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Mastering Worker Classification: Seven Essential Tips for Restaurant Owners

Modern Restaurant Management

Understanding whether your staff are employees or independent contractors isn’t just about following the rules—it’s key to maintaining a fair, compliant and smoothly running establishment. Employees classified as exempt from overtime must meet specific criteria, such as executive or administrative duties.

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Nine Critical HR and Payroll Steps to Prepare Your Restaurant for 2025

Modern Restaurant Management

Update Your Employee Handbook Your employee handbook sets the tone for your culture by establishing expectations and aligning your team toward a common goal and vision. Communicating Changes : Share changes in team meetings or one-on-ones to make sure everyone understands and has easy access to the updated version.

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Bridging the Gap: Integrating Legal and Insurance Considerations into Restaurant Cybersecurity Response

Modern Restaurant Management

Brands (owner of KFC, Taco Bell, and Pizza Hut) suffered a ransomware attack that forced the closure of approximately 300 restaurants in the UK and exposed personal information of hundreds of thousands of employees. The Golden Corral data breach provides an instructive case study.

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Top 7 POS Features for Allergen Management: Protect Guests and Boost Restaurant Safety

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With the right POS features for allergen management, restaurants can track ingredients, flag allergens, and communicate vital information quickly between staff and customers. Modern POS systems can help by automating allergen tracking, improving communication, and ensuring compliance with regulations like FALCPA and FSMA.

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How to Manage Allergen Data in POS Systems

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Steps to Implement : Input accurate allergen data, train staff, and regularly audit for compliance. ” [1] Maintaining Data Accuracy and Compliance in POS Allergen Features To ensure allergen data remains reliable, regular audits are a must. These checks help maintain compliance and protect customer safety.

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Accounting for Tips in Restaurants

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While a seemingly small detail, the proper management of tips can significantly impact a restaurant’s financial health and its employees’ satisfaction. Train Staff : Ensure all employees understand the importance of accurate reporting and know how to do it. They reduce human error and save time.

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Sample Bookkeeping for Restaurants and Bars 

Paper Chase Accountancy

IRS Audits: Inaccurate or incomplete records can trigger costly and time-consuming IRS audits, leading to significant penalties and fines. Tip Tracking: Record all tips, whether cash or credit card, for each employee. Ensure compliance with IRS reporting requirements for tipped employees. Submit payroll taxes.

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