Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 9, 2022

In a restaurant world filled with heavy hitters armed with deep pockets and marketing power, it can seem difficult for smaller concepts to compete. You can also compare scheduled versus actual labor reports for a specific date range and weigh sales dollars against labor dollars. Use data to rethink – not overthink.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

This level of customization not only enhances guest satisfaction but also drives customer loyalty, which is crucial in our competitive market. AI has the potential to revolutionize hiring processes, employee training, and even workforce scheduling, leading to more efficient operations and improved guest services.

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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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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

Key trends driving the shift to hourly services As hotels adapt to a constantly evolving market and changing guest preferences, hourly services are getting more popular. Demand for more flexibility Today’s travelers are looking for flexible options they can fit into their schedules. Old server rooms, for example.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Virtual restaurants, also known as ghost kitchens, cloud kitchens, or dark kitchens, are a relatively new concept that's growing alongside the delivery app market. Cheap digital menu marketing that captures a share of online dining demand. Pros: Labor costs are lower because there are no servers. Example: Shake Shack.

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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. While “shadowing” strategies pairing new staff with veteran servers may be tempting given limited time and budgets, the potential to pick up bad habits or dissonant messaging warrants significant caution.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 29, 2021

Nguyen also created flexibility in the work schedule: Traditional shifts were trimmed into shorter shifts to accommodate employees' lifestyle needs, such as students or workers needing supplemental income. Our servers have the capacity to serve a significantly increased number of guests. He got creative on how to source employees.

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Service that Sells

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Here are some quick and easy holiday marketing ideas that may add a few dollars to your bottom line. Christmas Marketing Ideas: Book office parties for small to medium-sized offices with staff between 10-20. Start your marketing efforts by talking to your regulars. A no-show can throw a kink in your schedule.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

There are many platforms in the marketplace designed to help owners with restaurant operations like table management service (TMS), online reservations, scheduling, and payroll to marketing. Automated solutions like call-in waiting, online bookings, etc., They can allocate lesser staff during off-peak hours.

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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. They need to think of hiring like marketing that may need multiple touches for a conversion. You’re competing against gig work and flexible scheduling.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Recommended Reading: 3 Ways to Run a Sustainable Restaurant How to Increase Staff Productivity Productivity for Servers Problem: Restaurant staff taking short personal breaks It’s vital to minimize the amount of time sinks available in day-to-day tasks in your restaurant. A busy staff means productive staff, which is good for business.

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7 Shifts

JUNE 23, 2020

You’re responsible for marketing your in-house delivery effectively and reaching an audience or else you will not receive orders. You’re responsible for marketing your in-house delivery effectively and reaching an audience or else you will not receive orders. You must set and meet expectations of delivery time. Run the numbers.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

You’ve decided to focus on your restaurant's social media marketing. In this post, we'll explain what it is, why you need one, and what links you can add to give your social media marketing a jumpstart. That's because they’re handy marketing tools! What is a Link in Bio page? What is a Link Page?

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InnQuest

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

These are managed as inventory and must be scheduled and priced accordingly. Maintenance and scheduling are crucial. Technology Infrastructure: Inventory includes computers, servers, point-of-sale systems and network equipment. This information enables personalized service and targeted marketing efforts, improving guest loyalty.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Review your operating expenses such as utilities, cleaning supplies, and staff scheduling as well. Equip your bartenders and servers with knowledge of the drinks or food items that have the highest profit margins. Schedule bar staff efficiently Optimizing your staff schedules during off-peak hours can help reduce labor costs.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 20, 2020

With features like automated scheduling, time tracking, and analytics reporting, labor management software can help your restaurant reduce its labor costs. Benefits: Restaurant labor management tools take the guesswork out of scheduling. Your servers can use this information to serve guests personalized hospitality experiences.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 27, 2022

The same is true of bartenders who don’t have to worry about creating 20+ different drinks all night and servers who don’t have to worry about having all the knowledge of the menu at their disposal throughout a 10+ hour shift. Issues with service from busy servers and hosts. Issues with food from rushing cooks.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 9, 2022

The digital solutions mean a kitchen becomes the source of revenue – with less hostess, server, busser, or other overhead costs. Marketing and operations : Marketing efforts can be greatly enhanced thanks to the convenience of reaching diners in their hands.

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Service that Sells

APRIL 10, 2023

Here are some May marketing ideas to try in your restaurant: National Hamburger Month – The entire month of May is dedicated to the burger. Use the same strategies (create specialty salads, schedule different weekly specials) to make the most of this summer promotion. Then market it as, “You fire up the grill; we’ll serve up the sides!

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Restaurant Engine

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

You’ve got great food, wonderful ambiance, highly trained servers, and an excellent chef. This is a common problem for both new and established restaurants, and it all comes down to marketing. In this article, let’s look at 2020 restaurant marketing trends for your best year yet, and so you don’t have to ask, “Where are my diners?”.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Determine a way to place your logo in the outdoor area, for marketing purposes. Restaurant staff and employees wearing masks and disposable gloves, including FOH (servers, bartenders, cashiers, etc.) Alternatively, you could also offer a 10% discount as a marketing expense. and BOH (including cooks, chefs, etc.).

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Servers and dishwashers are in the highest demand, and one-third of restaurants report that they are short on both positions.” And knowing where to market may be what sets your hiring apart from your competition. To stay competitive, offer at or above market wages and be upfront with your salary expectations/tips.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 8, 2024

Some diners are more open to robot servers at quick service restaurants (30 percent) and table service (10 percent), but are still in the minority. QSRs need to approach automation investments with a nuanced understanding of their position in the market as well as their existing perception among consumers.

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LimeTray

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Top 10 Restaurant POS Systems and Their Features With so many restaurant POS options on the market, finding the perfect POS solution for your restaurant can feel overwhelming. Order Management Picture a busy night at your restaurant, with servers running around and orders flying init’s easy for things to get lost in the shuffle.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 29, 2020

based manufacturer, distributor, and marketer of advanced Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). only bussers clear tables; only servers wipe down tables between seatings), and enhanced sanitation schedules. But we can do better by treating ourselves and our teams better. Chu, President & CEO, Tronex International, Inc.,

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Delivery, scheduling, inventory management, reservations, and guest management have seen technological advancements over the past few years, and it's just the beginning. Restaurant Employee Scheduling Software. Not only are pen-and-paper or spreadsheet schedules costly when it comes to your time—they are useless when it comes to data.

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Horizon Hospitality

JULY 17, 2024

Local sourcing reduces transportation costs and supports community producers, fostering goodwill and potential marketing opportunities. Promote high-margin dishes through strategic menu placement and server recommendations. Regularly review supplier pricing and compare it with market rates to ensure competitive pricing.

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Hotelogix

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

For small resorts, it can help by automating repetitive tasks like housekeeping schedules, restaurant orders, and spa bookings. Resort management software can help you manage your digital marketing efforts, from responding to online reviews to managing promotions. Schedule a Call with Hotelogix

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

With a growing number of technology providers entering the market in recent years, restaurant operators have also become more discerning as they manage already tight budgets. In California, for example, there is no longer a tipped minimum for servers, and minimum wage has jumped 33 percent from $11 per hour to $16.50.

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7 Shifts

MARCH 16, 2022

Their health, interests, and familial responsibilities are just as much a part of who they are as cook, host, or server. For example, servers who have the fastest average table time each month earn an extra day off. Get Staff Buy-in On Scheduling. Within reason, give your employees ownership over their scheduling format.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 20, 2020

Many restaurants already had take-out and delivery, but it has been quite interesting to see the higher end of the market make their menus available without using the dining rooms of the establishment. This will clearly help as the market returns to on-site dining. The key to this is cross training.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 18, 2024

But the challenges don’t stop there—once open you have to focus on improving processes, managing labor schedules, and controlling restaurant costs. A restaurant expense is a recurring payment that generates revenue like utilities, rent, payroll, or marketing. And, don’t forget about streamlining your employee scheduling.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

– Corin Camenisch, Product Marketing Lead at SumUp 1 + 0 = 3: The New Math of Marketing! Vanilla isn’t for everyone In 2023, marketing took a cue from the ice cream parlor, embracing segmentation with the same precision as a sundae artisan.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Delivery, scheduling, inventory management, reservations, and guest management have seen technological advancements over the past few years, and it's just the beginning. Restaurant employee scheduling software Other than having a good product, your staff and how you manage them is the ultimate marker of restaurant success.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

From offering flexible work schedules and providing regular feedback and recognition, let’s explore strategies to build a strong, committed team that drives your restaurant’s success. And allow them to plan their lives by sending them the work schedule at least two weeks in advance.

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Hotelogix

OCTOBER 19, 2023

It is also called legacy or server-based Hotel PMS. From servers to the software, everything is installed at the property.  Other critical aspects are assigning housekeepers to maintain rooms, managing room-keeping schedules, and tracking inventory such as linen and cleaning supplies.  Stay tuned. 

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