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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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 10, 2022

Learn why it is important to implement restaurant safety tips to help reduce the risk of injury for these seasonal workers and throughout the entire year. As the lower range of this age group is still in school, they haven’t had as much work experience or job-related training as those in their early 20s.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 10, 2023

To some it may simply seem like the squeaky wheel syndrome (a handful of people with loud voices) as dialogue about exodus from the restaurant business continues to raise eyebrows. There are, unfortunately some restaurants who fit the accusations. To some degree it is a result of perceptions left unchecked, but not in every case.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 27, 2021

Even as the availability of vaccines has allowed many restaurants to reopen fully, we are still far away from a world where restaurants can operate in a “post-COVID” mentality without some degree of restrictions. Texas and Iowa have similar laws, but only for businesses that receive government grants or funding (such as PPP loans).

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Ken Burgin

JUNE 6, 2023

I love using ChatGPT to develop training activities and materials for restaurant and cafe employees. I’ve used it here to brainstorm ideas for training modules for waiters, managers, cooks, head chefs, and baristas. You are writing for restaurant owners and trainers who are just starting with ChatGPT.

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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

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

With work being one of the biggest contributors to stress, it’s not surprising that four in five people have had work-related dreams at some point in their lives. Restaurant servers understand work-induced dreams all too well. When employee engagement and wellbeing wane, job performance, customer happiness, and the bottom line suffer.

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 19, 2021

As restaurants hire new employees, they are finding it more difficult to come across experienced workers who can also train other team members. Here I will walk through actionable tips to help you train employees and understand the basics of liquor licensing as your restaurant bounces back: Renewing Your Liquor License.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 4, 2022

Workers at risk of heat stress include outdoor workers and workers in hot environments such as chefs, bakery workers, and anyone in the restaurant industry. Below are indicators and tips from Society Insuranc e that can help restaurant workers when experiencing high temperatures this summer. Dangerous Heat Situations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

According to the National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI), more than three million food service employees and one million guests are injured as a result of slip-and-fall accidents annually. Inadequate hazard identification, inappropriate footwear, and insufficient training can also lead to these types of injuries.

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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. To tackle this pressing issue effectively, businesses must invest in staff training and development, vital for retaining and upskilling their existing workforce.

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Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 23, 2019

The bar was fully set, there were two employees on duty, the ice was in the bin, and the cocktail napkins were fanned on the bar top. It’s a virus that shows no mercy, doesn’t attack just one type of people, is not related to any particular industry; cares little about age, size, ethnicity, or socio-economic background.

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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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EATER

JUNE 25, 2020

Workers in Oakland, California, filed a lawsuit after allegedly being told to make masks out of coffee filters and dog diapers Two recent court orders directed at McDonald’s restaurants represent partial victories for employees who seek to hold their employers legally accountable for keeping them safe from the coronavirus.

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SpotOn

JUNE 5, 2024

Restaurants and other small businesses operate on slim margins. Repairing equipment, credit card fees, hiring and training staff are all necessary expenses, but they're costly. Restaurants, with the gratuity system and fluctuating cost of goods, often rely on service fees or sometimes surcharge fees to stay in business.

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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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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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7 Shifts

JULY 24, 2020

While you must follow the strict guidelines to ensure the safety of your staff and customers, that’s not to say you can’t take advantage of an empty restaurant to improve your knowledge of restaurant management, running a business, and creating a recipe for success when you eventually get back to business as usual. Goodreads: 4.09

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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. Design an employee onboarding process.

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 15, 2020

As many states and localities prepare to reopen restaurants and other businesses that were shuttered in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, employers face a minefield of potential legal pitfalls. What if employees refuse to work because of fear of exposure to COVID-19? Recalling Furloughed or Laid Off Workers.

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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

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

restaurant industry has a loaded plate as 2021 picks up steam – especially from an insurance and financial protection point of view. “The prospects for fine dining and sit-down restaurants are going to remain strained for all of 2021,” said Doug Groves, founder at Program Insurance Group, in College Station, Tex.

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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. Without existing apps, this lives on your restaurant’s website. 7shifts' data has seen a 243% growth in delivery-related roles (i.e.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 8, 2023

being utilized currently in the restaurant industry? From a front-of-house perspective, the restaurant industry is an early adopter of A.I. Many restaurants have announced initiatives to use A.I. applications will be the primary areas where restaurant customers experience A.I., in the restaurant industry.

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360Training

JANUARY 14, 2020

Here’s everything you need to know: age restrictions, qualifications, the kind of training that might be required in your area, and potential future career paths. How to Get a Job as a Restaurant Server. Not everyone starts as a server—some begin food service through limited-service restaurants (i.e., Absolutely!

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Touch Bistro

AUGUST 11, 2021

hour, restaurant operators are starting to think about how they will adjust their businesses to a $15 restaurant minimum wage. and provinces in Canada) have already increased their restaurant minimum wage and tipped minimum wage in the past few years. Will the Rising Restaurant Minimum Wage Affect Me? In the U.S.,

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 28, 2021

Similar to other states such as New York, Kentucky, Texas, Colorado and California, on May 5, 2021, the Georgia State Senate passed Bill 236, which offers an opportunity for restaurants and bar owners to generate more revenue through to-go orders. In particular, S.B. In other words, it allows the sale of mixed drinks with to-go food orders.

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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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Hot Schedules

JUNE 22, 2020

Predictive Scheduling laws are now in place for six cities and one state, primarily impacting the restaurant and retail industries. Industry Retail, Hospitality, Food Service Restaurants, Retail, Hotels, Building services, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Warehouse services. Employees 250+ employees 50+ employees in Chicago.

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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. Design an employee onboarding process.

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Sling

JUNE 24, 2022

Local, state, and federal laws make it mandatory that you do so. But there’s more to the process than just filing employee documents away and forgetting about them. A personnel file is a collection of all the necessary employee documents associated with working in your company. Employee documents to include in a personnel file.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 15, 2019

Particularly for operators in the restaurant industry, who face high-volume hiring as a result of toxic turnover, it’s critically important to be diligent regarding employment eligibility to avoid penalties. Incompletion and Errors Put Restaurants at Risk. There’s a lot more to the Form I-9 than it would appear.

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Open for Business

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

How to Deal with Legal Regulations Affecting Your New Restaurant There’s no universal checklist for all of the necessary licenses, permits, inspections, postings, and signage for your new restaurant. These requirements vary greatly between states, cities, restaurant types, and even counties and neighborhoods.

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License Certification Kitchen Safety Food Safety 78

Restaurant Clicks

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

Opening a restaurant isn’t just about creating menus and investing capital. There are various licenses and permits needed to open a new restaurant legally. Before you can open a new restaurant, you’ll need to apply for and receive an assortment of state licenses and local permits. . Business License. Building Health Permit.

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