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Restaurant Hiring: Navigating the Labor Shortage

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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. Culinary Agents.

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How Restaurants Can Remain Competitive in 2021

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For both safety and ease, there isn’t a better option. With mobile ordering, there are no menus to pass out and back around, no germed-up credit cards to swipe, and no cash to handle. Reducing contact on high-touch devices in your restaurant is a difference-maker for its cleanliness and safety of your team.

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Surviving COVID-19: 7 Financing Options for Restaurants

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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. Best for: Businesses who need cash to keep their doors open and their staff employed. Check your governor's website.

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Seven Traits of Successful Restaurant Owners and Managers

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They have a passion for food, an adventurous spirit, a strong work ethic, and the ability to teach and lead. A successful business plan covers everything from the food you’ll serve to how your restaurant will look and how you want your customers to feel. Successful restaurant owners have many traits in common.

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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. To be added to this guide, reach out to Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com. and Canada.

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Checklist For Reopening Your Restaurant

Modern Restaurant Management

However, as long as you keep the spotlight on food safety – sanitization, employee health monitoring and personal hygiene, and social distancing – your restaurant won’t be a hub of contagion. Minimize the risk of contact between the customer and the cashier by installing a protective screen at cash registers.

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Restaurant Reopening Checklist: Tips for Thriving

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Enhancing your health and safety protocols. Check for state requirements on your governor’s or state health department’s website. General managers and restaurant owner/operators should create checklists for crew and managers to use during their shifts. Managing Food Pick Up and Delivery.