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A 2021 Guide to Kitchen Staffing During the Back of House Labor Shortage

Touch Bistro

The challenge is, the restaurant industry has been struggling with a shortage of chefs and other back of house staff for several years now. Back in 2019, TouchBistro’s Annual Industry Report found that seven in 10 restaurants in the U.S. were experiencing a labor shortage. million jobs – or 12% – short of pre-pandemic levels.

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May/June 2021 Legal Update

Modern Restaurant Management

Arkansas Enacts Food Freedom Act : On April 30, 2021, Arkansas enacted the Food Freedom Act that exempts certain producers of homemade foods or drinks products from any state food safety licensure, certification, or inspection. The bill will likely be back before the California legislature in January 2022.

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Make On-Call Scheduling for Restaurants Better for Your Team

7 Shifts

Rotations might result from employee availability, evenly distributing less- or more-desirable shifts among the team, or opportunities to cross-train staff. It's a hard balance to strike, so to help you set it up right, we've outlined everything you need to know about on-call scheduling in your restaurant. Table of Contents. Best Practices.

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Restaurant cleanliness: Importance of cleaning & sanitation in food industry

Clover - Restaurants

In this guide, learn about properly cleaning the restaurant and items such as silverware, as well as how to help prevent cross contamination and other risks in the back of house. An estimated 3,000 people in the U.S. die each year due to foodborne illness. Cleaning and sanitizing in restaurants is an essential part of food safety.

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PPP Part Two and More Restaurants Need to Know Now

Modern Restaurant Management

Borrowers should carefully review PPP regulations and guidance and the certifications required to obtain a loan." For more information, visit: sba.gov/paycheckprotection. According to Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Jovita Carranza and U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven T.

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PPP Part Two and More News Restaurants Need to Know Now

Modern Restaurant Management

Borrowers should carefully review PPP regulations and guidance and the certifications required to obtain a loan." For more information, visit: sba.gov/paycheckprotection. According to Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Jovita Carranza and U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven T.

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Restaurant Profit Margins: A No-Brainer Guide to Maximizing Your Profits

Notch

Below, you'll find a series of actionable tips, tricks, and strategies you can employ today to do exactly that! As an owner-operator, your restaurant likely sits at the center of your life. It's not only your business and your livelihood— it's also your dream. So, why do it? Why run a restaurant at all? Profits equal revenue minus costs.