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 398

Management Management Kitchen Safety Front of House 398

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

A good one not only ensures that your employees are paid accurately and on time, but also plays a significant role in regulation compliance , operational efficiency, and team happiness. Document specific operational inefficiencies. Check compatibility with existing systems for smooth operation.

Download 222

Download Employee Relations Demo Customer Service 222

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 13, 2023

California has some of the strongest, most employee-friendly tip laws in the country. Some of them even reverse the standard rule or pattern, threatening to catch multi-state operators by surprise. It’s also more generous to employees on several points. This means the employer can’t: Take any part of a tip left for an employee.

Restaurant Law 195

Restaurant Law Tip Distribution Employee Relations Customer Service 195

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Massachusetts has a unique mix of labor laws and employee protections that apply to restaurants in the state. Basic employee rights in Massachusetts All employees in Massachusetts, including tipped and non-tipped restaurant workers, have a set of basic rights. In other words, if an employee works 35 hours in one week at $6.75

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Restaurant Law Tip Distribution Employee Relations Customer Service 222

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 10, 2024

Restaurant operators have faced stiff headwinds since 2020, with a near-constant swirl of inflation, supply chain and labor challenges. But if last year was any indicator, restaurant operators are on the road to relief in 2024. Here’s how restaurant operators can evolve with them. Full-service menu prices climbed 4.5

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2024 2023 Loyalty Program Point of Sale 191

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Massachusetts has a unique mix of labor laws and employee protections that apply to restaurants in the state. Basic employee rights in Massachusetts All employees in Massachusetts, including tipped and non-tipped restaurant workers, have a set of basic rights. In other words, if an employee works 35 hours in one week at $6.75

Restaurant Law 195

Restaurant Law Tip Distribution Employee Relations Customer Service 195

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Massachusetts has a unique mix of labor laws and employee protections that apply to restaurants in the state. Basic employee rights in Massachusetts All employees in Massachusetts, including tipped and non-tipped restaurant workers, have a set of basic rights. In other words, if an employee works 35 hours in one week at $6.75

Restaurant Law 195

Restaurant Law Tip Distribution Employee Relations Customer Service 195

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Beechwood Doughnuts is a popular doughnut bakery in St Catharines, Ontario, which has been serving delectable doughnuts—from nanaimo to pumpkin cheesecake —to thousands of customers for six years. Six years later, Beechwood Doughnuts sells thousands of hand-crafted doughnuts per day to customers lined up around the block (pre-COVID).

Operations 370

Operations Book Communication Small Business 370

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 5, 2024

Data from the National Restaurant Association’s 2023 State of the Restaurant Industry report revealed that nearly three in four operators were focused on sustaining growth. That won’t cut it in an industry that faces major risks associated with employee injuries and food safety.

Training 167

Training Food Safety Employee Relations Insurance 167

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 6, 2023

But other changes are coming soon that will likely affect every restaurant and restaurant group operating in the state. per hour—as long as the employee’s base wage and tips combine to equal at least the full minimum wage. Tips belong to the employees they’re left for. What is the minimum wage in Colorado?

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Tip Distribution Restaurant Law Employee Relations 2024 222

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

With work being one of the biggest contributors to stress, it’s not surprising that four in five people have had work-related dreams at some point in their lives. However, when stress so deeply affects employees that it leads to sleep-disturbing nightmares, it can take a toll on workplace satisfaction and engagement.

Employee Relations 396

Employee Relations FOH Back of House Front of House 396

7 Shifts

JANUARY 5, 2024

These New York-specific laws include mandatory service charges, tip credits, tip pooling, and the minimum wage. Any money a customer leaves voluntarily above the ticket price (including tax) is a tip or gratuity. If those charges are split between the restaurant and the staff, customers must be informed of the exact split rate.

Restaurant Law 195

Restaurant Law Cash Management Tip Distribution Employee Relations 195

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 31, 2024

Ninety-four percent of operators are planning some form of expansion and more than half of the 600 U.S full service restaurants surveyed plan to introduce catering services. I think I was most surprised by the fact that 72 percent of FSR operators said they had a dedicated website – I thought this would be higher.

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2024 Online Ordering Website Management 2023 199

Culinary Cues

MAY 5, 2021

Some point to the industry itself as the primary culprit – an industry of service that rarely rests and job descriptions for a number of positions that are close to impossible to adequately fulfill – thus, chefs and managers have no real choice but to invest an obscene amount of time on the job in an attempt to meet the demands. Is this true?

Hotels 415

Hotels Coaching Employee Relations Training 415

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 9, 2024

Flexible shifts and secure shifts may actually be more important than wages to some employees. An effort to maximize staffing levels by cutting shifts short or imposing last minute shifts can be very disrupting to employees’ lives. As a result, it is important to have a good capital plan in place before you open for business.

Employee Relations 182

Employee Relations Small Business Advertising Customer Experience 182

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. Effective employee scheduling means finding the right mix of shifts and shift types for your business. Table of Contents: What makes a great employee schedule?

Restaurant Law 195

Restaurant Law Employee Relations Tip Distribution Communication 195

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Guests are dining out more often than last year and and rewarding great service, with the highest tips at bars and fine dining restaurants, according to hospitality industry data from Lightspeed Commerce Inc. The data suggests guests are willing to tip more for great service when digital tools are available to ease the payment process.

Fast Casual 193

Fast Casual Fine Dining Employee Relations Customer Service 193

7 Shifts

JANUARY 5, 2024

These New York-specific laws include mandatory service charges, tip credits, tip pooling, and the minimum wage. Table of Contents The basics of tip laws in New York What is minimum wage for tipped employees in New York? Any money a customer leaves voluntarily above the ticket price (including tax) is a tip or gratuity.

Restaurant Law 195

Restaurant Law Cash Management Tip Distribution Employee Relations 195

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 6, 2023

But other changes are coming soon that will likely affect every restaurant and restaurant group operating in the state. per hour—as long as the employee’s base wage and tips combine to equal at least the full minimum wage. Tips belong to the employees they’re left for. What is the minimum wage in Colorado?

Tip Distribution 195

Tip Distribution Restaurant Law Employee Relations 2024 195

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

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. At the forefront of this achievement is the POS software, a pivotal technology that has transformed how bars operate.

POS 164

POS Bar Point of Sale Front of House 164

Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

So, here is what we know and what we must learn to work with: [] COVID PROTOCOLS WILL LIKELY BE WITH US FOR SOME TIME: You’re tired of it, your employees are tired of it, and your customers are tired of, but it is the second-best tool in your toy chest (next to the vaccine) to help keep this pandemic under control and keep everyone safe.

Food Supply 416

Food Supply Employee Relations Kitchen Safety Social Media 416

Culinary Cues

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

More difficult than you may have thought, more chaotic than you might expect, more poetic than you realize, and more fulfilling than you would understand: this, to me, describes the environment of the professional kitchen that few customers are able to view or experience. Each have specific duties and all have some shared responsibility.

Seasonal Menu 517

Seasonal Menu Back of House Customer Service Front of House 517

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked restaurant industry experts for their views on what trends and challenges owners and operators can expect to see in 2024. Consider, for instance, a scenario in which your Point of Sale (POS) system can forecast the popularity of a new dish based on historical customer behaviour.

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2024 Loyalty Program Cash Management Customer Experience 212

Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 24, 2020

These aspects include: décor, skill level of staff, style of service, pricing, profit, type of vendors selected, kitchen layout, equipment selection, marketing and advertising, pay scales, dining room seating, type of china, glassware and flatware, even the location and color scheme for the exterior of the restaurant.

Menu 388

Menu Seasonal Menu Front of House Café 388

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Here’s an important – but often overlooked – truth for the restaurant industry: To make your customers to feel valued and appreciated, you must get their orders right! Or employees haven’t been properly (and regularly) trained. Incorrect orders can lead to: Decreased customer loyalty. Scathing reviews.

Ordering 222

Ordering Employee Relations Online Ordering Customer Service 222

7 Shifts

JUNE 4, 2021

Numbers can give us insights into everything from profits and losses to average customer spend to how often employees cycle through. Employee turnover rate. Average customer headcount. Customer Acquisition Costs. Customer Retention Rate. If it's not measured, it won't be managed. Food cost percentage.

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Point of Sale Inventory Employee Relations Customer Service 417

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 17, 2021

million jobs due to the pandemic-related closure of dine-in services — roughly two-thirds of restaurant employees in the U.S. The constantly evolving pandemic-related regulations and confusion forced many restaurants to lay off and then rehire staff. According to new federal data, the restaurant industry has lost 5.9

Technology 186

Technology Employee Relations Customer Service Online Ordering 186

Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Yes, I am talking about your corner restaurant and the employees who work there. TARDINESS OR NO SHOW: If dependability issues slip out of control and an employee is constantly late and has a record of not showing up when expected or scheduled, then it’s time to pay attention. It may or may not be work related, but it does impact work.

Employee Relations 382

Employee Relations Training Fine Dining Take-out 382

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 14, 2023

How do you handle payment if an employee has both tipped and non-tipped responsibilities? What about overtime pay for tipped employees? Who qualifies as a tipped employee? Tips credits and minimum wage in Florida Tip pooling (or “tipping out”) in Florida What if an employee has dual jobs? per hour worked.

Restaurant Law 195

Restaurant Law Employee Relations 2024 Cash Management 195

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 14, 2023

How do you handle payment if an employee has both tipped and non-tipped responsibilities? What about overtime pay for tipped employees? Who qualifies as a tipped employee? Tips credits and minimum wage in Florida Tip pooling (or “tipping out”) in Florida What if an employee has dual jobs? per hour worked.

Restaurant Law 195

Restaurant Law Employee Relations 2024 Cash Management 195

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 26, 2023

In other encouraging news, franchise operators believe that, although most restaurants are not fully staffed, the labor situation has stabilized. Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs) in particular thrived during the pandemic, largely due to drive through capabilities and technological innovation.

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2023 Franchise Franchising Employee Relations 186

7 Shifts

AUGUST 2, 2023

Make sure to consider these key factors from both the administrative and employee perspective: Pricing: Consider whether the platform charges a flat fee (monthly or annual), a percentage of tips, or a combination of both. Customer support: Evaluate the level of customer support offered by the platform.

Tip Distribution 195

Tip Distribution Cash Management Employee Relations Audits 195

Culinary Cues

MAY 23, 2021

These words can relate to our personal, political, economic, career centric, or spiritual lives – thus the reason they are so compelling and poignant. Now we have an opportunity to be reborn – to change what is wrong with how we operate and come out bigger and better in the end. A NEED FOR CREATIVITY. A POPULATION READY TO CELEBRATE.

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Guest Recovery Front of House Employee Relations Food Truck 444

Apicbase

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

2023 has been a challenging year for restaurant operators, caught as they were between rising food costs and labour shortages. In a 2023 survey, 29% of operators said they are very likely to open new locations in 2024. Most operators raised their menu prices in 2023, but fewer expect to do so in 2024. Let’s dig in.

2024 52

2024 Operations 2023 Loyalty Program 52

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 12, 2021

In the beginning of 2020, no one could have predicted where the restaurant and quick service restaurant (QSR) industry would be today. Four Tech Solutions to Improve Guest and Employee Experiences. Here are four top technologies that can reshape the drive-thru, enhancing the employee and guest experience while boosting the bottom line.

Employee Relations 193

Employee Relations Customer Experience Customer Service Mobile Ordering 193

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Fewer employees have carried the burden of prepping, cooking, and serving food while working to keep guests safe. This influx of new employees means that restaurant brands will need to build (and reinforce) cultures of excellence. Leverage new employees’ tech expertise. Boost safety and quality protocols.

Food Safety 186

Food Safety Kitchen Safety Loyalty Program Employee Relations 186