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How to Schedule Social Media Ads to Run When People Are Hungry

Modern Restaurant Management

With many options available to restaurateurs to advertise the social posts one option which is often overlooked or is simply unknown is what we call dayparting, the ability to schedule a post or ad to run on set days and within set hours to enable targeting when people are likely to be hungry. and dinner from 5 through 10 p.m.

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Nine Critical HR and Payroll Steps to Prepare Your Restaurant for 2025

Modern Restaurant Management

Budgeting Smart : Review your benefits costs and the financial impact of anticipated changes so you can set realistic financial expectations for 2025. Streamlining Onboarding : Simplify your onboarding process with clear expectations, training schedules, and a welcoming introduction to your workplace culture.

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For Restaurants, 2021 Budgeting Will Require a Three-Tiered Approach 

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The high levels of uncertainty surrounding the future of the COVID-19 pandemic highlight the importance for restaurants to rethink their approach to budgeting for 2021. Budgets were thoroughly reviewed, signed off on and then periodically updated every 30, 60, or 90 days. Budget No. Budget No. Budget No.

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How to Schedule Employees Effectively in 9 Steps

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A restaurant’s schedule is its framework for success. Effective employee scheduling means finding the right mix of shifts and shift types for your business. Table of Contents: What makes a great employee schedule? A great employee schedule doesn’t just happen. A strong schedule should check each of these boxes.

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Understanding the Lifecycle of a Seasonal Hire

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Recent data shows that hourly workers’ top factors for loving their job are their coworkers and flexible schedules. With more hands on deck to cover shifts, employees will feel more empowered to take time off, ask to swap shifts and be more assertive about their schedule preferences.

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The 11 Employee Scheduling Best Practices + Tips for Restaurants

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Employee scheduling for your restaurant can be the most stressful part of your job. After tracking sales, calculating inventory, and just trying to keep your head above water, restaurant scheduling can take up a chunk out of your week. Plus, that schedule almost rarely ends up going as planned. Schedule Based on Data.

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What is a 9/80 Work Schedule? Everything You Need to Know

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It's called the 9/80 work schedule , and it rewards employees with an additional, full day off from work in exchange for working slightly longer shifts without affecting full-time status. So, what exactly is the 9/80 schedule, what are its benefits, and how can it work in your restaurant? What is a 9/80 Work Schedule?