Synergy Suite

JUNE 15, 2024

Crafting the perfect restaurant employee schedule is a dance between precision and flexibility that affects every plate served and every customer’s experience. In an industry where timing is everything, errors in scheduling can lead to a domino effect of service delays, overworked staff, and unhappy diners.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 22, 2021

The holidays are on their way - and for many restaurants, that means an increase in sales. Even in the pandemic year of 2020, before vaccines, we saw bumps in both sales and shifts scheduled in and around the tent pole holidays. Need a Holiday Work Schedule? Implementing a Holiday Work Schedule. Table of Contents.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Predictive Scheduling has become a hot topic in the restaurant industry. As a growing number of municipalities propose and approve legislative changes around scheduling practices, many restaurateurs are wondering: how will predictive scheduling impact my business? What is Predictive Scheduling? Table of Contents.

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Synergy Suite

JUNE 7, 2024

Restaurant owners and managers know that the success of their establishment relies heavily on the dedication and hard work of the entire team, not just veteran staff. One area that often poses a challenge is the scheduling of weekend shifts. This restaurant scheduling guide may also be helpful. Let’s go!

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 23, 2024

When we talk about the “restaurant of the future,” labor compliance isn’t exactly the flashiest or most exciting topic to include—certainly not when juxtaposed with salad-making robots and personalized digital menus. Restaurants face a multifaceted compliance situation.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Facebook and Instagram are powerful advertising tools for any restaurant wanting to reach people in their community or tourists traveling through their area, whether to increase indoor dining numbers or, in today's climate, driving more pickup and curbside orders. and dinner from 5 through 10 p.m. and dinner from 5 through 10 p.m.

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Synergy Suite

AUGUST 17, 2022

While these are critical elements to a top-tier dining experience, they can’t run efficiently without well-structured, rock-solid restaurant scheduling. An ill-planned schedule means so much more than running into a few shifts that must be filled at the last minute. Why Is Restaurant Scheduling So Important?

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 23, 2024

A restaurant’s schedule is its framework for success. It’s the key to creating a consistent experience every day, week, and month of the year — the essential structure for the restaurant’s operations. Getting it right is critical for sustained success in the restaurant industry. But it isn’t simple.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 20, 2024

While running a restaurant can be rewarding, the job can be daunting and stressful. Restaurant owners should be aware of the Department of Labor’s (DOL) published rule from January of this year which took effect March 11, 2024, and changed how the DOL analyses worker classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 6, 2021

With dining restrictions lifting and restaurants’ busy season upon us, employers are ramping up hiring in order to meet the demand of the summer. Even with the recent uptick in employment, restaurants are facing a major worker shortage, and many are struggling to keep their doors fully open with limited staffing.

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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

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Perfectly staffed, and you're under target with productivity through the roof—a perfect schedule. But without the right tools, it'll take long nights and countless cups of coffee to organize the moving pieces of multi-location employee scheduling for your restaurant. Challenges of Scheduling Teams Across Locations.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 21, 2024

Communication is key in virtually every workplace, but this rings especially true in the restaurant industry. Watch the video version of these 5 restaurant communication tips In order to build an effective work culture and a productive team, restaurant leaders need to communicate successfully and at scale with their teams at all times.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

It's called the 9/80 work schedule , and it rewards employees with an additional, full day off from work in exchange for working slightly longer shifts without affecting full-time status. So, what exactly is the 9/80 schedule, what are its benefits, and how can it work in your restaurant? What is a 9/80 Work Schedule?

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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. Using Excel or Pen and Paper to Schedule Employees.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 12, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming companies across all industries including the restaurant sector. Restaurants are integrating AI in many facets of their operations to gain a competitive advantage. Restaurants are increasingly harnessing AI technology to boost efficiencies and reduce costs.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 18, 2024

Opening a restaurant is a big challenge that requires a huge investment of time and money. But the challenges don’t stop there—once open you have to focus on improving processes, managing labor schedules, and controlling restaurant costs. Indeed, controlling restaurant costs is one of your biggest challenges.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 13, 2024

The restaurant industry is a case in point, where employment has yet to climb back from pandemic-induced losses. According to the National Restaurant Association (NRA), as of October 2023 eating and drinking places were 14,000 jobs below their February 2020 level. Staffing and workforce management tools are also proving useful.

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Synergy Suite

MAY 2, 2023

Every restaurant business wants to ensure that their employees are satisfied. 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. What is Restaurant Scheduling Software?

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 27, 2021

Andolini's is a unique restaurant group, comprised of 9 locations spanning multiple concepts, all in the city of Tulsa, Oklahoma. To manage their group of restaurants, Andolini's was using HotSchedules , which ended up costing hundreds of dollars a month per location. Scheduling 300-plus employees. Schedule with empathy.

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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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7 Shifts

AUGUST 3, 2023

Hugo's was looking for a tool that would work with their newly adopted Toast POS, as well as give them more power to track labor and schedule their expanding team. Solution Saving time with more efficient schedules—a win-win With 7shifts, Hugo's is able to save three to four hours every week just from scheduling —at each location.

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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

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

When you run a restaurant, you need to get things done — not worry about whether they're done properly. That's why we created free templates to help you manage your restaurant team. Restaurant Schedule Excel Template Effective employee scheduling means finding the right mix of shifts and shift types for your business.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 1, 2024

These days, a restaurant's reputation is built on more than the taste of its food. 60% of guests who have a positive experience are likely to dine at a restaurant more frequently. From creating a welcoming ambiance to offering unique menu items, let’s explore the ways you can refine your restaurant's customer experience in 2024.

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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

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The restaurant workforce is largely back to pre-pandemic levels, signaling a much-needed reprieve amidst the larger, ongoing hospitality labor crisis. While new workers are brought on to help shoulder the swell in demand, training more people can leave restaurant managers overwhelmed.

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Horizon Hospitality

JANUARY 8, 2024

It’s no secret that the restaurant industry struggles to retain workers. Many restaurant owners have simply accepted this as a fact of life and figured out ways to cope with a revolving door of employees. Develop a hands-on training schedule and have management commit time to frequent one-on-one meetings to touch base.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Behind the success of a restaurant — regardless of size — is delicious food, great service and seamless experiences across every touchpoint. The right restaurant technology is essential to make it all happen. These businesses play a crucial role in the restaurant industry's foundation and growth.

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Synergy Suite

AUGUST 9, 2022

One of the most important tasks of a manager or owner in the food service industry is the creation of efficient employee shift schedules. If the other working elements of your restaurant are to run smoothly, the restaurant shift schedule must act as a solid building block for your entire organization.

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Scheduling Budgeting Maintenance Information 52

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? A well-structured restaurant training program will let you turn this around. Each restaurant has unique staff roles that require different types of training.

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Synergy Suite

MAY 17, 2024

Scheduling is one of the top factors that directly impacts the health, happiness, and performance of your employees. For businesses like fast-food restaurants where the environment requires round-the-clock operations, crafting a 24-hour shift schedule that considers employee well-being is vital.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

over the past decade, keeping employees in restaurants has become increasingly difficult. However, attracting high-quality restaurant employees goes beyond just filling open positions. Some restaurant staff may prefer fewer hours to accommodate school or family, while others might be looking for full-time work with a steady income.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 30, 2023

Summer hiring is in full swing, and many restaurants are struggling to navigate one of their busiest seasons of the year while dealing with ongoing labor shortages and a volatile economy. Reduce Costs by Maximizing Employee Scheduling Times of stress and uncertainty often call for a brief pause and a deep breath.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 20, 2022

With 70 percent of restaurant operators reporting labor and staffing issues and not being able to keep up with demand, how can restaurants boost employee satisfaction and retention? By making sure your restaurants have the necessary equipment and software, you can minimize frustrations and maximize productivity.

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Synergy Suite

JULY 15, 2024

SynergySuite Unveils Powerful Cover App Updates, Enhancing Workforce Management for Multi-Unit Restaurateurs Experience effortless scheduling, streamlined communication, and more, with the new Cover App! ” This release reinforces SynergySuite’s position as a leader in the restaurant management software industry.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The demands of the modern bar are significant: inventory issues, demanding customers, volatile prices, and — perhaps the biggest of all — staffing, scheduling, and other labor concerns. Modern cloud-based systems are one of the most powerful technologies to hit the restaurant and bar scene.

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