7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Here you'll find links to our favorite blog and support articles, information about 7shifts Academy, our social media profiles, and more. Whether you need to brush up on your restaurant slang or you need to swap a shift, we've got you covered. Let us know how we can improve this page here. Check your schedule.

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FOH BOH Social Media Fine Dining 195

Culinary Cues

MAY 4, 2022

To get to where they were in that moment took everything they had and now was the time when they should not only relish the feeling of accomplishment, but also not let down their teammates, their coaching staff, the fans, or themselves. It took a lot for you to get to this point. Here you go!

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2022 Coaching Education Kitchen Safety 372

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Learn how to write a killer restaurant mission statement to be among the select few that can. Restaurant mission statements matter whether you're opening a restaurant or refreshing your brand. And others have no clue how to write one. Here's how. Restaurant Mission vs. Restaurant Vision Statements.

Fast Casual 370

Fast Casual Customer Service Customer Experience Back of House 370

Social Hospitality

MAY 18, 2020

Anyone who runs a hotel or restaurant is a salesperson. It’s thus critical to learn sales skills and translate them into practices appropriate for your industry. If it’s the peak of the season, you compete with all local restaurants and hotels. Treat these people well, so they will treat your customers well.

Hospitality 309

Hospitality Marketing Social Media Hotels 309

Culinary Cues

MAY 24, 2022

Well, there is little that can be said to those who have caught the restaurant fever – you know, when that opportunity finally knocks, and you have your sights on a café with your name on it. Leave nothing to chance – no matter how small the task, put it on your list.

Café 383

Café Take-out License Small Business 383

Culinary Cues

JANUARY 8, 2021

We all knew that the restaurant industry was in need of a structural overhaul, we (those of us affiliated with the business) were well aware of the cogs in the chain, and the years of rust that had accumulated on systems and organization, but it took the pandemic of 2020/21 to shout out: THE TIME IS NOW! Such is the case in 2021.

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2021 Social Media Kitchen Safety Restaurant Law 462

Culinary Cues

JULY 8, 2021

If there is stability in the restaurant business – I’m not quite sure where it is. With a real need to try and make-up for a lost year and an overnight demand for dining out – restaurants are faced with a new pressing issue: where do we find the staff and how do we keep them?

Sports 473

Sports Take-out Café Training 473

Restaurant365

AUGUST 21, 2020

Successful restaurant owners and operators don’t just provide great food. The people piece of the puzzle can be challenging for restaurants. Because of the complicated nature of human resources (HR) and the sprawling regulations surrounding payroll, HR and payroll can be a recurring headache for restaurant owners and operators.

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Blog Restaurant Law Recruiting Employee Relations 78

Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

Mediocre sucks the lifeblood out of an individual or an organization – it is the dark side of the moon, the harbinger of discomfort and pain, and the salt in the wound that saps your energy and leaves you hardened and embarrassed. The big misconception is: “You get what you pay for”. Is this where you want to be?

Uniforms 449

Uniforms Fine Dining Small Business Customer Service 449

7 Shifts

JULY 10, 2020

Restaurants took a major hit from COVID-19 in 2020, with sales dropping by 79% in mid-March. If your restaurant was forced to shut down during the worst of the pandemic, then you’re not alone. Here’s how to plan your restaurant’s grand opening (or re- opening) to get back to business with a bang.

Events 351

Events Social Media Kitchen Safety Seating 351

7 Shifts

APRIL 3, 2020

COVID-19’s impact on restaurants around the world has been ramping up thanks to necessary social distancing measures—particularly in North America, where 4-5 meals are eaten away from home every week —and restaurateurs are feeling the squeeze on their bottom line.

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BOH POS Influencer Point of Sale 368

Culinary Cues

JUNE 4, 2021

Get over it, be in the moment, concentrate, push aside that dark cloud and be positive! In some cases, there is no excuse; some people are just miserable by nature and they use the limited power of their position to make everyone around them miserable – I get that. That may seem like a copout, but it is true.

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Café Take-out Blog Training 425

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Restaurant owners and operators wear a lot of hats. And the big restaurant brands are only getting bigger , making it even harder to stand out. You need to put yourself in front of diners, get them in your door, and turn them into ambassadors of your restaurant that come back and tell their friends about you.

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Seating Email Marketing Marketing SEO 221

Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 17, 2021

I often quote Steve Jobs of Apple Computer who proclaimed that certain people are determined to “make a dent in the universe”, no matter how large or small that dent might be. It is so true no matter what you choose to do with your life – that first open door will show you the way.

Café 372

Café Take-out Training Small Business 372

Social Hospitality

MAY 18, 2020

Anyone who runs a hotel or restaurant is a salesperson. It’s thus critical to learn sales skills and translate them into practices appropriate for your industry. Create Special Offers for Customers If it’s the peak of the season, you compete with all local restaurants and hotels.

Hospitality 195

Hospitality Marketing Social Media Hotels 195

Culinary Cues

MARCH 9, 2021

We have all heard the phrase: “If you can’t stand the heat – get out of the kitchen”. Those who have held a station position on the line know what it’s like to feel sweat run down your back, chef hats soaked at the end of the night, feet swollen from the heat, and dinner plates almost too hot to handle.

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Fine Dining Presentation Seasonal Menu Design 385

7 Shifts

MARCH 27, 2020

The uncertainty of how long these closures could last is frightening. We’ve created this COVID-19 restaurant closure guide to help restaurateurs like you navigate these difficult times. Here are some things to think about before you shut your doors. Check our guide below to see what COVID-19 restaurant laws apply to you.

Social Media 312

Social Media Restaurant Law Employee Relations Communication 312

Culinary Cues

JUNE 6, 2020

This is a job that has always required you to be on your game, to be able to zig and zag, solve those little problems that crop up every day, finding your pace, organize your station, and respond with syncopation and confidence when those orders start to roll off the printer. Somehow you are nervous – why is that?

Kitchen Safety 387

Kitchen Safety Recycling Supplies Training 387

Hot Schedules

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Make Sure Your Food Suppliers are Grade-A. F ood and beverage suppliers play a key role in the success of your restaurant. Like any new relationship, the beginning can be harmonious and productive, but it takes constant effort to ensure your food and beverage suppliers remain Grade-A. Is it a Win-Win? Computer Rocket.

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Food Supply Food Mobile Ordering Inventory 137

ChowNow

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

If you’ve taken a look at Grubhub’s app lately, you may have noticed an immense amount of new restaurants available for online ordering. After all, the delivery giant more than doubled what they call their “restaurant inventory” in the past quarter. What are the prices for a Grubhub order from a non-partnered restaurant?

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Pricing Online Ordering Customer Experience Social Media 158

Hot Schedules

JUNE 22, 2020

Predictive Scheduling laws are now in place for six cities and one state, primarily impacting the restaurant and retail industries. Predictive Scheduling laws are now in place for six cities and one state, primarily impacting the restaurant and retail industries. Predictive Scheduling Comes to the Windy City and City of Brotherly Love.

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Audits Employee Relations Restaurant Law Customer Service 97

Hot Schedules

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

However, there are still many questions out there about how to implement and ensure the full participation of your teams. However, there are still many questions out there about how to implement and ensure the full participation of your teams. How is the data protected? Cuba Libre Restaurant. AUDREY BENET.

Employee Relations 148

Employee Relations Leadership Customer Service Demo 148

Restaurant365

MAY 15, 2020

Approaching restaurant scheduling for your business recovery. As you start to reopen your dining room, you undoubtedly have a lot of questions. How much dine-in sales should I expect? How much food should I order? How many employees should I schedule? This is especially important for your first week.

Restaurant Law 148

Restaurant Law Front of House Mobile Ordering Fine Dining 148

Bingage

MAY 9, 2021

Don’t have an idea how to boost the rate of engagement? We got simple strategies, If you read the blog to the end, you would get informational insights about your business. Here are 5 proven strategies to increase customer engagement in the restaurant – Real-time Benefits-. Introduce a loyalty program.

Small Business 98

Small Business Loyalty Program Social Media Customer Service 98

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 21, 2020

Even though the COVID-19 pandemic persists across the globe, governments have started easing lockdown restrictions and allowing restaurants to reopen finally. The news may raise concerns for both customers and operators alike because it’s no secret just how contagious COVID-19 can be in public places.

Social Media 206

Social Media Food Safety Cash Management Kitchen Safety 206

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 5, 2022

These platforms are gaining popularity among people who wish to dine with their families at home and still wish to enjoy the flavor and quality of restaurant food. These platforms are gaining popularity among people who wish to dine with their families at home and still wish to enjoy the flavor and quality of restaurant food.

Online Ordering 191

Online Ordering Point of Sale Website Management Inventory 191

Culinary Cues

MARCH 25, 2024

You see it, if you look, in nearly every small town and village, in those homes that are a century old, in those hard-to-find mechanical watches, in handmade guitars, violins, and cellos, and in an artisan loaf of bread, wheel of aged cheese, or perfectly crema signed cup of cappuccino in your local coffee shop – the artisan’s hand.

Small Business 339

Small Business Café Design Blog 339

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine surveyed marketing experts to find out the best ways restaurants can market themselves now. That they can get coronavirus from someone sitting next to them while dining. An app-first experience for restaurant chains. Here are their insights. That tables are too close.

Marketing 233

Marketing Social Media Food Safety Email Marketing 233

Sling

MARCH 26, 2022

If it’s not, you run the risk of your best employees leaving for greener pastures. That, in itself, is a huge problem because now you have to find a qualified replacement in addition to your normal daily responsibilities. It can also cause ripples throughout your business as a whole. Strategies To Improve Employee Retention.

Small Business 148

Small Business Employee Relations Leadership Tip Distribution 148

Indoor Media

DECEMBER 14, 2020

The warm weather meant a great boom for many restaurants and businesses, and outdoor dining helped a semblance of normalcy return to their sales. With chaos in the air, business owners have to get creative — and we’re here to help. Take this Wisconsin restaurant , for example. Why not take advantage of the free media coverage?

Small Business 144

Small Business Social Media Coupons Advertising 144

Margin Edge

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Corporate Executive Chef Stephen Lyons, Clyde’s Restaurant Group. Running a restaurant has never been for the faint of heart, and the COVID-19 pandemic has only made staying afloat even harder. Keep your menu seasonal. Analyze your menu. Get a restaurant management system. 6 Ways to Reduce Food Costs.

2022 98

2022 Food Seasonal Menu Waste 98

Xtra Chef

JULY 6, 2020

The Product Mix Margin (PMIX) Report shows you the variance between your anticipated margin on menu items versus the actual margin based on actual sales, discounts, etc. If you already have an integration between xtraCHEF and Toast , you can map your PLU to a recipe by selecting it from a drop-down in the PLU field of a recipe.

Inventory 126

Inventory Customer Experience Back of House Social Media 126

360Training

MARCH 4, 2020

Food is one of the most substantial expenses in a restaurant. However, food waste in restaurants is inevitable with excessive portions, staff meals, and of course, food spoilage. Whether you’ve already noticed a trend of food spoilage, you’re trying to get ahead of the issue, there are several ways you can reduce it.

Food 88

Food Kitchen Safety Food Safety Waste 88

Hot Schedules

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Find out how you can defeat the Busywork Beast once and for all. They take the form of wasted time, effort and cash, and cause havoc and frustration for your employees and guests alike. They take the form of wasted time, effort and cash, and cause havoc and frustration for your employees and guests alike. SAVE THE DAY!

Cash Management 78

Cash Management Allergens Front of House Back of House 78

Next Restaurants

OCTOBER 31, 2019

When hunger strikes, what’s the first thing people do to find a new restaurant? Take to their phones and devices to track down the hottest, highest rated restaurant nearby. As they scan reviews and browse your menu, they make a choice based on the strength, or weakness, of your online presence. The result?

Email Marketing 84

Email Marketing Marketing Loyalty Program Social Media 84

Hot Schedules

JANUARY 25, 2021

The fact of the matter is that business owners have a variety of tax obligations, and there are likely acronyms like SUTA (State Unemployment Tax Act) and FUTA (Federal Unemployment Tax Act) you’ve never heard of before that you need to know as they relate to managing your business. How is SUTA calculated? What is SUTA?

2021 148

2021 Insurance Employee Relations Restaurant Law 148

Restaurant365

AUGUST 27, 2021

Recruitment (and retention) have long been challenges in the restaurant industry, but operators are currently having difficulty filling unprecedented numbers of open positions. Many factors have overlapped right as the restaurant industry is emerging from COVID-19 capacity restrictions, causing a general industry labor shortage.

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Recruiting Social Media Front of House Hiring 151