7 Shifts

JULY 27, 2023

I think really focusing on the foundations of our origin, which is being young, and being interested in community, and connections between people. Jason Hammel opened Lula Cafe in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood back in 1999. So what are the conditions that allow a restaurant to last as long as it does? She's been there since day one.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 17, 2021

The restaurant industry experienced massive growth in the five years prior to the pandemic, leading to a “talent crisis”—too many restaurants looking to hire from a limited pool of talent. Health and Safety Concerns. On top of everyone’s mind is the need for a clear and transparent approach to health and safety.

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7 Shifts

JULY 8, 2023

And the driving principle behind it was to be the type of place he would work at forever given the opportunity. He joined us on The Pre-Shift Podcast, along with Chris Artinian, President and CEO of Condado Tacos. Kahn: "It was kind of a no-brainer. We're just a number. And however it happened, it happened. 10 years later, he's in the COO seat.

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Open for Business

MARCH 1, 2023

More than 87% say they’re likely to hire in 2023 if they can find qualified applicants, according to the National Restaurant Association. Vaccines and relaxed pandemic restrictions in 2021 spurred restaurant owners to hire at above-average wages , but open positions remained high. Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

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Touch Bistro

MARCH 25, 2021

A new hire checklist for restaurant employees can make the onboarding process easy and painless for all parties involved. Why reinvent the wheel every time a new hire joins your team when you can formalize the process? Your New Hire Checklist for Restaurant Employees. restaurateurs should pay special mind to this last one.

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Ken Burgin

AUGUST 6, 2022

If and when –it hits the fan, what is your communication plan ? Communication to: Staff; Suppliers; Customers; Guest representatives eg concierges; Owners and directors; Banks and lenders; Media. Communication to: Staff; Suppliers; Customers; Guest representatives eg concierges; Owners and directors; Banks and lenders; Media.

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Open for Business

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The experts that you’ve hired to help you — specifically your designer, architect, and contractor — will help you get through everything, but you’ll need to be an active part of the process and take on responsibility as well.

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The Restaurant Times

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Many additional short-term workers work in the business out of necessity because restaurant employment is plentiful, most don’t require a college diploma, and getting hired is simple. The conflict between the kitchen and the front of the house is a major source of frustration for employees across many restaurants.

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Deliverect

OCTOBER 23, 2019

But should your restaurant opt for in-house delivery operations or use one or multiple third-party platforms like Uber Eats, Glovo or Deliveroo? Hiring a third party for your deliveries can bring you new business , as each platform comes with its own loyal users and target audiences, some of which you may not be able to reach on your own. .

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7 Shifts

JULY 12, 2023

I have to do one or the other and it doesn't make sense to hire someone at Poppy + Rose when I can do this. She now co-owns Poppy + Rose, Poppy & Seed , and Root of all Food , an LA-based catering company. She joined us on The Pre-Shift Podcast to discuss her philosophy on managing a team, including how she coaches managers.

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EATER

AUGUST 16, 2023

I designed a custom bottle and spent hundreds of thousands on art, branding, and communications. After launching and then closing Proteau just three years after it hit the market, John deBary has come to realize that sales aren’t the only way to measure success Recently I’ve been thinking a lot about failure. And it was exhilarating.

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7 Shifts

MARCH 16, 2022

In the restaurant industry, it can be difficult to maintain front- and back-of-house staff, as many will eventually move on to pursue new ventures such as school, travel, or alternate employment. Worse yet, some may leave simply because they do not feel valued or that there is no meaning attached to the work they do. Be Flexible.

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Open for Business

AUGUST 10, 2023

Knowing how to hire employees can make or break your restaurant. Whether you’re staffing a new restaurant, looking for seasonal employees , or streamlining your interview process, you always want to know the best way to hire restaurant employees. Finding staff for a restaurant can be a big challenge in the hospitality industry.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 29, 2021

Fast casual will continue to push out full-service brands because they can assemble food in front of you and get food to the customer more quickly. Two-thirds of new hires signing up for DailyPay. While staffing has always topped the list of restaurant owner/manager pain points, it now seems to be at crisis proportions.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

At her first job as a server, she tried to show a new hire how to make a side salad. When my friend was 22, she served at a steakhouse that mandated short dresses and heels. When she was 23, the manager asked her to put on makeup in one of her first shifts at a breakfast grill. She promptly quit. These accounts may not shock you. Remember me?I

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 5, 2020

In this edition of MRM News Bites, we feature a lot of tech news, a celebrity-owned virtual dining concept, and the annual Neighborhood to Nation Restaurant Recipe Contest. TouchBistro Acquires TableUp. TouchBistro acquired Boston-based TableUp, a provider of loyalty and marketing solutions for the restaurant industry.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 12, 2020

Dunkin' Hirin' As more of America opens up, Dunkin’ franchisees are seeking to hire up to 25,000 new restaurant employees at Dunkin’ locations, from front-counter to restaurant management, creating immediate jobs that offer long-term education benefits and key career skills for people all across the U.S.

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Open for Business

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Whoever you hire must have extensive experience in working with the specific type of restaurant you’re planning to open. All liability with respect to actions taken or not taken based on the contents of this article is hereby expressly disclaimed. Most restaurants need funding, especially during the initial stages when they’re setting up.

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EATER

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

I was shocked to read it, not because I think front-of-house staff should never be able to sit down, but because it just hadn’t occurred to me that it would be possible. There have already been calls to improve worker pay, and provide benefits like health insurance , child care , and sick leave.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2020

This edition of MRM News Bites features a double dose from US Foods, SpotOn Transact, DoorDash Kitchens, Virtual Restaurant Consulting, Tripleseat and Gather, wagamama, Toast, The Gluten Intolerance Group, Instawork and StaffMate Online, Procurant and Yellofin, Sift, 7shifts, ParTech, Revel Systems and Como, Kabbage, Bluecrew and Cuboh.

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EATER

MAY 29, 2020

I brought in, we have about 22 front of house and back of house managers across the group in Chicago. Meanwhile Tock, a reservations platform that should be in deep trouble as bookings for dine-in experiences go to zero, just raised $10 million. Nick Kokonas is an owner of both operations. Clair Supper Club. We have to do it.

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