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How to Improve Team Communication with Restaurant Staff and Management

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You would think something as second nature to people as communication would be easy to manage in the workplace. Communication is the key to facilitating productive relationships between managers and employees. Dangers of Poor Communication. Steps to Improve Team Communication. What to Communicate and When.

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COVID-19 Best Practices for Restaurants: Navigating Coronavirus for Staff & Managers

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How restaurant managers can navigate COVID-19. Communicate with staff and managers. Monitor 7shifts Announcements from management for updates on the situation. Communicate with your manager about any changes to your situation—whether you’ve recently travelled or are feeling unwell. Accept all sick requests.

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Who has the worst staff turnover? Restaurant Employee Turnover by City and State + Retention Playbook

7 Shifts

What about managers? Establish Clear Lines of Communication. Track and manage employee workload. What about managers? Managers fared a bit better than hourly employees—with a turnover rate of 28%. Communication breaks down. Unclear communication leads to frustration and a less-than-stellar work experience.

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Cost Cutting Ideas for Restaurants: Increase Restaurant Efficiency & Reduce Costs With These New Technologies

7 Shifts

They include: Labor management software Order management software Inventory management software Guest engagement software Contactless, mobile payment processors 5 Tools to Use to Increase Operational Efficiency in Restaurants Did you know that 48% of restaurants use three or more tech vendors?

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Table Turnover Rate in Your Restaurant: How to Improve & Seat Incomplete Parties

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Efficiently manage reservations: Ensure that the booking system is organized and avoids overbooking to prevent delays in table turnover. Use technology, such as a restaurant management software, to track who chose to reserve a table, and manage waitlists effectively. This allows for better planning and faster turnover.

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‘ForkFight’ – Go Behind the Curtain of Dallas’ Fast Casual Food Scene

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Brezinski chronicles his award-winning career and the drama behind the curtain is front and center in his new book called " ForkFight!: Why did you write this book and why now? It’s a passion of mine and I’ve always been told that I ‘should write a book’ about my journeys in the restaurant business.

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What Are Standard Operating Procedures in Restaurants?

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Historically, operators have relied on paper checklists and field management teams to roll out and enforce their standard restaurant operating procedures and as part of their retail operations management. Standard restaurant operating procedures help staff and leadership do their jobs better and ultimately, make customers happier.