7 Shifts

MAY 13, 2021

On the surface, the natural organization of an Excel or Google Sheets spreadsheet makes sense for creating shift schedules. But once you put that schedule out into the world, it tends to break down. Your once perfectly organized Excel schedule is unrecognizable from when you first made it—and you have to do it all over again next week.

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Horizon Hospitality

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling, additional paid time off (PTO), and childcare support. Hosting employee appreciation events on-site. Do: Promote these benefits in recruitment materials and internal communications. Professional Growth: Opportunities for training, certifications, and clear paths for career advancement.

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7 Shifts

JULY 29, 2021

Kaldi's has been with 7shifts since our founding year in 2014, one of our earliest adopters of the restaurant scheduling tools. Kaldi's partnered with 7shifts over other scheduling platforms for its ease of use: “It was just so much easier and I could teach anybody in 30 minutes how to use it, and they could use it,” says Kildron.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Employee shift scheduling for your restaurant can be much more complex than it seems. From managing overtime hours, to employee time off and availability, to making the right calls when it comes to who and when, scheduling takes a lot of time and mental energy. Here are 10 common scheduling errors and how to solve and prevent them.

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Horizon Hospitality

JANUARY 22, 2025

Establishing open lines of communication is key to building trust and reducing misunderstandings. Provide clear pathways for advancement, whether its moving from a server position to a management role or taking on specialized responsibilities like event coordination.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Event management companies must always be on the lookout for ways to promote their events and increase brand recognition within their audience. But how exactly should you use Instagram Stories for your event promotion? Well, let’s explore some approaches that every event company should seriously consider.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

How do you prepare your team for special events or holiday rushes? How do you communicate restaurant policies and changes to your employees effectively? Can you give an example of how you’ve managed a large event or special occasion at a restaurant? How do you maintain smooth communication between FOH and BOH staff?

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 26, 2019

Beyond brewing, Shawn & Ed also host private events in their historic building—leaving them with more scheduling complexity than most other brewing companies. Building schedules in a few clicks With a brewery, taproom, and events to handle, Shawn & Ed were struggling with their spreadsheet-style scheduling process.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Scheduling employees is one of the most time-intensive tasks for restaurant managers. They often have to rely on historical data to forecast customer demand, and typically can’t take into account the impact of weather and other local events on demand.

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Revenue Hub

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The person should be good with numbers, super organized, a stickler, a strategic thinker, and an effective communicator who can rally the whole team to support revenue strategies. Pricing involves three main tasks: Establish an annual rate schedule. This helps create accountability, ensure consistency, and reduce errors.

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Hotelogix

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Long Hours and Unpredictable Schedules Late-night shifts, split schedules, and long hours of work can burn out the most dedicated worker. Scheduling flexibility and having enough rest between shifts remain a major improvement in retaining employees. Open communication channels between employees and management.

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Boutique Hotel News

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

When my colleague George Sell attended the in-person event in 2019, sustainability had dominated the agenda. At the time, though the topic was not officially highlighted in the schedule, it permeated the conversation throughout the day. Gonzalez spoke about the opportunity to introduce new brands globally.

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Hotelogix

JUNE 21, 2024

In the hospitality industry, creating memorable events is important to ensuring business success. The core of this process is the Banquet Event Order, which is a detailed document that lists all the details of an event. Understanding Banquet Event Orders  It is an important document that details the specifics of an event.

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7 Shifts

JULY 22, 2022

Once you find your ideal candidate, their information is automatically filled into 7shifts so you can get your new hires on the schedule instantly, without the extra work. Get your new summer hires scheduled fast by digitizing your employee onboarding process. Vacation & Summer Schedules. Special Events. Shift Pool.

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Horizon Hospitality

JULY 24, 2024

Hangouts and Special Events Social connections are crucial for mental health. Organizing regular social events like movie nights, potluck dinners, and themed parties can also foster a sense of community. Family Involvement Involving family members in community activities can enhance the quality of life for residents.

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7 Shifts

JULY 16, 2020

But the question remains— with a staff that changes size and personnel by the shift, what is the best way to set, communicate, and enforce restaurant task management to your staff? Restaurant task management is the organization, delegation, and communication of necessary tasks in your restaurant.

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Synergy Suite

APRIL 9, 2025

Automated ordering systems communicate directly with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries in the right quantities. For instance, a burger chain might see a beef surge before a big sporting event, allowing the system to adjust stock levels ahead of time and avoid overordering.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Some of the most common impediments to employee engagement and retention include: insufficient or improper onboarding processes for new staff, ineffective or even chaotic communication with workers, and little or no acknowledgement of great performance at work. These lead to poor employee experience and often frustration among staff.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 4, 2023

This typically includes creating staff schedules based on sales forecasts, trimming labor during slow times, and providing managers with more control – and accountability. Optimizing Employee Schedules In the past, many WFM processes were done manually, in the form of written schedules and excel sheets.

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Hotelogix

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Without optimized scheduling, you’re left to paying for overtime or having idle employees  during off-peak periods. The centralized hotel management system of Hotelogix integrates your front desk with housekeeping as well as the other departments to facilitate better communication and resource allocation.

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Revenue Hub

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Whether they revolve around sports, fashion, music or art, public events possess a unique power to bring together diverse crowds from across the globe. Let’s explore some ways you can seize the moment and turn local event traffic into increased direct revenue.

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7 Shifts

JULY 31, 2020

How Mattenga’s Uses Technology to Optimize Labor & Simplify Scheduling From spreadsheets to 7shifts Mattenga’s reduced their scheduling time 7 ? 2 hours per week When Mattenga’s bought the restaurant in 2014, they had been using spreadsheets to keep track of their weekly schedules. Hengam Stanfield, Mattenga's Pizzeria.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 24, 2022

Organize company events. Organize events like happy hour outings to celebrate work anniversaries, birthdays and other important milestones. Communicate. It’s important that front-of-house and back-of-house staff members have clear lines of communication with you and with each other. Make Health a Priority.

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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. 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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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

They also bring creative ideas to the table, such as improving the drink menu and coming up with new events and promotions to drive sales. Can you provide an example of a successful event or promotion you organized? What would make you say that an event or promotion was successful? Supply shortages require a different approach.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Big parties, holiday specials, and private events are, too. Shifts scheduled and hours scheduled also saw increases during those holidays. Communicate better. Communication is always important for a successful restaurant team , and when things get busy during the holidays, it becomes absolutely essential.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Engage with local schools or try hosting teen-friendly events. ” But it might be worth being flexible – modern scheduling tools make it easier to win at “calendar Tetris.” ” But it might be worth being flexible – modern scheduling tools make it easier to win at “calendar Tetris.”

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Hotelogix

JANUARY 10, 2025

Let's Break It Down Google Calendar helps you manage time and schedule tasks. According to recent statistics, 67% of people use Google Calendar daily for personal or professional scheduling, indicating its widespread familiarity and ease of use. Curious about how that works?

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Kitchen Operations AI-powered systems can streamline kitchen operations by automating processes and improving communication. Staff Management AI tools can assist with staff scheduling, labor forecasting, and task assignment, with the ability to generate recommended labor hours for each day to the hour.

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Hotelogix

JANUARY 12, 2025

Regularly updating your site with blogs about local events or hidden gems nearby also signals search engines that your website is relevant and engaging. Share Local Insights: Position your hotel as a local expert by sharing posts about nearby attractions, events, or insider tips. They’re looking for something real and relatable.

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7 Shifts

JUNE 3, 2022

Schedules aren't flexible. More than half of restaurant workers say that flexible scheduling would greatly affect their happiness at work. The Solution: Schedule with empathy. Don't let the schedule become a list of names. Everyone on your team has life circumstances that must be accounted for when building the schedule.

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7 Shifts

APRIL 13, 2021

Since opening, Canyons has served over a million fresh burgers, salads, shakes, and more to families, youth sports teams, church groups, dating couples, and corporate events. Integrating sales and data into scheduling ?? Communication is always a problem in restaurants with large teams like Canyons.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 26, 2019

Frustrated with disjointed scheduling and communication processes, The Burger’s Priest came to 7shifts to streamline scheduling and communication to keep their team in the know and consistently hit their labor targets.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

To streamline that growth, the Fresh team knew they needed to find a labor management solution that not only simplified their scheduling and communication, but also aligned with their company values. Fresh knew they had to find a new scheduling solution that suited their needs. Simplifying scheduling for Fresh Restaurants ???

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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. Employee scheduling software Say goodbye to frustrating spreadsheets, paper schedules, and confusing text message chains. Creating analog schedules is time-consuming, and you also won’t collect any scheduling data.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

These platforms utilize point systems and integrations with communications platforms to make it easy for managers and fellow employees to give out kudos. Some moments of recognition call for a party or special event. At these events, you can take the appreciation to a whole other level if executives attend. The Takeaway.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Solution: Team management software that handles scheduling, time clocking, and payroll in one place. They wrote the schedule on a printed spreadsheet against a clipboard. He was missing all of life's important events, and he knew something had to change. "I A payroll provider that couldn't support employees with multiple roles.

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