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7 Restaurant Employee Contest Ideas to Boost Sales and Engagement

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There is a way—and it’s through creating employee contests. Engaged employees are also less likely to turnover. 47% of restaurants were negatively affected by employee turnover in 2019, with less than a third of restaurateurs reporting that turnover had no impact on their business. for some of their favorites.

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A Guide to the Role of a Restaurant Manager: Duties, Daily Routine, and Essential Skills

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Managing a restaurant is a delicate routine—if we can even call it a routine. A better description might be a balancing act that presents new and unique challenges every day. Managers are responsible for nearly every aspect of the restaurant and have to cover a variety of duties. This part of the job is arguably the most multi-faceted.

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Why Your Restaurant Should Prioritize Order Accuracy

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Or employees haven’t been properly (and regularly) trained. It might be a simple miscommunication, where the person taking the order misheard the customer’s special request. Increased waste (and related costs ). Perhaps they’re understaffed and struggling to keep up with incoming orders. Shift that mindset.

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THE POST PANDEMIC RULES OF THE KITCHEN

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A few years back, I posted an article about the UNWRITTEN RULES of the kitchen. I felt it was time to refresh, modify, and re-emphasize the rules and make them relatable to the current climate we all work in. Maybe, they are even worthy of a place in your employee manual or at least as a talking point during new employee orientation.

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Rotating Schedules and Shifts: The Ultimate Guide + Examples

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This practice of planned changes to employee schedules is known as rotating scheduling – and about 5% of hospitality employees work this way. Restaurants that engage in rotating scheduling will regularly schedule employees in different shifts depending on the week, month, or season. Table of Contents. What is a Rotating Shift?

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A COOK WITHOUT A KITCHEN

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They say we’re back. The kitchen lights are back on, deliveries arrive, the battery of ranges is fired up, and cooks (some of us) are welcomed back. Sure, there are temperature checks at the back door, masks donned upon arrival, and deep hand cleaning constantly throughout the day, but in reality no one knows if this is enough.

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How to Set Up Online Ordering for Restaurants

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Yet it's better for your bottom line when you don't have to kick a percentage back to a vendor. Send customers special offers, communicate directly, and keep them up to date. If you weren’t thinking that much about online ordering before, you definitely are now. What are the benefits of self-operated delivery for restaurants?