7 Shifts

JULY 16, 2020

But the question remains— with a staff that changes size and personnel by the shift, what is the best way to set, communicate, and enforce restaurant task management to your staff? Restaurant task management is the organization, delegation, and communication of necessary tasks in your restaurant.

Communication 284

Communication Management Management Front of House 284

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Create Consistency with Your Operations. As you operate the restaurant, you'll also need to prepare for different clientele, budgeting, and staffing needs. How to Create Consistency with Your Restaurant Operations. To whatever extent possible, restaurant operations should be consistent across all of your locations.

Management 370

Management Management Document Hiring 370

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 16, 2023

You wouldn’t go to three different grocery stores to make a sandwich, so why do 68% of restaurant operators currently work with at least three different tech vendors to manage their team? Why acing the employee lifecycle matters The employee lifecycle holds one of the keys to restaurant success for owners and operators.

Tip Distribution 222

Tip Distribution Document Hiring Training 222

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Because most jurisdictions have their own regulations, directors of operations have to ensure that locations in every region are adhering to local laws. Everyone from directors of operation, to regional managers, to managers of specific locations need to be hyper-aware of these laws - or face damaging legal repercussions.

Restaurant Law 370

Restaurant Law Point of Sale Communication Hiring 370

Open for Business

MARCH 7, 2023

Restaurant training is one of the most important things an owner can put into place. Well-trained teams mean shifts run smoothly and guests are happy with service. With ongoing training, you improve your chances of talented employees growing professionally as the restaurant or restaurant group grows.

Training 78

Training 2023 Front of House Back of House 78

Embrace the Suck

MAY 24, 2023

Take the initiative, communicate, and show genuine interest in their capabilities. Step 3: Scout for Personality, Not Just Skills During the hiring process, we sometimes over-emphasize experience while undervaluing the importance of personality. Keep your recruitment and marketing initiatives energized and operative all year round.

Recruiting 336

Recruiting Coaching Hiring Customer Experience 336

Perfect Daily Grind

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

The National Restaurant Association’s 2022 annual report found that as many as 78% of restaurant operators in the US don’t have enough staff to meet customer demand – largely fuelled by the Covid-19 pandemic. So, how can coffee shop owners hire staff who want to have long-term careers in specialty coffee? Finding the best applicants.

Hiring 134

Hiring Training Customer Experience Hospitality 134

Restaurant365

MARCH 15, 2022

Your hiring strategy must focus on hiring the right employees for your restaurant rather than just filling an open position. And a comprehensive approach to employee retention must be built into your hiring strategy. Consequently, it’s imperative that you hire with a retention mindset. Part 3 focuses on retention.

Hiring 78

Hiring Cash Management Insurance Communication 78

Sling

APRIL 27, 2023

Restaurant operations management is essential for the long-term health of your business. It’s like working on the business rather than in the business and, done well, may help you move your operation to new levels of success. Table of contents What is restaurant operations management?

Operations 78

Operations Management Management Inventory 78

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

When staff are unhappy, you lose more than just the cost of hiring and training. Let coworkers thank each other publicly Managers and operators can’t know everything that happens on the floor. Host a team social Teamwork and collaboration are essential for your operations to run smoothly.

Front of House 382

Front of House Social Media Back of House Sports 382

Culinary Cues

AUGUST 28, 2020

For the restaurant operator caught up in the current, somewhat bleak reality of the business environment we are living in – there is hope in knowing how resilient the business of food can be. COMMUNICATION. Become obsessed with communication! Work at it, train for it, stand behind it, and make a difference.

Social Media 436

Social Media Communication Loyalty Program Training 436

Culinary Cues

MAY 13, 2023

This requires a complex organization of independent operations that are still required to communicate, share, and fall in line with the mission of the property. Each of those “departments” will require some level of unique kitchen management (sous chef) and specialists to support the uniqueness of function.

Hotels 426

Hotels Point of Sale Cash Management Training 426

7 Shifts

MARCH 31, 2023

Some of us know that we should - but in between dealing with maintenance issues and hiring new employees, it can be hard enough to take care of yourself, let alone your staff. We invited 4 restaurant operators to discuss how they put their team first. We invited 4 restaurant operators to discuss how they put their team first.

Hiring 195

Hiring Front of House Back of House Document 195

Crunchtime

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Plus, 5 ways to improve compliance with standard operating procedures Whether you run a restaurant business with 500+ locations or a handful of convenience store locations, you know what work needs to be done – and how it should be done properly – to run your business effectively. What are standard operating procedures in restaurants?

Operations 78

Operations Audits Cash Management Food Safety 78

7 Shifts

JUNE 3, 2022

Showcase your core values in your employee handbook, in new-hire training, on your company careers page. And there are a number of easy ways to do it: Praise publicly on internal communication channels like email, group chats, or staff pages. The Solution: Create a training program. Communication is lacking.

Tip Distribution 398

Tip Distribution Email Marketing Communication Coaching 398

Restaurant365

APRIL 26, 2022

Restaurant staffing shortages across the industry are impacting operating hours, the customer experience, and your bottom line. Hiring restaurant employees and retaining them is no longer just an issue for the HR team. Addressing the hiring crunch. Why hiring restaurant employees is now a CFO concern.

Hiring 78

Hiring Employee Relations Front of House Back of House 78

Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Desperation is never a good approach towards hiring. I know how difficult staffing is right now, believe me – I hear it every day from every chef that I communicate with. But desperation hiring is, more often than not, a terrible way to staff your kitchen. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. Yes, let’s start there.

Uniforms 369

Uniforms Hiring Consumer Goods Communication 369

Sling

APRIL 25, 2023

Hiring employees with the right combination of qualities can have a positive effect on the productivity and success of your team and your business. 2) Good communicator Again, no employee always works alone. They’re going to have to communicate with other team members, customers, or higher-ups at some point.

Hiring 78

Hiring Communication Small Business Training 78

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

It was a way to solve the scheduling and communication headaches that restaurateurs like you often deal with. From hiring to onboarding, training, scheduling, payroll, and retention—you'll have everything you need to build strong, happy restaurant teams in one spot. What does this mean for you? What does this mean for you?

Hospitality 450

Hospitality Hiring Communication Training 450

The Restaurant Times

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

To thrive in the restaurant business in the USA, you need to hire cooks and create a talented culinary team that can create exceptional cuisines. You might be wondering, how to hire a cook for rush hours, that too at night? You might be wondering, how to hire a cook for rush hours, that too at night? How To Hire Night Cooks? .

Hiring 52

Hiring Operations Kitchen Safety Food Safety 52

Squirrel Systems

JUNE 3, 2024

High turnover rates not only disrupt operations but also incur significant costs related to hiring and training new employees. The Importance of Effective Labor Management and Scheduling Effective labor management and scheduling are the cornerstones of operational efficiency in the restaurant industry.

Technology 90

Technology Management Management Restaurant Law 90

7 Shifts

AUGUST 27, 2020

The words ‘employee handbook’ are enough to make any new hire quiver. Doesn’t it make sense to create a restaurant employee handbook that encourages a positive workplace culture through teamwork and training? Watch: 7shifts CEO Jordan Boesch at Toast Food for Thought as he discusses hiring and employee engagement.

Employee Relations 370

Employee Relations Hiring Document Food Safety 370

Restaurant365

MARCH 9, 2022

If you’re currently hiring restaurant staff, you’re not alone. Even with the uptick in hiring since the beginning of the year, the restaurant staffing crisis remains a major challenge for the industry. In Part 1 of this hiring blog post series, you learned about optimizing your job postings.

Hiring 78

Hiring Website Management Reference Document 78

Lavu

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

This statistic is based on a survey of restaurant operators conducted in January 2023. million, while the number of hires was 1.3 This means that there were 600,000 more job openings than hires in the food services and drinking places industry in July 2023. This has left restaurants struggling to find and retain staff.

Loyalty Program 166

Loyalty Program Front of House Mobile Ordering Customer Service 166

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Many restaurants are still working around hiring and staff retention struggles, meaning they may be unable to fully capitalize on the demand of the holidays. Hire Additional Staff in Time. Hire Additional Staff in Time. The bad news for restaurants is that food service businesses are facing ongoing difficulty hiring.

Seasonal Menu 370

Seasonal Menu Hiring Reference Mobile Ordering 370

Culinary Cues

MARCH 25, 2021

Copycat operations can certainly thrive, but greatness comes from uniqueness and excellence in executing that uniqueness. [] COMMITMENT: Greatness tends to surround those who dedicate themselves and much of their lives to the pursuit of excellence. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. Treating everyone with respect is the price of admission.

Communication 436

Communication Coaching Fine Dining Influencer 436

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. Don’t skimp on onboarding and training. Poorly trained employees are more likely to make mistakes and can also become frustrated and leave.

Communication 170

Communication Hiring Training Small Business 170

Restaurant365

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Hiring tools can help streamline the repetitive process. A hiring solution allows managers to organize and manage applications all in one place, automatically tracking applicants in the hiring pipeline. Restaurants are struggling to hire, attract, recruit, and retain employees. Leverage hiring technology for managers.

Hiring 78

Hiring Technology Recruiting Website Management 78

Restaurant365

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Your individual hiring decisions define your company culture over the long term, impacting both the customer experience and employee retention. Short-term restaurant hiring challenges, like filling open roles because you’re understaffed, may seem like the most urgent day-to-day priority. Offer a competitive wage and benefits.

Hiring 78

Hiring Loyalty Program Employee Relations Recruiting 78

7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

It's up to the restaurant manager to maintain a warm, welcoming atmosphere and train staff to do the same. Metrics and sheets you'll need to track include cost of goods sold, labor costs, new operating income, profit, and (see below) inventory costs. Operations This is the catch-all of all restaurant manager responsibilities.

Management 398

Management Management Kitchen Safety Front of House 398

Sante

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Here are the top five things to focus on when streamlining your kitchen operations to improve your restaurant experience and achieve your overall goal of making customers happy. Chefs and restaurant owners decide to start their business because of a love for food and a desire to bring that food to the mouths of people in their community.

Front of House 130

Front of House Operations Back of House POS 130

Restaurant365

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Your individual hiring decisions define your company culture over the long term, impacting both customer experience and employee retention. Short-term restaurant hiring challenges, like filling open roles because you’re understaffed, may seem like the most urgent day-to-day priority.

Hiring 78

Hiring Recruiting Training Communication 78

7 Shifts

JUNE 29, 2022

State-wise, the answer depends on the state in which your franchise operates. While every element of a franchise agreement or disclosure document is important, the following are among the most important ones to a long-term, mutually-beneficial, and compliant franchise operation. Menu Consistency. Reward Compliance.

Franchise 370

Franchise Franchising Restaurant Law Document 370

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 1, 2022

The landscape of the restaurant industry has changed forever due to Covid and the operational complexities that the pandemic introduced. Even with this good news for restaurant operators, many challenges still remain – particularly around staffing in both the front and back of the house. And according to Technomic, Inc.,

Front of House 229

Front of House Loyalty Program Back of House Training 229

Embrace the Suck

MAY 14, 2023

It begins with a pinch of complacency, a dash of poor decision-making, and a generous serving of ineffective communication. The recruitment and effective training of suitable staff is critical. Restaurant Excellence Guideline #16: Hire for a positive attitude and impart the necessary skills through training.

Leadership 221

Leadership Customer Service Loyalty Program Customer Experience 221

7 Shifts

JANUARY 23, 2020

Educate yourself on costs, hiring, and the market you are in before taking the leap. Educate yourself on the staffing/employment trends and always be prepared to continually hire. Thoroughly research restaurant costs (operational, labor, equipment, etc.) Hiring/staffing ?? Training before opening.

2020 335

2020 Hiring Cash Management Education 335

Culinary Cues

MARCH 15, 2021

Sure, I know how much the restaurant/foodservice industry is suffering and how many operations are shutting their doors as a result of avoiding decades of challenges brought to a head by the pandemic, but believe me when I say that this will change. LACK OF COMMUNICATION WITH THE BUSINESSES THEY SERVE. LACK OF REALISM.

Education 539

Education Food Supply Training Communication 539