article thumbnail

Practical Tips for Hiring and Retaining Seasonal Restaurant Staff

Modern Restaurant Management

Start Early, Hire Smart The best seasonal teams are built long before the season starts. Begin recruitment at least six to eight weeks in advance, and tap into multiple channels such as local colleges, culinary schools, job fairs, employee referrals, and past seasonal hires.

Hiring 221
article thumbnail

Daily, Weekly, Biweekly? What’s the Best Pay Schedule for My Restaurant?

Modern Restaurant Management

While it’s simpler for restaurant management, it can lead to cash flow problems for smaller restaurants if they don’t keep their books properly balanced. Who does it benefit : This option is the most popular for a reason, as both workers and management are familiar with it.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Restaurant Hiring: Navigating the Labor Shortage

7 Shifts

As we start to welcome back workers, doing things as they were before isn't going to work—especially in hiring. That all begins at the hiring level. The past year has turned servers into expert delivery packers, challenge chefs' creativity, and flipped the role of a restaurant manager on its head. Writing a good job description.

Hiring 370
article thumbnail

No Tax on Tips? What Restaurant Operators Need to Know Now

Modern Restaurant Management

If enacted, it could change how teams are paid, how tips are reported, and how restaurants manage compliance, possibly as soon as 2026. In a competitive labor market, that could give operators a much-needed advantage in retention and hiring. Cash tips must be reported consistently. But it’s not a universal win.

article thumbnail

How Restaurant Owners Can Prepare for the COVID-19 Cold Weather Lull

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurant owners are being forced to find a way to make it through winter with vastly reduced revenue, and many operators are scrambling to reallocate budgets and manage staffing to survive COVID-19. With slow seasons also comes the need to navigate seasonal layoffs and the task of hiring all the best people back the next season.

article thumbnail

Best Practices for Holiday Security in Restaurants and Bars

Goliath Consulting

Upgrade Surveillance and Monitoring Verify that all security cameras are operational and strategically placed to cover entrances, exits, cash registers, and storage areas. Schedule additional staff to manage the flow of patrons and address issues promptly. Their visible presence also reassures customers and employees alike.

Bar 195
article thumbnail

Restaurant Cash Flow Management 101: Building Good Financial Habits

ChowNow

Whether you’re a roadside fruit stand or a Michelin star restaurant, cash flow management is crucial. And there’s more to restaurant cash management than simply bringing in more money to cover expenses. What is Cash Flow? Cash flow is the net amount of money moving in and out of your restaurant.