Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 31, 2021

With the laundry list of everything bar and restaurant owners need to handle on a daily basis, proper insurance coverage should be top priority. With the guidance of a skilled agent that is well educated in the hospitality industry, bar and restaurant owners should be able to let the experts lead the way.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 18, 2024

Opening and owning a bar is one of those unique life experiences; you have no idea what it will be like until you actually go for it. In this guide, we're covering everything you need to know about owning a bar to prepare as well as you can for the big opening day. How Do I Run a Profitable Bar?

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Walk over to the bar where Tipsy, the robotic bartender with eight arms, prepares your cocktail with speed and accuracy that would put the most seasoned mixologist to shame. Why hire food runners when Servi can handle the job without missing a beat? Need a drink? Your drink is poured and waiting within seconds.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 23, 2021

And any business owner in the bar and restaurant industry should ensure they are well covered for the everyday necessities of running a business. That includes everything from inventory to employment practices like hiring (or not hiring!) and firing.

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EATER

MAY 19, 2021

Applebee’s declared May 17 National Hiring Day in an effort to fill more than 10,000 roles across the country, a response to a recent record demand: The chain “achieved two of its highest-volume months ever in March and April,” according to FSR, which must have felt an especially remarkable feat for the workers at the understaffed restaurants.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 9, 2025

And for more casual outdoor setups – think outdoor bars, beer gardens, or counter-service patios – QR code ordering is a no-brainer. The bar is high, and tech helps you meet it without putting more pressure on your team. Fewer mistakes, faster ticket times, and higher check averages.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 28, 2020

As business owners begin the process of hiring (or, in some cases, re-hiring) employees for their restaurants, bars, hotels, resorts and food services companies, here are five things to focus on: All Hands on Deck. Be creative when it comes to how to recruit, hire and retain employees. The Rule of Two. Get Creative.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Staffing levels have been on the upswing since the dark days of the pandemic, with the number of jobs at bars and restaurants up nearly 0.7 Get it right, and restaurant owners will have happier and more loyal staff, leading to increased retention, an ongoing problem in the industry. Quit rates have also fallen since then.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 23, 2025

Immigrants Exclusive Content Premium Technology From acqui-hire to vaporware: The new restaurant tech ABCs Tech Check: These six terms are popping up more often in industry conversations, providing a glimpse at the next wave of trends.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 31, 2024

The research indicates that while over 60 percent of consumers prefer chain restaurants for steak and seafood, independent restaurants are more popular for Bar & Grill, Breakfast, and Asian themed dining, with 35-40 percent of patrons favoring independents for these cuisines.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 3, 2021

To do that you need to understand why employees are quitting and why hiring now is so difficult. This childcare dilemma is compounded by the fact that bars and restaurants are all hiring at the same time, effectively competing for a smaller labor pool than they were pre-pandemic. Restaurants Need to Adapt to Shifting Demands.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Staff productivity plays the largest role in restaurant revenue, which is why it’s so important to invest in your recruiting and hiring strategies, finding like-minded individuals to move your restaurant forward while minimizing time waste. A “totally satisfied” customer contributes 2.6

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EATER

APRIL 30, 2025

. | Adam Friedlander/Eater NY Eric Huang of NYCs Pecking House talks grassroots growth A version of this post originally appeared on April 30, 2025, in Eater and Punchs newsletter Pre Shift , a biweekly newsletter for the industry pro that sources first-person accounts from the bar and restaurant world.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

From onboarding new hires to upskilling existing staff, a comprehensive training program can improve customer service, boost efficiency, and foster a positive work culture. 7shifts has developed its own hiring and training course for restaurants to help you with the entire recruitment and onboarding process.

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SpotOn

OCTOBER 28, 2024

While bars sell alcoholic drinks, a high-margin menu item, crafting a profitable bar menu is paramount. Through menu engineering and reporting from your bar POS system , you can determine what's selling and what's not. Here are some tried-and-true moneymakers for your bar menu. Pizza Pizza is a crowd-pleaser.

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7 Shifts

JULY 1, 2024

Running a bar is a lucrative business, proven by the fact that this industry is estimated to be valued at a whopping $36 billion in 2024. While this could be a rewarding venture, opening a bar is not exactly the same as opening a food business. How profitable is a bar?

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2020

US Foods Springs into Helping Bars and Grills. In other news, US Foods launched its Spring Scoop, “Raising the Bar: The Classics – Celebrated and Elevated.” ” Spring Scoop highlights include: Elevated, Upsell-Worthy Bar-and-Grill Favorites. ” GIG Rebrands Certification Group. .

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EATER

MAY 28, 2025

. | Courtesy of Sabine Caf Rich Fox of Sabine in Seattle says leaning more casual has helped his bottom line A version of this post originally appeared on May 28, 2025, in Eater and Punchs newsletter Pre Shift , a biweekly newsletter for the industry pro that sources first-person accounts from the bar and restaurant world.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

There are several reasons why new employees may be incurring more injuries: Poor hiring choices. The hiring process may be rushed, and the wrong person could be chosen for the job. Hasty hiring choices can lead to faster turnover, operational problems, and potentially more on-the-job injuries. Inadequate training.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 4, 2025

T’s Brunch Bar’s four locations in Metro Atlanta feature dishes with a southern twist and charm, but owner Teneshia Murray had to learn a few lessons before finding the right blend for the elevated brunch concept. “We are making sure that we keep our food, aesthetic and brand all aligned and consistent,” Murray said.

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Goliath Consulting

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Hiring a consultant can be one of the smartest investments you make for your restaurant, whether you’re launching a new venture or looking to revitalize an existing one. Boost Revenue and Customer Satisfaction One of the most compelling reasons to hire a restaurant consultant is their ability to boost your bottom line.

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7 Shifts

JULY 22, 2022

Whether that looks like tables on the sidewalk or a rooftop bar, there’s no denying that outdoor dining brings new obstacles and challenges to the already complex life of a restaurateur or employee. Make sure you have enough staff to cover the busy summer season with 7shifts’s Hiring Tool. Staffing for summer. Tip Pooling overview.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Scheduling – Our new manager can learn a lot from our current managers so we put them together as weekly schedules are created (bar, kitchen, floor, etc.). An ad can take months to get a reply, then weeks of interviews and finally a hire. This accomplishes two things. Second, this is a great team-building exercise.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 23, 2024

According to new research , over half of managers noticed changes in the ages of the hourly workers they’re hiring in the past year, whether they’re hiring more minors, more employees 65+, or both.

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Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

When WWI and WWII ended – restaurants and bars were some of the first businesses to recover. When the Great Depression came to an end – restaurants and bars positioned themselves to thrive. Restaurants and bars have always served that purpose and they will again once people are comfortable with being out in public.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Hiring the right people can make or break your business. What interview questions do you ask when hiring new restaurant employees? What interview questions do you ask when hiring new restaurant employees? As such, a manager must know how to hire employees who can deliver quality customer service.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 7, 2023

Creating a great ambiance in your sports bar or restaurant is a good way to attract new customers. People who regularly go to sports bars and restaurants want the best technology available to watch the big game. Bar owners want customers to understand the theme of the space when they first walk in.

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Embrace the Suck

JANUARY 20, 2021

If you’re like the majority of restaurants and bars in your market, you’ve been struggling to find staff. The new hires stay for a few weeks but end up leaving, and the cycle of anxiety begins again. Like 90 percent of the bar, restaurant, and nightclub problems, you are your own worst enemy. Are they breathing?

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7 Shifts

JULY 16, 2021

In this guide, we'll go through everything you need to open a new coffee shop, from market research to buying coffee to hiring the best team. Staffing: Find, Hire, and Schedule. Staffing: Find, Hire, and Schedule. Coffee Bars. Are there high-top, bar-style tables, regular seating, or a mix of both? Obtain Funding.

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Open for Business

AUGUST 10, 2023

Knowing how to hire employees can make or break your restaurant. Whether you’re staffing a new restaurant, looking for seasonal employees , or streamlining your interview process, you always want to know the best way to hire restaurant employees. Knowing where to hire restaurant staff is half the battle.

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 23, 2025

Its complicated Premium Technology From acqui-hire to vaporware: The new restaurant tech ABCs Listen to your daily news: RB Podcasts New episodes weekdays Restaurant Daily A Deeper Dive Menu Talk The Week in Restaurants Working Lunch More on this Topic Financing How is Roark Capitals track record?

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 5, 2022

If possible, send guests to the bar while they wait 30 or more minutes for a table. If you don’t have a bar, the guests will either have to wait or come back when you have space. If we only have enough servers to give high-quality service to 50 percent of the dining room, then we can only seat half of the dining room.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 24, 2020

As you start to think about re-opening, hiring a commercial cleaning company or re-thinking your current cleaning contracts will be top of your list. It is important to start this process about one month before re-opening your dining spaces. First, there are cleaning and disinfection recommendations by the CDC that are important to review.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Focus on creating extraordinary experiences that raise the bar in your community. Focus on creating extraordinary experiences that raise the bar in your community. Hiring and training new management is difficult on top of reopening restaurants once a crisis passes. Support Your Staff. Get Better.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 10, 2020

For example, Hires Big H, a Salt Lake City hamburger hangout for over 60 years, has kept indoor seating closed, instead, expanding its car hop service in order to maintain distancing standards. “If we can’t use all of our tables, then the atmosphere becomes something that isn’t really us.” Get Creative.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 21, 2023

While studying for a law degree, he worked nights at restaurants and bars. Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine learned more from Decaria about his role, approach to hiring and culture. What characteristics do you look for when hiring? What does your role of Director of Restaurants entail?

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Restaurant Business

JUNE 2, 2023

New federal data show the sector added 33,000 jobs in May, or roughly 1 of every 10 positions created.

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