Crunchtime

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

As critical functions in multi-unit restaurants, training and operations are inherently intertwined. Because operations leaders are focused on creating scalable processes, and helping teams better execute the work they do every day, training is a critical factor for success.

Training 100

Training Operations Employee Relations Technology 100

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Or employees haven’t been properly (and regularly) trained. Maybe there was a breakdown in communication somewhere along the internal meal preparation process. Increased waste (and related costs ). To increase order accuracy, your restaurant should: Prioritize training. Shift that mindset. Implement software.

Ordering 225

Ordering Employee Relations Online Ordering Customer Service 225

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

7 Shifts

JULY 29, 2021

The Key to Communication. Sales per labor hour tracks how much revenue employees are helping bring in per hour worked. 7shifts also helps Kaldi's categorize hourly team members vs those who are still training. “We We can very easily look at how much labor is being spent on training, that we love,” says Methvin.

Communication 370

Communication Employee Relations Coaching 2014 370

7 Shifts

MARCH 23, 2022

When it came to employee scheduling, National Coney Island had about as many methods as it did locations. It was a two-day training for managers.” So I think it was almost two, eight-hour days training for the managers got to implement.”. The training took like an hour for us to pick, pick it up and start using it,” says Buck.

Front of House 369

Front of House Back of House Communication Employee Relations 369

7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

It's up to the restaurant manager to maintain a warm, welcoming atmosphere and train staff to do the same. Chances are, it's balancing the scheduling requests of dozens of employees each week. Check employee schedules to ensure plans match reality. This part of the job is arguably the most multi-faceted. Check inventory levels.

Management 397

Management Management Kitchen Safety Front of House 397

Hot Schedules

JUNE 17, 2021

5 Ways Using Retail Employee Scheduling Software Turns Communication Breakdowns into Breakthroughs. I n any retail environment, communication breakdowns can lead to frustrated employees, poor service, and increased turnover. Everyone knows that communication can make or break a relationship. Knowledge is power.

Retail 88

Retail Communication Employee Relations Hotels 88

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 9, 2023

In today's workplace, the significance of addressing employee mental health has become increasingly crucial. The well-being of employees directly impacts their productivity, engagement, and overall satisfaction. Offering Mental Health Benefits To support employee mental health, employers can offer a range of mental health benefits.

Employee Relations 196

Employee Relations Workshop Education Insurance 196

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

That’s where public relations comes in. Through media relations, PR can cultivate relationships with media members for your restaurant. Media training from PR pros will prepare you to conquer any interview. Prepare for a Rainy Day No matter how well-run your restaurant is, things can go wrong.

Social Media 197

Social Media Employee Relations Food Safety Influencer 197

Society Insurance

APRIL 17, 2024

On average, 85% of employees will experience conflict in the workplace ( Essential Workplace Conflict Statistics in 2023 • ZipDo ). Some consequences of unresolved conflict are increased stress and tension, reduced productivity, low morale, and employee disengagement which can lead to turnover.

Employee Relations 52

Employee Relations Insurance Leadership Communication 52

Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Why do we remember this line and what significance might it imply in relation to work in a kitchen? We all experience this throughout our time on this planet – so that one line is relatable – it represents each of us. Just like athletes – cooks need conditioning. INSTANT FEEDBACK Same with feedback as a “pro”.

Employee Relations 385

Employee Relations Fine Dining Training Communication 385

Culinary Cues

JANUARY 11, 2020

Two of the most significant issues facing businesses today are RETAINING good employees who are so difficult to find and MAXIMIZING the productivity and efficiency of those same employees. Ample research has been done pointing to the most significant culprit behind these issues – POOR COMMUNICATION!

Communication 310

Communication Leadership Employee Relations Entertainment 310

7 Shifts

AUGUST 27, 2021

Communicate clearly to guests what the policies are. Whether you're in a region where the government has set vaccination policies, or you are deciding your own as a business owner, communication is a key to successful implementation. Give your employees proper training. Understand how to deal with escalated situations.

Restaurant Law 370

Restaurant Law Food Safety Communication Training 370

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Food safety The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment regulates how restaurant employees must handle the food they prepare and serve. per hour, and the tipped employee minimum wage is $10.63 Hourly employees qualify for time-and-a-half overtime pay if they: Work over 40 hours in a workweek.

Restaurant Law 221

Restaurant Law Food Safety Employee Relations Article 221

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 25, 2020

As the fight against COVID-19 continues, more of those same restaurants have started considering—and even implementing—new plans for welcoming employees and customers back for in-person dining. Unexpected downtime, when paired with a swift return to work, can present new risks to restaurant employees.

Employee Relations 218

Employee Relations Customer Experience Communication Training 218

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Yes, the back of house (BOH) is where food is prepped, cooked, and plated, but it’s also where chaos can quickly ensue if roles, responsibilities, and tasks aren’t communicated well. Read on to learn more about effective restaurant kitchen management tactics you can use to ensure your employees feel supported, safe, and engaged.

Back of House 276

Back of House Management Management BOH 276

Ken Burgin

JULY 25, 2023

Designing short training games or ‘microlearning’, involves several principles to ensure they’re effective, engaging, and suitable for the purpose: Relevant to the work environment and reinforce key skills or knowledge. This tests communication, teamwork, and knowledge of recipes.

Training 60

Training Kitchen Safety Front of House Dietary Restrictions 60

7 Shifts

APRIL 3, 2023

By Hassel Aviles, Executive Director of Not 9 to 5 and Jasmin Parks-Papadopoulus, Head of Community at CHOW. Table of Contents Acknowledge the challenges Education about psychological safety Open communication Prioritize workplace mental health Create a healthy workplace for everyone It starts with acknowledging the challenges.

Food Safety 195

Food Safety Education Communication Hospitality 195

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 13, 2021

of employees rated sanitation efforts of ultra-high importance, with an average score of 4.1 Employees aren't satisfied with their current wages. Nearly half of all restaurant employees are hovering in the range of $11-15/hour (45.8%). 73% of those employees still receive tips. Employees want schedule flexibility.

Employee Relations 370

Employee Relations Communication Hospitality 2022 370

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Customers and employees are demanding more transparency, expecting to see ongoing, proactive efforts to keep everyone safe. Four significant benefits to using digital tools include their ability to: increase safety, quality, accuracy, productivity, and efficiency, minimize risks, train and empower your employees, and manage COVID protocols.

Food Safety 197

Food Safety Audits Employee Relations Training 197

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 31, 2022

Should the customer and employee experience not be altered to fit that lifestyle? The "timed" drive-thru waits of customers were always essential for the bottom-line of the business, but the flaw continued to be, ‘How do we not only have our employees engaged in the effort, but have their commitment to speed of service as well?’

Employee Relations 189

Employee Relations Back of House Front of House Customer Experience 189

7 Shifts

MAY 27, 2021

This practice of planned changes to employee schedules is known as rotating scheduling – and about 5% of hospitality employees work this way. Restaurants that engage in rotating scheduling will regularly schedule employees in different shifts depending on the week, month, or season. What is a Rotating Schedule?

Front of House 370

Front of House Employee Relations Back of House Take-out 370

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Now, restaurant owners and managers can be confident in their readiness against pathogens and reassure guests and employees by committing to cleanliness and effectively communicating their approach to the public. Communicating Cleanliness. Employees also worry about the level of cleanliness at their workplace.

Kitchen Safety 195

Kitchen Safety Employee Relations Communication Point of Sale 195

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 25, 2022

The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) reported that for the first six months of fiscal year 2022 (October 1, 2021 – March 31, 2022), labor unions filed 58 percent more representation petitions than they did during the same period a year earlier. The law applies to both union and non-union employees in the private sector.

Beverage 196

Beverage Employee Relations Food 2022 196

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2021

The guidance informs employees of what they should know. In addition, the guidance, while characterized by OSHA as making recommendations that are “advisory in nature,” appear to impose additional obligations on employers to make their workplaces safe for employees as the COVID-19 pandemic trudges into 2021.

Employee Relations 159

Employee Relations Food Safety Restaurant Law Education 159

7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

It's up to the restaurant manager to maintain a warm, welcoming atmosphere and train staff to do the same. Chances are, it's balancing the scheduling requests of dozens of employees each week. Check employee schedules to ensure plans match reality. This part of the job is arguably the most multi-faceted. Check inventory levels.

Management 195

Management Management Kitchen Safety Front of House 195

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

To recruit new talent and alleviate strains on current staff, restaurant managers are looking for new ways to streamline their operations and enhance the employee experience. However, many have since discovered that digitizing their workforce operations empowers employees. Embracing Digital Transformation. Meeting New Expectations.

Cash Management 212

Cash Management Employee Relations Recruiting Healthcare 212

Sling

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

It’s a way for your employees to connect with your customers, forge customer loyalty, and make a good name for your business — all while bringing in more revenue for your bottom line. In addition, when an employee performs suggestive selling correctly, the customer feels like your business really cares. What Is Suggestive Selling?

Training 78

Training Employee Relations Customer Experience Customer Service 78

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

As a restaurant manager, your job is to juggle several responsibilities—from managing employees and controlling costs to creating staff schedules and boosting revenue. 7 Core Restaurant Management Responsibilities Staffing : Hire, fire, train, and manage employees. For example, play a crucial role in sourcing candidates.

Management 284

Management Management 2019 Employee Relations 284

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. How do you make your food safety training scalable? Communication. Certificate.

Food Safety 148

Food Safety Certification Food Employee Relations 148

7 Shifts

AUGUST 25, 2021

While line cooks and cooks seem to be in the most demand when lumped together, servers are notably the most sought after employee for restaurants. 7shifts internal data also highlights the most sought after jobs by potential candidates and employees including: 32% of applications are for barbacks. 7% looking for bartenders.

Hiring 195

Hiring 2021 Front of House Back of House 195

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 1, 2023

First, they typically store significant customer and employee data, including names, addresses, and credit card information. Cybercriminals use a variety of tactics to target restaurants, including: Phishing attacks : Phishing attacks involve sending fraudulent emails or messages to trick employees into providing sensitive information.

Insurance 203

Insurance Email Marketing Employee Relations Customer Experience 203

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Alison Edginton is the Manager of Training & New Can Openings at Smalls Sliders , an American burger QSR in Louisiana. Salt & Straw uses an internal communication platform called The Dot. Build trust with open communication. Everyone wins when employees are comfortable bringing up issues before they get worse.

Leadership 195

Leadership FOH BOH Website Management 195

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2023

This may make sense in terms of distributor strategy, but BrewLogix is raising a cautionary flag for 2024 as it relates to the on-premise product mix. As it relates to technology, there’s no question more and more tap rooms, bars and restaurants are embracing technology.

2023 123

2023 2024 Insurance Employee Relations 123

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 8, 2020

” Restaurant managers who develop clearly-documented policies, operational checklists, and clear communication systems can simplify the process for everyone. Employee well-being. All of these policies should be clearly documented, and all employees should be required to read and sign-off on them. Customer well-being.

FOH 202

FOH BOH Front of House Employee Relations 202

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

To tackle this pressing issue effectively, businesses must invest in staff training and development, vital for retaining and upskilling their existing workforce. Prioritising employee well-being, mental health, and job satisfaction is also essential in curbing turnover and cultivating a content and dedicated workforce.

2024 215

2024 Loyalty Program Cash Management Customer Experience 215

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Having written over 300 articles for national trade magazines, I am often asked about industry-related topics. Training and education are imperative. Many restaurant owners don't understand the importance of personal hygiene for employees. As time passes by, the relevance of my stories will only grow stronger.

Kitchen Safety 189

Kitchen Safety Food Safety Allergens Employee Relations 189