7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

Managing a restaurant is a delicate routine—if we can even call it a routine. Managers are responsible for nearly every aspect of the restaurant and have to cover a variety of duties. In addition to their main duties, restaurant managers also have to contend with all the unwritten or hidden responsibilities that fall on them.

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Culinary Cues

APRIL 3, 2020

As you move through IDEATION that will help to define what your restaurant concept, menu, systems, and staffing will look like as we eventually move out of this crisis, it is just as important to discuss and plan for the things that can go wrong. The pool of potential employees will be substantial and so will be the need for training.

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Guest Recovery Social Media Kitchen Safety Food Safety 382

7 Shifts

JULY 10, 2020

Restaurants took a major hit from COVID-19 in 2020, with sales dropping by 79% in mid-March. If your restaurant was forced to shut down during the worst of the pandemic, then you’re not alone. Pssst, if this is your first opening, check out our blog on How to Start a Restaurant! ] 1 Set goals for the event ??

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Events Social Media Kitchen Safety Seating 351

7 Shifts

JUNE 3, 2022

We don't have to tell you that the restaurant industry has a turnover problem. Restaurants are a transitional industry for many—but many of the reasons that workers quit are entirely preventable. 8 Reasons Why Restaurant Workers Quit — And How To Prevent It. 73% of those employees still receive tips.

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Tip Distribution Email Marketing Communication Coaching 397

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine surveyed marketing experts to find out the best ways restaurants can market themselves now. Create a contactless experience via QR Codes with a contactless menu and contactless check-ins. 'Safety' An app-first experience for restaurant chains. Here are their insights.

Marketing 585

Marketing Social Media Food Safety Email Marketing 585

Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 4, 2020

From the perspective of the chef who reigns in charge of the restaurant where Joe works – this young line cook is an ideal employee. By 2:00 everyone is rather worried and the chef sends one of his other cooks to Joe’s apartment to check on him. You’re supposed to be at work – the chef sent me to check on you.”

Customer Service 492

Customer Service Take-out Café Education 492

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Working in a restaurant is something more than 11 million people in the United States do. It's one of the most hands-on jobs you can have - and equips employees with an abundance of restaurant skills as a result. Plus tips for writing a killer restaurant resume to get the position in the first place. Table of Contents.

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Front of House Back of House Kitchen Safety Food Safety 370

Culinary Cues

MAY 21, 2023

Questioning its use would be like telling a chef that salt should be removed from the kitchen – we all know that salt is not very good for our health, but – “come on” we can’t get by without it. The conversation evolved into the likely solution of more technology and even Artificial Intelligence in restaurant operations.

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Technology Social Media Back of House Front of House 416

7 Shifts

MARCH 10, 2021

Successful restaurant owners have many traits in common. Here we've outlined seven practices of highly successful restaurant owners. The fact that 60% of restaurants fail in their first year and 80% close within five years of their grand opening is an indication that few have what it takes for long-term success.

Management 370

Management Management Small Business Email Marketing 370

7 Shifts

MAY 15, 2020

Many restaurants will begin reopening in the coming months, and each state will likely have their own guidelines around ensuring your staff and diners are safe. Disclaimer: This blog is intended as a quick summary of health screening requirements and should not be used in place of professional legal advice. Notes: None.

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Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 31, 2020

One issue that may seem to be just another to add to the pile is the health of the restaurant industry in our country. To some, restaurants will always be a luxury and not a necessity – something that is great to have, but not essential. To some, this industry may seem to be one that is far from critical.

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Restaurant Law Government Mobile Ordering Take-out 520

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 12, 2020

In this edition of MRM News Bites, read about efforts to help the restaurant industry and heroes as well as "new normal" restaurant technology and products. The Dining Bond Initiative, a campaign that helps get funds to restaurants impacted by the coronavirus COVID-19, has gone global. Dining Bond Goes Global.

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Mobile Ordering Online Ordering Food Order Hospitality 378

Culinary Cues

MARCH 23, 2020

If we push aside much of the chatter and get down to the necessities in life that are food, shelter, clothing, health, family, communication and trust that rise to the top of the priority list. Let’s face it – restaurants, like almost every other type of business, are in deep, deep trouble. If you have it – share it.

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Communication Healthcare Food Food Safety 336

Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

So, what do chefs miss in this crazy environment where employees and guests float around in masks, keeping their distance, and eyeing each other with concern? What do chefs long for in a world where restaurants are closing left and right – even the most established ones? This is what we strive for in restaurants.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 20, 2020

The restaurant is located in a 200-year-old building–the first building in town, which in its past has been a Masonic lodge, a school, and a movie theater. Now, the building is the home of The 1894 Lodge, a bar and restaurant with a unique, chef-driven menu loaded with comfort food. My staff was great,” he said. They stayed together.”

Employee Relations 195

Employee Relations Guest Recovery Communication Food Safety 195

Goliath Consulting

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Businesses, such as restaurants, are struggling to retain their younger employees. According to the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) and the Center for Generational Kinetics (CGK), Gen-Z are more pragmatic and most often labeled as “social justice warriors.” Communication preferences.

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Hiring Communication Training Email Marketing 195

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Restaurant managers do it all. One minute you’re planning shifts, then checking inventory, then making drinks and bussing tables—and before you know it, your shift is almost over and you haven’t even started your core management tasks. That’s where our restaurant management checklist templates come in.

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Management Management Download Leadership 195

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Before restaurants can record a profit, they need to take several expenses into account—inventory, kitchen equipment, building utilities, and of course, labor. What is Restaurant Labor Cost Percentage? Benefits (Health Care, Employee Discounts, etc.). Restaurant Labor Cost Percentage = ($81,000) ÷ ($300,000) x 100%.

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Management Management Employee Relations Restaurant Law 253

Lavu

JUNE 6, 2025

Running a successful restaurant in 2025 means more than just great food—it requires smart financial decisions. With rising ingredient prices, labor shortages, and tighter margins, operators must find strategic ways to reduce restaurant costs without compromising quality or customer experience. Food cost control is crucial.

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Loyalty Program Waste Recycling Inventory 78

Restaurant365

AUGUST 21, 2020

Successful restaurant owners and operators don’t just provide great food. For food service and hospitality in particular, an essential part of the guest experience is the interaction with employees. The people piece of the puzzle can be challenging for restaurants. Design an employee onboarding process.

Blog 78

Blog Restaurant Law Recruiting Employee Relations 78

7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

Managing a restaurant is a delicate routine—if we can even call it a routine. Managers are responsible for nearly every aspect of the restaurant and have to cover a variety of duties. In addition to their main duties, restaurant managers also have to contend with all the unwritten or hidden responsibilities that fall on them.

Management 195

Management Management Kitchen Safety Front of House 195

Restaurant365

JANUARY 5, 2021

Mercifully, it contains some help for restaurant businesses hurt by the pandemic, with the inclusion of funding for a second round of forgivable loans through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) for small businesses experiencing significant revenue losses. Check back for updates. PPP improvements relevant to restaurant businesses.

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Insurance Small Business Employee Relations 2021 148

Hot Schedules

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Tips and Tricks for Deploying the COVID-19 Health Survey. A round-up of frequently asked questions and best practices to help you with a successful deployment of the HotSchedules Health Survey. The Health Survey data is stored separately from other HotSchedules systems, and the information is encrypted at rest. Desk Globe.

Employee Relations 148

Employee Relations Leadership Customer Service Demo 148

ChowNow

AUGUST 19, 2024

Whether you’re a roadside fruit stand or a Michelin star restaurant, cash flow management is crucial. Understandably, most restaurant owners aren’t financial experts. And there’s more to restaurant cash management than simply bringing in more money to cover expenses. Monitor sell-through rate.

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Cash Management Management Management Inventory 195

The Restaurant Group

APRIL 18, 2025

What is Restaurant Accounting? Simple Definition of Restaurant Accounting Restaurant accounting is the process of recording, analyzing, and interpreting financial data for a restaurant. How is Restaurant Accounting Different from Regular Accounting? Its simpler and often used by small restaurants.

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Management Management Cash Management Inventory 78

Restaurant365

JANUARY 11, 2022

Restaurant manager logs are an invaluable tool for both in-store managers and above store operators. Keep a daily sales log in your restaurant manager log. The daily sales log is one key report to set up in a restaurant manager log. Track restaurant performance in the manager log.

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Management Management Employee Relations Communication 158

PathSpot

MARCH 13, 2025

Blog , Featured , Food Safety , Handwashing , Non-featured This is one of the many important topics discussed in PathSpot and LANDEDs webinar last week. Employees are increasingly seeking environments that are not only conducive to their professional growth but also aligned with their personal values and well-being.

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Food Safety Webinar Technology Blog 59

Restaurant365

JANUARY 11, 2022

Restaurant manager logs are an invaluable tool for both in-store managers and above store operators. Keep a daily sales log in your restaurant manager log. The daily sales log is one key report to set up in a restaurant manager log. Track restaurant performance in the manager log.

Management 142

Management Management Employee Relations Communication 142

Restaurant365

JULY 24, 2020

Shelter-in-place orders, dine-in restrictions and diners’ hesitation to eat out have combined to prompt restaurants to shift their focus to takeout and delivery. Ghost kitchens cut the cost of real estate and labor by reducing the restaurant model to accommodate off-premise food sales. What is a ghost kitchen?

Front of House 147

Front of House Online Ordering Kitchen Safety Customer Service 147

7 Shifts

JUNE 16, 2024

million worldwide, and in 2023, there were about 749,404 restaurants in the United States alone. This is where being well-equipped with a fool-proof restaurant marketing plan comes in. How do you create a good restaurant marketing strategy? Devise a strategy that works specifically for you.

Marketing 195

Marketing 2024 Email Marketing Social Media 195

The Restaurant Group

MAY 3, 2020

Reopening Your Restaurant. As we start to reopen dining rooms across the country, it seems a near certainty restaurants will face new reopening guidelines from city and state officials. Nevertheless, the best thing restaurants can do today is plan and prepare. You can download the guide here. Let’s Begin with Food Safety.

Employee Relations 120

Employee Relations Food Safety Back of House Customer Service 120

Restaurant365

AUGUST 19, 2020

Successful restaurant owners and operators don’t just provide great food. For food service and hospitality in particular, an essential part of the guest experience is the interaction with employees. The people piece of the puzzle can be challenging for restaurants. Design an employee onboarding process.

Restaurant Law 131

Restaurant Law Recruiting Employee Relations Food Safety 131

Sling

MARCH 26, 2022

Employee retention should be high on every manager’s priority list. If it’s not, you run the risk of your best employees leaving for greener pastures. But an employee leaving doesn’t just impact you, the manager. And then there’s the inevitable effect all that stress has on employee productivity and engagement.

Small Business 148

Small Business Employee Relations Leadership Tip Distribution 148

Restaurant365

AUGUST 27, 2021

Recruitment (and retention) have long been challenges in the restaurant industry, but operators are currently having difficulty filling unprecedented numbers of open positions. Many factors have overlapped right as the restaurant industry is emerging from COVID-19 capacity restrictions, causing a general industry labor shortage.

Recruiting 151

Recruiting Social Media Front of House Hiring 151

Hot Schedules

JUNE 22, 2020

Predictive Scheduling laws are now in place for six cities and one state, primarily impacting the restaurant and retail industries. Predictive Scheduling laws are now in place for six cities and one state, primarily impacting the restaurant and retail industries. Employees 250+ employees 50+ employees in Chicago.

Employee Relations 97

Employee Relations Restaurant Law Audits Customer Service 97

Hot Schedules

JUNE 17, 2020

HotSchedules Releases In-App Health Survey to Help Restaurants Confirm the Health of their Teams Before Each Shift. The HotSchedules Health Survey will be made available by request beginning June 18, with self-deployment capabilities coming soon. Employees will be prompted to fill out the survey once a day.

Employee Relations 88

Employee Relations Customer Service Customer Experience Demo 88

Restaurant365

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Your labor cost is one of the highest expenses for your restaurant, typically taking up to 25-35% of revenue. Many factors can increase restaurant labor costs: inefficient schedules, overtime hours, or even rising wages. Hourly Employees. Salaried Employees. Total labor cost. Overtime pay, usually coming in at least 1.5

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Management Management Point of Sale Employee Relations 148