Touch Bistro

JULY 4, 2021

In 2021, the restaurant industry is experiencing an unprecedented labor shortage that’s seeing worker resignations and job openings at an all-time high. million jobs – or 12% – short of pre-pandemic levels as of June 2021. Not to mention, 84% of operators said their staffing levels are lower than normal. In total, 2.5

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 13, 2021

of employees rated sanitation efforts of ultra-high importance, with an average score of 4.1 Employees aren't satisfied with their current wages. Nearly half of all restaurant employees are hovering in the range of $11-15/hour (45.8%). 73% of those employees still receive tips. Employees want schedule flexibility.

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Touch Bistro

AUGUST 11, 2021

hour, restaurant operators are starting to think about how they will adjust their businesses to a $15 restaurant minimum wage. Minimum Wage Rates for 2021 by State. state minimum wage rates for 2021 and the planned increases: Alabama: $7.25/hour hour for businesses with 4 or more employees. Here are the current U.S.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 10, 2021

The food and beverage industry is on a hiring frenzy. With pandemic-related restrictions being eased and dine-in being allowed again, restaurant owners are in need of a lot of staff. A recent study by The Bureau of Labor Statistics revealed that, despite regular hiring since this spring, the food and beverage industry still remains 1.5

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The Restaurant Times

AUGUST 5, 2022

Employee retention is the capacity of an organization to retain its staff. Retaining employees is a complex process, and it requires ongoing efforts. You’ve invested a lot in them, so removing them (or letting them go) would mean investing capital and beginning the new hiring program again. Let’s discuss. . One million of the 4.5

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

What are the benefits of self-operated delivery for restaurants? The first is hiring your own drivers. Should I hire my own drivers? 7shifts' data has seen a 243% growth in delivery-related roles (i.e. 7shifts' data has seen a 243% growth in delivery-related roles (i.e. There are generally two approaches.

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Social Hospitality

MARCH 27, 2020

Then, watch market trends related to your industry and your destination. Consider Your Employees. With so many employees out of work, now would be the perfect time to reward their loyalty. Hilton Hotels had to furlough much of its staff and has set up a website for those employees to find work. Focus on the Upsell.

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Sling

AUGUST 9, 2023

March 2023 13 Expert Tips for Effective Employee Communication March 2023 11 Types of Job Shifts Managers Should Know March 2023 What Is Incentive Pay and How Does it Work? March 2023 What Is a Human Resource Management System (HRMS)?

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Hot Schedules

JANUARY 12, 2022

From time and attendance advancements tracking the employee from clock-in to punch-out to POS analytics feeding corporate monthly location performance trends, there’s no doubt innovation will give restaurant groups insights and efficiency undreamed of just a decade ago – but how do IT teams go about orchestrating a great reinvention?

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Touch Bistro

MARCH 23, 2021

Restaurant accounting and tax specialists have navigated many operators through millions of dollars in relief and helped them become cash flow positive through the pandemic. This article will also cover: Important restaurant tax deadlines for 2021 5 steps you need to take to increase cash flow during tax season. May 17, 2021.

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Restaurant365

MAY 7, 2021

Many employers were already making their own choices about how to provide paid leave for restaurant employees getting vaccinated or those who are recovering from any possible side effects. ” If your business has fewer than 500 employees, you are an eligible employer. Earn tax credits for providing COVID-19 vaccination paid leave.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 16, 2021

These virtual brands have allowed restaurants to hone in on hot niche trends (anything chicken related, typically) with consumers. The carryout-only brand of It’s Just Wings, operating out of Chili’s kitchens. Everybody in the world is hiring at the same time.” Hiring bonuses are also being offered.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

On Thursday November 4, 2021, the Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced a new Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) that requires employers with 100 or more employees to ensure that each of their employees is either (i) fully vaccinated, or (ii) tests negative for COVID-19 on at least a weekly basis.

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Sling

MARCH 26, 2022

Employee retention should be high on every manager’s priority list. If it’s not, you run the risk of your best employees leaving for greener pastures. But an employee leaving doesn’t just impact you, the manager. And then there’s the inevitable effect all that stress has on employee productivity and engagement.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

In terms of trends, it is clear that in 2023 technology will continue to shape and enhance the restaurant industry and we will see operators adopting new technologies to create an even more seamless and frictionless experience for guests, while still maintaining unique and engaging dining experiences.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 12, 2021

The vast majority of financially stable employees (87 percent) are likely to remain with their current employer for the next year, compared to only 58 percent of those who are financially unstable. These solutions could help to address other pandemic-related challenges, like ongoing cash management hurdles.

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Restaurant365

JULY 29, 2021

However, many CFOs are still facing uncertainty, particularly from pandemic-related complications that are still challenging operations and restaurant profitability. Few areas of restaurant operations were immune from changes. Some suppliers shifted their operations during the pandemic, and many even went out of business.

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Focus POS

DECEMBER 22, 2021

This carried into 2021 as 110,000 restaurants were closed either permanently or temporarily. Operational cost is a huge factor in the equation for restaurant success. percent of operating costs and ingredients rising to 32.5 With wages increasing to 34.6 percent , the cost to keep the doors open is skyrocketing.

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EATER

AUGUST 10, 2021

From forgoing their own salary to giving raises, small business owners are finding ways to hire and retain their staff Every few weeks, it seems, a new photo goes viral on social media showing a sign in a restaurant window declaring: “This restaurant is closed because no one wants to work.” Shutterstock.

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Hot Schedules

DECEMBER 7, 2021

T he month of September 2021 saw 4.4 Reducing Employee Turnover. Yet, the costs of doing nothing to address employee turnover are catastrophic. Between lost productivity, rehiring costs, onboarding, and training requirements, employee turnover quickly eats into margins. Making Employees Advocates. million U.S.

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Restaurant365

JUNE 26, 2020

While daily operations will continue to be a top priority, restaurant owners should keep in mind a few tax topics that may be helpful in managing these unprecedented times. The application must be submitted within 28 days of the employee start date, and credits range from $2,400 to $9,600 per qualified new hire.

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EATER

AUGUST 24, 2022

“They said, ‘We are like family here,’ and when they said that, they made me feel like I was going to be part of a family work environment,” says Luna, a former Amy’s Kitchen employee. Luna started on the enchilada line at Amy’s San Jose plant in December 2021, and then became a machine operator in the pizza department after four months.

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EATER

JANUARY 11, 2022

But according to a lawsuit filed on January 4 in the Eastern District of New York, and related reporting by the Washington Post , things might not be all glitzy food pics and cutesy hashtags at the FeedFeed. Gurjar’s coworker Sara Tane, who started working on the same day as Gurjar, was hired as a food editor and content strategist.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2021

It’s one more way we can show how much we care about our employees. “We’re thrilled to partner with the KFC Foundation to provide KFC restaurant employees with the tools they need to quickly build emergency savings funds and establish long-term saving habits,” said Leigh Phillips, President and CEO, SaverLife.

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Hot Schedules

MARCH 31, 2020

Providing Alternatives to Closure and Layoffs The CARES Act gives employers the following options and benefits, which may allow them to stay open and keep more people employed: Small businesses may be eligible for emergency grants of up to $10,000 to cover immediate operating costs. See questions 23-28. See question 23. See question 13.

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The Rail

JANUARY 19, 2023

Electric Vehicle Fleets Many restaurants have a fleet of vehicles for deliveries, marketing purposes, and other restaurant-related business. A fleet of electric vehicles is most suitable for more extensive restaurant operations, whether fast food, fine dining, or catering businesses. But the right tools can help.

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The Rail

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, this industry has been hard hit with a lack of potential employees and several other major changes. There are several reasons behind this, and most are related to how the industry essentially got shut down for large portions of 2020 and 2021. Build Incentives and Benefits into Employee Pay.

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EATER

JANUARY 19, 2022

While companies are hustling to get through the surge and expect things to level out soon, some are also already working to change their models to avoid similar challenges in the future, and experts say how the food system operates is certain to change in longer-term ways. The Supply Chain Right Now. “We Finally, there’s the weather.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 3, 2020

The operating model and menu are adaptable to any environment with different options including kiosks and free-standing locations with a drive-thru, ranging from a few hundred square feet up to 2200 square feet. Fuzzy’s Taco Shop named Jessica Wescott as Chief Operating Officer, in addition to her role as Chief Financial Officer.

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Open for Business

MAY 9, 2023

Bespoke digital ordering system Setting up your own digital platform would be an ideal solution in a perfect world, but it takes more resources to build and operate than many smaller restaurants have. Third-party delivery refers to hiring another business to handle restaurant food delivery services on your behalf.

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EATER

DECEMBER 16, 2021

With her newest book One Fair Wage: Ending Subminimum Pay in America , published in the fall of 2021, Jayaraman furthers the movement. In 2018, the efforts of unions and worker organizations led to the Supreme Court of California issuing a landmark decision in the case Dynamex Operations West, Inc. It was very exhausting.”

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 25, 2021

According to 7shifts internal data, the top 3 jobs restaurants are hiring for include: Cooks & Line Cooks, Servers and Bartenders. While line cooks and cooks seem to be in the most demand when lumped together, servers are notably the most sought after employee for restaurants. 7% looking for bartenders. 12% are for servers, and.

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EATER

JULY 29, 2021

Most of the transmission across this country is related to people who are unvaccinated.” It’s also clear that face coverings help reduce the spread of the virus : In March 2021, researchers at the CDC published evidence that counties with mask-wearing mandates across the U.S. Walensky, the CDC director, said at a news briefing.

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The Restaurant Times

MARCH 8, 2023

During her tenure at Jumeirah, Niki won many awards and most recently in 2021 was recognized in the Caterer Middle East Female Power 25, F&B Marketer of the Year in the ME Hospitality Awards and F&B Power 50 “Game Changer”. By valuing every employee equally, companies can become more productive and stronger.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 12, 2019

This has resulted in an increased demand for additional cafes across the state, creating a tremendous business opportunity for experienced operators looking to diversify or be part of the brand's early growth in Colorado," said Craig LeMieux, area developer for Tropical Smoothie Cafe. "My

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 14, 2020

Because the facility includes a kitchen for restaurants to prepare foods, the only equipment needed to operate a Dickey’s location is a smoker and a warming cabinet. ” Dickey’s is now offering a franchise discount for existing Owners Operators. Current franchisees are eligible for $5,000 off franchisee fees.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 20, 2021

consumers to better understand their feelings about planning events in 2021. As consumers ramp up their event planning, operators should continue to leverage connected technology solutions to ensure the event booking and management process is streamlined and as user-friendly as possible. ” Optimism Is Returning.

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