7 Shifts

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Schedules are made, payroll is run, and employees checked-in with—but it's tough to know if you're working as efficiently or as profitably as possible. You can use these reports to compare worked hours and wages against your schedules and targets to find your biggest gaps. Break down labor budgets by department.

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InnQuest

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Housekeeping: Housekeeping is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and orderliness of guest rooms, public areas, and back-of-house spaces. Preventive maintenance schedules and swift repairs are essential to prevent service disruptions and ensure guest safety.

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Maintenance Guest Satisfaction POS Systems Housekeeping 220

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 15, 2024

Chicken, especially, has reached a high price point, so operators will need to spend extra time managing their budget to be able to order ample amounts of chicken to serve the highly-coveted chicken wings on Super Bowl Sunday. The price of many staple items is continuing to increase throughout the beginning of this year.

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Catering Pricing Back of House Events 208

7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

This means you'll need to produce, manage, and analyze the budget and multiple financial reports. Scheduling & payroll Ask any restaurant manager what their biggest point of frustration on the job is. Chances are, it's balancing the scheduling requests of dozens of employees each week. Oversee incoming deliveries.

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Scheduling Front of House Training Customer Service 158

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 1, 2021

It can help you to stay on time and within budget while causing as little disruption as possible. As such, your first consideration should be getting your scheduling right. They’ll have insights on how best to divide and schedule the components of the full renovation to suit your timing needs. Knowing the Right Time.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 7, 2023

It saves time by decreasing the manpower needed for back-of-house (BOH) operations, enabling staff to focus on higher-value tasks such as serving customers and enhancing overall operational efficiency. However, staffing shortages and budget constraints have made these safety practices difficult in recent years.

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SiteMinder

OCTOBER 11, 2022

From handling complaints and supervising staff to scheduling maintenance and managing budgets, this role oversees all aspects of hotel operations. Duties can include overseeing various departments, conducting health and safety audits, and managing budgets. Night duty manager. IT manager. Accounting manager. Spa manager.

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Synergy Suite

MARCH 20, 2024

Front of House vs. Back of House When you walk into a restaurant, you might immediately notice the friendly hostess greeting you at the door and the waitstaff bustling about to take orders and deliver food. This is the front of the house, where the customer-facing actions happen.

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Hotel Business

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

The 2023 budget season is upon us, and hotel owners are continuing to search for ways to increase profitability while reducing operational risks. A few examples of this include using energy-efficient lightbulbs, cross-training associates, optimizing labor scheduling, locally sourcing ingredients for menu items and optional daily housekeeping.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2021

There is money to be saved by more closely managing campaign budgets and the cost of offers by zeroing in on efforts around segmentation and personalization. Improve Back-Office Processes. These strategies will best position brands for future growth in guest count and bag size.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 19, 2020

As designers, we will need to develop safe storage solutions and possibly vestibules for back-of-house entrances, if needed. Others include extra wait stations with hand sinks and sanitizing storage or retrofits, as part of the front of house. Is there a design solution that is incorporated into the table or chair?

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Sanitation Back of House Front of House Budgeting 154

7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

This means you'll need to produce, manage, and analyze the budget and multiple financial reports. Scheduling & payroll Ask any restaurant manager what their biggest point of frustration on the job is. Chances are, it's balancing the scheduling requests of dozens of employees each week. Oversee incoming deliveries.

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Scheduling Front of House Training Customer Service 78

7 Shifts

AUGUST 5, 2020

It’s seen in the data how quickly restaurants are flocking to takeout and delivery options to rebuild their revenue, with 43% more delivery-related roles being scheduled since the pandemic began. Will you hire in-house drivers, use third party drivers, or cross train your front-of-house (FOH) staff to double as drivers ?

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Scheduling Training Front of House Budgeting 136

SiteMinder

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Other than the front of house managers and night managers, a hotel’s management staff go largely unseen by guests. From hiring all staff to scheduling maintenance to creating new revenue management strategies , the hotel management team is extremely busy. Cleaning back of house offices and spaces. Cleaning guest rooms.

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Front of House Housekeeping Maintenance Back of House 59

Lithos POS

DECEMBER 19, 2023

He has duties in both the front-of-house and back-of-house operations. In the front-of-house, he is responsible for customer service, reservations, and the overall dining experience. They manage staff schedules, handle customer inquiries or concerns, and contribute to creating a welcoming atmosphere.

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Synergy Suite

JUNE 6, 2023

It helps track vendor bills, manage payment schedules, and streamline the accounts payable process. Budgeting and Forecasting These software solutions often include budgeting and forecasting features, allowing restaurant owners to set financial goals and track performance against targets.

Accounting 52

Accounting POS Systems Budgeting Bookkeeping 52

7 Shifts

JANUARY 14, 2021

With this shift comes a challenge to labor conventions: how does one properly staff and budget for labor in this new era for dining? DOWNLOAD: How Restaurants are Evolving Labor with Third-Party Delivery in 2021 Scheduling There’s been a shift away from the standard front and back of house roles to more flexible positions.

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Synergy Suite

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Labor costs can be further divided into two main categories: Back-of-House (BOH) Labor: This includes kitchen staff, such as chefs, cooks, and dishwashers, who are responsible for food preparation and maintaining kitchen cleanliness.

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Portion Control Scheduling Pricing Training 52

Les Roches

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Back of house positions Working away from diners’ eyes you’ll find the back-of-house crew: chefs, kitchen managers and other support staff. Head chef This role requires administrative and culinary prowess in managing food inventory, planning budgets, supervising kitchen activities and creating signature recipes.

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Front of House Server Back of House Training 52

7 Shifts

AUGUST 5, 2021

Employee scheduling for your restaurant can be the most stressful part of your job. After tracking sales, calculating inventory, and just trying to keep your head above water, restaurant scheduling can take up a chunk out of your week. Plus, that schedule almost rarely ends up going as planned. Schedule Based on Data.

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Scheduling Server Front of House Accounting 148

Les Roches

JUNE 5, 2023

The main duties include: Menu planning, pricing and design, often working alongside the head chef to decide on what kind of food to offer Managing food and beverage staff, including scheduling and training Maintaining high service standards that are consistent across the food and beverage operations.

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Menu Planning Housekeeping Front of House Training 52

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

As you operate the restaurant, you'll also need to prepare for different clientele, budgeting, and staffing needs. You might delegate back-of-house responsibilities to the executive chef at each location, while server scheduling and other front-of-house operations go to the general manager.

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Larry Mogelonsky

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Wellness is at the forefront in 2023, both as a back-of-house means to retain talent and for the front of house as a way to support higher rates or grow ancillary spend. For this article, the focus is on the latter of these two as our thesis is that wellness as a profit center will come to rival the rooms ledger for many brands.

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Travel and Tourism Front of House Book Back of House 100

The Restaurant Times

MARCH 6, 2023

The best way to achieve this is by equipping the front and back-of-house (BOH) staff with efficient tools such as a kitchen display system (KDS) and a point of sale (POS) system. To determine the busiest and quietest periods in your business, look at the sales reports of your POS system and adjust your staff schedule accordingly.

POS Systems 52

POS Systems Catering Server Pricing 52

Synergy Suite

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Bakeries may benefit from a POS system with inventory management functionality tailored to track ingredients, recipe management, and production schedules. Small or Independent Restaurants Small or independent restaurants often have limited budgets and fewer resources compared to larger establishments.

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POS Systems Training Budgeting Reservations 52

Lithos POS

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

It helps you to make efficient payroll and enables efficient scheduling and resource management to meet business and customer demands, efficiently schedule employee shifts, and more. Identifying your rush hours can schedule more employees according to that. POS allows you to track every employee and their working hours.

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POS Systems Accounting Front of House Server 69

The Restaurant Times

MAY 12, 2020

Cloud Kitchens, also known as dark kitchens, ghost kitchens, virtual restaurants, and delivery-only restaurants, run entirely on the strength of their back-of-house operations. Maintain strict inventory controls by tracking the inventory regularly, aligning the food and labor costs, and keeping them in line with the budget.

Procurement 72

Procurement POS Systems Back of House Housekeeping 72

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Budget at least 2-3% build cost for Grand Opening marketing. Back of the house. Talk about the details of the back-of-house in your restaurant, such as the commercial kitchen equipment your cooks and chefs will be wielding during their shifts and what the kitchen layout and workflow will be. Scheduling software.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 13, 2021

Many operators say they are looking to bolster their back-of-house capabilities in the coming year. However, tech budgets are not aligned with operator need. So, what are operators supposed to do when profits are down and budgets are squeezed? When budgets are tight, make it easy for your decision makers to say yes.

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Les Roches

MAY 24, 2023

Budgeting and financial management Portra/E+ via Getty Images Finances for a restaurant will include sales forecasting, food cost control, staffing costs, and more. This includes functions such as employee scheduling, reservation management, and making sure that you have enough staff to handle all the tasks needed at busy times.

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Front of House Communication Hospitality Management Customer Service 52

Les Roches

MAY 9, 2023

Budgeting and financial management Finances for a restaurant will include sales forecasting, food cost control, staffing costs, and more. This includes functions such as employee scheduling, reservation management, and making sure that you have enough staff to handle all the tasks needed at busy times.

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Front of House Communication Hospitality Management Customer Service 52

SiteMinder

MAY 12, 2023

Whether it’s budgeting, forecasting , or cost planning, accounting makes it much more effective. Cleaning and maintenance – Keeping a tight schedule, maintaining high quality of work, and getting jobs done efficiently is crucial not only for cost-effectiveness but also guest experience and the bottom line.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Do a budget and work on predicting cash needs the next 60-90 days. We’ll see more restaurants offering their employees gig-like schedule flexibility and instant access to earned wages. "In 2023, we’ll see AI becoming more widely integrated into restaurant operations spanning front and back of house.

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POS Systems Pricing Front of House Marketing 197

Synergy Suite

APRIL 24, 2023

In addition, and perhaps even more importantly, online ordering systems allow restaurants to better track data associated with take out and delivery orders, which helps them make better business decisions, forecast inventory needs, schedule employees appropriately, and more.

POS Systems 52

POS Systems Information Maintenance Pricing 52

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

With the right tech tools, managers can ease their workloads, employees enjoy a much smoother scheduling process, and guests benefit in countless ways — from mobile ordering to digital menus to better ways of making and managing reservations. With it, you can make better decisions about your restaurant, scheduling, and cost structure.

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POS Systems Scheduling Training Reservations 147

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

With the right tech tools, managers can ease their workloads, employees enjoy a much smoother scheduling process, and guests benefit in countless ways — from mobile ordering to digital menus to better ways of making and managing reservations. With it, you can make better decisions about your restaurant, scheduling, and cost structure.

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POS Systems Scheduling Training Reservations 141

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

As a restaurant manager, your job is to juggle several responsibilities—from managing employees and controlling costs to creating staff schedules and boosting revenue. Accounting and finances: Manage budgets and track food and labor costs. But restaurant management is the glue that holds it all together.

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