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The Future of Restaurants is Forever Changed by COVID-19

Modern Restaurant Management

On March 3, Columbus canceled the Arnold Sports Festival, one of the largest events of the year for the city. Making sure that as a leader, you’re available and clearly communicating the steps the establishment is taking and why will go a long way whether you’re in a time of crisis or not.

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Patio Season is Here. Make it Your Best Summer Ever with 7shifts Tools Built for Restaurants

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Tip Pooling overview. With more customers dining inside and out on the patio this season, you need the ability to create custom tip pools that fit your restaurant’s needs. Tip pooling can help you determine which type of tips are included, which roles receive tips from the pool, and how distribution is calculated.

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How to Schedule Employees Effectively in 9 Steps

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Also, keep an eye out for things that could affect restaurant traffic, like sporting events, weather, or tourism-related factors. A patchwork of federal, state, and local laws regarding labor, overtime, payment of tipped workers, and more are what govern restaurants. It's also easier to make changes and share with your team.

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8 Reasons Why Restaurant Workers Quit (And How to Retain Them)

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73% of those employees still receive tips. Implement a tip pool. Tip pooling is another way that restaurants are changing up compensation more fair across the board. A tip pool eliminates some of the downsides of tipping like inconsistent wages, an emphasis on “good tables,” and an individual mentality among serving staff.

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What to Include in Your Restaurant Employee Handbook

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Most restaurants still rely on a whiteboard or communication to assign tasks, which can lead to errors and a lack of accountability. (If First, you need to include their pay and how they will be paid, as well as your overtime and tips policies. What to include: How employees will be paid (direct deposit, frequency, etc.)

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MRM Research Roundup: Destination Dining, Voice Commerce, and the Force of Fast Food

Modern Restaurant Management

Tech’s impact on tipping: 56 percent of all respondents would reportedly not tip an AI system, while 22 percent would either tip or at least consider tipping, depending on the service. 65 percent of survey respondents say they are more interested in food festivals/culinary events this summer.

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2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part Three

Modern Restaurant Management

Systems and tools are now adept at handling segmentation and distribution, powered by a richer pool of 1P and 0P data. Who brands trust, how programs are architected, procedures and great communication matters…A LOT. Tip payouts and tips management will move faster in the restaurant space than EWA in other verticals.

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