Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 25, 2020

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.

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Culinary Cues

JULY 15, 2024

This disease is highly contagious without concern for age, gender, socio-economic status, education level, or factors related to a person’s focus on a healthy lifestyle. This is a disease that lies dormant in many people just waiting to take over their every being if those in positions of leadership allow it to. Hire people who “fit”.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Or employees haven’t been properly (and regularly) trained. Increased waste (and related costs ). Inaccuracy leads to more waste and related expenses since your team will need to toss the incorrect order and remake it correctly. All too often, restaurants are fumbling on that basic principle. Shift that mindset.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 23, 2023

Franchise brands have many goals in common: enter a new market; attract new franchisees, employees and loyal customers; increase average unit volume (AUV); and accelerate franchise expansion strategies. Every brand has a story, and that’s what makes customers, employees and franchisees take notice, choose you and keep coming back.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 7, 2024

He has over 30 years of experience in the field, starting as a dishwasher and rising to a leadership position at Inspire Brands, where he served as Vice President of Global Equipment Innovation & Supply. Restaurant corporation leadership must be willing to invest in food safety programs and practices on an ongoing basis.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 19, 2020

” Restaurant employees would practice proper protocols behind the scenes: cooking foods to proper temperatures, avoiding cross-contamination, washing hands and equipment, etc. When consumers venture out to restaurants, they want to see tables separated by at least 6 feet, employees cleaning constantly, and everyone wearing masks onsite.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 22, 2020

But if your restaurant or industry related business has been able to stay open or expects to resume operations once we are on the other side of the pandemic, now may be the time to apply for a grant. 2020 has been a year like no other for restaurants and the companies who support and supply them. Sadly, too many have closed permanently.

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Goliath Consulting

JULY 28, 2020

Social distancing has radically changed the way restaurants work, causing a spike in delivery and take-out orders, and employees are taking on different responsibilities to fit these new roles in the workplace (2). Conflict Resolution (Guest Relations). Situational Leadership. COVID-19 is redefining jobs (1).

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Now, restaurant owners and managers can be confident in their readiness against pathogens and reassure guests and employees by committing to cleanliness and effectively communicating their approach to the public. In addition to considering their customers, restaurant owners must also take the necessary steps to reassure and retain employees.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

I think it is very important for business owners, in general, to make a statement that our employees matter and so does their voice,” said Hunter Evans, Chef, at Elvie’s in Jackson, Mississippi. “Health care and mental health are sadly out of reach for many of our employees based on the current system.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 25, 2024

"As an owner, you are responsible for your livelihood, the livelihood of others, and it is a crash course in leadership in an area that we are still learning as well." One inKind employee shared a heartbreaking story of a colleague who succumbed to the pressures of the industry during the pandemic.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 11, 2020

Two of the most significant issues facing businesses today are RETAINING good employees who are so difficult to find and MAXIMIZING the productivity and efficiency of those same employees. But, the most effective way to improve this connection with employees is to communicate through storytelling.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 16, 2020

Sarah Yee, who owns an L&L franchise in San Antonio, Texas, kept all 16 of her employees working their regular hours while growing her existing customer base. ” L&L convened an emergency meeting with leadership, tackling four major issues: safety, marketing, expedited communication and financial assistance.

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The Rail

JANUARY 3, 2025

Regular staff training ensures your employees are equipped to handle a fast-paced restaurant environment and the challenges that come with it, deliver exceptional service, and adapt to evolving industry trends to stay competitive. Key Training Areas The first question that probably pops into your mind is, What should I train my employees on?

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The Rail

JANUARY 8, 2025

Like others, bars and restaurants have to take care of their employees. You can promote better protection for employees and patrons by focusing on your restaurants culture. Protecting Employees Worker safety is a similar issue. Many important safety steps take time a luxury employees dont always feel like they have.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 5, 2021

Community Relations. Solar power is a win all around for restaurants because it creates opportunities to potentially save in a few different ways on the bottom line while reinforcing your leadership role with your employees and in the cities where you work. It drops to 22 percent in 2023 and after that, it drops to 10 percent.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 2, 2024

In the restaurant industry, employee feedback—in both directions—is crucial for making positivechanges in operations and workplace dynamics. This job satisfaction boost also decreases employee turnover, which is an ongoing challenge in the restaurant sector. Below relational leadership and management authority Cheryl L.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2020

” RWCF is compiling an extensive list of resources and links related to the COVID-19 Crisis on its website, and, soon, we will collect data (qualitative and quantitative) from affected workers and restaurant owners so that we can work with local and national leaders to address the systemic issues the COVID19 pandemic has exposed. .

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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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EATER

MARCH 12, 2025

But normalcy is increasingly a fragile concept, and in recent years, the cascade of disasters related to climate and environmental change has become its own ongoing crisis. Against all odds, many are still thriving, having pivoted and reshaped themselves to keep going until something resembling normalcy appeared again.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 10, 2020

Our priority is to reinforce prevention to protect both our employees and our guests. Our employees and tenant staff with any cold or flu symptoms are required to stay at home and contact their doctor via phone. As the world braces for a pandemic, Lavu leadership recognizes the potential for restaurant closures.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

Chances are, it's balancing the scheduling requests of dozens of employees each week. Check employee schedules to ensure plans match reality. Toast performed extensive research among non-managerial restaurant employees with surprising results. A fairly typical day might look something like this: Check the logbook.

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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. If you do not have someone you can groom to take over the leadership role and acquire the store, it may be time to get a valuation and consider selling the business.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

TEAM Schostak Family Celebrates Anniversary and Employees. TEAM Schostak Family Restaurants (TSFR) is celebrating its 40th anniversary along with the anniversaries of employees that have been with the company for 20 years or more. Restaurant and Chef and Leadership award categories will continue to have no fees for entry.

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EATER

AUGUST 24, 2022

“They said, ‘We are like family here,’ and when they said that, they made me feel like I was going to be part of a family work environment,” says Luna, a former Amy’s Kitchen employee. Some employees who spoke to Eater requested anonymity; pseudonyms are denoted throughout with asterisks.). And that’s something I needed at the time.”.

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Culinary Cues

JULY 23, 2020

When strength is practiced without grace and dignity, then leadership is in serious question. Those who promote the integration of grace and dignity in their style of leadership are also those who understand that many, if not all of those listed examples of operational realities are directly related to how the chef approaches them.

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7 Shifts

JULY 29, 2021

Sales per labor hour tracks how much revenue employees are helping bring in per hour worked. When an employee is unable to work a scheduled shift, they can offer it up to the pool for other team members to pick up. Most of their employees are also students, so picking up shifts in-between or after class is a breeze.

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 13, 2021

of employees rated sanitation efforts of ultra-high importance, with an average score of 4.1 Employees aren't satisfied with their current wages. Nearly half of all restaurant employees are hovering in the range of $11-15/hour (45.8%). 73% of those employees still receive tips. Employees want schedule flexibility.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 31, 2021

75 percent of restaurant operators reported that recruiting employees was their top challenge as of June 2021 – the highest level ever recorded. A 30-year veteran of the food and beverage industry, Bené will remain in a leadership role as he returns to the beverage distribution sector. ” Marvin F.

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7 Shifts

JULY 24, 2020

By championing Enlightened Hospitality and hiring a team of 51 percenters, you’ll improve the customer experience and employee satisfaction—which will lead to more repeat business and reduced staff turnover. Topics: Leadership; time management; reducing overheads and staff turnaround. ?? Published: 2017 ?? Author: Katelyn Silva ??

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7 Shifts

MARCH 23, 2022

When it came to employee scheduling, National Coney Island had about as many methods as it did locations. By the time new guidance went from leadership to management to back of house staff, clarity guaranteed—especially important when topics included health and safety guidance. Table of Contents. Complicated, manual scheduling.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2021

It’s one more way we can show how much we care about our employees. “We’re thrilled to partner with the KFC Foundation to provide KFC restaurant employees with the tools they need to quickly build emergency savings funds and establish long-term saving habits,” said Leigh Phillips, President and CEO, SaverLife.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2020

" The platform will continue to house a variety of helpful COVID-related materials as well as evolving resources to address new and emerging challenges. " US Foods has also officially rebranded its "Make It Now" site as "Make It This Winter."

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EATER

JULY 6, 2022

Former apprentices and employees say they faced working conditions they considered unsafe, while numerous former livestock employees describe what they view as unnecessary animal suffering within Stone Barns’ holistic land management system. The farm is run by Jack Algiere, who was hired as the center’s first employee in 2003.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2020

“This alignment, along with TouchBistro’s global market leadership and powerhouse team of restaurant industry veterans, represents a great opportunity to get the proprietary capabilities we’ve built into our guest retention solution into the hands of significantly more restaurants.” ” Tyga Bites Launches. .”

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EATER

MARCH 17, 2022

What Starbucks leadership did not mention, though, is that the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) filed a complaint against the company on March 15, alleging that it had engaged in retaliatory and discriminatory actions against employees organizing at a Starbucks in Phoenix. Howard Schultz is back as CEO of Starbucks. |

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