7 Shifts

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Between their relatively high minimum wage and tip credit, wide-ranging state law on tips, and detailed guidelines on employing minors, it can be hard for restaurants to navigate. Basic employee rights in Massachusetts All employees in Massachusetts, including tipped and non-tipped restaurant workers, have a set of basic rights.

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Texas tip laws are less complex than most other large states, but no less important to get right: Just ask one Texas barbecue restaurant, which the Department of Labor fined $867,000 , after they improperly withheld tips from employees and paid them out to managers instead. This means employers can take a tip credit of up to $5.12

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7 Shifts

APRIL 3, 2023

an hour, leaving the rest of an employee's compensation up to the good will of customers in the form of tips. Tips are an essential part of a restaurant worker's take-home pay. But tips can be unpredictable and inconsistent, making it difficult for workers to budget and plan their finances.

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Tip laws differ from national standards in some areas, and staying on top of potential changes as bills make their way through the legislative process takes time and energy. The tipped minimum wage in Colorado is $10.63 So employers can claim a tip credit of $3.02 Who is considered a tipped worker? What counts as a tip?

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7 Shifts

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Texas tip laws are less complex than most other large states, but no less important to get right: Just ask one Texas barbecue restaurant, which the Department of Labor fined $867,000 , after they improperly withheld tips from employees and paid them out to managers instead. This means employers can take a tip credit of up to $5.12

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Restaurant Law Tip Distribution Cash Management Customer Service 195

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Tip laws differ from national standards in some areas, and staying on top of potential changes as bills make their way through the legislative process takes time and energy. The tipped minimum wage in Colorado is $10.63 So employers can claim a tip credit of $3.02 Who is considered a tipped worker? What counts as a tip?

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 20, 2022

But one can't deny that tips make up a majority of restaurant workers' take-home pay. One of those ways is tip pooling, where all tips are collected into one “pool” and re-distributed back to employees. One of those ways is tip pooling, where all tips are collected into one “pool” and re-distributed back to employees.

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7 Shifts

JULY 22, 2022

You have the ability to build custom job postings in order to find ideal, qualified candidates for your restaurant's roles. 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. Staffing for summer.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 9, 2024

New Jersey generally follows federal tip law standards, but the state does forge its own path in some key areas. But staying compliant starts with an understanding of New Jersey tip laws and what they mean for your restaurant. Table of Contents What is a “tip” in New Jersey? The customer must be allowed to choose the amount.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 2, 2023

So, you've decided to implement a digital tip payout solution in your business—congratulations! 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.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 9, 2024

New Jersey generally follows federal tip law standards, but the state does forge its own path in some key areas. But staying compliant starts with an understanding of New Jersey tip laws and what they mean for your restaurant. Table of Contents What is a “tip” in New Jersey? The customer must be allowed to choose the amount.

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Restaurant Law Cash Management Tip Distribution 2024 195

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

There's a lot of confusion surrounding the process, structure, and laws regarding restaurant tip outs. At the end of the day, the goal is to make sure their employees are happy, paid fairly, and following the laws when it comes to tips. What is a Tip Out? Tip Out Methods. Choosing the Right Tip Payout Method.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 30, 2021

The newly proposed restaurant tipping regulations soon to be implemented by the U.S. The regulations, which are set to become law in April, will eliminate the “80/20” rule that previously mandated employees earning a tipped minimum wage could only spend 20 percent of their shift performing non-tipped tasks.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 16, 2023

It directly influences the quality of service and the dining experience for customers. Well-trained and engaged staff contribute to better customer satisfaction. Assign a veteran server to a custom training task list so they can show the ropes to the newbie. Schedule Spreadsheets or whiteboards are a thing of the past.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 23, 2024

A patchwork of federal, state, and local laws regarding labor, overtime, payment of tipped workers, and more are what govern restaurants. Here’s how this could look in a typical table-service establishment. For example, you can look at how many covers a server typically completes during service.

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Clover - Restaurants

APRIL 16, 2024

In this post, we’ll delve into the nuances of automated gratuities and tips, so you can navigate this terrain while staying compliant with legal regulations. Automating gratuities basically means adding a predetermined tip percentage to a customer’s pre-tax bill, automatically. What is automatic gratuity?

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 1, 2023

Those areas of your restaurant that aren’t typically seen by customers but directly impact your business. So, even if your customers are unaware of what’s going on behind the scenes, any operational inefficiencies will eventually surface – with potentially dire consequences for your business.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Leveraging F&B technologies solutions can entice online customers and attract traffic to your website and social media pages. If you aim to increase customer retention, one of the most important investments is loyalty programs. Here, the card is stamped or punched each time a customer makes a qualifying purchase.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

In the competitive restaurant and bar industry, customer feedback is vital for success. Customer feedback offers insights into customers satisfaction, needs, and preferences. Customer feedback offers insights into customers satisfaction, needs, and preferences.

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Ken Burgin

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

What is the typical service like on a busy shift? Getting an idea of the pace, volume, and intensity of service can help applicants gauge if they’re a good fit for the environment and what will be expected of them during peak times. How are tips distributed among front-of-house and kitchen staff?

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Ahead of 2024, we will share the all-too-common disasters that can strike restaurants from fires to civil unrest to water damage with pragmatic and proactive tips that can help curb the repercussions. Restaurant and bar owners can mitigate these risks by hiring qualified professionals for installation, maintenance and cleaning service.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Advancements in AI-driven labor management solutions, accelerated by the pandemic, can not only help alleviate overburdened employees by streamlining operations, but it can also transform the service industry’s labor approach beyond the current shortage. Addressing Staff Concerns.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 23, 2024

A patchwork of federal, state, and local laws regarding labor, overtime, payment of tipped workers, and more are what govern restaurants. Here’s how this could look in a typical table-service establishment. For example, you can look at how many covers a server typically completes during service.

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Restaurant Law Employee Relations Tip Distribution Communication 195

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. Read the first part, here. For the second part, click here.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Businesses lose out on repeat customers due to limited service and the smaller revenues make hiring even harder. This negatively impacts the customer experience which leads to poor reviews and lack of repeat business. New managers can shadow experienced managers who can distribute best practices across your multiple locations.

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7 Shifts

JUNE 20, 2022

We chatted with some of those most experienced in the ghost kitchen game to find out some myths, best practices, and tips for success in this food service style. When you don't have a brand that people already know about, finding customers isn't easy. Stay present with customers. Table of Contents.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

A failure to handle complex orders with speed and accuracy can damage the customer experience for almost half of customers and lead to lost business. However, when it comes to tipping, it seems Cupid missed the memo, and there's a 1.5 This means managing order complexity is crucial for pizza restaurants. The Annual U.S.

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Sling

JULY 24, 2023

3) 7Shifts 7Shifts allows you to automatically post job openings for different positions on sites like Indeed, post training videos for new hires, create schedules, calculate payroll, and distribute tips. In addition, Toast offers products ranging from payroll and tips management to inventory management , email marketing and more.

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Sling

JANUARY 22, 2021

If you’re wondering whether tip pooling can benefit your team and your restaurant, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, the restaurant-management experts at Sling give you the pros and cons of tip pooling so you can decide if it’s good for your business. What Is Tip Pooling? Tip Pooling Using The Points Method.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 9, 2020

The following seven tips can help restaurant managers and HR professionals navigate risk in this rapidly evolving pandemic, especially as restaurants in many jurisdictions are required to operate solely with take-out or delivery service options. Others may have decided to shutter operations altogether. Share Guidance.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 27, 2020

Your core values are the everyday standards set for your employees, whether they’re serving customers or working together as a team. This includes: Cell phone usage Dress code Staff conflicts Customer expectations Having this in writing ensures all staff are held accountable for their behavior and performance—the good and bad.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

They're people leaders, customer service providers, line cooks, inventory managers, occasional bartenders, public relations reps, number crunchers, and even marketers. It is your roadmap to attracting and retaining customers. Identify Target Customers. Restaurant owners and operators wear a lot of hats. Table of Contents.

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Clover - Restaurants

APRIL 9, 2024

They keep the kitchen stocked, help ensure quality products, and provide valuable support that allows you to focus on what you do best: creating a great dining experience for your customers. Wholesalers or distributors These suppliers purchase goods in bulk directly from manufacturers or producers and then distribute them to restaurants.

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Embrace the Suck

DECEMBER 25, 2019

Another thing you have to understand that the foodservice distribution world keeps secret is that a “slot” in the warehouse is gold to them. In foodservice distribution, they call them deviations. Some of the laws are changing and it’s changing the way these checks are distributed. Try it a see for yourself.

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Restaurant365

JUNE 2, 2020

However, calculating, distributing, and double-checking restaurant payroll for your employees is complex, and any errors and non-compliance with government mandates can result in costly fines or taxes for your business. Payroll is the process through which a business calculates and distributes wages to employees.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 21, 2021

It’s no wonder that restaurant franchising is so popular — franchisees buy into a proven business model with built-in branding, training and production methods, and (hopefully) a solid customer base. They can also offer small tips and tricks they found through the process that could save you time, money and stress.

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Apicbase

JANUARY 12, 2023

Why email marketing works for food service operations. There are many restaurant marketing tips available, but let’s explore why email marketing works for restaurants. It consistently drives customer retention. To gain repeat customers, your interaction shouldn’t end once they’ve paid the bill. Service protocols.

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