7 Shifts

MAY 1, 2024

After all, a small, honest mistake can accumulate over time and turn into bigger operational problems— 17% of restaurants even fail in their first year due to mismanagement of finances. This includes accounting not only for the regular hours your employees put in but also overtime and holiday hours. What can 7shifts do for you?

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Massachusetts has a unique mix of labor laws and employee protections that apply to restaurants in the state. Basic employee rights in Massachusetts All employees in Massachusetts, including tipped and non-tipped restaurant workers, have a set of basic rights. In other words, if an employee works 35 hours in one week at $6.75

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Massachusetts has a unique mix of labor laws and employee protections that apply to restaurants in the state. Basic employee rights in Massachusetts All employees in Massachusetts, including tipped and non-tipped restaurant workers, have a set of basic rights. In other words, if an employee works 35 hours in one week at $6.75

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Massachusetts has a unique mix of labor laws and employee protections that apply to restaurants in the state. Basic employee rights in Massachusetts All employees in Massachusetts, including tipped and non-tipped restaurant workers, have a set of basic rights. In other words, if an employee works 35 hours in one week at $6.75

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

Metrics and sheets you'll need to track include cost of goods sold, labor costs, new operating income, profit, and (see below) inventory costs. Chances are, it's balancing the scheduling requests of dozens of employees each week. Operations This is the catch-all of all restaurant manager responsibilities. Check inventory levels.

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AUGUST 10, 2022

As the lower range of this age group is still in school, they haven’t had as much work experience or job-related training as those in their early 20s. Some of the main contributing factors to summertime work-related injuries in young workers in the restaurant industry include: Less Experience. Physical and Mental Attributes.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 23, 2024

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. 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?

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Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 24, 2020

These aspects include: décor, skill level of staff, style of service, pricing, profit, type of vendors selected, kitchen layout, equipment selection, marketing and advertising, pay scales, dining room seating, type of china, glassware and flatware, even the location and color scheme for the exterior of the restaurant.

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7 Shifts

JULY 16, 2021

Sourcing Equipment. This research will dictate your hours of operation and pricing plans! So, make the most of this step– gathering this information will help you plan, operate, and run a successful coffee shop. This includes but is not limited to your equipment, permits, menu, and marketing. Conduct a Feasibility Study.

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JANUARY 11, 2022

But these days, between labor shortages and challenges in the shipping industry, staff is scrambling just to keep day-to-day operations running smooth. These teams want to focus on customer relations and hospitality, but are instead navigating how to get the supplies they need.

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DECEMBER 15, 2021

Expert food preparation results in appealing and delicious dishes, employee training reduces errors that can increase wait times and proper warewashing keeps plates, glasses and utensils spotless. Keeping equipment functioning as intended also reduces the risk of damage that results in expensive repairs. A Window into Warewashing.

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APRIL 13, 2020

Guests will not likely flock back to our operations, there will still be a considerable amount of trepidation, especially since pre-vaccine life will still include the threat of virus transmission. This only makes sense (already required in most healthcare facilities). [] SERVESAFE REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Food safety The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment regulates how restaurant employees must handle the food they prepare and serve. per hour, and the tipped employee minimum wage is $10.63 Hourly employees qualify for time-and-a-half overtime pay if they: Work over 40 hours in a workweek.

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7 Shifts

MARCH 8, 2021

It comes at a crucial time for restaurants— despite gains in employment in February , there are still more than two million hospitality industry employees out of work, and revenues are still down substantially. This means payroll records, pandemic-related expenses, and PPP loan information if you received them.

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JANUARY 27, 2022

The restaurant industry is still dealing with pandemic-related issues, including supply chain disruptions, new COVID variants and surging cases, labor shortages, rising prices, and a shift in consumer demand. Make food safety and customer reassurance a priority to create a brand that customers (and employees) trust and support.

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JULY 31, 2023

Well, things have changed since that date, but the importance of foundational “methods of operation and understanding” remain just as important, maybe even more so. I felt it was time to refresh, modify, and re-emphasize the rules and make them relatable to the current climate we all work in. Anyway – use as you see fit.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

On occasion, a restaurant opens, the owners have the right idea, everyone in the operation rallies around core principles that find a home in consumer minds and hearts, and the place enjoys success for a long period of time. Chef Charlie Palmer’s Aureole was one of those operations. It pains me to see any restaurant close.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Tools and equipment protection. Equipment Coverage (also known as Inland Marine). You should also consider business operations that include deliveries or valet parking and which insurance coverage you would need for those. Tools and Equipment Coverage (Also Known As Inland Marine). Commercial auto coverage. Dram shop law.

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JANUARY 26, 2023

In other encouraging news, franchise operators believe that, although most restaurants are not fully staffed, the labor situation has stabilized. If one made it through 2022 relatively unscathed you ought to feel very good as a restaurant owner/operator. On the franchise side, what do you foresee in 2023? Is there investor interest?

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NOVEMBER 21, 2023

This article will shed light on a range of restaurant-specific energy efficiency tactics and explore several recommendations—from low-to-no-cost actions that require minimal investment to more substantial and strategic approaches that promise a significant return on efficiency-related expenditure. Employee comfort is equally critical.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Remember that it can also be expensive to hire and train new employees. Therefore, if you have exceptional employees at your restaurant, do everything you can to keep them around. In general, overhead expenses related to food and beverages should be between 35 and 40 percent of your total revenue. Licensing and Permits.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2024

Ninety-four percent of operators are planning some form of expansion and more than half of the 600 U.S Additionally, the report found that AI is already part of mainstream restaurant operations as 89 percent of operators surveyed are already using it in their restaurants in some way. What results did you find surprising and why?

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MAY 8, 2020

Employee Protection : It is vital that all restaurants take measures to ensure that their staff does not pose a health risk to other employees and customers. Employees should be advised not to come to work if ill, particularly when exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

Metrics and sheets you'll need to track include cost of goods sold, labor costs, new operating income, profit, and (see below) inventory costs. Chances are, it's balancing the scheduling requests of dozens of employees each week. Operations This is the catch-all of all restaurant manager responsibilities. Check inventory levels.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 21, 2023

Here are some of the most important takeaways on how QSR brands can adjust their operations to recession-proof their business: Finding a New Balance of Labor and Volume Although the industry added back many of the jobs lost during the pandemic, most restaurants remain understaffed. That is what will truly make the difference.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Before restaurants can record a profit, they need to take several expenses into account—inventory, kitchen equipment, building utilities, and of course, labor. As a percentage of sales, restaurant labor cost percentage is the amount spent on all labor-related costs compared to your gross sales in a specific time period. Payroll Taxes.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 8, 2021

with 100% federally-backed, forgivable loans to keep their employees paid. Worker protection costs such as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) like masks, gloves, face shields, and sanitizer Supplier costs for any contracts, purchase orders, utilities, and essential goods Who qualifies for a PPP loan? The Paycheck Protection Program 2.0

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FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Running a Bar: 7 Key Features You Need to Become The Best Bar POS System in 2024 In the bustling world of hospitality, the backbone of a bar’s success lies in its operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. At the forefront of this achievement is the POS software, a pivotal technology that has transformed how bars operate.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Her career has included performing services (operating partner, corporate/private trainer, health inspector, third party inspector, adjunct professor) in various sectors of the foodservice industry. Having written over 300 articles for national trade magazines, I am often asked about industry-related topics.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 20, 2020

Fortunately, tech can help boost operational efficiency in restaurants. How to cut labor costs in a restaurant 101: Use a labor management tool Did you know that restaurants spend about 30% of their revenue on wages, overtime, payroll taxes, and employee health care? In fact, labor is one of the biggest costs for restaurants.

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DECEMBER 5, 2022

Contactless payment solutions drive operators’ revenue and elevate customer experiences, but how can the technology set restaurants up for long-term success? In addition to deploying technology to address these shifting customer habits, arguably one of the biggest hurdles restaurant operators face is vendor fatigue.

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7 Shifts

JUNE 4, 2021

Numbers can give us insights into everything from profits and losses to average customer spend to how often employees cycle through. Employee turnover rate. Labor cost includes all labor-related categories: Employees, both hourly wages and salaries. To operate a healthy business, this number should not exceed 70%.

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MAY 6, 2021

To tackle the concerns of customers and employees while focusing on business growth, restaurant owners will need to look to innovation and reimagine how they once operated. Today, operators are quickly realizing the industry will likely never look like it once did before, forcing them to create a “new normal.”

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

According to the National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI), more than three million food service employees and one million guests are injured as a result of slip-and-fall accidents annually. Best practices for mitigating slips, trips and falls on the job may vary per work environment; however, there are some that are universally applicable.

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MAY 15, 2020

Now is the time for restaurant employers to develop a plan to address both the legal and practical considerations for safely returning employees to work. What if employees refuse to work because of fear of exposure to COVID-19? Recalling Furloughed or Laid Off Workers.

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MARCH 3, 2021

The guidance informs employees of what they should know. In addition, the guidance, while characterized by OSHA as making recommendations that are “advisory in nature,” appear to impose additional obligations on employers to make their workplaces safe for employees as the COVID-19 pandemic trudges into 2021.

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FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Draw on the experience of your team Your contractor, designer, engineer, architect, and kitchen equipment vendor will be your most valuable allies in getting all of your licenses, permits, inspections, and postings completed properly. She says, “This creates a safer environment for staff and guests and also helps us maintain our equipment.

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