7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Restaurants turned to restaurant management apps to navigate this change, and it appears there’s no going back. 7shifts Most managers are familiar (and frustrated) with traditional paper scheduling techniques. 7shifts Most managers are familiar (and frustrated) with traditional paper scheduling techniques.

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7 Shifts

JULY 25, 2024

Nearly half of all employees who have left a restaurant job before cite poor management as one of the main reasons for this high turnover. 46% of employees who quit say it's due to difficult managers. These employees leave for jobs with potentially higher pay, better managers, and more opportunities within the industry.

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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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7 Shifts

AUGUST 16, 2024

Restaurant management is one of the best pathways for servers and hosts looking to make the next step in their hospitality careers. If you see yourself managing a team and overseeing operations, the path of a restaurant manager may be fulfilling. What do restaurant managers do? As of 2024, they make around $26.42

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 26, 2022

Are you managing one location (or several) of a multi-unit restaurant business? One of the biggest challenges that comes with multi-location restaurant ownership is managing teams across locations. Regulations, red tape, and disconnected technology make staff management in a restaurant group or franchise difficult and time-consuming.

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Management Management Restaurant Law Hiring 459

Sculpture Hospitality

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

When it comes to managing a successful restaurant , a large part of keeping your business profitable boils down to how well you manage your operational costs.

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Operations Management Management Beverage 118

7 Shifts

MARCH 22, 2021

The role of a restaurant manager is always in motion. But there are a number of different tools to help you manage your restaurant—from single shifts and tasks to top-level overviews that show you the health of your business. Here are seven restaurant management tools to make you more productive: Restaurant Task Management Software.

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Management Management Book Communication 435

Sculpture Hospitality

AUGUST 7, 2024

The heart of any thriving restaurant beats within its management team. Your restaurant manager - if you have one - is the bridge between your vision as the owner and exceptional daily operations.

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Training Management Management Operations 124

7 Shifts

JANUARY 10, 2024

Restaurant management systems have evolved rapidly over the past couple of decades. Table of Contents What is a restaurant management system? How does a restaurant management system work? A restaurant management system, or RMS, is software designed to streamline restaurant operations and simplify restaurant management.

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Management Management Point of Sale POS 195

7 Shifts

JANUARY 10, 2024

Restaurant management systems have evolved rapidly over the past couple of decades. Table of Contents What is a restaurant management system? How does a restaurant management system work? A restaurant management system, or RMS, is software designed to streamline restaurant operations and simplify restaurant management.

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Management Management Point of Sale POS 195

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 18, 2024

Managers play a pivotal role in either fostering a positive service industry culture or contributing to burnout. It's imperative that managers adopt strategies that motivate employees through self-pride, a sense of accomplishment, and a supportive environment grounded in communication, honesty, integrity, and hard work.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Managing multiple restaurant locations is a good challenge to have. But to be clear, multi-location restaurant management is challenging. It requires a manager to differentiate concepts, ensure a consistent guest experience, and manage employees and technology across multiple storefronts. Table of Contents.

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Management Management Document Hiring 370

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: 2017 ??

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Book Management Management Restaurant Law 370

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Both situations could have been prevented with proper restaurant inventory management, which gives restaurant operators better oversight over what's in stock and how it is used. The Best Restaurant Inventory Management Software. Choose The Right Inventory Management System. The Basics of Restaurant Inventory Management.

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Inventory Management Management Point of Sale 370

7 Shifts

JULY 28, 2021

You would think something as second nature to people as communication would be easy to manage in the workplace. Communication is the key to facilitating productive relationships between managers and employees. Keeping your staff in the dark about upper management decisions. The best way to manage is to do so with your own eyes.

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Communication Management Management Front of House 430

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 10, 2022

A few months ago, I wrote about how hard it is to find staff, especially managers. At that time, I discussed two ways that we were going to build a manager from existing staff rather than search for a new one. Recently, one of my clients had a great manager pass away unexpectedly. Experience vs. No Experience. Dedication.

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Management Management Point of Sale Hiring 203

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 15, 2024

Restaurant managers balance several responsibilities while taking care of staff and guest needs. One of the most important parts of being a successful restaurant manager is having the ability to hear their customers’ concerns. Fortunately, managers can apply multiple strategies to increase their response rates.

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Management Management Loyalty Program Social Media 196

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The role of a restaurant manager is always in motion. But there are several different tools to help you manage your restaurant—from single shifts and tasks to top-level overviews showing your business's health. That’s where task management software comes in. Task management software maintains historical data of tasks completed.

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Management Management Email Marketing Point of Sale 195

Sculpture Hospitality

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Between managing staff , keeping customers satisfied, and ensuring the kitchen operates like a well-oiled machine, it can feel like you’re constantly juggling a dozen different things. Nobody said running a restaurant is easy.

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Management Management Operations 127

Sculpture Hospitality

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Behind every smooth service is a skilled restaurant manager making sure all the moving parts come together seamlessly. Running a successful restaurant involves a lot more than just great food.

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Management Management Food 99

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Bar management software is a tech-forward way to handle many of the elements necessary to operate a bar successfully. Depending on the solution you choose, this software could include features that help with employee management, inventory tracking, POS capabilities, payroll, and more. And it’s not just a matter of focus.

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Inventory Bar Management Management 195

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Bar management software is a tech-forward way to handle many of the elements necessary to operate a bar successfully. Depending on the solution you choose, this software could include features that help with employee management, inventory tracking, POS capabilities, payroll, and more. And it’s not just a matter of focus.

Inventory 195

Inventory Bar Management Management 195

7 Shifts

MAY 1, 2023

Team management is a top concern for restaurants these days. As part of our Serving What's Next webinar series, four restaurant managers shared their approach to hiring, training, and retaining. Ellesse Piper is the Operations Manager at 7 Leaves Cafe , a QSR franchise with 40+ locations in 4 states.

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Hiring Training Management Management 195

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

While new workers are brought on to help shoulder the swell in demand, training more people can leave restaurant managers overwhelmed. Restaurant managers and corporate leaders know that demand is driven by far more than just consumer spending power. 2: Employee Satisfaction Is Paramount Hiring employees is one thing.

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Management Management Customer Experience Hiring 201

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. Setting Goals.

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Management Management Point of Sale Front of House 189

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

A large chunk of that comes down to complex problems in global food supply chain management that most restaurants have little control over. What restaurants can do, however, is re-think how their direct food supply is managed – from transport to inventory control. Around 33 to 40 percent of food goes to waste each year.

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Food Supply Waste Supplies Management 110

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 12, 2023

In the latest episode of the Making Dough Restaurant Show , above, host and restaurant owner Hengam Stanfield offers best practces for new managers to handle the day-to day challenges of running a restaurant.

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Management Management Operations 178

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 11, 2022

Accurate inventory management is crucial to running a successful business because it directly impacts a company’s bottom line and is key to maximizing profits. Built by a former Subway franchisee, GoVentory automates the inventory management process by utilizing GS1 Standards to achieve optimal supply chain visibility.

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Inventory Management Management Food Supply 218

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Operating a restaurant is more than managing a business; it’s about building a vibrant community and fostering a sense of family where every day brings fresh challenges and opportunities.

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Management Management Leadership Franchising 175

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Inefficient restaurant inventory management practices, improper storage, gaps in inventory logs, theft, and waste can cause even the most successful kitchens to struggle or fail. Below are the top seven inventory management mistakes restaurants are making, and how to correct them. Always date and label everything.

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