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Our Wage Models are Broken

7 Shifts

This is often based on a points model, calculated using the job category and hours worked. We operate as a tip pool restaurant with equal parts shared between the back and front of the house, weighted by position and number of hours worked. This isn’t an easy conversation to have. Rethinking Wages: Where to Start?

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Restaurant training in 2023: An comprehensive overview for owners

Open for Business

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. When all team members fully understand how to execute their roles and responsibilities at the restaurant , they are more confident and engaged on the job. And they stay in the job longer.

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How to Show Your Staff Love for Employee Appreciation Day

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One of the biggest issues facing restaurants in 2023 is finding and keeping good talent. Use this in combination with your POS sales data to identify your best employees based on stats as well as intuition. Trying to eliminate the front of house and back of house and make it one big house, everyone working together.”

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Top 13 Bar Management Software Solutions for 2023

Sling

Bar software applications can be a game-changer. Today, we’ll be summarizing the features of several different bar software apps that have the potential to make a positive difference for your bar or brewpub. 1) Sling Sling is an all-in-one platform for staying on top of everything related to employee scheduling, time tracking, and communication.

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Restaurant Finances: Trends Every Restaurant CFO Should Get Ahead of in 2023

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Restaurant sales, Restaurant traffic, PPA (per person average), Sales per labor hour, Daypart, Beverage versus food sales, and On and off-premise sales. Restaurant sales, Restaurant traffic, PPA (per person average), Sales per labor hour, Daypart, Beverage versus food sales, and On and off-premise sales.

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Why 2023 is the “Year of Efficiency” for Restaurants

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That’s why we’re dubbing 2023 The Year of Efficiency. The industry has reached a turning point. 1) More predictable digital sales will enable operational efficiency. 1) More predictable digital sales will enable operational efficiency. For the most in-depth analysis, download the full report.

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2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part Three

Modern Restaurant Management

Consider, for instance, a scenario in which your Point of Sale (POS) system can forecast the popularity of a new dish based on historical customer behaviour. This trend reflects the growing popularity of drive-thru and fast-casual dining, coupled with the demand for digital technologies such as QSR digital signage and QR codes.

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