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Restaurant Hiring: Navigating the Labor Shortage

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The operator of Chengdu Taste and Mian, with 13 locations, told the New York Times that they may have to close multiple restaurants due to the lack of staff. 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.

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Restaurant Bookkeeping: Comprehensive Guide to Master Bookkeeping

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After all, a small, honest mistake can accumulate over time and turn into bigger operational problems— 17% of restaurants even fail in their first year due to mismanagement of finances. You should also segregate your cash sales and those made using credit cards.

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What Are Standard Operating Procedures in Restaurants?

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Plus, 5 ways to improve compliance with standard operating procedures Whether you run a restaurant business with 500+ locations or a handful of convenience store locations, you know what work needs to be done – and how it should be done properly – to run your business effectively. What are standard operating procedures in restaurants?

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Hiring Restaurant Staff: Hire Using a Comprehensive Approach to Employee Retention

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Your hiring strategy must focus on hiring the right employees for your restaurant rather than just filling an open position. And a comprehensive approach to employee retention must be built into your hiring strategy. Consequently, it’s imperative that you hire with a retention mindset. Part 3 focuses on retention.

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THE BEST PATH TO CHEFDOM

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This requires a complex organization of independent operations that are still required to communicate, share, and fall in line with the mission of the property. Each of those “departments” will require some level of unique kitchen management (sous chef) and specialists to support the uniqueness of function.

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What to know about New Jersey tip laws

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A modern restaurant management system can help with compliance. If the restaurant management chooses to pay some or all of the service charge out to staff, that money counts as taxable wages, not tipped income. Managers, supervisors, and employers can’t receive funds from tip pools either.

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Why Restaurants Should Embrace Technology in 2023

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Between supply chain issues, staffing challenges and increasing operation costs, restaurants have had to re-examine roles and responsibilities for employees and lean into technology to increase operational efficiency. Redefining the Role of the Manager. Automating the Front of House. Simplicity Is Key.