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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7 Shifts

AUGUST 19, 2020

As you ramp up hiring again, there’ll be a huge influx of applications, so it’s essential you get your post-COVID recruitment right. Pandemic or otherwise, staff turnover eats into your profitability and wastes a considerable amount of managers’ time. Even your most seasoned staff can forget things.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

2020 marked the beginning of a new era for restaurant management. But those who are qualified to speak on the subject are the ones doing the work day in and day out trying to untangle the web that is restaurant management in 2023 and beyond. On the whole, hiring and retention are restaurant operators' top priorities.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

But in a difficult hiring environment, how do you build a great reputation without jeopardizing your bottom line? And in 2023, that’s the problem most hiring managers in the restaurant industry are facing. Employees actually do want signs of long-term career prospects and manager recognition, such as promotions.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Managers and owners must develop strategic hiring plans through the end of 2022 and into 2023 to protect staff from long hours and burnout. However, limited budgets and resources necessitate thoughtful hiring decisions in order to reduce wasted time and costs on advertising positions or training new hires.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

However, the typical increase in consumers wanting to dine out during the holiday season – not to mention the continued demand for take-away and delivery services – could disrupt this balance, even as businesses attempt to bolster their staff with seasonal hires. This influx of new staff is a major stressor in itself.

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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. Published: 2009 ??

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Because employees come and go so quickly, it’s natural for restaurateurs to feel like they have to make quick hiring decisions to avoid lapses in service and quality. However, hasty hiring is at the root of the turnover problem. At 7shifts, we put our values front and center during the hiring process. Read on to find out.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 21, 2021

But we also recognize that many managers are often thrust into these positions with little to no formal training. Daily Management Course. A restaurant manager wears many hats. Digital Management Tools. ????‍?? Key Qualities of Successful Restaurant Managers. ?? Start the Management Course.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 6, 2021

But the bad news is they are having trouble hiring and filling positions across the board for cooks, servers, FOH and BOH positions. At Landed, we are dedicated to helping the restaurant industry find and hire better quality candidates faster. A lot of hiring managers are stuck in an old mindset. Get Proactive.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 29, 2021

Hiring a security firm can help protect your restaurant from disgruntled customers and crime, but which firm do you hire and what should you look for in a security team? Legally licensed security firms ensure that you’re hiring a professional, capable of protecting your property and patrons. Security Firm Licensing.

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7 Shifts

MAY 23, 2024

Every manager aims for maximum operational efficiency in their restaurants, but achieving this isn't easy, with the industry's success rate recorded at only 20%. This is why 62% of managers feel burnt out , especially on days leading to peak seasons. This is important, especially if you're training and hiring new employees.

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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

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

There are several reasons why new employees may be incurring more injuries: Poor hiring choices. The hiring process may be rushed, and the wrong person could be chosen for the job. Hasty hiring choices can lead to faster turnover, operational problems, and potentially more on-the-job injuries. Inadequate training.

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Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 27, 2023

One of the dilemmas restaurateurs’ face is the approach taken with the management and delivery of a restaurant concept and menu. This involves, first and foremost, the decision regarding who to hire as chef and sous chef and the level of control this person will be given. Cooks are expected to follow these standards and never deviate.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Most notably, persistent hiring challenges, rising costs, and uncertain supply chains have made profitability more precarious. More specifically, automation best practices can ease training requirements and reduce manual tasks, helping restaurants thrive in a challenging environment. Streamline Employee Onboarding and Training.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Restaurant managers are always looking for new ways to make the day-to-day process of running their business easier. One way to do this is by utilizing performance management techniques when evaluating staff to identify who is performing well, who may need some help and those who need letting go. Creating a Performance-Based Culture.

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Squirrel Systems

JUNE 3, 2024

High turnover rates not only disrupt operations but also incur significant costs related to hiring and training new employees. However, technological advancements in restaurant labor management and scheduling are proving to be game-changers in addressing this issue.

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Perfect Daily Grind

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

Nevertheless, it’s still vital that coffee shop owners are able to hire skilled and passionate baristas to ensure their businesses remain successful. So, how can coffee shop owners hire staff who want to have long-term careers in specialty coffee? Jana Elicker is the head of training for Supremo Coffee in Munich, Germany.

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Goliath Consulting

JANUARY 6, 2023

However, with the fast changes in the industry, it’s essential to hire qualified employees and get them up to speed as quickly as possible to implement monumental success. Because of the change in employee demographics and relative inexperience, more restaurants are now moving away from traditional training. Engaging Content.

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Ken Burgin

AUGUST 1, 2023

These are designed for training restaurant managers and head chefs in problem-solving and resource allocation. Some of the ways to use these situations for training and coaching… Let people choose the one they want to answer and give them 5 minutes to make notes and prepare their answers.

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Crunchtime

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

All too often, managers train a new hire only to have them exit the role months or weeks later. Employee turnover in restaurants remains at record-high levels, leaving many stores short-staffed and under-skilled. And so, this frustrating cycle begins all over again (and again, and again, and again…).

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Employees must be properly trained and then given the responsibility and authority to make those decisions that fit their position. [] SERVE: Respect means that everyone involved in the restaurant is in the service business. Every day should be an opportunity for each employee to grow, learn, and improve through teaching and training.

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Restaurant365

MARCH 15, 2022

Your hiring strategy must focus on hiring the right employees for your restaurant rather than just filling an open position. And a comprehensive approach to employee retention must be built into your hiring strategy. Consequently, it’s imperative that you hire with a retention mindset.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 16, 2023

You wouldn’t go to three different grocery stores to make a sandwich, so why do 68% of restaurant operators currently work with at least three different tech vendors to manage their team? It means everything you need to manage your team is in one place. Well-trained and engaged staff contribute to better customer satisfaction.

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Goliath Consulting

JUNE 7, 2022

Some employers are finding the traditional process of hiring employees ineffective. Digital hiring platforms have made it easy to find employees and fulfill the need for more staff. The conventional way of hiring used to happen through HR and hiring managers after reviewing the stacks of resumes. Social media.

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Open for Business

MARCH 7, 2023

Restaurant training is one of the most important things an owner can put into place. Well-trained teams mean shifts run smoothly and guests are happy with service. With ongoing training, you improve your chances of talented employees growing professionally as the restaurant or restaurant group grows.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 26, 2019

Grow your restaurant's revenue with these three powerful restaurant revenue management strategies. Regardless of your reasons for being here, the solution to your problem remains the same: Better restaurant revenue management. What is Restaurant Revenue Management? Revenue management is not a new concept.

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ExactHire - Restaurants

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Organizations pursuing high-volume hiring propel job creation and fuel economic growth. When you’re dealing with mass hiring, you need creative and practical ways to complete it. What is High-Volume Hiring? High-volume hiring refers to the practice of filling a high-number open requisitions within a short timeframe.

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Goliath Consulting

MAY 24, 2022

Therefore, adapting digital training should significantly improve many employees’ training experiences and strengthen their digital skills. Why is digital training necessary? Digital training can improve productivity in restaurants and other workplace environments as well. Digital training in restaurants.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 15, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked Mark Heymann, a labor expert and CEO of UniFocus, for his insights on navigating post-pandemic restaurant recovery through effective hiring and training. In what ways is training a key factor in restaurant recovery?

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 23, 2023

Do you understand the seasonality of ingredients and how to adjust for less than stellar quality or substitute ingredients that will bring you close to the same result in a recipe? [] WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT WINE: Is the wine list solely the responsibility of the sommelier, lead bartender, or dining room manager?

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Sling

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Effective retail management requires a vast array of skills. In a broad sense, those skills boil down to managing your time, managing your staff, managing their training, and managing change. Retail management 101 Master these skills one at a time. Retail management 101. Let’s dive in!

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Thrive POS

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

Making hiring decisions now will help you train and orient new employees before the fall and winter holidays, so they are able to help you through the winter and possibly beyond. With the current difficulty in finding willing and able workers in today’s economy, it is time to start thinking of what kind of seasonal help you need.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 11, 2024

Management takes on multiple jobs throughout the restaurant including hiring, marketing, maintaining the budget, operations and keeping customers and staff happy. When working in a restaurant, management must utilize a variety of skills to run a successful business. As a manager it is your job to set the tone.

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Goliath Consulting

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Therefore, managers should find a digital communication app or software to facilitate communication between managers and their employees. Some digital communication platforms allow managers to schedule recurring meetings, tip pooling, and scheduling. Offer mentorship and training. How to Attract and Retain. Contact Us.

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