Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Today’s restaurants face obstacles on many fronts. More specifically, automation best practices can ease training requirements and reduce manual tasks, helping restaurants thrive in a challenging environment. Streamline Employee Onboarding and Training.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The restaurant workforce is largely back to pre-pandemic levels, signaling a much-needed reprieve amidst the larger, ongoing hospitality labor crisis. While new workers are brought on to help shoulder the swell in demand, training more people can leave restaurant managers overwhelmed.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 30, 2023

Summer hiring is in full swing, and many restaurants are struggling to navigate one of their busiest seasons of the year while dealing with ongoing labor shortages and a volatile economy. Don’t skimp on onboarding and training. Poorly trained employees are more likely to make mistakes and can also become frustrated and leave.

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Synergy Suite

APRIL 4, 2024

Experienced business owners know that having a balanced schedule for multiple employees can be difficult, especially as the number of employees increases. Today we’re going to answer the following questions: What is scheduling in the workplace? What is an example of an employee schedule?

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Synergy Suite

AUGUST 17, 2022

While these are critical elements to a top-tier dining experience, they can’t run efficiently without well-structured, rock-solid restaurant scheduling. An ill-planned schedule means so much more than running into a few shifts that must be filled at the last minute. Why Is Restaurant Scheduling So Important?

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Perfectly staffed, and you're under target with productivity through the roof—a perfect schedule. But without the right tools, it'll take long nights and countless cups of coffee to organize the moving pieces of multi-location employee scheduling for your restaurant. Challenges of Scheduling Teams Across Locations.

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7 Shifts

MAY 27, 2021

Restaurant schedules shuffle all the time. While some managers dread the thought of a seasonal, monthly, or weekly schedule adjustment, others rely on it. This practice of planned changes to employee schedules is known as rotating scheduling – and about 5% of hospitality employees work this way. Table of Contents.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 19, 2020

The restaurant industry has a reputation for high staff turnover. staff turnover —and while a portion of this statistic is inevitable given the demographic of restaurant employees ( more than a third are students or teenagers whose jobs and circumstances change more frequently), this figure represents a problem that needs to be resolved.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 19, 2024

In the wake of the post pandemic world, the restaurant industry is undergoing a transformative phase, embracing AI technology at an unprecedented pace. Work Ethic : The foundational principle of a strong work ethic seems to be fading from business training faster than the implementation of robotics.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 13, 2024

The restaurant industry has always been dynamic and challenging, but the labor shortage has pushed it to a critical juncture. Understanding the Drought The labor shortage has hit hard, with many restaurants operating below capacity despite a rebound in customer demand. This recognizes the value of their contributions to the business.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Ask any restaurant owner for their main pain point and the likely response will be: staffing. Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked hiring expert Sid Upadhyay, co-founder and CEO of Wizehire for his advice on best practices for hiring and retention. What do you see as key challenges of restaurant hiring right now?

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Synergy Suite

JANUARY 10, 2023

It’s no secret that running a great restaurant requires great employees, and that the best employees benefit from the best restaurant training. A quality, standardized restaurant training program is an absolutely vital part of any successful multi-location restaurant business.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Working in a restaurant is a marathon, not a sprint. Factors that can influence unhealthy coping strategies in the restaurant industry include: A culture that encourages substance use. Unpredictable income and schedule. Whether you work in the front of house or in the kitchen, the stressors of every shift can wear you down.

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Synergy Suite

DECEMBER 22, 2022

While it may seem like something that gets put on the back burner, training your staff should be at the forefront of your mind if you own or manage a restaurant. This is true of team sports, and it’s definitely true in the case of the restaurant industry. A well trained staff is looking much more important now, right?

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Synergy Suite

JANUARY 14, 2023

Restaurant training is most crucial during restaurant employee onboarding , but shouldn’t be forgotten afterwards. After the initial training period and shadowing is complete, it’s important that the most important areas of knowledge are continuously reinforced. Why is Continued Restaurant Training Important?

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Operators should set the standard of safety within their hospitality businesses by taking steps to mitigate risks within the restaurant, educating staff members about potential slip and fall hazards, and providing guidance on steps to take should a slip and fall accident occur. Create a set schedule to prevent a buildup of slippery materials.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 20, 2022

With 70 percent of restaurant operators reporting labor and staffing issues and not being able to keep up with demand, how can restaurants boost employee satisfaction and retention? By making sure your restaurants have the necessary equipment and software, you can minimize frustrations and maximize productivity.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Controlling the variables in the restaurant industry can feel like a game of whack-a-mole if you don’t have the right tools at your fingertips. Modern restaurant technology can provide peace of mind to operators worried about food safety violations, labor law mistakes, falsified data and more.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

By investing in a data-driven POS platform, restaurant operators can address labor challenges, fine-tune their stock management, design promotions based on current trends, reduce human error and more. POS systems can scrutinize sales metrics to fine-tune staffing schedules.

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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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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 16, 2023

You wouldn’t go to three different grocery stores to make a sandwich, so why do 68% of restaurant operators currently work with at least three different tech vendors to manage their team? From posting the help wanted ad to their last paycheck, you never have to leave 7shifts to manage that team member’s journey working at your restaurant.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Today, restaurants’ staggering turnover rates are 70 percent higher than all other sectors. What can restaurant owners and managers do to better engage workers and increase retention in the long run? The current state of employee retention rates can feel dire for restaurant owners, especially after the Covid pandemic.

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Synergy Suite

JANUARY 19, 2023

Shift managers play a vital role in a restaurant’s operation, as they oversee the work of front-line team members and ensure that the restaurant runs smoothly. The proper training of shift leaders and managers is essential for ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of each of your locations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and operators can expect to see in 2024. To tackle this pressing issue effectively, businesses must invest in staff training and development, vital for retaining and upskilling their existing workforce.

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Synergy Suite

JANUARY 12, 2023

Understanding how to best train new employees (and provide ongoing training to those with longer tenure) can feel like an endless buffet. But the good news about restaurant training is that just like building your menu, you can make your own training mix for best impact. On-the-Job Training.

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Synergy Suite

JANUARY 20, 2023

A great general manager can make all the difference in the success of your restaurant business, and a poor general manager can hold your entire team back, no matter how good your crew is. As a result, it’s in your best interest to ensure that you have the proper training program for your store and general managers.

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7 Shifts

MAY 27, 2021

Restaurant schedules shuffle all the time. While some managers dread the thought of a seasonal, monthly, or weekly schedule adjustment, others rely on it. This practice of planned changes to employee schedules is known as rotating scheduling – and about 5% of hospitality employees work this way. Table of Contents.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

In the restaurant business, the only constant is change. But what separates successful restaurants from the rest are the ones that can best adapt. 2020 marked the beginning of a new era for restaurant management. The pandemic, for all its devastation, granted many restaurants a silver lining: a chance to reset.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 15, 2020

With restaurants reopening under guidelines calling for decreased capacities, efficienct practices are top of mind. Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked Mark Heymann, a labor expert and CEO of UniFocus, for his insights on navigating post-pandemic restaurant recovery through effective hiring and training.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 5, 2023

When people think of the way AI is currently used in quick service restaurants – such as fast-food chains – they might think of AI-powered voice bots utilized at drive-thrus or AI tools to forecast inventory needs based on demand. Restaurant owners agree, as nearly half of hospitality operators in the U.S.

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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. 7shifts Tip Pooling and Distribution Software for Restaurants.

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Service that Sells

JULY 25, 2022

Are you new to the ranks of restaurant management? As a new restaurant manager, the most important thing for you to remember is this: your followers make you a leader, not the other way around. Follow these tips to get off to a smart start as a new restaurant manager. Set the standard for appropriate attire in your restaurant.

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Synergy Suite

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

The technical skills required in a restaurant are extremely important – and without them, it’s nearly impossible for your staff to operate within the structure outlined by the company. Soft skills might barely be mentioned in your restaurant’s training program and may not even be covered at all.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 9, 2023

Business owners must know the risks and potential pitfalls involved in setting up a new restaurant so their investment is protected. Draft a Business Plan Business plans are documents that contain all the necessary information surrounding your restaurant and how it will operate.

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EATER

APRIL 8, 2021

The downtown Dallas restaurant was consistently listed as one of the best in the city, but suddenly, fears about an emerging pandemic were keeping folks home. Café Momentum is more than just a restaurant, though. nonprofits have spent decades training marginalized populations to work in the food and hospitality industry.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

We all know that for restaurants – reputation is everything. And in 2023, that’s the problem most hiring managers in the restaurant industry are facing. The pandemic changed how restaurant workers view the industry – and it also changed their needs. Allow them to have more say and control over their schedules.

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