7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

But without the right tools, it'll take long nights and countless cups of coffee to organize the moving pieces of multi-location employee scheduling for your restaurant. Labor Compliance Laws. Chipotle, for example, faced a $450 million lawsuit for allegedly failing to follow NYC's fair workweek laws. Table of Contents.

Restaurant Law 370

Restaurant Law Point of Sale Communication Hiring 370

7 Shifts

JANUARY 9, 2024

New Jersey generally follows federal tip law standards, but the state does forge its own path in some key areas. A modern restaurant management system can help with compliance. But staying compliant starts with an understanding of New Jersey tip laws and what they mean for your restaurant.

Restaurant Law 221

Restaurant Law Cash Management Tip Distribution 2024 221

7 Shifts

JUNE 29, 2022

Some of the biggest restaurant businesses on the planet are franchises. They employ thousands of people and have served billions, and with so many people affected, it's understandable why there are franchise-specific laws and regulations in place. Who Regulates Franchise Compliance Laws? Federal Law Compliance.

Franchise 370

Franchise Franchising Restaurant Law Document 370

Culinary Cues

MARCH 3, 2024

Anyone who has been hired as a new employee knows the feeling of being on the outside of groupism. There are plenty of examples of real teams in sports, business, music, the military, law enforcement, medicine, and those kitchens where success is a given. PICTURE: The well led kitchen team of the Balsams Resort in its heyday.

Leadership 368

Leadership Restaurant Law Social Media Sports 368

Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

THE LAW: Look to the chef to see how the kitchen will act. THE LAW: It is not enough to hire competent people. THE LAW: The person in the role of “chef” is responsible for the image of the kitchen through his or her actions – BOTH ON AND OFF THE JOB. [] The Person Who Establishes the Direction for the Kitchen.

Restaurant Law 409

Restaurant Law Coaching Café Sourcing 409

7 Shifts

JANUARY 9, 2024

New Jersey generally follows federal tip law standards, but the state does forge its own path in some key areas. A modern restaurant management system can help with compliance. But staying compliant starts with an understanding of New Jersey tip laws and what they mean for your restaurant.

Restaurant Law 195

Restaurant Law Cash Management Tip Distribution 2024 195

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Overtime, clocking in, rounding hours, and local regulations can make restaurant payroll a nightmare. Labor is one of the largest expenses in the industry, and mistakes can irreparably damage a restaurant's reputation and bottom line. State-Specific Time Clock Rules & Laws. Table of Contents. Salaried vs. Hourly Employees.

Restaurant Law 370

Restaurant Law Hiring Communication Demo 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? From posting the help wanted ad to their last paycheck, you never have to leave 7shifts to manage that team member’s journey working at your restaurant.

Tip Distribution 221

Tip Distribution Document Hiring Training 221

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Predictive Scheduling has become a hot topic in the restaurant industry. This guide is designed to help you stay in front of Predictive Scheduling changes and make sure your restaurant is fully compliant. Good faith” hours estimates for new hires. cities have put Predictive Scheduling laws into effect: Berkeley, California.

Restaurant Law 370

Restaurant Law 2017 Retail Franchise 370

SpotOn

APRIL 22, 2024

The law makes Illinois the highest minimum wage per hour in the Midwest region, an accolade that is hailed as a major victory by those who advocated for the rise. The calendar year begins on the date of hire and runs 1 calendar year from that point. This gives these businesses four years to raise their wages to comply with the new law.

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2024 Restaurant Law 2023 2025 98

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 20, 2022

It's a constant conversation in the restaurant industry. But one can't deny that tips make up a majority of restaurant workers' take-home pay. There have been several ways in which restaurant owners have tried to create a more equitable system for employees to earn consistent, fair wages and improve retention. Tip Pooling Laws.

Tip Distribution 195

Tip Distribution Restaurant Law 2023 Cash Management 195

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Managing multiple restaurant locations is a good challenge to have. But to be clear, multi-location restaurant management is challenging. Whether you’re managing multiple restaurants right now or are thinking about expanding your current business , this guide has everything you need to run more than one restaurant at once with success.

Management 370

Management Management Document Hiring 370

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Nearly 200,000 quick-serve restaurant establishments in the United States are not owned by the company whose name is on the building. At a glance, opening and operating a restaurant franchise seems like a near-perfect business decision. One silver lining is that these consistent franchise fees should be thought of as benefits.

Franchise 369

Franchise Franchising Restaurant Law 2015 369

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 10, 2022

Learn why it is important to implement restaurant safety tips to help reduce the risk of injury for these seasonal workers and throughout the entire year. However, the restaurant industry offers short-term training to help get them qualified and acclimated quickly. Seasonal Jobs and Restaurant Injuries in the Summer.

Employee Relations 175

Employee Relations Restaurant Law Food Safety Equipment 175

Sling

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

And once you find one, how can you get hired? The only law on the books is the FLSA amendment that limits the workweek to 40 hours. So, if you were hired on with a full-time pay rate of $450 per week, you’ll receive a paycheck for $450 whether you work a total of 35 hours, 40 hours, or 45 hours. 1) Schedule. 4) Benefits.

Hiring 78

Hiring Retail Tip Distribution Insurance 78

7 Shifts

JULY 24, 2020

While you must follow the strict guidelines to ensure the safety of your staff and customers, that’s not to say you can’t take advantage of an empty restaurant to improve your knowledge of restaurant management, running a business, and creating a recipe for success when you eventually get back to business as usual. Published: 2009 ??

Book 370

Book Management Management Restaurant Law 370

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.

2021 462

2021 Social Media Kitchen Safety Restaurant Law 462

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Tip credits are just another part of tipping that make restaurant employee compensation complex. State and local laws on tip credits. Labor cost is typically a restaurant's most considerable expense. If tips do not exceed the tip credit, the restaurant must make up the difference in hourly wage for the pay period.

Cash Management 195

Cash Management Restaurant Law Back of House Customer Service 195

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Your restaurant is open and customers are back. There are several reasons why new employees may be incurring more injuries: Poor hiring choices. The hiring process may be rushed, and the wrong person could be chosen for the job. Businesses may skimp on the length and depth of training programs in the rush to hire.

Management 202

Management Management Food Safety Hiring 202

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

In a job seekers market, if we don’t alter our approach to sourcing, recruiting, and hiring, we'll be left with open jobs and few applicants to fill them. This does not mean that you won’t find any candidates at all; you just need to look at candidates with other types of customer service experience beyond restaurants.

Hiring 189

Hiring Recruiting Restaurant Law Customer Experience 189

7 Shifts

AUGUST 27, 2020

The words ‘employee handbook’ are enough to make any new hire quiver. Having to spend a shift—or even worse, your after-hours—reading through an employee handbook will sap the fun out of any new restaurant job. The introduction to your restaurant employee handbook Think of your employee handbook as a welcome to your restaurant.

Employee Relations 370

Employee Relations Hiring Document Food Safety 370

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 6, 2020

Let’s start with an uncontroversial premise: California’s complex, ever-changing gauntlet of employment laws is difficult for any company to navigate. Yet you may still be wondering why, aside from the headache, does it matter for my restaurant? California employment law isn’t intuitive. Why Compliance Matters.

Restaurant Law 193

Restaurant Law Document Insurance Hiring 193

7 Shifts

JANUARY 23, 2020

Are you opening a restaurant in 2020? This advice were submitted by owners and managers of restaurants of all sizes, concepts, and locations in the forthcoming 7shifts Restaurant Labor Management Study in 2020 ( subscribe to get your copy when it’s published!). Advice for opening a restaurant from restaurateurs 1.

2020 335

2020 Hiring Cash Management Education 335

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

7 Shifts

JULY 16, 2021

In this guide, we'll go through everything you need to open a new coffee shop, from market research to buying coffee to hiring the best team. Staffing: Find, Hire, and Schedule. See why 500,000+ restaurant pros choose 7shifts for scheduling and team management. Table of Contents. Coffee Shop Concepts. Research the Market.

License 459

License Hiring Equipment Point of Sale 459

7 Shifts

APRIL 7, 2021

As a result of the pandemic, restaurants have had to make specific adjustments to all areas of their organization’s operations. After months of quarantine, restaurants were allowed to reopen with new restrictions, and the way they hire, train, and onboard employees had to adjust accordingly.

Training 370

Training Food Safety Customer Experience Insurance 370

The Restaurant Coach University

AUGUST 10, 2017

Word on the street is there is a labor shortage for restaurants and bars. You need to rethink how you think about hiring. When you look at hiring do you view it as a necessary evil? Hiring on demand or only when you have an opening will never get you a superstar team. They call it the war for talent. Asset or Liability.

Hiring 70

Hiring Recruiting Restaurant Law Social Media 70

Embrace the Suck

JANUARY 20, 2021

If you’re like the majority of restaurants and bars in your market, you’ve been struggling to find staff. The new hires stay for a few weeks but end up leaving, and the cycle of anxiety begins again. Like 90 percent of the bar, restaurant, and nightclub problems, you are your own worst enemy. Are they breathing?

Recruiting 377

Recruiting Coaching Hiring Take-out 377

7 Shifts

JANUARY 21, 2020

Hoboken office officially opens its doors as the company looks to build the US team 7shifts , the leading labor management platform for restaurants, has chosen Hoboken as the location of their first U.S. Today the company is used by over 13,000 restaurants across North America, primarily in the U.S., office, officially opening today.

Restaurant Law 195

Restaurant Law 2014 Hiring Communication 195

7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

Managing a restaurant is a delicate routine—if we can even call it a routine. Managers are responsible for nearly every aspect of the restaurant and have to cover a variety of duties. In addition to their main duties, restaurant managers also have to contend with all the unwritten or hidden responsibilities that fall on them.

Management 397

Management Management Kitchen Safety Front of House 397

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 5, 2022

The restaurant industry continues to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic that is still infecting over 20,000 and killing over 1,000 Americans every day. While showing proof of vaccination and some of the other most unpopular protections put in place by health agencies have now been lifted, the restaurant industry is met with new challenges.

Restaurant Law 198

Restaurant Law Government Outdoor Customer Service 198

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

What are the benefits of self-operated delivery for restaurants? These fees, when not managed, cut deep into razor-thin margins, and in some cases, can contribute to a restaurant closing for good. Without existing apps, this lives on your restaurant’s website. The first is hiring your own drivers.

Online Ordering 341

Online Ordering Ordering Customer Service Food Order 341

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 12, 2020

Opening a new restaurant is exciting. Your restaurant lease is one of the most important contracts needed to start your business. Before signing anything, you must make sure you can get the restaurant build-out you want. Pitfall #3: Not Hiring local construction professionals. Does your restaurant need floor drains?

Restaurant Law 173

Restaurant Law Equipment Hiring Design 173

Touch Bistro

MARCH 25, 2021

A new hire checklist for restaurant employees can make the onboarding process easy and painless for all parties involved. Why reinvent the wheel every time a new hire joins your team when you can formalize the process? What Is Restaurant Employee Onboarding? Your New Hire Checklist for Restaurant Employees.

Hiring 52

Hiring Employee Relations FOH BOH 52

Restaurant365

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

As explored in Part 1 of this blog series, your payroll accounting systems overlap with many different parts of your restaurant business. Your payroll solution can impact hiring, onboarding, employee payments, taxes, and overall business health. How to create an accounting cycle and payment schedule for your restaurant.

Restaurant Law 146

Restaurant Law Audits Point of Sale Insurance 146

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 30, 2020

Restaurants are facing a major shift in the way they conduct business during this COVID-19 era. Typically an on-premise industry, restaurants must now adapt to ways of doing business that are off-premise, yet meet the high demands of being essential (or essential adjacent). The challenges the restaurant industry faces are multilayered.

Hiring 210

Hiring Restaurant Law Customer Service Communication 210

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Tipping practices are in constant conversation in the restaurant industry. There have been a number of ways in which restaurant owners have tried to create a more equitable system for employees to earn consistent, fair wages to improve retention. You can't keep up with local labor laws. Table of Contents. What is tip pooling?

Tip Distribution 370

Tip Distribution Management Management Back of House 370