7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

Managing a restaurant is a delicate routine—if we can even call it a routine. Managers are responsible for nearly every aspect of the restaurant and have to cover a variety of duties. In addition to their main duties, restaurant managers also have to contend with all the unwritten or hidden responsibilities that fall on them.

Management 397

Management Management Kitchen Safety Front of House 397

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 15, 2024

Restaurant managers balance several responsibilities while taking care of staff and guest needs. One of the most important parts of being a successful restaurant manager is having the ability to hear their customers’ concerns. Fortunately, managers can apply multiple strategies to increase their response rates.

Management 196

Management Management Loyalty Program Social Media 196

Sling

APRIL 27, 2023

Restaurant operations management is essential for the long-term health of your business. It’s like working on the business rather than in the business and, done well, may help you move your operation to new levels of success. Table of contents What is restaurant operations management?

Operations 78

Operations Management Management Inventory 78

7 Shifts

MARCH 16, 2020

Restaurant owners and operators are encouraged to review the online resources their state and local health departments have provided for the latest information about COVID-19 in their community, and take extra precautionary steps in the workplace to protect the safety and wellbeing of staff and guests. Accept all sick requests.

Management 369

Management Management Employee Relations Kitchen Safety 369

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

What can restaurant owners and managers do to better engage workers and increase retention in the long run? Seven out of 10 restaurant operators reported they do not have enough staff to support current service demands. When you simplify the communication process, you’ll find your employees are more purpose-driven and engaged.

Management 197

Management Management Food Safety Communication 197

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

I was working as an assistant manager at a small business for a few years at that point, so I had a lot of experience of doing a little bit of everything in a small business, and I really wanted to open a business, but I didn't have anything to sell, so it worked out well.” Communicating the new schedules was another logistical nightmare.

Operations 370

Operations Book Communication Small Business 370

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Scheduling employees is one of the most time-intensive tasks for restaurant managers. The ongoing volatility of customer behavior coupled with manual schedule development creates headaches for managers, especially with ongoing staffing shortages.

Management 208

Management Management Customer Experience Communication 208

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 28, 2021

The good news is, with a thoughtful and ongoing communications plan this work can be accomplished while also promoting the restaurant to new and existing patrons. These media should be leveraged to communicate in a style and voice that is authentic to your business and your policies so there is no guesswork on the part of your customers.

Communication 202

Communication Social Media Menu Loyalty Program 202

7 Shifts

JULY 31, 2020

This rapid growth left Hengam and Matthew searching for a better way to use systems and technology to alleviate the labor management burden and save more time for family life. When our managers would do their schedule, they would have to manually check the event section to [see if there was] an event this week or not.

Management 370

Management Management Document Communication 370

Culinary Cues

MARCH 22, 2020

So whether you are an owner/operator, manager, chef, or hourly employee let’s look at this reality and how we might learn from it moving forward. [] SURVIVAL. As owners/operators, managers, and chefs – if we have served the role of leader well then our employees will think of us as part of that family.

Operations 361

Operations Guest Recovery Government Communication 361

7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

Managing a restaurant is a delicate routine—if we can even call it a routine. Managers are responsible for nearly every aspect of the restaurant and have to cover a variety of duties. In addition to their main duties, restaurant managers also have to contend with all the unwritten or hidden responsibilities that fall on them.

Management 195

Management Management Kitchen Safety Front of House 195

7 Shifts

MARCH 10, 2021

There are many reasons why a restaurant fails — no industry experience on the part of the owner, poor location, not enough operating capital — but the main reason is a lack of planning. A restaurant operations overview report can also give you valuable insights.

Management 370

Management Management Small Business Email Marketing 370

Sling

APRIL 1, 2024

If your team members perform any type of work offsite or if your business manages two or more locations, field service management software can help keep your operation organized, running smoothly, and on the path to success. Table of contents What is field service management software? Others have a flat monthly fee.

2024 78

2024 Management Management Customer Service 78

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

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. Higher Pay Helps but Empathy can Pay Dividends So, what can restaurant operators do to minimize employee churn? The good news?

Management 190

Management Management Coaching Front of House 190

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 1, 2022

It’s a restaurant operator’s worst nightmare. While customer data was not exposed, the company’s operations, including corporate email and point of sale systems, were affected. Prioritize vulnerabilities that matter and patch operating system and application software frequently. What Is Ransomware?

Operations 240

Operations Point of Sale POS Small Business 240

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 7, 2021

However, in the process of resuming and continuing restaurant operations, operators need to take steps to lower the risk of infection among employees and customers and prevent the spread of COVID-19. Innovation is needed in several areas, including: Staff management. Kitchen operations. Staff Management.

Technology 196

Technology Operations Food Safety Kitchen Safety 196

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Over the last 18 months, restaurants have managed incredibly difficult challenges, primarily driven by having to operate with new, constantly evolving safety guidelines. Proactive communication and transparency is essential to managing the diner experience. At Arepitas in Round Rock, TX, Yelp user Emely T.

Management 189

Management Management Seasonal Menu Customer Experience 189

The Rail

MAY 2, 2024

By Noel Dorsey, Contributor Restaurant relocation is a significant undertaking that requires careful planning and execution, especially when managing inventory. Properly handling inventory during the relocation process is crucial to ensure a smooth transition and minimize disruptions to operations.

Inventory 52

Inventory Management Management Transportation 52

Crunchtime

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Plus, 5 ways to improve compliance with standard operating procedures Whether you run a restaurant business with 500+ locations or a handful of convenience store locations, you know what work needs to be done – and how it should be done properly – to run your business effectively. What are standard operating procedures in restaurants?

Operations 78

Operations Audits Cash Management Food Safety 78

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Nevertheless, amid these hardships, restaurant owners and operators exhibited remarkable resilience by rapidly adapting and innovating to not only salvage their business but also protect their reputation. Testing your plan is the best method to ensure the smooth operation of your protocol when confronted with a disaster.

Management 110

Management Management Guest Recovery Document 110

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 20, 2022

The key to providing outstanding customer service is ultimately through coherent communication, as adequate English language competency is essential for ensuring a positive guest experience. A virtual English language speaking coach can empower workforces with confidence and native-like proficiency to produce coherent communication.

Communication 188

Communication Hospitality Fast Casual Customer Service 188

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 30, 2023

” This was both a technology and operational fail due to lack of proper testing/QA and employee training. We also created signage that communicated clearly how to queue and pick up orders, whether they were made via mobile phone or in person. App adoption and changing customer behavior are hard enough to entice.

Operations 179

Operations Mobile Ordering Customer Experience Online Ordering 179

7 Shifts

JANUARY 23, 2024

It’s the key to creating a consistent experience every day, week, and month of the year — the essential structure for the restaurant’s operations. It means understanding employee availability and managing employee requests for time off and even last-minute shift changes. But it isn’t simple.

Restaurant Law 418

Restaurant Law Employee Relations Tip Distribution Communication 418

ChefMod

APRIL 29, 2024

As operations become more complex, technology such as ChefMod offers sophisticated solutions that streamline tasks, reduce errors, and enhance overall efficiency. Cloud-Based Operations : ChefMod’s cloud-based platform ensures that all your data is accessible from anywhere, at any time.

Technology 52

Technology Management Management Food Supply 52

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 16, 2022

their leadership sees team management as their greatest responsibility. And they've done it all while building a team culture that any operator would envy. We chatted with Richmond Green, Partner and Vice President of Operations, about how they use 7shifts to simplify operations and stay in touch with their team.

Leadership 370

Leadership Mobile Ordering Fast Casual Communication 370

Restaurant365

JANUARY 11, 2022

Restaurant manager logs are an invaluable tool for both in-store managers and above store operators. Both need a way to communicate what happens as part of a shift-to-shift handoff, as well as occurrences that may impact key performance indicators (KPI) and operational efficiencies.

Management 158

Management Management Employee Relations Communication 158

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 2, 2019

If you’re transitioning to a restaurant management position, congratulations! But with this new opportunity comes a new set of challenges, not the least of which is figuring out how to manage restaurant staff. Let’s lay the groundwork by exploring what it means to transition to management. What are their goals and challenges?

Management 285

Management Management Communication Back of House 285

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 24, 2020

In a time of such uncertainty where restaurants are experiencing mandated shutdowns in cities and states across the country and the industry is facing a loss of $225 billion as a result, according to the National Restaurant Association, it is more important than ever for brands to engage and communicate with their customers effectively.

Communication 168

Communication Social Media Customer Experience Online Ordering 168

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

2020 marked the beginning of a new era for restaurant management. The shrunken labor pool inflation, turnover, and technology, all make up the stew that operating a restaurant is in 2023. So we surveyed more than 1,000 restaurant operators across North America to find out what their challenges are—and what they're doing to adapt.

2023 397

2023 Leadership Hiring Fast Casual 397

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

So you call up your downtown manager—and they have staff sitting around with no customers to serve them. Because most jurisdictions have their own regulations, directors of operations have to ensure that locations in every region are adhering to local laws. Inconsistent Communication Channels. Restaurant managers are busy!

Restaurant Law 370

Restaurant Law Point of Sale Communication Hiring 370

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Anyone who’s worked (or even stepped foot) in a restaurant knows how important effective kitchen management is. 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.

Back of House 276

Back of House Management Management BOH 276

7 Shifts

MARCH 23, 2022

Problem : Manual scheduling processes that took too much time, siloed operations, and didn't resonate with a younger, tech-saavy workforce. Solution: Cloud-based scheduling software that brings together operations across 16 locations, keeps staff accountable, and gives them tools to increase efficiency. Number of Locations: 16.

Front of House 369

Front of House Back of House Communication Employee Relations 369

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 22, 2020

Restaurants that smartly capitalize on texting communication best practices should enjoy boosts across the board—in more repeat customers, better service and a more intelligent (and faster) delivery for internal staff communications. Timing Is Everything.

Communication 202

Communication Email Marketing Customer Service Reservations 202

7 Shifts

JULY 22, 2022

Here’s how 7shifts team management platform can help you turn your best summer ever. With Shift Pool , managers get less last-minute phone calls but can still monitor and approve all changes - it's a win-win! Task Management. Event management. Communications. Manager Log Book. Staffing for summer.

Tip Distribution 391

Tip Distribution Certification Document Seasonal Menu 391

Restaurant365

JANUARY 11, 2022

Restaurant manager logs are an invaluable tool for both in-store managers and above store operators. Both need a way to communicate what happens as part of a shift-to-shift handoff, as well as occurrences that may impact key performance indicators (KPI) and operational efficiencies.

Management 142

Management Management Employee Relations Communication 142

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 10, 2021

You’ve probably encountered restaurant management software. For the uninitiated, restaurant management software is all of the tech in a business that improves efficiencies. About a Restaurant Management Platform. That lesson applies to a restaurant platform irrespective of the size of your operation.

Management 189

Management Management BOH Front of House 189

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 23, 2020

Start with The Basics of Communication. Often when it comes to customer communication, it is not about what you say but how you say. Body language and facial expressions can communicate what a person is feeling. Once your employees understand what to communicate and how to communicate, it is time to practice!

Communication 178

Communication Training Dietary Restrictions Customer Service 178