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Transforming Restaurant Operations: Uniting Teams and Closing Communication Gaps

Modern Restaurant Management

A “ communication silo ” is the name for what happens when groups, teams, or departments of employees within an organization isolate themselves and tend to only communicate within their group. When different groups of employees within the restaurant do not communicate effectively, it creates conflict and sources of inefficiency.

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OUR DAILY BREATH: POST COVID KITCHENS – GET READY

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We have become use to recycling our cardboard on a daily basis, but it may soon be required to eliminate that packaging before food and other supplies enter a food production space or storage. [] EMPLOYEE ANTIBODY TESTING AND VALIDATION. In some states – ServeSafe or something comparable is required of all foodservice workers.

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A Comprehensive Guide to Tip Laws in California

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California has some of the strongest, most employee-friendly tip laws in the country. Jon & Vinny’s employees recently filed a class-action lawsuit against the Italian food restaurant, claiming that they shorted servers’ pay due to a murky service fee policy. It’s also more generous to employees on several points.

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A Comprehensive Guide to Tip Laws in California

7 Shifts

California has some of the strongest, most employee-friendly tip laws in the country. Jon & Vinny’s employees recently filed a class-action lawsuit against the Italian food restaurant, claiming that they shorted servers’ pay due to a murky service fee policy. It’s also more generous to employees on several points.

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A COOK’S MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH

Culinary Cues

Yes, I am talking about your corner restaurant and the employees who work there. TARDINESS OR NO SHOW: If dependability issues slip out of control and an employee is constantly late and has a record of not showing up when expected or scheduled, then it’s time to pay attention. It may or may not be work related, but it does impact work.

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Protecting Your Restaurant During the Pandemic When Employees Return from Vacation

Modern Restaurant Management

No matter where the returning employee works, as an employer, you must protect all of your employees, guests, and vendors. It’s critical to take necessary precautions to help ensure all are protected when employees return to work. In addition, you can educate employees about the risks associated with travel plans.

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Hiring Quickly (But Safely) as Dining Demand Picks Up

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurants are filling up again, but hiring and retaining employees in the midst of a national workforce shake-up remains an uphill battle. Hiring initiatives like raising wages, highlighting workplace culture, and introducing employee referral programs are being utilized across the industry. Reevaluate Your Retention Strategy.

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