohr first began her career with J.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 1, 2019

Big news from the 7shifts team this week! We raised an additional $6 million (USD) in funding to help us accelerate the development our labor management platform, expand our team, and provide new, innovative services that help restaurants like your grow. This additional funding is led by our existing investors, Napier Park Financial Partners, with participation by our existing partners at Relay Ventures , and our new investor, Conexus Credit Union.

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Crunchtime

OCTOBER 3, 2019

How do your technology partners show that you can trust them? Ask for their SSAE 18 documentation. Earlier this month, we welcomed Zerrick Pearson, the The VP of Technology at Five Guys, and Tamy Duplantis, the President of Return on Informatio n Consulting , to join us in a panel at the 2019 Food Service Technology ( FSTEC ) show to discuss what to look for when selecting a technology partner.

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Transact

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Food waste, countless hours spent taking inventory, complicated employee onboarding processes—and even worse, sick customers due to food safety issues—they’re nightmares for any dedicated restaurant manager. . With rising food and labor costs—in addition to increased supply chain accountability and safety standards that can devastate a brand’s image if violated—restaurants and foodservice companies simply cannot continue to risk the costs of inefficiencies and inaccuracies of the current s

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Next Restaurants

OCTOBER 4, 2019

Twitter is a great way to market your restaurant business. With an estimated 140 million users in the US alone, that’s a huge potential audience, and the short and snappy style of Twitter is perfectly suited to rapid promotions and engagements with your target guests. The first step is to get as big a following as you possibly can amongst the audience that you are looking to reach out to.

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Hot Schedules

OCTOBER 4, 2019

Blog. Managing Inventory — and Your Time . Stock counting frequencies vary by location and concept. Find one that works for . A long with labor, food and beverage is one of the highest costs within a hospitality organization. Aside from the cost of the items themselves, there are many expenses associated with managing inventory. What happens when something is ordered that then goes to waste?

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Restaurant365

OCTOBER 4, 2019

Most restaurateurs can answer the question, “what is a point of sale (POS) system?” because POS systems include some of the most critical components of restaurant operations. Whether small businesses or multi-location, when choosing between POS solutions, restaurateurs consider a long list of features, cost, and usability. However, as cloud-based POS systems and cloud-powered restaurant management platforms become the industry standard, are you also thinking about “what is POS

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Xtra Chef

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Let’s see what recipes make up the xtraCHEF team! Samantha Finkelstein manages Strategic Partnerships and Culinary Solutions for xtraCHEF. We chatted with her to learn a bit about her background, get her take on company culture, and, of course, hear about her favorite restaurants in NYC. What did you do before you came xtraCHEF? I spent several years working with Hillstone Restaurant Group , managing just about every department for both Front and Back of House.

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KaTom

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Easy Tailgate Food & Other Game Day Recipes. Autumn is an exciting time – the sun sets on long summer days, but falling leaves signal the promise of cooler weather and, more importantly, the return of football season. As a lifelong college football fan and avid fantasy football player, ball games on Saturdays and Sundays mean my weekends are often packed with potlucks – and that adds up to lot of appetizers.

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Sling

OCTOBER 4, 2019

Calculating restaurant menu pricing doesn’t have to be difficult. Nor does it have to be a “shot in the dark” or the general “3x markup” that, unfortunately, seems to be the norm. As a restaurant owner or manager, you need to do what’s best for your business. That’s why it’s vital to base your restaurant menu pricing on cold, hard data from your establishment — not from someone else’s or from some national report.

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Restaurant365

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

Time is money in business, particularly in the ultra-competitive restaurant industry. Through streamlining operational functions , like the accounts payable process, restaurant owners and operators are able to implement cost-saving efficiencies. Automating accounts payable (AP) in restaurant accounting can eliminate manual, time-consuming tasks, optimize invoice processing, and add money to the bottom line.

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Goliath Consulting

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

Fall themed menus seem to crop up earlier each year¹, what with Dunkin’s launching their pumpkin and apple cider flavors on August 21, and Starbucks heralding the start of Fall with its pumpkin spice latte and other array of seasonal desserts on August 27th, weeks before the official start of the season. There is no denying the consumer demand for these items—just look at how pumpkin spice has become a $600 million flavor.² Switching to a seasonal menu generates interest and excitement around th

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Buzztime Business

OCTOBER 4, 2019

Finding your social media voice for your bar can be extremely difficult. We've got you covered with five steps to help define your bars social media voice. The post How to Define Your Bar’s Voice on Social Media (in 5 Steps) appeared first on Buzztime.

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Sling

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Many managers feel that bar inventory is a complex, time-consuming process that doesn’t serve any real purpose. Done right, though, it can reveal a great deal about how your business is running and keep your bar on the road to profitability and success. In this article, the experts at Sling tell you how to take inventory in just four steps and give you some expert tips to make the whole process easier.

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Kounta

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

Australia’s restaurant elite have been crowned at the Good Food Guide 2020 Awards in Brisbane. Every day we are fortunate enough to witness the passion, creativity, and dedication driving our industry. We couldn’t be more thrilled to see so many of our customers recognised and awarded for their boundless enthusiasm, energy and of course, the food at this year’s awards.

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Thrive POS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

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Bevology

OCTOBER 1, 2019

Sarah Jessica Parker’s partnership with the boys at Invivo Wines officially debuted at a glamorous party held outdoors at South Street Seaport in NYC on Sept. 18 and initial distribution in 20 U.S. markets. [link]. The wine concept was the brainchild of Rob Cameron and Tim Lightbourne of Invivo Wines out of New Zealand. I was introduced to the duo via a referral from Suzanne Kendrick of Wine-Searcher and first met with them in Auckland in Feb. to help plan the launch in the American market

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MBB Hospitality

OCTOBER 2, 2019

We can all use a little help, especially when it comes to pay taxes on our business, right? Did you know that there are some small business tax dedications that you can take advantage of? While you can’t deduct personal expenses like living and family-related expenses, for things that you use for both personal and business use, you might be able to.

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Kounta

OCTOBER 1, 2019

Opening a Restaurant is an incredibly exciting adventure, and deeply complex in equal parts. Australians now dine out more than Americans, and opening a restaurant has become a compelling business proposition that is hard to ignore (Eating Out in Australia 2017). With an imposing financial investment and the high risk of hospitality’s most competitive segment, opening a restaurant deserves careful consideration and deliberate and thorough planning to ensure success.

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Dot It

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Up Your Pizza Promotion Game Let your customers know about pizza promotions with a marketing calendar for the upcoming year. Marketing calendars are a great way to promote and offer savings at your pizzeria. Below is a FREE pizza holiday calendar for 2020 and beyond. To use, simply click the pizza marketing calendar and add [ ] The post Pizza Holiday Calendar 2020 appeared first on Dot It.

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RGU

SEPTEMBER 29, 2019

Ironistic ​As a small business owner, your day-to-day activities require wearing many hats. One of the most important, but overlooked, hats that you wear is marketing your product or service. Limited staff, budget and time can cause restrictions and roadblocks for small business owners, so it is easy to let marketing efforts fall through the cracks.

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Evergreen

OCTOBER 3, 2019

By Bryce Patterson Let’s face it: chalk is stylish. It adds a homey, classic vibe to a restaurant or bar, and there’s a lot to love in that old-school look. That said, maintaining a chalk menu can […]. The post Why Digital Beats Chalk: How to Maintain Your Venue’s Style with a Digital Menu Board appeared first on Evergreen.

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Benchmarque

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

Let's talk Millennials: Who exactly are they, what makes them tick, and what has been their role in reinventing the hospitality industry as a whole? In this article, we outline what their consumer behaviours look like, what their work ethic entails, and what you can expect from this generation in terms of careers and how to manage them in the workplace.

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2019

pio-cesare-barolo-ornato-docg-bottle-shot-2696-1549303875.png. Author(s): Roger Morris. Teaser: Character in a wine or spirit is hard to define, but you know it when you taste it. This week we have some interesting wines and an Irish whiskey of character – that hard-to-define quality that perhaps can best be described as “solid,” “basic,” “dependable.

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RGU

SEPTEMBER 28, 2019

Jeff Bevis To say the United States has many small businesses would be an understatement — according to JP Morgan Chase & Co., more than 99% of America’s businesses are included in this category. Collectively, they contribute $5.9 trillion dollars to the economy every year. Small business appeals to a lot of people, but it takes hard work and drive to succeed.

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Buzztime Business

SEPTEMBER 28, 2019

Try out these four must-have Thanksgiving drinks at your bar. By incorporating holidays flavors like maple, cranberry, apple, and pumpkin, you can get your customers into the Thanksgiving spirit! The post 16 Thanksgiving Drink Recipes (Your Customers Will Fall For) appeared first on Buzztime.

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Crunchtime

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

Every month, the CrunchTimer Spotlight asks six questions to a valued member of our team. We're proud of the rich experience and diverse backgrounds our team has. Check out new interviews each month here on the CrunchTime Blog.

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Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.

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