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How to Improve Team Communication with Restaurant Staff and Management

7 Shifts

You would think something as second nature to people as communication would be easy to manage in the workplace. Maybe one of your servers just called in sick at the last minute, your shipment of inventory containing all the ingredients for tonight's dinner special never showed up or the plumbing is acting up again. Table of Contents.

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Two-Way Radios Can Provide Better Customer Service

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurants are constantly busy, which means communication is key to make sure the experience for customers is top of the line. Two-way radios, help restaurant staff communicate more efficiently leading to a better experience for the guests. Two-way radios help workers communicate effectively in case of an emergency.

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How to Train Your Staff to Communicate Effectively with Guests

Modern Restaurant Management

It’s easy to rush training and skip past essential topics when you’re short-staffed or in your busy season or during the pandemic, but investing time in training can save you time and earn your business more money in the long run. Start with The Basics of Communication. Does my table over there need anything?

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How Chulita saves time and grows their business with 7shifts

7 Shifts

With expansion on the horizon, Chulita turned to 7shifts to help them manage their growing business. Chulita doesn't have traditional managers, but lead servers with different managerial responsibilities. Tara Edie, for example, is a Lead Server who also runs PR and Marketing for the brand.

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What Does Social Distancing Mean for Social Businesses Like Restaurants?

Modern Restaurant Management

So the best way for restaurants to remain relevant, stay in business and stay connected to their customers is to increase delivery and pick up orders. And communications is front and center, particularly for restaurants that might not be as well known for out of restaurant food.

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Offline POS Software for Small Business

Lithos POS

In the fast-paced world of business, maintaining flexibility and efficiency is essential, and choosing an appropriate point-of-sale (POS) software is essential. It helps businesses to simplify and manage their business seamlessly. This ensures that when the internet fails, your business is not stuck.

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Waitstaff Training: Set the Standards

Service that Sells

Be careful and clear when communicating your standards with your staff, as miscommunications can lead to unsatisfactory service and differences in service between waitstaff could harm your reputation with repeat customers. What Could Go Wrong? Outcomes: Do servers have the knowledge to answer questions about the item?