7 Shifts

DECEMBER 2, 2021

In many restaurants, on-call scheduling is inescapable. However, when mismanaged, on-call scheduling can frustrate staff, throw off their work-life balance, and impact financial security. On-call scheduling needs to be handled in a way that respects employees' time but never leaves the restaurant short-staffed. Best Practices.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 19, 2020

The more staff you have to replace, the more money you have to spend on recruitment, and the more time you have to spend interviewing and training. In order to help new staff learn the ropes, you need to create a comprehensive restaurant staff training manual. Even your most seasoned staff can forget things.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 27, 2021

After years of use, they found that the customer service and training on the product didn't match the personal touch that they appreciated and wanted for their restaurants. Scheduling 300-plus employees. Scheduling 300-plus employees. Schedule with empathy. Scheduling 300-plus employees—and saving money.

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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.

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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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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 1, 2022

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. Most came up through the ranks, starting as a server or a cashier before eventually becoming a general manager. But their time is not unlimited.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Can you provide an example of how you’ve improved employee performance through training? For example, they might talk about a disagreement between a server and a chef regarding food preparation times. Can you provide an example of how you’ve improved employee performance through training?

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 15, 2021

Don’t Be Choosy … Train! Our openings were for dishwashers, servers and busser/runners. We are putting additional training and time into these three, and I have to say they are doing well. 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.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

However, productivity is more easily trained than managed. In a survey by Toast , 46% of restaurateurs listed hiring, training, and retaining staff as their biggest challenge. Solution: Training from hands-on management The results and repercussions of a disconnected restaurant staff are glaringly apparent.

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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. This level of customization not only enhances guest satisfaction but also drives customer loyalty, which is crucial in our competitive market.

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POS Systems Scheduling Pricing Guest Services 88

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

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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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.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 28, 2021

The tone you set from the interview and throughout training will dictate the level of dedication your new hire provides. On the flip side, if you spend the time to train them right with a powerful sense of responsibility and attention to detail, then they’ll take more pride and ownership in their work. Get Back in the Kitchen.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Regular training and spot-checks also help maintain consistency, leading to better control over pour costs and higher profitability for your bar. Train your staff to follow these portion control standards and regularly monitor their performance. Use pour spouts or jiggers to measure each drink accurately.

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Portion Control Pricing Training Scheduling 78

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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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 29, 2021

.” The $15 minimum wage is a myth – most restaurants are having to pay close to that now, Her longer-term predictions include: Operators are leaving “small” menus developed for delivery in place in order to cut down on the complexity of orders and training required. He got creative on how to source employees.

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Scheduling Training Server Pricing 221

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Train your restaurant staff to remind customers to give their feedback as well as submit the comment cards right away to the one in charge. Train your servers to strike up friendly conversations and report back interesting insights. Sort the feedback by category, like food quality, service, and ambiance.

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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. 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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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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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.

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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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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.

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Service that Sells

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Restaurant training is multi-faceted. It solves immediate needs, such as teaching servers product knowledge on the day’s specials, and it also solves long-term needs by boosting morale and reducing turnover. Take a look at these five restaurant training strategies that can improve employee retention.

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Training Communication Server Scheduling 63

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 30, 2020

percent per year, then you’ve spent around 34K per year on training alone. A rich KDS or guest management system allows you to program in phantom tickets, orders, and operations that appear at scheduled times to demonstrate or remind staff on tasks and how and when that needs to happen. Contactless Tech.

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Front of House Training Server Budgeting 197

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 24, 2021

It costs around $2,000 to hire and train a new restaurant worker, and with a 75 percent turnover rate, that’s a lot of money to cycle through with every staffing change. Outside of raises, giving employees additional training and certifications are major ways of reducing churn. Place Value on a Good Employee. But why stop there?

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Training Server Scheduling 197

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.

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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. Owners and managers should attend mental health training seminars as part of a requirement for running operations. The answer lies in technology.

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Server Training Marketing Scheduling 197

7 Shifts

MARCH 23, 2022

Problem : Manual scheduling processes that took too much time, siloed operations, and didn't resonate with a younger, tech-saavy workforce. Solution: Cloud-based scheduling software that brings together operations across 16 locations, keeps staff accountable, and gives them tools to increase efficiency. Complicated, manual scheduling.

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Scheduling Communication Accounting Training 147

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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POS Systems Scheduling Reservations Communication 158

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 20, 2020

The concept of cross-utilization means training employees to perform multiple positions that create added efficiencies in the operation. Unfortunately, front of the house staff who aren’t cross trained are generally furloughed. How can cross training help operationally and financially? The key to this is cross training.

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Training Sanitation Scheduling Server 183

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

High turnover not only disrupts business operations but also leads to increased costs and time spent on hiring and training new staff. 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.

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Training Scheduling Server Communication 134

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

OCTOBER 25, 2023

To get through a long shift, chefs, managers, servers, hosts and waitstaff need to make wise decisions and take care of their health. Unpredictable income and schedule. The training teaches employees at every level how to recognize and respond to colleagues who may be experiencing a mental health or substance use challenge.

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Front of House Training Workshop Back of House 188

7 Shifts

JULY 29, 2020

According to data from 350,000+ restaurants that use 7shifts, while overall shifts being scheduled are still sitting 24% below pre-COVID levels, shifts for delivery-related roles have increased 38%. It’s important for restaurant hiring and training processes to reflect new COVID-19 safety measures. What PPE will you provide?

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Training Server Scheduling Accounting 117

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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Reservations Server Customer Service Scheduling 212

7 Shifts

MAY 1, 2023

As part of our Serving What's Next webinar series, four restaurant managers shared their approach to hiring, training, and retaining. RECOMMENDED READING: Restaurant Hiring: Navigating the Labor Shortage Invest in onboarding and training Once you find a candidate who ticks all the boxes, you want to get them up to speed as soon as possible.

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