Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 30, 2023

It’s a trend well-known to restaurant operators, and yet each year brings the same scramble: young people who provided a ready supply of flexible labor over the summer simultaneously change their patterns – resigning to focus on school, moving back to college, or limiting their availability to accommodate other activities.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 1, 2023

Is your restaurant up to speed with the latest best practices for back of house (BOH) management? Those areas of your restaurant that aren’t typically seen by customers but directly impact your business. So, which back of office trends should restaurant ownership and management be concerned with heading into 2023?

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2023

and you receive a frantic call about the state of your restaurant. Ahead of 2024, we will share the all-too-common disasters that can strike restaurants from fires to civil unrest to water damage with pragmatic and proactive tips that can help curb the repercussions. Picture this – it’s 5 a.m.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 9, 2024

New Jersey generally follows federal tip law standards, but the state does forge its own path in some key areas. A modern restaurant management system can help with compliance. But staying compliant starts with an understanding of New Jersey tip laws and what they mean for your restaurant.

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7 Shifts

MARCH 31, 2023

“Take better care of your staff.” Some of us know that we should - but in between dealing with maintenance issues and hiring new employees, it can be hard enough to take care of yourself, let alone your staff. We invited 4 restaurant operators to discuss how they put their team first. We’ve all heard it.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Frequent turnover of staff has long been an issue in the fast-paced restaurant industry. To recruit new talent and alleviate strains on current staff, restaurant managers are looking for new ways to streamline their operations and enhance the employee experience. Embracing Digital Transformation.

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Service that Sells

JANUARY 2, 2024

Is reducing turnover in your restaurant on your list of New Year’s Resolutions this year? Even if you still have more applicants than ever applying for jobs, turnover is still a problem in restaurants. Having more applicants to choose from makes the job of hiring the right people – people who will stay – more challenging than ever.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 16, 2021

Looking back on my last few articles, I have focused on facts, on technology and on the hard time that we are all having hiring staff. The common thread is that each story is about incredible staff and great managers and that, together, they support each other inside and outside of the restaurant. Caring Managers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 24, 2023

A strong catering business can be a restaurant’s biggest moneymaker. Just about all of my customers cater, and these are a few of the tips that I usually provide. They should be able to leave a name and phone number so your catering manager can call them back to firm up the details. ” they all say no.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 9, 2024

New Jersey generally follows federal tip law standards, but the state does forge its own path in some key areas. A modern restaurant management system can help with compliance. But staying compliant starts with an understanding of New Jersey tip laws and what they mean for your restaurant.

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7 Shifts

JUNE 3, 2022

We don't have to tell you that the restaurant industry has a turnover problem. Restaurants are a transitional industry for many—but many of the reasons that workers quit are entirely preventable. 8 Reasons Why Restaurant Workers Quit — And How To Prevent It. 73% of those employees still receive tips. Implement a tip pool.

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Service that Sells

JANUARY 3, 2023

But have you thought about personal resolutions that can affect your restaurant? Get started with these three resolutions specific to restaurant managers. Get started with these three resolutions specific to restaurant managers. Learn key restaurant phrases in Spanish. Build a Better Staff.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 31, 2023

You find the system hard to use Between taxes, compliance, garnishments, and tips, paying your employees is complex. You’re using too many systems You wouldn’t go to five grocery stores to make one sandwich—so why do 34% of restaurant operators work with five or more tech vendors? Now, you have to pay for year-end filing too?

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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.

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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. Table of Contents: The main duties and responsibilities of a restaurant manager What is a restaurant manager’s daily routine?

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

If you walked down Valencia Street in San Francisco and polled ten restaurants on how they managed tips , there's a good chance they would each say something different. There are 101 ways to dole out restaurant tips - from percentages to points to whether kitchen staff gets a share. 5 Tips on Tipping.

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Restaurant Engine

JANUARY 25, 2023

Starting a restaurant and need to create a website? They are skilled at the execution and creating the right coding to make your website work great. A reliable website is a must for your restaurant, and it’s best to steer clear of DIY website builders and instead look for a professional website developer.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

We started the Restaurant Growth Podcast in 2021 to provide a platform for the best and brightest minds in the restaurant and hospitality industry. From big, important ideas to use-today tactics, here are the best takeaways we heard on Season One of the Restaurant Growth Podcast. Restaurant owners do so much.

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EATER

MAY 3, 2021

Amid reports of a restaurant industry “labor shortage,” employees say all they really want are wages that makes the risk worth it After eight years in the restaurant industry, Estefanía decided she’d had enough. He said I abandoned him and that he couldn’t trust me [or] see me as a manager anymore.”.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

But then there are reviews like this one, delivered via Yelp to a restaurant with an entertainment area this past summer: “Good location, but freaking expensive. Most likely they have added a tip into your tab. Perhaps more than you would have tipped these under-par servers in the first place. If not, you should be.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 12, 2022

Constant change — that has been the theme of the past several years, especially for restaurant businesses. However, right now many companies that need to hire seasonal employees are struggling with the clash of a tight jobs market and the rising costs of doing business. Create an Employee-First Environment. Recognition.

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7 Shifts

JULY 16, 2021

For your coffee shop to reach that status, it has to be done right. For your coffee shop to reach that status, it has to be done right. In this guide, we'll go through everything you need to open a new coffee shop, from market research to buying coffee to hiring the best team. Find the Right Location. Table of Contents.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 27, 2020

The words ‘employee handbook’ are enough to make any new hire quiver. Having to spend a shift—or even worse, your after-hours—reading through an employee handbook will sap the fun out of any new restaurant job. The introduction to your restaurant employee handbook Think of your employee handbook as a welcome to your restaurant.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

At 7shifts, it's a goal of ours to improve employee retention for restaurants, and for me, it’s more than just something we evangelize to restaurant clients—it’s something I embody in my work as a leader, and something our whole team strives toward every day. Stay tuned below for my three critical tips to improve employee engagement).

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7 Shifts

MAY 10, 2021

On the latest episode of the 7shifts Restaurant Management & Growth Podcast, we had the opportunity to sit down with Jensen Cummings. We chatted about all things labor shortage, and ways that restaurants can position themselves better to attract staff that sticks around. Restaurants can not be monolithic.

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 27, 2019

The average restaurant employee, however, change jobs every 56 days ! It’s a miracle that restaurants remain a significant part of the economy despite this major staffing problem. How does this revolving door affect the restaurant industry? Just how bad is restaurant employee turnover? Here’s how.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 2, 2021

The reality is that the real next-generation of dining will be about enhancing the restaurants we all visit and love to feel more customized, efficient, and more connected with their guests – in every way. The past year has created many challenges for the restaurant industry. But not in the way you might think.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 22, 2021

The holidays are on their way - and for many restaurants, that means an increase in sales. Many restaurants are still working around hiring and staff retention struggles, meaning they may be unable to fully capitalize on the demand of the holidays. Hire Additional Staff in Time. Table of Contents.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

There's a lot of confusion surrounding the process, structure, and laws regarding restaurant tip outs. At the end of the day, the goal is to make sure their employees are happy, paid fairly, and following the laws when it comes to tips. What is a Tip Out? Tip Out Methods. Choosing the Right Tip Payout Method.

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Lithos POS

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Management has a crucial role in the success of a business. Imagine your restaurant as a complex business where each part, from the kitchen staff to the front-of-house team, plays a crucial role in creating a premium dining experience. Here we are going to discuss everything related to fast food restaurant management.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 5, 2020

Even as many restaurants around North America reopen for on-premise dining, many customers will continue to opt for off-premise dining options. 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.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 19, 2020

The restaurant industry has a reputation for high staff turnover. The restaurant industry has a reputation for high staff turnover. of restaurant jobs) restaurant workers losing their jobs this year alone. 2018 saw a record high 74.9% 2018 saw a record high 74.9%

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EATER

AUGUST 10, 2021

From forgoing their own salary to giving raises, small business owners are finding ways to hire and retain their staff Every few weeks, it seems, a new photo goes viral on social media showing a sign in a restaurant window declaring: “This restaurant is closed because no one wants to work.”

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MBB Hospitality

APRIL 14, 2023

But if you are considering the idea of learning how to start a small restaurant, this is the guide for you. You’ll learn the tips on selecting a prime location, creating a profitable menu, deciding on a budget, and hiring a staff. The right strategy and dedication will help make it easier for you.

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7 Shifts

MAY 1, 2024

Bookkeeping is one of the most essential aspects of any restaurant business. After all, a small, honest mistake can accumulate over time and turn into bigger operational problems— 17% of restaurants even fail in their first year due to mismanagement of finances.

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Synergy Suite

MARCH 25, 2024

When it comes to running a restaurant, there are so many things you’d rather be doing than managing inventory. Proper inventory management is essential for any restaurant. It ensures that you have the right amount of stock on hand, so you never run out of ingredients or products.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

In 2018, when China stopped accepting plastics and recycling from the US, waste management professionals wondered whether the recycling industry could survive the loss of a major market for America’s commodity scrap. Management commitment to “source separation”—i.e. Two years later, the verdict is in.

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