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Back to the ?Grind? ? Restaurant Reopening Guidelines and PPP Update

Modern Restaurant Management

The documents released today will help small businesses seek forgiveness at the conclusion of the eight week covered period, which begins with the disbursement of their loans. Maintaining a distinct separation between front-of-house and back-of-house. Creating a buffered, contactless front-of-house.

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How to Manage Multiple Restaurants and Locations

7 Shifts

Whichever way you go, remember that for every new restaurant you open, you'll need to conduct any necessary market research and document your planning process with a business plan and a feasibility study. Restaurant communication tools make it possible for you to share important documents with any or all of your employees from the locations.

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What is a Restaurant’s Front Of House (FOH) – Everything You Need To Know

The Restaurant Times

These are the top FOH positions that you’ll need the perfect person for: Manager: The general manager (GM) is responsible for managing the entire restaurant staff , which includes the front and back of house personnel, but they are frequently found in the dining area. They supervise other servers while also serving their tables.

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Worried about How To Boost Employee Morale and Retain Restaurant Staff ? Try these 5 Strategies!

The Restaurant Times

To combat conflict in your restaurant, clearly document the roles and responsibilities. Include this information in an employee handbook or post it in the back-of-house, where employees can refer to it, in case of misunderstandings regarding obligations.

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As Restaurants Reopen, Many Are Struggling to Find Employees

EATER

Worries about the pandemic, slow business, and fewer jobs for servers are all creating obstacles to rehiring When the COVID-19 pandemic forced one Miami restaurant to shut its doors in mid-March, its management laid off 47 of their 55 employees. As such, there is no work available for bartenders and servers. Shutterstock.

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How to Put Employees First, From 4 Restaurateurs

7 Shifts

“If your managers are actually spending time with people and really kind of connecting with them and setting goals for them and saying, ‘Hey, you're a food runner now, but I want you to be a server in six months or a year, or maybe you wanna be a chef one day, like, let's get you training there.’ I think that's really a crucial part of it.”

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[Updated for 2023] The State-by-State Guide To Tip Pooling Laws

7 Shifts

One of the most significant changes occurred in 2018 when the Department of Labor ruled that back-of-house employees like cooks and dishwashers are eligible to be included in the tip pool. This means servers who serve food and provide table service, bartenders who make and serve drinks, or bussers who clear tables, etc.),

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