7 Shifts

OCTOBER 21, 2021

On the 7shifts blog and social media, we seek to provide actionable and informative content to help restaurant people learn about every corner of the industry. But we also recognize that many managers are often thrust into these positions with little to no formal training. Hiring & Training Course. And the best part?

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Restaurant365

MARCH 15, 2022

Your hiring strategy must focus on hiring the right employees for your restaurant rather than just filling an open position. And a comprehensive approach to employee retention must be built into your hiring strategy. Consequently, it’s imperative that you hire with a retention mindset. Part 3 focuses on retention.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

It's up to the restaurant manager to maintain a warm, welcoming atmosphere and train staff to do the same. Metrics and sheets you'll need to track include cost of goods sold, labor costs, new operating income, profit, and (see below) inventory costs. Operations This is the catch-all of all restaurant manager responsibilities.

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Restaurant365

AUGUST 21, 2020

Successful restaurant owners and operators don’t just provide great food. Because of the complicated nature of human resources (HR) and the sprawling regulations surrounding payroll, HR and payroll can be a recurring headache for restaurant owners and operators. Tailor your hiring and recruiting practices.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Desperation is never a good approach towards hiring. But desperation hiring is, more often than not, a terrible way to staff your kitchen. Do you really want to work in an operation where desperation is the primary motivation for hiring? Are these the individuals who will help the operation reach its long-term goals?

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Restaurant365

MAY 16, 2022

In a job seekers market, often times it is the smaller restaurant operators that struggle the most because they simply can’t compete with the larger chain’s financial prowess. We understand that hiring top restaurant employees has never been so tough, but with some planning, persistence, and patience It can be done. Start Early.

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Culinary Cues

MARCH 10, 2022

One of the hidden painful costs of operating a kitchen comes from the cost of chemicals used in the dish area. A sous chef who worked with me once stated that I should just constantly hire dish washers if any show up looking for a job. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. The dish washer!

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 18, 2022

The workflow of those short order cooks was not an accident, it was not instinctive, and it was not solely the work of the manager or chef who hired them. That mesmerizing workflow was a result of total commitment on the part of the operational management, the chef, and each one of those cooks. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER.

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Restaurant365

APRIL 26, 2022

Restaurant staffing shortages across the industry are impacting operating hours, the customer experience, and your bottom line. Hiring restaurant employees and retaining them is no longer just an issue for the HR team. Addressing the hiring crunch. Why hiring restaurant employees is now a CFO concern.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 20, 2024

Whether a quick service restaurant, family dining, food truck, or white tablecloth fine dining operation – there will always be some level of price sensitivity. Buy quality beans, grind them on premise, train your servers to properly brew, or better yet – hire a barista to take care of that. Do it right!

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

About a year and more than a dozen episodes later, we had the privilege to interview a wide range of folks with advice on everything from hiring staff , to creating content, to providing benefits, and increasing profits. Storytelling is an essential part of the hiring process. Hire for fit rather than skill.

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Culinary Cues

MARCH 15, 2021

Sure, I know how much the restaurant/foodservice industry is suffering and how many operations are shutting their doors as a result of avoiding decades of challenges brought to a head by the pandemic, but believe me when I say that this will change. Restaurants are businesses that operate on profit measured in pennies. LACK OF REALISM.

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Culinary Cues

MARCH 22, 2023

No longer involved in the company she sold, Chef Silverton, is owner and operator of Mozza Restaurant where exceptional Northern Italian dishes are highlighted on the menu. They hire and train the most dedicated professionals to execute the plan, and they are always focused on the details.

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 11, 2022

Successful operators are able to bob and weave, problem solve, and always adjust to the unpredictable climate that surrounds the restaurant business. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. If you do not fit into this profile of natural hospitality, then this is absolutely the wrong business for you.

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Restaurant365

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

The hiring process in the restaurant industry is similar to hiring in other industries, but the restaurant industry experiences higher turnover than most other businesses. Consequently, the hiring objective is two-fold: hiring the right employees and retaining them. Did you have layoffs this year?

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Culinary Cues

JANUARY 8, 2021

With the increasing relevance of social media as the primary method of getting a restaurants message out – chefs who are social media savvy (astute at using Instagram, Facebook, Tik Tok, YouTube, and Twitter) will be at the top of the “hire” list for prominent restaurants. [] TEACHING/TRAINING. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER.

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Sling

MAY 9, 2023

Efficient and effective restaurant operations don’t just happen. In this article, we discuss some of the best ways to improve your restaurant operations and introduce you to the tools that can help make that easier. Table of contents What is restaurant operations? This is especially important when training new employees.

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 28, 2020

For the restaurant operator caught up in the current, somewhat bleak reality of the business environment we are living in – there is hope in knowing how resilient the business of food can be. Work at it, train for it, stand behind it, and make a difference. William Channing once wrote: “Difficulties are meant to rouse, not discourage.

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

I relish great restaurant experiences, take pride in the operations where I have worked, feel connected to nearly anyone who works in professional kitchens and restaurants, and admire restaurant folks who find comfort in being the best that they can be. Hiring is not something to take lightly. Plain and simple.

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Culinary Cues

JUNE 13, 2023

This is more work than I bargained for” somehow implies that a person was deceived during the hiring process and the fact that they must invest of themselves doesn’t quite sit right with them. “I Great operators are ALWAYS LOOKING FOR ACCOMPLISHED, POSITIVE PEOPLE to become part of their teams. Of course, I could go on and on.

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7 Shifts

JULY 24, 2020

That’s why our teams—who specifically work to improve restaurant operations, performance, and staff happiness—have curated a 7-course menu of the best books about understanding restaurant management. So pull up a chair and take a deep dive into some of the most insightful and actionable tips from the best in the business. Goodreads: 4.09

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Restaurant365

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Your individual hiring decisions define your company culture over the long term, impacting both customer experience and employee retention. Short-term restaurant hiring challenges, like filling open roles because you’re understaffed, may seem like the most urgent day-to-day priority.

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Culinary Cues

MARCH 25, 2021

Copycat operations can certainly thrive, but greatness comes from uniqueness and excellence in executing that uniqueness. [] COMMITMENT: Greatness tends to surround those who dedicate themselves and much of their lives to the pursuit of excellence. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. CAFÉ Talks Podcast.

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Restaurant365

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Your individual hiring decisions define your company culture over the long term, impacting both the customer experience and employee retention. Short-term restaurant hiring challenges, like filling open roles because you’re understaffed, may seem like the most urgent day-to-day priority. Offer a competitive wage and benefits.

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Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 24, 2020

The menu comes first and should reflect the philosophy of the owners and chef and how the operators expect to be perceived by the public. Building a neighborhood restaurant where support for the operation is considered a responsibility of residents becomes a reality when that operation truly connects. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER.

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Restaurant365

MAY 7, 2021

It’s all restaurant owners and operators are talking about: the current staffing challenges in the restaurant industry. And while this is good news, most restaurant operators are having trouble staffing their restaurants to meet the rising demand for on-site dining. Hiring challenges. million jobs.

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Culinary Cues

MAY 18, 2020

It is the foundations, and the mastery there of, that will instill confidence in those who hire you and the seed that defines your self-worth. [] KNOW YOUR END GOAL, BUILD A STRATEGY. Know what skill you hope to master as a result of working in that operation and make sure that it fits your career strategy.

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Culinary Cues

AUGUST 31, 2020

This is what brings a team together and firing on all cylinders. [] LACK OF TRAINING. When you hire a person you own the responsibility to inform, train, teach, and improve their abilities. Training will create a business brand that attracts the very best. [] POOR DELEGATION. “I PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Even the most loyal guest will start to drift away if they can’t depend on the service, the product, or the hours of operation. Before you close and shift hours of operation think completely about the potential domino effect. [] NOT INVESTING IN COMPETENT EMPLOYEES. Engage them and they will become your ambassadors.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

The tasks of the chef are fairly universal: planning menus, putting your signature on each dish, hiring and training staff, ordering product and building vendor relationships, controlling costs and adhering to budgets, maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment, etc. Sometimes the difference is the shear scale of the operation.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

What are the benefits of self-operated delivery for restaurants? Keep temperatures together —this may mean many bags or even packaging burgers separate from toppings For even more tips and tricks for takeout packaging, check out the MrTakeoutBags blog. The first is hiring your own drivers. Should I hire my own drivers?

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7 Shifts

JUNE 3, 2022

Learn more about how Kelly McCutcheon and her team established Hopdoddy's core values in our blog post guide, and listen to Kelly on the podcast here. Showcase your core values in your employee handbook, in new-hire training, on your company careers page. The Solution: Create a training program. Lack of recognition.

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Restaurant365

DECEMBER 6, 2019

A mobile POS can help any restaurant looking to improve server productivity, increase revenue, and overall streamline their front of house operations. Every time a staff member leaves, you incur the additional cost of hiring and training a replacement. What is a Mobile POS? Help to Decrease Staff Turnover.

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Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

After a couple years she moved back here as the chef of her current operation. He graduated and was immediately hired to work at another resort hotel in Colorado. Today you will meet everyone on the team and learn just how important a great dishwasher is to the operation. From then on, the ball is in your court. Thanks, chef.

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Restaurant365

OCTOBER 30, 2020

However, the day-to-day tasks can distract from the bigger-picture work that is essential for your long-term business health: restaurant operations management. The common saying is that owners and operators need to work “on,” not “in,” their restaurant. What is restaurant operations management?

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

It's up to the restaurant manager to maintain a warm, welcoming atmosphere and train staff to do the same. Metrics and sheets you'll need to track include cost of goods sold, labor costs, new operating income, profit, and (see below) inventory costs. Operations This is the catch-all of all restaurant manager responsibilities.

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Culinary Cues

MARCH 21, 2022

Front and back of the house demand this organization if the end result is a smooth operation and happy guest. Hire people with the capacity and set the standards of organization that everyone must buy into. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. www.harvestamericacues.com BLOG. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER.

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