7 Shifts

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Does not take into account level of experience, position, or standard of service provided. Fast casual, cafes, breweries, Percentage of sales. Points based. This approach incentivizes servers to create a stellar experience for every party, as they directly benefit from higher tips. Servers, sometimes other FOH staff.

Tip Distribution 365

Tip Distribution FOH Fast Casual BOH 365

Lavu

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Running a Bar: 7 Key Features You Need to Become The Best Bar POS System in 2024 In the bustling world of hospitality, the backbone of a bar’s success lies in its operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Related: Customization is King: Using POS Systems with Open APIs 2. What are your profit margins?

POS 164

POS Bar Point of Sale Front of House 164

7 Shifts

JANUARY 10, 2024

Twenty minutes east of the White House, in D.C.’s A service charge (or service fee) is an automatic gratuity that restaurants add to the customer’s bill, typically set at 18-20% of the check. s Union Market District, sits the modern Mexican restaurant Destino. Table of Contents What is a service charge?

FOH 221

FOH Front of House Customer Service Back of House 221

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

The first technologies that restaurants often invest in are the cloud-based point of sale (POS) systems and payroll processing. Scheduling software like 7shifts can also pull data from your POS to track labor against sales and get a more accurate picture of your labor cost—saving your restaurant money and time. SkiptheDishes.

Technology 370

Technology Front of House Social Media Back of House 370

BNG Point of Sale

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Implementing a point-of-sale system for your restaurant can help reduce these financial losses while providing other benefits that will improve the work experience for employees. Increased revenue: One of the primary benefits for restaurant employees working with a point-of-sale (POS) system is increased revenue.

Point of Sale 52

Point of Sale POS Cash Management Front of House 52

7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

This includes greeting guests and thanking them for their patronage, conducting tableside checks, and resolving any customer complaints quickly, effectively, and empathetically. The best restaurant managers take customer service a step further, recognizing regulars and personalizing service for a more memorable guest experience.

Management 397

Management Management Kitchen Safety Front of House 397

7 Shifts

JANUARY 10, 2024

Twenty minutes east of the White House, in D.C.’s A service charge (or service fee) is an automatic gratuity that restaurants add to the customer’s bill, typically set at 18-20% of the check. s Union Market District, sits the modern Mexican restaurant Destino. Table of Contents What is a service charge?

FOH 195

FOH Front of House Customer Service Back of House 195

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 9, 2022

But independently owned, more agile operations can out-maneuver big brands by leaning on their point of sale (POS) platforms to increase sales and expand their client bases. Understand customer cravings and business needs through data. Another way to slice and dice data is to comb through food costs.

Front of House 196

Front of House Point of Sale POS Cash Management 196

7 Shifts

JANUARY 26, 2021

From a projected record growth at the top of the year to a decline of nearly $240 billion in sales and 2.5 2020 was a year that the restaurant industry won’t soon forget. million out of work, it was nothing short of devastating. Through it all, we emerge from the year as an industry in evolution—and our restaurants need to evolve with it.

2021 370

2021 Front of House Social Media Back of House 370

Apicbase

MARCH 3, 2023

Although the point-of-sale system (POS) remains the technological heart of restaurants, numerous technologies run behind the scenes these days. These back-of-house software systems have become indispensable for modern restaurants because they enhance profitability and simplify work for restaurant managers and kitchen staff.

Point of Sale 52

Point of Sale POS Management Management 52

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

The first technologies that restaurants often invest in are the cloud-based point of sale (POS) systems and payroll processing. Inventory management software is one great resource to help cut down on food waste, food cost and ensure that everything in your back-of-house is streamlined for transparency and profitability.

Social Media 370

Social Media Front of House Back of House Point of Sale 370

Culinary Cues

JANUARY 23, 2021

How you approach profit will determine what your physical plant will look like, the scope of sophistication in your kitchen, who your vendors will be, how many employees you will hire and the depth of their experience, where you advertise and how much you invest in that, your table top appointments, and even your hours of operation.

Point of Sale 450

Point of Sale Front of House Back of House Fine Dining 450

Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

To nourish and provide sustenance To offer convenience To provide a forum for conversation To create opportunities for gatherings To reward customers To provide an outlet for chef creativity To complete a neighborhood or destination To rock customers world. I know what you are thinking – WHAT!!!!

2022 375

2022 Food Truck Merchandise Point of Sale 375

Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020

What needs to be addressed is: “ How do we build trust among customers, trust that the restaurant will keep them safe, and how do we generate enough sales and in turn – profit, to keep the operation moving forward? Your employees know that this is not the best way to start a dining experience.

Kitchen Safety 331

Kitchen Safety Back of House Front of House Customer Experience 331

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

QSRs Shift Focus from Slow-Paced Dining to Swift, Transactional Experiences Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs) are reimagining their dining spaces to prioritize speed, convenience, and personalization over traditional, slow-paced dining experiences. An issue that may arise from this in 2024 is data privacy.

2024 215

2024 Loyalty Program Cash Management Customer Experience 215

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Front-of-House. We’ve seen restaurants pivot to contactless methods for a safer customer experience. Outside of off-premise options, contactless technologies can keep customers safe as they return to dine-in at restaurants. Customers enter the restaurant and approach the host stand.

Technology 203

Technology Front of House Back of House Point of Sale 203

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 2, 2022

But some, such as the popularity of technology enabled dining experiences, are staying strong. The same survey showed no correlation between app popularity and an excellent mobile experience – implying that mobile ordering apps only need to be “good enough” to satisfy the demand for this kind of service. Set the Bar.

Mobile Ordering 189

Mobile Ordering Front of House Back of House Consumer Goods 189

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 24, 2022

Ensuring guests experience true hospitality is tantamount to running a successful restaurant. Thanks to restaurant technologies, it’s possible to not only deliver a superior customer experience — the crux of hospitality — but also take things to the next level. Hospitality is greater than the sum of its parts.

Technology 223

Technology Front of House Back of House Dietary Restrictions 223

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Thanks to the labor shortage and increased profit pressure, savvy restaurants are going digital to provide the best customer experience and to keep up with the hefty competition. What’s keeping restaurants humming: mobile point-of-sale (POS) units, ordering terminals, tabletop tablets, and tablets for the waitstaff.

Technology 180

Technology Dietary Restrictions Mobile Ordering Point of Sale 180

Apicbase

MARCH 28, 2024

Restaurant back-of-house operations form the backbone of a restaurant’s success. The back-of-house (or BOH) manages crucial elements that impact cost control and profitability. The back of the house supports the front of the house (FOH), enabling the customer-facing team to focus on serving a memorable experience.

Back of House 52

Back of House FOH BOH Front of House 52

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

But we're at an inflection point in the restaurant industry. The restaurants that are able to keep employees around treat the employee experience with as much regard as the customer experience, if not more. Back-of-House and Front-of-House. Back-of-House and Front-of-House are an even split.

Front of House 195

Front of House Back of House Cash Management Customer Experience 195

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

We hope you enjoy your dining experience with us. For now, restaurants are using AI (Artificial Intelligence) and ML (Machine Learning) to streamline operations and improve customer service in a much less tech-savvy environment. You are sitting in your favorite restaurant and have placed an order on a tablet at your table.

Front of House 211

Front of House Mobile Ordering Loyalty Program Back of House 211

7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

This includes greeting guests and thanking them for their patronage, conducting tableside checks, and resolving any customer complaints quickly, effectively, and empathetically. The best restaurant managers take customer service a step further, recognizing regulars and personalizing service for a more memorable guest experience.

Management 195

Management Management Kitchen Safety Front of House 195

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

It means guests love the food you serve so much that one location simply won’t cut it — and you get to serve more customers, generate more revenue , and expand your business. It requires a manager to differentiate concepts, ensure a consistent guest experience, and manage employees and technology across multiple storefronts.

Management 370

Management Management Document Hiring 370

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 13, 2022

Provide Customer Service Training. There is a direct correlation between customer service level and staff training. You will then have a capable team that consistently delivers unbeatable levels of customer service. The last thing you want to do is promise customers delivery times that you have no chance of delivering.

Front of House 218

Front of House Kitchen Safety Customer Service Point of Sale 218

ChowNow

OCTOBER 19, 2023

This program provides ChowNow’s clients with special access and exclusive discounts to unique product integrations and services, from front- to back-of-house, and everywhere in between. ChowNow has recently launched our Preferred Partner Program—a handpicked group of industry leaders to help take your restaurant to the next level.

Front of House 78

Front of House Back of House Online Ordering Certification 78

Ken Burgin

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Chefs may wish to know how much freedom they have to contribute ideas, experiment with dishes, and have a say in menu development. By proactively addressing these questions during the interview process or in job postings, you can create a more effective recruitment experience. This may become more apparent during a trial shift.

Front of House 78

Front of House Tip Distribution Kitchen Safety Customer Service 78

ChowNow

OCTOBER 18, 2023

This program provides ChowNow’s clients with special access and exclusive discounts to unique product integrations and services, from front- to back-of-house, and everywhere in between. ChowNow has recently launched our Preferred Partner Program—a handpicked group of industry leaders to help take your restaurant to the next level.

Front of House 78

Front of House Back of House Online Ordering Certification 78

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

While sales are trending higher, the National Restaurant Association reports three in four operators say recruitment and retention is their toughest challenge. Operators will look to technology to offset labor shortages and free up staff to enhance the dining experience. In August, the restaurant industry lost more than 40,000 jobs.

2022 189

2022 Hospitality Loyalty Program Point of Sale 189

Squirrel Systems

APRIL 11, 2024

Part of this strategy involves understanding the role your servers should be playing to accommodate more diners and ensure service functions efficiently without downplaying the guest experience. For many, dining at restaurants in the summer has a special charm, as one of the only times in a year we get to dine outdoors.

POS 97

POS Operations Mobile Ordering Front of House 97

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 23, 2022

Technology has permeated the quick serve restaurant industry and job functions – from point of sale (POS) to complying with food safety standards. Restaurant and retail employees were hard to come by while the number of channels for interacting with customers multiplied. And many have risen to the occasion.

Food 189

Food Food Safety Front of House Fast Casual 189

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Consider two worst-case scenarios: A customer orders extra guacamole but your restaurant is all out of avocados or, on the other hand, you've just walked past a crate of rotten, unusable (and expensive!) Kitchen items should be counted separately from the front-of-house and bar inventory. avocados in the stock room.

Inventory 370

Inventory Management Management Point of Sale 370

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 10, 2021

While your restaurant may feature a diverse menu, delicious food, a great ambiance, and excellent customer service, you will still struggle to build a customer base without promoting it. Your restaurant’s main selling point is the food. Both approaches might cause your restaurant to fail in attracting new customers.

Marketing 226

Marketing SEO Front of House Website Management 226

7 Shifts

AUGUST 7, 2020

Restaurant staff members who are engaged in their work are better able to create memorable experiences for guests — even if they don’t interact with them directly. Team members who aren’t engaged create subpar experiences for guests and are more likely to quit. Who you hire to execute your vision can make or break your business.

2020 312

2020 Kitchen Safety FOH BOH 312

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 18, 2020

“Preparing to reopen a restaurant in the face of a changing pandemic can be complex and challenging without the right resources to help guide your planning efforts,” said Jim Osborne, senior vice president of customer strategy and innovation at US Foods. Click here to view the application and instructions. US Foods Holding Corp.

Front of House 208

Front of House Back of House Online Ordering Kitchen Safety 208

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 27, 2019

Team culture and customer service also suffer. Time spent on hiring is also a productivity suck, as that's time that managers and employees could be spending on other things, like focusing on the business’ growth or the customer experience. The average restaurant employee, however, change jobs every 56 days ! Here’s how.

Hiring 360

Hiring Front of House Customer Service Customer Experience 360

Restaurant365

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Because sales and labor needs can change by the hour, day, week, and month, it can be difficult to control your labor budget over time. With the help of actionable data and reporting, store managers can help control labor costs, without negatively impacting the customer experience or employee retention rates. Salaried Employees.

Management 148

Management Management Point of Sale Employee Relations 148