Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 15, 2020

Whether it’s inter-team communication, improving table turnover, or reducing waste – an efficiently run restaurant results in an increase in sales and revenue. Staff Scheduling. Staff scheduling has got to be one of the most common challenges faced by restaurant owners and managers. How do you achieve that?

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Scheduling Accounting Communication Training 220

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

It was a way to solve the scheduling and communication headaches that restaurateurs like you often deal with. Connect more of the employee lifecycle: Bringing together all aspects of your HR processes to cover the entire employee lifecycle. Like many of our restaurant partners, I grew up working in the restaurant industry.

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Scheduling Communication Training 179

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 22, 2022

One of the most foundational tools that food service businesses should use to streamline their hiring process is a complete talent acquisition system that moves beyond basic applicant tracking and integrates into their other HR software to drive talent attraction and speed to hire. Intelligent Messaging.

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Scheduling Marketing Communication 180

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 12, 2022

Communication and transparency. Rethink Scheduling. Scheduling can be a headache for both employer and employees to figure out, but rethinking how you schedule can make this regular business process much less painful for everyone. Switch to flexible scheduling. But it’s important. Add a tech solution.

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Scheduling Communication Catering Training 198

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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Scheduling Server Communication Information 78

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 20, 2022

Use a Digital Scheduling System. In-line with having the right tools for the job, you will especially want to make sure to have the right scheduling software, as this is one of the most common problems for restaurant employees. Updated scheduling systems eliminate the need for printed, emailed, or outdated scheduling methods.

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Scheduling Communication Training 219

Synergy Suite

OCTOBER 4, 2022

This change of approach to the employee/employer relationship caused many organizations to dedicate more effort toward a more efficient HR strategy that sends a clear message of compassion regarding employee wellbeing. What Is Restaurant HR? The knowledge HR has on compliance and employee management helps the restaurant.

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Regulatory Compliance Training Scheduling Communication 52

Horizon Hospitality

APRIL 29, 2024

That number only increases for small businesses, like many restaurants and hotels, who do not have a dedicated HR department. Openly communicate business performance and future growth plans. Get Employee Input Have open channels of employee/employer communication, and ensure it flows both ways.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Creating a Supportive Environment Employers should strive to foster open communication and destigmatize mental health discussions. For example, you can include reminders about resources in emails, memos, or scheduled meetings. This will help destigmatize the topic and let employees know there is no shame in asking for help.

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Workshop Training Scheduling Communication 197

7 Shifts

MARCH 28, 2023

relies on 7shifts to stay better connected to their team, manage their work schedules, and get paid. That’s where 7shifts was born and where I witnessed the power that comes with giving employees easy access to their schedule. That means 1 in every 15 restaurant workers in the U.S. And restaurant workers have spoken.

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Scheduling Accounting Communication 148

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 24, 2022

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. Take the time to schedule regular oneon-one check-ins with your employees. Restaurants can be busy, scattered places. Make Health a Priority.

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Front of House Scheduling Back of House Communication 209

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 4, 2022

It was definitely high-stress at first but we worked together as a team to communicate. For a team to accomplish a common goal they must have communication as it is a key factor in relationship building all around. Guests were coming in and requesting the clams we didn't have. Chef Patel. Chef Butterfield. Photo by Ruben Cabrera.

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Communication Definition Scheduling Back of House 190

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 25, 2020

Communicate Return Criteria. Fair Labor Standards Act ( FLSA ) claims can derive from modified schedules or remote work. After a plan is approved, communicate directly and often with employees about the primary information relating to their return. Familiarize yourself with the Families First Coronavirus Response Act.

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Training Communication Sanitation Document 219

Synergy Suite

MAY 2, 2023

One of the most important factors that determine their satisfaction is how they are scheduled: how many shifts they’re scheduled for, how long the shifts are, how often they change without much notice, and more. The best way to keep it all in line is to utilize a quality restaurant scheduling software.

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Scheduling POS Systems Communication Reservations 52

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2022

Communicate Better. Facing multiple headwinds, restaurant owners and management must employ the most effective tool available: effective communication. In chaotic times, clear and consistent communication can make all the difference. In chaotic times, clear and consistent communication can make all the difference.

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Communication Scheduling Reservations Article 204

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

With the right tech tools, managers can ease their workloads, employees enjoy a much smoother scheduling process, and guests benefit in countless ways — from mobile ordering to digital menus to better ways of making and managing reservations. Try 7shifts for free. Try 7shifts for free.

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POS Systems Scheduling Training Reservations 147

Synergy Suite

JULY 11, 2023

From ensuring that payroll is processed correctly and on-time, that all employee files are in order, and that new employees are onboarded and trained properly on an ongoing basis, the HR team has a lot to manage. The only logical solution is to have the right restaurant payroll and HR software solutions in place.

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POS Systems Maintenance Information Accounting 52

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

With the right tech tools, managers can ease their workloads, employees enjoy a much smoother scheduling process, and guests benefit in countless ways — from mobile ordering to digital menus to better ways of making and managing reservations. Try 7shifts for free. Try 7shifts for free.

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POS Systems Scheduling Training Reservations 141

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 14, 2020

New resources include Employee Wellness Check Questionnaire guidance, What To Do When an Employee Gets Sick with COVID-19 and COVID-19 Communications Templates to help operators communicate a COVID-19 positive employee or customer. Square Launches Shift Scheduling.

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Scheduling Training Marketing Communication 190

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Problem When the original Bobe’s Pizza launched in the ‘50s, writing schedules on pen and paper was the only option. Scheduling so many employees across different locations was complex and unmanageable. It took too much time to not only create schedules but also find coverage and keep track of everyone’s availability.

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Scheduling Communication Information Training 78

7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

Scheduling & payroll Ask any restaurant manager what their biggest point of frustration on the job is. Chances are, it's balancing the scheduling requests of dozens of employees each week. Check employee schedules to ensure plans match reality. But we can't overstate the importance of these responsibilities.

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Scheduling Front of House Training Customer Service 158

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. Scheduling.

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Server Scheduling Portion Control Customer Service 145

Horizon Hospitality

MAY 6, 2024

Passive candidate communication must be friendly, and interview scheduling must be convenient for candidates. Internal Communication is Poor Since confidential searches require the involvement of only a few key hiring managers, employee trust may become damaged by what feels like under-the-table dealing.

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Communication Scheduling Information 130

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

As a restaurant manager, your job is to juggle several responsibilities—from managing employees and controlling costs to creating staff schedules and boosting revenue. Scheduling and payroll: Balance staff and business scheduling needs, create optimal shift schedules, and pay wages and salaries.

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Scheduling Communication Training Customer Service 113

7 Shifts

JUNE 11, 2021

My advice is to communicate with your manager about what success looks like for you. Larger organizations with multiple locations have positions in different departments that require all kinds of skills sets such as operations, HR, and more. Maybe success means learning new skills and demonstrating your ability to lead.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 17, 2022

The latest digital tools generate improvements in team communication, staff scheduling and shifts, and compliance with health and safety regulations. First, while technological solutions are not a cure-all, they can give restaurants significant relief for various operational pressures they face.

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Budgeting Scheduling Communication Marketing 189

7 Shifts

MAY 17, 2022

I’m the owner of a restaurant chain that pays on average $16/hr. The most common advice we got was to keep open lines of communication with your employees in both directions. And let's see if you can work out a schedule that works for you' instead of it just being 'here's [the] schedule, take it or leave it.'”

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Scheduling Communication Server Accounting 148

Horizon Hospitality

JANUARY 22, 2024

Communicate how you see this step fitting into their long-term career. Perhaps you could give them more vacation days or give them scheduling benefits. Make sure you can provide a good reason why they are not receiving a raise at that moment. However, there are other ways to reward your employees’ hard work and willingness to grow.

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Hospitality Management Budgeting Scheduling Communication 130

Synergy Suite

JUNE 27, 2023

Labor and Employee Scheduling Labor and employee scheduling is a critical component of restaurant management, and its integration with other tools in the suite enhances operational efficiency and workforce management. Time and Attendance Labor and employee scheduling is closely tied to time and attendance tracking.

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Scheduling POS Systems Information Labor Cost Controls 52

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2020

With restaurant dining rooms closing unexpectedly and inconsistently from market to market, the industry realized the ability to communicate frequently and rapidly to their customers is critical. Our success has come from communications, consistency and customer focus. Dennis Becker, CEO, Mobivity. How to smile through a mask.

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Communication Marketing Bookkeeping Budgeting 180

Les Roches

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Human resources (HR) can be a valuable and enjoyable career for the right people, but you need the right skills and experience to help you make the most of it. What is an HR manager? This includes everything from recruitment and hiring to improvement plans and training schedules for employees. Writing job listings.

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Hospitality Management Training Scheduling Communication 52

SiteMinder

OCTOBER 11, 2022

From handling complaints and supervising staff to scheduling maintenance and managing budgets, this role oversees all aspects of hotel operations. Duties can include managing a team, scheduling staff, processing payroll, and budgeting. Hotel general manager. This is the most senior of all hotel management positions. Night duty manager.

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Maintenance Concierge Front of House Budgeting 72

7 Shifts

MARCH 10, 2022

Reservation software keeps your hosts organized, review sites provide you with actionable feedback on your performance, and staff management software keeps your team in sync with auto scheduling. Most managers are familiar (and frustrated) with traditional paper scheduling techniques. Team Communication. Try 7shifts for Free.

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Scheduling Reservations Download Communication 78

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

Who brands trust, how programs are architected, procedures and great communication matters…A LOT. – Chelsea Searan, HR Lead at Instant Financial In 2024, I think restaurants will focus more on utilizing technology to connect with consumers. Nothing is fraud proof.

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Pricing Catering Training Marketing 216

Synergy Suite

JANUARY 19, 2023

Some key characteristics of a great shift manager are strong leadership skills, good communication, the ability to problem solve, time management, and great in a customer-facing role. Shift scheduling: Your shift managers may also be tasked with building and communicating shift schedules to their employees.

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Training Scheduling Customer Service Communication 52

Synergy Suite

JANUARY 13, 2023

For most quick-service and fast casual restaurant chains, a representative from the HR department should be present to explain the forms, answer any questions, and ensure that all the required items are taken care of. Scheduling Tools: Managing the shift schedule is one of the biggest challenges of managing an efficient restaurant.

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Training Scheduling Document Regulatory Compliance 52

Synergy Suite

JULY 31, 2024

Swing shifts refer to work schedules spanning afternoons and evenings, bridging the gap between traditional day and night shifts. Join us as we delve into effective strategies for implementing swing shifts and provide practical advice to make the most out of this unconventional schedule. What Is a Swing Shift?

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