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Reskilling, Retention and Robotics: Creative Solutions to the Restaurant Labor Shortage

Modern Restaurant Management

Establishments are grappling with a complex crisis characterized by empty seats in dining areas and behind the scenes, where a shortage of skilled workers is keenly felt. These impacts affect not only the bottom line for businesses but also the dining experience for customers.

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NCR Reveals 2022 Hospitality Trends and Predictions

Modern Restaurant Management

Quick-service restaurants are also feeling the pressure – large chains like Chick-fil-A and McDonald’s have had to close dining rooms due to insufficient staffing. Operators will look to technology to offset labor shortages and free up staff to enhance the dining experience.

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8 Ways to Navigate The Restaurant Staff Shortage

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Some have involved staffing agencies, increased wages, offered signing bonuses, or implemented referral programs to attract new employees in the service industry. Additionally, some businesses have partnered with job training programs and schools to attract a new generation of workers to the industry.

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How to Fight Inflation

Modern Restaurant Management

Rent, food, labor, utilities, and insurance are prime examples. Customers can also be more hesitant to dine out as their everyday expenses are going up. Whether you’ve thought about it or not inflation is most likely affecting you in this day and age. So what exactly are the effects of inflation?

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How to teach empathy to restaurant teams for better hospitality

Open for Business

Empathy might not be part of your restaurant’s training program—yet. In fact, teaching empathy can be a helpful part of every restaurant training program. You can teach empathy in your restaurant’s training program by focusing on these five key areas: Active listening. Team empathy Guest empathy What is empathy?

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Promoting Employee Well-being in the Restaurant Industry: Mitigating Work Risks & Boosting Morale

The Rail

Motivated staff with great morale are far more likely to provide an exceptional dining experience than folks who are burnt out and overworked. Even simple changes, like offering gym memberships and childcare services, can make a huge difference to the maître d and sous-chefs that make the dining experience special.

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As Restaurants Reopen, Many Are Struggling to Find Employees

EATER

While the city of Miami has allowed restaurants to operate their dining rooms at half capacity since May 27, this particular spot is remaining closed for dine-in service until its owners can offer their customers a more “on-brand” dining experience — meaning fun and easygoing — rather than a modified, cautious night out.