Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 13, 2020

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. Have the servers leave the drinks at the front of the table and let guests grab them after the server has stood up. In today's world, safety is the third leg of the stool.

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Horizon Hospitality

JANUARY 22, 2025

Provide clear pathways for advancement, whether its moving from a server position to a management role or taking on specialized responsibilities like event coordination. To prevent this, offer flexible schedules where possible, allowing staff to have time for personal commitments and rest. Connect with us here.

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 18, 2023

All of that on top of the everyday tasks from scheduling to payroll to reporting can catch up to you. But there are several different tools to help you manage your restaurant—from single shifts and tasks to top-level overviews showing your business's health. There is a better way— employee scheduling software.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Schedules are made, payroll is run, and employees checked-in with—but it's tough to know if you're working as efficiently or as profitably as possible. Here are six ways that 7shifts users run reports that help them run smarter businesses. Track your entire business at once with Operations Overview. Track performance on the go.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Scheduling employees is one of the most time-intensive tasks for restaurant managers. Additionally, they have to remember how this demand aligns with employee skills and availability, before they begin creating shift schedules – often using pen and paper or an Excel spreadsheet.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 29, 2021

Otherwise, their “clocking out time” can also include having a smoke, eating, flirting with a server, generally dragging feet. An employee can be a server and a server trainer in one day, making $2 more an hour more as the trainer. Number Five : Schedule staff according to sales.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

The restaurant tech industry is a growing one, with software and services designed to streamline almost every aspect of your business. Delivery, scheduling, inventory management, reservations, and guest management have seen technological advancements over the past few years, and it's just the beginning. The power of an integrated POS.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Restaurant servers understand work-induced dreams all too well. Waitmare” is a portmanteau that combines the words “waiter” and “nightmare” to describe the bad dreams that servers have about working in a restaurant. You’re on shift as a server and you can’t seem to get orders right. Stress is part of any job.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Whether it’s managing reservations, coordinating with servers, or handling situations with grace, a skilled hostess brings a mix of warmth, professionalism, and operational expertise to the table. What strategies do you use to communicate with servers effectively to manage seating flow?

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Have you ever walked into a restaurant, excited for a great meal, but the server can’t answer your questions about the menu? How to create a restaurant training program Creating your own restaurant training program makes sure you address the specific needs of your business.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

People who don't work in the restaurant industry think that all there is to being a server is taking orders, bringing out food, and sorting out the bill. However, those with experience on the front-of-house (FOH) side of restaurants know there's more to server duties than meets the eye.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 1, 2022

While in other industries it’s common to have a dedicated HR or recruiting team, in the restaurant business, general managers typically handle hiring and training as well, on their own. Most came up through the ranks, starting as a server or a cashier before eventually becoming a general manager. But their time is not unlimited.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The restaurant tech industry is growing, with software and services designed to streamline almost every aspect of your business. Delivery, scheduling, inventory management, reservations, and guest management have seen technological advancements over the past few years, and it's just the beginning.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 26, 2022

Are you managing one location (or several) of a multi-unit restaurant business? If so, you're not alone - 3 in 10 restaurants are part of a multi-location business. Complications arise when dealing with compliance for multi-location businesses. Labor compliance. Miscommunication. Manual Reports.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 30, 2021

Flexible Scheduling and Automated Wage Adjustments. To reduce the cost of labor, they can simply transfer more non-tipped responsibilities to the servers making $2.13 per hour when you can schedule one dishwasher, and require front-house employees (on the tipped $2.13 An answer lies in the world of workforce optimization.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Just like a well-crafted mission statement will help guide your business decisions, identifying and understanding your target customers and competitors through restaurant market research will give your business a competitive edge. Instead of having a vague goal like "Improve my business," make your goals more specific.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 18, 2022

Here is a quick list of outdoor dining tips to enhance the guest experience while also benefiting the business. It is important for restaurant operators to plan ahead in terms of staffing and scheduling. Forgetting an outdoor table when things get busy can dampen a customer’s perspective of the restaurant.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 9, 2022

Understand customer cravings and business needs through data. Your chef might have his or her own secret sauce, but data is the key ingredient behind business growth. You can also compare scheduled versus actual labor reports for a specific date range and weigh sales dollars against labor dollars.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Across the United States, businesses are suffering from unprecedented staffing shortages in the aftermath of COVID. With a critically shrunken talent pool, restaurants are racing to fill positions in every part of the business — front of house, back of house, and corporate teams. Enter digital tableside ordering.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Hiring the right people can make or break your business. Looking for someone to oversee day-to-day operations is a critical business decision that needs careful consideration. Looking for someone to oversee day-to-day operations is a critical business decision that needs careful consideration.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 23, 2024

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. 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?

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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

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Keeping your staff busy and happy is guaranteed to provide the feeling of fulfillment many operators in the foodservice industry don’t think about. A busy staff means productive staff, which is good for business. According to Forbes , 50% of employees waste parts of their day on their phones.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Keeping staff has long been an issue for the food and beverage industry, but many restaurants now feel it is their primary obstacle to running a successful business. It is crucial the chef, sommelier, and servers are given the tools and knowledge they need during the onboarding process to perform their job well.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 6, 2021

But the bad news is they are having trouble hiring and filling positions across the board for cooks, servers, FOH and BOH positions. You’re competing against gig work and flexible scheduling. How is your restaurant touting these aspects of your business? If you offer a W2 job with benefits make that clear early on.

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7 Shifts

MAY 31, 2021

Some tools that help out in this area include restaurant accounting software, as well as processes that restrict profit loss like portion control and employee scheduling software that promotes time clocking integrity. See why 500,000+ restaurant pros choose 7shifts for scheduling and labor management. Purchasing & Ordering.

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 4, 2020

While most restaurateurs are experts in hospitality and customer service, payroll makes many savvy business owners scratch their heads. Understanding the ins and outs of paying employees, observing labor laws, and complying with the tax code is critical to running a business. How to create a payroll schedule. And if you don’t.

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Scheduling Server Information Accounting 148

7 Shifts

MARCH 16, 2020

Average sales at New York restaurants have dropped by 37% since the beginning of February, Seattle by 42%, Toronto by 43%, and LA by 44% The next question is: what can your restaurant do to combat the negative business impacts of the current situation? Supply servers, hosts, and kitchen staff with gloves. Accept all sick requests.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 23, 2020

To sweeten the pot, consider adding on an item such as an appetizer or dessert free of charge that has a high perceived value – but a low actual cost to you – to encourage pickup business. This will incite large orders, which can help to offset any dine-in business that was lost. Prompt Future Visits. Kids Eat Free.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 13, 2023

Early on a sunny Sunday morning, the air is thick with humidity and the servers are reeling from consecutive busy services. Stoke Interest and Stay Engaged Constant evolution is a defining feature of an industry filled with seasonal ingredients, rapidly transforming business models and an unpredictable labor market.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 29, 2021

According to the latest Yelp Economic Average (YEA) report, there were more new businesses openings than at any other period over the last 12 months and business reopenings are at the highest level since the second quarter of 2020. “The addition of self-pour technology saved our business,” he said.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 27, 2022

Meal kits are a great idea for restaurants that are especially busy on Mother’s Day and would prefer to prepare something in advance for their takeout customers. While your customers should be your main priority on any given day (especially a busy one), it’s important to keep your staff in mind too.

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Hotelogix

JANUARY 19, 2025

Legacy vs. Cloud-Based PMS Legacy PMS Legacy PMS relies on on-premise servers and requires significant maintenance. Cloud-based PMS eliminates the need for on-premise servers and expensive IT maintenance, making it an affordable solution for hotels of all sizes. Schedule a Demo With Hotelogix PMS

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Revenue Hub

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Demand for more flexibility Today’s travelers are looking for flexible options they can fit into their schedules. By successfully marketing short-term spaces like meeting rooms, fitness centers and parking spaces, remote workers, locals and nearby businesses can benefit from your hotel’s facilities.

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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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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Servers, sometimes other FOH staff. Incentivizes servers. Takes away a considerable portion of server's share requiring higher hourly wages. Servers, other FOH staff. A fair and formal way to divide tips amongst servers and other staff. All servers or cashiers, other FOH staff. Tip Out Methods and Systems.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 15, 2021

Our openings were for dishwashers, servers and busser/runners. During the past few months, many of our restaurant operators are experiencing explosive business. Two days off in a row, no more than one or two doubles a week, vacation time and the big prize: They all choose their schedules. How did we keep these great employees?

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