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The Tech Connection in Attracting Talent

Modern Restaurant Management

She previously spent three years as an executive recruiter for restaurants, and her recruitment experience varies from fast food chains to fine dining, and for roles ranging front of house, back of house and management. When restaurants invest in HR tech, employees feel greater managerial support, even on a busy shift.

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The Cost of B-ing Good

Modern Restaurant Management

Our pandemic priority was people, more than food, and we were able to instate employment policies and HR standards that are radical for the industry, but caused few waves in the chaos. During the pandemic, we implemented a whole-house tip pool and instituted an internal $15 minimum wage.

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How Restaurant Chains Use Technology to Manage Multiple Locations Efficiently

Synergy Suite

To stay ahead, restaurant operators need technology that simplifies multi-location management, streamlines back-of-house operations, and enables seamless collaboration. Without a system connecting the front and back of house, orders can get lost or miscommunicated, and staff may struggle to keep up.

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Your Restaurant’s Technology Touchpoints

Modern Restaurant Management

Back-of-House. Your customers aren’t ever going to be in your kitchen, but your back-of-house technology is also an essential part of their experience with your restaurant. Returning to Henry, let’s take a step back and follow along through the back-of-house.

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Risks Lurk Behind the Door Marked ‘Employees Only’

Modern Restaurant Management

The best part is, if you’re leveraging BYOD for other back-of-house operations, you can also use it to easily implement a flexible self-scheduling application. If you’re new to the concept of BYOD touchless technology for back-of-house operations, there are a few important considerations to keep in mind.

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Pandemic Reflections: What Lessons Has the Restaurant Industry Learned?, Part Two

Modern Restaurant Management

While the immediate impact of COVID-19 was devastating, the silver lining is that it forced operators, leaders, and HR professionals to rethink how they work, lead, and grow. The pandemic was a shared hardship, but it was also a collective masterclass in resilience. The biggest shift? Efficiency and strategic outsourcing.

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Navigating Talent Gaps Across the Foodservice Industry

Modern Restaurant Management

Back-of-house staff will always appeal to that workforce. Some people get into it as a passion while others get into it because it’s attainable to those who are not necessarily college educated or skilled in specific trade jobs.