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How to Train Your Staff to Communicate Effectively with Guests

Modern Restaurant Management

A great menu or location will bring customers into your restaurant, but stellar customer service is what will keep them coming back. Start with The Basics of Communication. Even seasoned restaurant professionals can use a refresher! Often when it comes to customer communication, it is not about what you say but how you say.

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MRM EXCLUSIVE: New Research Reveals Restaurant Managers Are Key Ingredient in the Recipe for Staff Retention

Modern Restaurant Management

Regardless of how long employees intend to stay in a role — whether a seasonal job or a more permanent passion—restaurant operators have a common goal to keep staff happy, productive, and loyal. However, while seasoned restaurant employees may remember bad experiences with a manager, the good times will stick as well.

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How to Create a Restaurant Staff Training Manual

7 Shifts

Even your most seasoned staff can forget things. Pro tip: Use 7shifts’ Team Communication platform to discuss ideas for improvement with all your staff. Write your training guide as you’d coach them in person.) How to communicate with management to request, swap, and cancel shifts) Online ordering and delivery best practices.

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What Trends Are You Seeing and What Can We Expect to See More of in 2022?

Modern Restaurant Management

With more options to work outside of the hospitality industry, operators must offer employees more scheduling flexibility, facilitate transparent communication between management and team members, and avoid overworking staff. We also anticipate restaurants will be more cautionary when it comes to menu offerings.

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MRM Research Roundup: Mid-December 2020 Edition

Modern Restaurant Management

The 2020 holiday season may not offer the same gatherings, parties and hoopla of years’ past, but diners are making sure it is still filled with amazing food. In addition to gift cards, consumers are looking to bring their favorite restaurant faire to friends and family this holiday season. Diners Show Holiday Spirit.

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How Restaurants Can Remain Competitive in 2021

7 Shifts

Ordering online, paying with mobile phones, scanning QR codes for a menu, and a ton of takeout, are just a part of dining out now. Keep communication open and frequent. You can also use data to track how engaged your employees are—to see what staff may need more attention or coaching. Check in on your team.

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Rochester Bars to Grab a Drink at Tonight

Restaurant Clicks

Their beer menu comprises wheat beers, lagers, pilsners, Indian pale ales, and many more. The bar gives coach seating priority to customers with physical disabilities to extend their comfort levels. The Spirit Room offers open communication and supports local artists. Although the menu is limited, the drinks are really nice.

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