7 Shifts

AUGUST 27, 2020

The words ‘employee handbook’ are enough to make any new hire quiver. Having to spend a shift—or even worse, your after-hours—reading through an employee handbook will sap the fun out of any new restaurant job. The introduction to your restaurant employee handbook Think of your employee handbook as a welcome to your restaurant.

Employee Relations 370

Employee Relations Hiring Document Food Safety 370

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 10, 2022

Without a direct physical loss due to a covered peril, property programs will not provide protection for business interruption-related loss. Further, there has not been government-led legislation changing carriers’ positions to date. The burden has been on Insureds to “prove” that employees and/or third parties (i.e.,

Insurance 151

Insurance Food Safety Employee Relations Front of House 151

7 Shifts

MARCH 27, 2020

Can you give dine-in related employees other tasks to do that will benefit your business and ensure that they don’t lose their income? You can point your restaurant staff towards monetary relief programs offered by the government and other organizations to help them stay afloat if your business closes.

Social Media 312

Social Media Restaurant Law Employee Relations Communication 312

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Communicating the new schedules was another logistical nightmare. Book found herself texting pictures of the staff schedule to employees day-in and day-out. “I Streamlining team communication Communication between teammates at a restaurant is something that can directly affect staff accountability and team culture.

Operations 370

Operations Book Communication Small Business 370

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

Following government recommendations is always required but going the extra mile by providing a positive culture with purpose can help your employees feel more invested in protecting customers and your business. When employees feel safe, informed, and engaged, then customers will feel safe. Invest in Software Solutions.

Management 185

Management Management Food Safety Audits 185

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 17, 2020

If you are one of the businesses that has been lucky enough to receive a small business loan through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (or otherwise have been able to secure alternate financial backing), you may have been able to retain many of your employees and maintain business continuity in the interim. [1].

Employee Relations 193

Employee Relations Food Safety Small Business Government 193

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 22, 2020

But if your restaurant or industry related business has been able to stay open or expects to resume operations once we are on the other side of the pandemic, now may be the time to apply for a grant. loans which need to be paid back), applications are long, involved and require an ability to communicate with facts, figures but also the heart.

Employee Relations 216

Employee Relations Leadership Food Supply Small Business 216

Hot Schedules

AUGUST 10, 2021

While employees know they play a crucial role in food (and ultimately guest) safety, when a 45-minute wait forces everyone to rush, things learned in food safety training can quickly fall to back-of-mind to an undisciplined staff. When training or license expiration nears, remind and incentivize employees to get recertified.

Food Safety 148

Food Safety Certification Food Employee Relations 148

Sling

JULY 3, 2022

If the breaks are shorter than the allotted amount of time, you have to pay the employees for that time (which could affect overtime). If the breaks are over a certain amount of time, you don’t have to pay the employees but they can’t do any work. And that’s just one aspect of the federal labor laws for breaks.

Employee Relations 78

Employee Relations Government Communication Article 78

Hot Schedules

MAY 10, 2021

Employee referrals are actually the best source of seasonal hiring (and frankly, hiring in general). Getting the right employee scheduling app allows you to effectively manage your workforce while giving your team the freedom they need to thrive in the workplace. Employee Communication. Related Posts. User Network.

Hiring 147

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Government help is expected, but in the current crisis, it’s clear that what restaurants really need, above all else, is customers and revenue. Restaurants that have customer lists can and should offer email communications (i.e., Otherwise the owner or employees need to take on these digital tasks themselves.

Loyalty Program 200

Loyalty Program Email Marketing Online Ordering Employee Relations 200

Bingage

JUNE 4, 2020

Finally, After a long time, the Government has allowed restaurants to open from the 8th of June. Restaurant owners are looking forward to resuming operations following guidelines by the government and health department. Related Read – How to Provide Online Food Delivery During COVID-19? Communicate with the Staff.

Food Safety 95

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Hot Schedules

JANUARY 12, 2022

From time and attendance advancements tracking the employee from clock-in to punch-out to POS analytics feeding corporate monthly location performance trends, there’s no doubt innovation will give restaurant groups insights and efficiency undreamed of just a decade ago – but how do IT teams go about orchestrating a great reinvention?

Back of House 147

Back of House Employee Relations POS Government 147

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 10, 2020

“We hope the fears will subside and governments can help control the outbreak. We are taking other precautions and provide a sanitary training session for our tenants and clear communication with our tenants via our digital property management system (PMS). We are trying to be responsible and calm.” Cash is dirty.

Kitchen Safety 190

Kitchen Safety Food Safety Cash Management Food Supply 190

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 2, 2020

The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation has launched the Restaurant Employee Relief Fund to support U.S. restaurant employees financially impacted by the coronavirus crisis. Clic here to d onate to the Foundation’s Restaurant Employee Relief Fund. This fund is designed to help those struggling employees.”

Healthcare 171

Healthcare Employee Relations Online Ordering Customer Service 171

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 5, 2021

The federal tax credit can be applied on top of other incentives that may be provided by states or local governments. Community Relations. Train your staff on how it works so they can communicate this powerful message to your customers.

Food Supply 228

Food Supply Employee Relations Waste Leadership 228

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 16, 2020

Sarah Yee, who owns an L&L franchise in San Antonio, Texas, kept all 16 of her employees working their regular hours while growing her existing customer base. The franchisees were community forward as well. She saw double digit percentage sales increases in March, April and May. there has been a positive side. "We've

Franchise 119

Franchise Franchising Leadership Food Safety 119

Sling

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

An inclement weather policy is a set of rules and standard operating procedures that govern what happens to the operational status of a business — and what it expects of its employees — when bad weather strikes. Health-related outbreaks. If employees arrive late (within an hour or two), your business will not penalize them.

Employee Relations 78

Employee Relations Communication Government Website Management 78

Xtra Chef

MARCH 18, 2020

Government Resources. Here you can find the latest statistics, government re sponse, and other guidelines. . As part of their coronavirus communications, the CDC has a separate resource offering interim guidance for businesses and employers. . Healthcare.

Employee Relations 115

Employee Relations Insurance Restaurant Law Tip Distribution 115

Sling

DECEMBER 25, 2021

At their most basic, open door policies mean that every employee has access to every manager for the purposes of discussing job-related issues. This doesn’t mean that an employee who’s in the midst of the onboarding process can walk into the CFO’s office and start suggesting ways to improve the accounting structure of the business.

Employee Relations 78

Employee Relations Communication Management Management 78

Sling

DECEMBER 3, 2021

At the most basic, payroll reports are documents (hard copy and digital) in which you conduct calculations with regard to: Wages paid to employees. Really, you can create payroll reports to give you insight on any aspect of your employees’ labor, including: Hours worked. Federal income taxes withheld. Medicare taxes. Reported tips.

Management 146

Management Management Tip Distribution Employee Relations 146

Sling

MARCH 7, 2022

Whether you’re in charge of a small or a large business, one employee or 100 employees, calculating employee paychecks correctly is one of the most important things you can do to keep your company on the road to success. 2) Employee Morale. 1) Collect Employee Data. Employee classification (e.g.,

Management 78

Management Management Employee Relations Government 78

Hot Schedules

AUGUST 10, 2021

While employees know they play a crucial role in food (and ultimately guest) safety, when a 45-minute wait forces everyone to rush, things learned in food safety training can quickly fall to back-of-mind to an undisciplined staff. When training or license expiration nears, remind and incentivize employees to get recertified.

Food Safety 78

Food Safety Certification Food Employee Relations 78

EATER

MAY 22, 2020

Breaking down hazard pay, sick leave, and general safety at Costco, Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, and more As the global pandemic drags on, grocery store employees have become frontline workers, and two months into the crisis, they’re still putting their own health at risk to keep America fed — and keep food on their own tables.

Employee Relations 145

Employee Relations Food Safety Website Management Social Media 145

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 31, 2020

Develop a communication plan with your employees that includes up to date info on the virus and keep communication open and morale up. Similarly, the cost to reopen, such as new employee training and additional advertising, may all be considered part of the restoration.

Insurance 108

Insurance Government Employee Relations Small Business 108

Sling

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Every business needs time clock rules for hourly employees. Without them, your business could be running afoul of the federal government and the team members you depend on to get the job done. The FLSA And Time Clock Rules For Hourly Employees. Common Time Clock Rules For Hourly Employees.

Management 78

Management Management Employee Relations Mobile Ordering 78

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 6, 2020

States Pass Business Immunity Laws : Five states (Louisiana, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Utah, and Wyoming) have passed laws that grant businesses immunity from civil liability for claims relating to COVID-19. However, ERG did not have signed copies of arbitration agreements for at least 60 former employees who were part of the lawsuit.

2020 114

2020 Restaurant Law Employee Relations Online Ordering 114

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 6, 2020

For restaurants, this means dine-in service will begin again — or will be soon — and more employees will be returning to work. The following is a look at just some of the considerations regarding employees that restaurant owners and managers will need to focus on in the weeks and months to come.

Restaurant Law 148

Restaurant Law Employee Relations Document Customer Service 148

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

One of the most important messages operators need to communicate to lenders is that you know and understand your customers. By communicating with patrons, you’ll understand what they are feeling and how you may be able to better serve them during the pandemic. Determine your next steps and communicate them well.

Customer Service 143

Customer Service Cash Management Small Business Communication 143

Sling

MAY 25, 2020

Unlike a code of ethics — which is a set of principles that helps employees distinguish right from wrong — a code of conduct is a written collection of rules, principles, values, expectations, and behavior that a company considers fundamental to their success. Employee rights. Community Involvement. Public Relations.

Employee Relations 78

Employee Relations Tip Distribution Small Business 2019 78

Restaurant365

MAY 7, 2021

Many employers were already making their own choices about how to provide paid leave for restaurant employees getting vaccinated or those who are recovering from any possible side effects. ” If your business has fewer than 500 employees, you are an eligible employer. Earn tax credits for providing COVID-19 vaccination paid leave.

Employee Relations 78

Employee Relations Restaurant Law 2021 Hiring 78

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 21, 2020

Some of our Washington and Oregon hospitality clients shut down early, while others waited for a government order; some shut down entirely, while some have tried to stay afloat by moving to to-go and delivery only. All of them have asked us for help in saving their businesses and helping their employees. Document Everything.

Insurance 185

Insurance Government Document Restaurant Law 185

MBB Hospitality

APRIL 14, 2023

Your local government will hold jurisdiction over the types of restaurants and businesses that they can open in their area. You may also receive government grants that are created specifically for small businesses. You want to make sure that the permits – building or health related – are obtained from your local government.

License 52

License Food Supply Insurance Small Business 52

Sling

JUNE 19, 2023

You’ll experience firsthand what it takes to keep a bar going and gain valuable experience in basic business practices, like: Customer service Employee development Marketing Payroll Inventory Scheduling Becoming a better manager You can then transfer the lessons you learn working for someone else to your own unique venture.

Bar 78

Bar Employee Relations Equipment Advertising 78

Sling

DECEMBER 18, 2019

And for smaller businesses with fewer employees, that might make good business sense. To help you decide if the DIY-route is right for you, the management experts at Sling have created this complete guide on how to calculate overtime related to payroll. Calculating employee and employer taxes. You certainly can. holidays (e.g.,

Employee Relations 78

Employee Relations Restaurant Law Government Tip Distribution 78

Sling

DECEMBER 18, 2019

And for smaller businesses with fewer employees, that might make good business sense. To help you decide if the DIY-route is right for you, the management experts at Sling have created this complete guide on how to calculate overtime related to payroll. Calculating employee and employer taxes. You certainly can. holidays (e.g.,

Employee Relations 78

Employee Relations Restaurant Law Government Tip Distribution 78

Lavu

APRIL 6, 2020

As you navigate the everchanging world of COVID-19, be sure to stick to government guidelines that make sense along with formal reports from the science industry. Newer reports also include lack of appetite, nausea, and diarrhea as COVID-19 related symptoms. Depending on the employee culture, this is where supportive efforts come in.

Employee Relations 96

Employee Relations Point of Sale Restaurant Law Government 96