7 Shifts

AUGUST 27, 2021

Scheduling 300-plus employees. Schedule with empathy. Scheduling 300-plus employees—and saving money. At each of Andolini's locations—like other multi-location restaurants—the general manager handles the schedules. The structure of Andolini's business adds another dimension to scheduling complexity.

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Scheduling Communication Front of House Server 148

Horizon Hospitality

JANUARY 22, 2025

Provide clear pathways for advancement, whether its moving from a server position to a management role or taking on specialized responsibilities like event coordination. To prevent this, offer flexible schedules where possible, allowing staff to have time for personal commitments and rest.

Front of House 130

Front of House Event Coordination Scheduling Training 130

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

People who don't work in the restaurant industry think that all there is to being a server is taking orders, bringing out food, and sorting out the bill. However, those with experience on the front-of-house (FOH) side of restaurants know there's more to server duties than meets the eye.

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Server Sanitation Accounting Communication 78

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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Scheduling Accounting Communication Server 208

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 29, 2021

Otherwise, their “clocking out time” can also include having a smoke, eating, flirting with a server, generally dragging feet. An employee can be a server and a server trainer in one day, making $2 more an hour more as the trainer. Number Five : Schedule staff according to sales.

POS Systems 208

POS Systems Server Scheduling Training 208

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Restaurant servers understand work-induced dreams all too well. Waitmare” is a portmanteau that combines the words “waiter” and “nightmare” to describe the bad dreams that servers have about working in a restaurant. You’re on shift as a server and you can’t seem to get orders right. Stress is part of any job.

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Server Scheduling Front of House Customer Service 158

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? Front-of-house (FOH) staff, like servers and hosts, will need customer service training, upselling techniques, and communication skills.

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Training POS Systems Server Customer Service 78

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 30, 2021

Flexible Scheduling and Automated Wage Adjustments. To reduce the cost of labor, they can simply transfer more non-tipped responsibilities to the servers making $2.13 per hour when you can schedule one dishwasher, and require front-house employees (on the tipped $2.13 An answer lies in the world of workforce optimization.

Scheduling 208

Scheduling Server Sanitation Accounting 208

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Whether it’s managing reservations, coordinating with servers, or handling situations with grace, a skilled hostess brings a mix of warmth, professionalism, and operational expertise to the table. What strategies do you use to communicate with servers effectively to manage seating flow?

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Server Reservations Guest Satisfaction Communication 78

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Well, if Father Flanagan worked in the hospitality industry today, he might be saying, “there’s no such thing as a bad server” (or bartender or busser, etc.). I agree with that statement, which raises the question: if there’s no such thing as a bad server, why is restaurant service so terrible?

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Server Training Pricing Scheduling 184

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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Scheduling Server Front of House Back of House 78

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

AUGUST 1, 2022

Most came up through the ranks, starting as a server or a cashier before eventually becoming a general manager. Candidates who hear from employers quickly are more likely to schedule an interview. Automating the process of scheduling interviews. This accelerates the process by reducing all the back and forth on scheduling.

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Scheduling Training Server Budgeting 203

7 Shifts

JANUARY 26, 2022

Otherwise, it's near impossible to coordinate schedules and keep the right people informed. Whether it's retraining servers to follow COVID safety protocols or making sure the floors are mopped each night, restaurant task management and communication is what keeps a restaurant running smoothly. Forecast demand and schedule accordingly.

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Scheduling Communication Server Information 183

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 9, 2022

Employee Ranking reports from your POS can help you understand who your best front-of-house cashiers and servers are so you can make sure they’re compensated and retained, while underperforming employees are identified as training opportunities. Use data to rethink – not overthink.

Front of House 196

Front of House Scheduling Information Pricing 196

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 22, 2021

This is one of the easiest forms of IoT because it doesn't require any human other than the server punching in orders at their waiting station. Automatically turning off equipment during scheduled downtime or at the end of the day. Alerting authorized service agents of pending repairs. Automatically switching modes (i.e.

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POS Systems Maintenance Server Scheduling 244

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 18, 2022

It is important for restaurant operators to plan ahead in terms of staffing and scheduling. They should be organized and create schedules in advance to prevent staffing shortages on busy nights, and they also need to thoroughly train new staff members and make sure every employee is up to speed on seating charts. Prioritizing Staffing.

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Server Scheduling Information Accounting 167

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

AI has the potential to revolutionize hiring processes, employee training, and even workforce scheduling, leading to more efficient operations and improved guest services. It 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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POS Systems Scheduling Pricing Guest Services 88

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

But while some may predict a future with burger-flipping robots, it’s hard to imagine tech taking the place of a skilled line cook, experienced server, or seasoned marketer. At full-service restaurants, servers are responsible for crucial tasks. Enter digital tableside ordering.

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Server Marketing Front of House Back of House 225

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

For example, they might talk about a disagreement between a server and a chef regarding food preparation times. For example, the manager might share how they implemented cross-training among the staff, like teaching servers to handle some basic tasks in the kitchen. Another important aspect is understanding the root of the issue.

Communication 78

Communication Server Special Events Training 78

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Behind the scenes, managers spend countless hours dealing with tip distributions, creating weekly schedules in spreadsheets, and doing the dreaded payroll twice a month. As managers, our foundation was built in the front-of-house as servers, bartenders, or hosts (even if we started out in kitchen.)

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Server Front of House Scheduling Reservations 197

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?

Scheduling 52

Scheduling Server Reservations Communication 52

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. Purchasing & Ordering.

Server 145

Server Scheduling Portion Control Customer Service 145

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 28, 2021

The scoreboard should lay out exactly what their daily responsibilities are alongside a clear performance evaluation schedule. The employee onboarding schedule should have crystal clear milestones for training and performance. The same things goes for employee scheduling software. Get Back in the Kitchen.

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Accounting Scheduling Training Server 186

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

Housekeeping 100

Housekeeping Front Desk Operations Guest Satisfaction Property Management 100

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Servers, sometimes other FOH staff. Incentivizes servers. Takes away a considerable portion of server's share requiring higher hourly wages. Servers, other FOH staff. A fair and formal way to divide tips amongst servers and other staff. All servers or cashiers, other FOH staff. Tip Out Methods and Systems.

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Server Back of House POS Systems Customer Service 146

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 13, 2020

Have the servers leave the drinks at the front of the table and let guests grab them after the server has stood up. They should consider leaving menus at the table instead of having the server take them. If this is not feasible then make sure that one of the bussers grabs the menu and not the server.

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Server Reservations Communication Sanitation 199

7 Shifts

MARCH 16, 2020

Supply servers, hosts, and kitchen staff with gloves. Show cleanliness, like kitchen and servers wearing gloves, sanitizing the restaurant, etc. Supply servers, hosts, and kitchen staff with gloves. Updating your schedule and shifts Keep your schedule up-to-date so managers and staff know what to expect.

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Sanitation Scheduling Communication Server 147

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Pros: Cafe scheduling is often easier —although if you have a roastery, you'll need staff who are willing to start at 4 am. These restaurants generally have limited menus, no seating, and fewer (if any) servers compared full-service restaurants. Pros: Labor costs are lower because there are no servers. Example: Shake Shack.

Scheduling 148

Scheduling Server Presentation Marketing 148

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.

POS Systems 158

POS Systems Scheduling Reservations Communication 158

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.

Training 180

Training Server Budgeting Scheduling 180

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 4, 2020

How to create a payroll schedule. How to create a payroll payment schedule ?? A two-week pay cycle , resulting in a bi-weekly pay schedule. This payment schedule involves 26 pay periods in a calendar year. Another emerging payment schedule is the “real time” payment option, led by financial technologies like Clair.

Scheduling 148

Scheduling Server Information Accounting 148

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 15, 2021

Our openings were for dishwashers, servers and busser/runners. Two days off in a row, no more than one or two doubles a week, vacation time and the big prize: They all choose their schedules. Many of my operations have cooks that are also servers, dishwashers who are runners, and bussers who can work the pantry.

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Training Server Scheduling 212

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

It is crucial the chef, sommelier, and servers are given the tools and knowledge they need during the onboarding process to perform their job well. One of the common pain points is scheduling restaurant shifts, which gets more complicated the larger your staff gets.

Communication 197

Communication Scheduling Sanitation Training 197

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Schedules are made, payroll is run, and employees checked-in with—but it's tough to know if you're working as efficiently or as profitably as possible. You can use these reports to compare worked hours and wages against your schedules and targets to find your biggest gaps. 7shifts worked hours, overtime, breaks and wages report.

Scheduling 167

Scheduling Budgeting Back of House Server 167

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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Scheduling Training Server Pricing 221

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. You’re competing against gig work and flexible scheduling. Highlighting your benefits and company culture or pay, if that’s a differentiator, is something you need to advertise upfront.

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Server Training Scheduling Marketing 197