7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

The first technologies that restaurants often invest in are the cloud-based point of sale (POS) systems and payroll processing. After that, the most popular back-office technologies were accounting software (52%, up from 31% in 2018) and payroll software (50%, up from 28% in 2018), according to a study from Toast. SkiptheDishes.

Technology 370

Technology Front of House Social Media Back of House 370

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Nearly every restaurant in the United States relies on a Point of Sale (POS) system for the majority of its front-of-house operations. Not only can that become frustrating for your guests, but it can also make in-house operations much more difficult. The result is lost revenue and unhappy guests.

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POS Front of House Cash Management Online Ordering 208

Culinary Cues

MARCH 21, 2022

Storerooms and coolers are organized so that containers are all pointed in the same direction with labels facing out, sauté pans at a line cooks station are stacked with the handles facing in the same direction, and a cook’s production list is written either in order of work to be done, or in terms of the amount of time each task requires.

Front of House 353

Front of House Back of House Point of Sale Uniforms 353

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Fast casual, cafes, breweries, Percentage of sales. Points based. There's no one-size-fits-all answer when it comes to distributing tips among restaurant staff, but there are a few different methods that are commonly used. Find the full guide to restaurant tip outs here. Servers, sometimes other FOH staff. Incentivizes servers.

Tip Distribution 365

Tip Distribution FOH Fast Casual BOH 365

7 Shifts

MARCH 18, 2021

And a general fear of going out, at least early on, contributed to a dramatic drop in sales across the entire restaurant industry—one we’re still recovering from a year later. Despite what the industry has been through, looking back can help us find ways to adapt today and prepare for the future. Foot traffic disappeared overnight.

Point of Sale 370

Point of Sale Back of House Front of House Outdoor 370

Focus POS

JUNE 17, 2019

Restaurant Point of Sale Software. What is restaurant point of sale (POS) software? Restaurant point of sale software empowers businesses to control labor costs, manage inventory, and have deeper visibility into business operations. Benefits of Restaurant Point of Sale Software. Flexibility.

Point of Sale 113

Point of Sale Cash Management POS Franchise 113

7 Shifts

JANUARY 10, 2024

Twenty minutes east of the White House, in D.C.’s s Union Market District, sits the modern Mexican restaurant Destino. It’s awkward because people are often unsure of the ‘right’ amount to tip, so tip amounts vary from person to person. Restaurant workers, who rely on tips to supplement their income, are torn on the subject.

FOH 221

FOH Front of House Customer Service Back of House 221

7 Shifts

JANUARY 26, 2021

From a projected record growth at the top of the year to a decline of nearly $240 billion in sales and 2.5 2020 was a year that the restaurant industry won’t soon forget. million out of work, it was nothing short of devastating. Through it all, we emerge from the year as an industry in evolution—and our restaurants need to evolve with it.

2021 370

2021 Front of House Social Media Back of House 370

7 Shifts

JANUARY 10, 2024

Twenty minutes east of the White House, in D.C.’s s Union Market District, sits the modern Mexican restaurant Destino. It’s awkward because people are often unsure of the ‘right’ amount to tip, so tip amounts vary from person to person. Restaurant workers, who rely on tips to supplement their income, are torn on the subject.

FOH 195

FOH Front of House Customer Service Back of House 195

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

The first technologies that restaurants often invest in are the cloud-based point of sale (POS) systems and payroll processing. After that, the most popular back-office technologies were accounting software (52%, up from 31% in 2018) and payroll software (50%, up from 28% in 2018), according to a study from Toast.

Social Media 370

Social Media Front of House Back of House Point of Sale 370

BNG Point of Sale

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Implementing a point-of-sale system for your restaurant can help reduce these financial losses while providing other benefits that will improve the work experience for employees. Increased revenue: One of the primary benefits for restaurant employees working with a point-of-sale (POS) system is increased revenue.

Point of Sale 52

Point of Sale POS Cash Management Front of House 52

7 Shifts

JULY 28, 2021

At times, it's a civil war between your front-of-house and back-of-house teams. Recommended Reading: Data-Backed Ways to Engage Employees and Reduce Restaurant Turnover. Instead, you should hit all on the following points: Any promotions you have running. Table of Contents. Dangers of Poor Communication.

Communication 430

Communication Management Management Front of House 430

Lavu

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Incorporating a POS terminal within your bar’s point of sale system elevates the efficiency and accuracy of managing your inventory, directly influencing your ability to grow your business. At the forefront of this achievement is the POS software, a pivotal technology that has transformed how bars operate.

POS 164

POS Bar Point of Sale Front of House 164

7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

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.

Management 397

Management Management Kitchen Safety Front of House 397

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

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.” People are the heart of the restaurant. Post about them on social media.

Front of House 381

Front of House Social Media Back of House Sports 381

Apicbase

MARCH 3, 2023

Although the point-of-sale system (POS) remains the technological heart of restaurants, numerous technologies run behind the scenes these days. These back-of-house software systems have become indispensable for modern restaurants because they enhance profitability and simplify work for restaurant managers and kitchen staff.

Point of Sale 52

Point of Sale POS Management Management 52

Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

There are numerous multi-billion dollar chains along with countless mom and pop operations that do a great job on this front. This was (is) the design of classic coffee houses, speakeasys, and corner cafes for generations. I know what you are thinking – WHAT!!!! At least the real bad news is out of the way.

2022 375

2022 Food Truck Merchandise Point of Sale 375

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 16, 2020

So there was no way for one driver, even two of us at one point, my partner, to get hot food to that many people across the whole city. The Snug is a bar-forward restaurant in San Francisco serving modern California comfort food, cocktails & craft beer offered in chic, comfortable quarters.

FOH 284

FOH Back of House Front of House Point of Sale 284

Culinary Cues

JANUARY 23, 2021

When profit is measured in more significant profit from fewer sales then I will make a statement that may cause many chefs scratch their heads in disbelief: “Food cost percentage is far less relevant – it’s all about contribution margin.” In both cases it is sales (the top line) that sets the stage for success. SP = $43.33.

Point of Sale 450

Point of Sale Front of House Back of House Fine Dining 450

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

But we're at an inflection point in the restaurant industry. Back-of-House and Front-of-House. Back-of-House and Front-of-House are an even split. 7shifts data shows no large discrepancy between turnover rates in the front- and back-of-house. Table of Contents.

Front of House 195

Front of House Back of House Cash Management Customer Experience 195

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Front-of-House. Let’s come back to Henry. Perhaps you’re a large restaurant chain that has locations all over the country? If you fit into any of these categories and you’re wondering why restaurant technology is a worthwhile investment, then keep reading. Henry is ready to order some dinner.

Technology 203

Technology Front of House Back of House Point of Sale 203

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 24, 2022

When properly deployed, they can transform the employee experience by improving daily operations, syncing front-of-house and back-of-house communication and execution, and delivering a memorable dining experience that won’t send staff to the walk-in cooler for a good cry.

Technology 223

Technology Front of House Back of House Dietary Restrictions 223

ChowNow

OCTOBER 19, 2023

This program provides ChowNow’s clients with special access and exclusive discounts to unique product integrations and services, from front- to back-of-house, and everywhere in between. Plus, be sure to check back often as our Preferred Partner Program is growing quickly.

Front of House 78

Front of House Back of House Online Ordering Certification 78

Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020

What needs to be addressed is: “ How do we build trust among customers, trust that the restaurant will keep them safe, and how do we generate enough sales and in turn – profit, to keep the operation moving forward? They know that at this point their primary job is to make the customer feel safe. The question is: “What’s the answer?”

Kitchen Safety 331

Kitchen Safety Back of House Front of House Customer Experience 331

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 18, 2020

The Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the Department of the Treasury , released the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness Application and detailed instructions for the application. Step-by-step instructions on how to perform the calculations required by the CARES Act to confirm eligibility for loan forgiveness.

Front of House 208

Front of House Back of House Online Ordering Kitchen Safety 208

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 2, 2022

Here, using data from Intouch Insight ’s 2022 Restaurant Trends Report and ongoing consumer surveys, we’ll explore the importance of offering a mobile ordering option and why you should keep these interactions as direct as possible, as well as the key drivers that keep consumers coming back. Set the Bar. Stay Connected.

Mobile Ordering 189

Mobile Ordering Front of House Back of House Consumer Goods 189

Open for Business

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Once upon a time, most restaurants operated on a patchwork of paper systems involving notebooks and back-of-the-napkin calculations, not to mention information owners and managers kept in their heads, hunches, and habits. Streamline the front of house. Run a smooth back of house. Streamline the front of house.

Technology 147

Technology Front of House Back of House Online Ordering 147

ChowNow

OCTOBER 18, 2023

This program provides ChowNow’s clients with special access and exclusive discounts to unique product integrations and services, from front- to back-of-house, and everywhere in between. Plus, be sure to check back often as our Preferred Partner Program is growing quickly.

Front of House 78

Front of House Back of House Online Ordering Certification 78

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

You are sitting in your favorite restaurant and have placed an order on a tablet at your table. After a few seconds of placing the order, a notification appears on your messaging app. Ding* ‘Your order is being prepared by Chef Bot 19 and will be delivered to your table in approximately 19 minutes. Let’s Start With the Why.

Front of House 211

Front of House Mobile Ordering Loyalty Program Back of House 211

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

What’s keeping restaurants humming: mobile point-of-sale (POS) units, ordering terminals, tabletop tablets, and tablets for the waitstaff. The challenge is all this new technology needs support to keep everything working seamlessly across the front and back of the house, the internet, and for behind-the-scenes management.

Technology 180

Technology Dietary Restrictions Mobile Ordering Point of Sale 180

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 10, 2021

From guest management software to kitchen display systems and even finding the right point of sale (POS), these are the digital tools that simplify life for staff and guests alike. Despite the difficulties we faced in 2020, new restaurants continue to open and existing restaurants have eyed coming back after facing bankruptcy.

Management 189

Management Management BOH Front of House 189

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Whether you’re managing multiple restaurants right now or are thinking about expanding your current business , this guide has everything you need to run more than one restaurant at once with success. Table of Contents. New Concept or Replicate? Create Consistency with Your Operations. Delegating Responsibilities. Keep Your Team Connected.

Management 370

Management Management Document Hiring 370

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

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.

2024 215

2024 Loyalty Program Cash Management Customer Experience 215

7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

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.

Management 195

Management Management Kitchen Safety Front of House 195

7 Shifts

MAY 25, 2020

There’s nothing better than a tidy workstation and clean range hood before service hour; and the post-shift scrub down of the kitchen can be a form of meditation for stressed out chefs. Here are some guidelines to consider implementing before your next shift. Create a sanitization & cleaning checklist ?? Understand cleaning vs sanitizing ??

FOH 338

FOH BOH Kitchen Safety Cash Management 338

Black Box Intelligence

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Best and worst performing region, segment and cuisine is based on same-store sales growth. After experiencing the softest sales growth results in over a year during this past June and July, the restaurant industry has since enjoyed a strong rebound in its sales that started in August and has extended into October.

Fast Casual 74

Fast Casual Front of House Back of House Fine Dining 74

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

But you didn't sign up for all the time-consuming back-office work. But the back-office duties don't stop there. These days, you also have to read and respond to guest reviews on multiple platforms, look for ways to finance restaurant projects, and dig through reports so you can monitor labor performance and daily sales.

Technology 197

Technology Front of House Tip Distribution Back of House 197