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

Modern Restaurant Management

Below, I’ve outlined nine key HR and payroll items to prioritize over the coming weeks that will also start next year off right. Streamlining Onboarding : Simplify your onboarding process with clear expectations, training schedules, and a welcoming introduction to your workplace culture.

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Another Employee Tool in the HR Shed

Modern Restaurant Management

We changed the schedule to have the prep people come in earlier and work in teams. In the first paragraph of the assessment, we learned that this employee would be MOST productive when partnering with another person. This means that, while he was productive, he could be happier and more productive with a prep partner. No raise required!

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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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Reduce Time Spent on Recruiting

Modern Restaurant Management

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. Candidates who hear from employers quickly are more likely to schedule an interview. Automating the process of scheduling interviews.

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Optimize Restaurant Operations With the Right Payroll & HCM Services

Running a restaurant involves juggling numerous tasks, but payroll and HR shouldn’t add to the stress. Automated HR management streamlines onboarding, scheduling, and performance tracking, freeing you to focus on delivering excellent dining experiences. Compliance support helps navigate labor laws and avoid costly fines.

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The Tech Connection in Attracting Talent

Modern Restaurant Management

If the restaurant is interested in hiring, they can prompt the applicant to easily schedule an interview and complete the full application in the software. When restaurants invest in HR tech, employees feel greater managerial support, even on a busy shift. Effective HR software is another selling point.

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Three Changes for Restaurants as they Adjust their Business Model

Modern Restaurant Management

It might also be useful to create a policy acknowledgment form, for which you will collect consent, and which will be saved alongside the symptom screening for HR. They can also automate sending the agreement to HR for compliance reasons. Self-Service Employee Onboarding. A Legal Center for Policy Updates.