Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Some talented people are not the best cooks and chefs and quite often the most intelligent (using commonly referred to scales of measurement) are lacking in common sense. Some from each group have been (are) quite successful while others stumble along not quite sure what steps to take next.

Front of House 427

Front of House Uniforms Back of House Kitchen Safety 427

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

What documentation to give out and collect during onboarding. Give them an overview of what they will learn and do during onboarding, and how long the process will take. Here’s an example of an onboarding overview: Day One Orientation: Learning about the restaurant’s culture and history, meeting coworkers, and receiving a uniform.

FOH 307

FOH BOH Food Safety Customer Service 307

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Legal and other matters referred to in this article are based on 7shifts' interpretation of laws existing at the time and should not be relied on in place of professional legal advice. If an employee withholds tips from the tip pool, employers are not liable to make up the amount lost to an employee who missed out as a result.

Restaurant Law 283

Restaurant Law Cash Management Article Uniforms 283

Sling

JANUARY 10, 2023

If it’s something small like forgetting to have an employee fill out the emergency contact form, it’s not a big deal and likely won’t detract from the first-day experience. This fact highlights the importance of taking the time to create your own unique, detailed checklist. Don’t just write “First day” and leave it at that.

Employee Relations 78

Employee Relations Hiring Small Business Communication 78

A Wine Story

MAY 18, 2022

When it comes to literally rolling out the red carpet, it’s hard to rival the Florentines. My dad and uncle Fili worked in the vineyards on weekends, and I helped out as a kid. A classically dressed Italian sommelier would take the wine order and bring it quickly. Stepping into the Palazzo Vecchio. Gabriele Gorelli Masterclass.

2022 78

2022 Vineyard 2008 Presentation 78

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Department of Labor (USDOL) discovered they weren’t paying proper overtime rates— and charging employees for uniforms. Legal and other matters referred to in this article are based on 7shifts' interpretation of laws existing at the time and should not be relied on in place of professional legal advice.

Restaurant Law 221

Restaurant Law Tip Distribution Food Safety Certification 221

Restaurant365

MAY 7, 2020

Take employees’ temperatures at your discretion. For additional information on employee health and hygiene recommendations to help prevent worker transmission of foodborne illness, refer to the FDA’s Employee Health and Personal Hygiene Handbook. Ensure your “person-in-charge” has an up-to-date ServSafe Food Manager certification.

Food Safety 142

Food Safety Cash Management Point of Sale Social Media 142