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How a Restaurant Closing Checklist Benefits Your Business

Society Insurance

To expedite the process of wrapping up for the night, restaurant and bar owners can turn to a closing checklist that outlines tasks to be completed by front-of-house staff, back-of-house staff, and management. Tasks for Back-of-House Staff: Cleaning and sanitizing food prep areas and work surfaces. Updating food labels.

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Restaurant Hiring: Navigating the Labor Shortage

7 Shifts

Early on in 2020, we were scrambling to figure out ways to get food to customers and how to give staff enough hours and keep them on the payroll. Many workers are not returning due to personal safety concerns, and many have left the industry altogether. This, of course, doesn't mean it's ok to serve bad food.

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Food Delivery Exposure Best Practices: Tips for Hired and Non-Owned Auto Exposure Controls

Modern Restaurant Management

Consider the following in your risk management and business continuity programs: Use of Food Delivery Services vs. Company Employees – By using a hired food delivery service, a restaurant can reduce the chance of employees having an accident by using their cars or the owner’s vehicles.

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Surviving COVID-19: 7 Financing Options for Restaurants

7 Shifts

From small business loans to microgrants to business credit cards, cash is available; it just takes a bit of application work and a little know-how. Healthcare costs: group healthcare benefits, insurance premiums, etc. Best for: Businesses who need cash to keep their doors open and their staff employed.

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What Now? COVID-19 Survival Guide for Restaurants

Modern Restaurant Management

Due to the Covid-19 outbreak effect on the restaurant industry, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine is compiling a list of resources available for restaurant owners, operators and managers. Global insurance brokerage Hub International , is responding tonumerous inquiries asking for more guidance through the Coronavirus crisis.

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Time Theft Guide: How to Spot it and How to Stop It

7 Shifts

Food, alcohol, and cash are common victims of theft—but business owners have to look beyond physical goods. By understanding the ways it can occur, business owners or managers have a much higher chance of identifying it before it racks up a hefty bill. Give your managers top-level visibility. Seek restitution.

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No-Crisis Planning for Restaurants & Cafes

Ken Burgin

Effective crisis planning and management is a must. Can we all be expert crisis managers or are some people better at it than others? Thinking ahead, backup, clear policies and documentation are the key to good management and efficient operations. Adequate Insurance coverage – does it cover current risks and equipment?