7 Shifts

OCTOBER 2, 2019

If you’re transitioning to a restaurant management position, congratulations! This is a great step up in your restaurant career, and one that 25% of all restaurant staff want to make. But with this new opportunity comes a new set of challenges, not the least of which is figuring out how to manage restaurant staff. There are certainly skills that will help you keep your staff engaged and your restaurant running smoothly, but some of what you need to know can only come from experience.

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The Eat Restaurant

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Successful restaurants are built on two key principles: serve great food streamline restaurant operations.

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Cheetah

OCTOBER 29, 2019

You Scratch My Back, I’ll Scratch Yours Nurturing long-term partnerships is one of the best things you can do for your restaurant business. Local partners, in particular, can improve the ROI of everyone involved, including yours, your partners and your investors. Working together and cross-promoting each other, both you and your partner can build a more sustainable and profitable business.

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Sling

OCTOBER 11, 2019

Restaurant scheduling is about more than just matching names to time slots. If it were that simple, you could draw names from a hat and still come up with something that works. Putting together a restaurant schedule is about creating a productive team. Because of that, it takes planning, forethought, and sometimes a bit of creativity to produce a schedule that is good for both your business and your employees.

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Social Hospitality

OCTOBER 21, 2019

Want to boost your restaurant marketing? Use psychology. The result? More guests. It’s that simple. We’ll look at some great psychological techniques you can use. Psychological techniques can give your restaurant marketing an effective boost. This helps you get noticed more quickly among competitors. Theories such as The Illusion of Scarcity, Social Proof and Mere Exposure can increase your foot traffic drive profits, and generate essential guest bookings.

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Rocket Fuel

OCTOBER 24, 2019

4 ways an above-store leader can improve speed of service. The post 4 ways an above-store leader can improve speed of service appeared first on Delaget.

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Focus POS

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Tablet Point of Sale Software. Traditional point of sale (POS) terminals are a vast improvement over electronic cash registers, offering greater functionality and efficiency. Tablet point of sale software takes that improvement to the next level, giving you the capabilities to enhance the customer experience and streamline your operations. With a smaller, lighter, portable tablet platform, your staff can take orders and process payments from anywhere in your establishment, and they will have at

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Transact

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Food waste, countless hours spent taking inventory, complicated employee onboarding processes—and even worse, sick customers due to food safety issues—they’re nightmares for any dedicated restaurant manager. . With rising food and labor costs—in addition to increased supply chain accountability and safety standards that can devastate a brand’s image if violated—restaurants and foodservice companies simply cannot continue to risk the costs of inefficiencies and inaccuracies of the current s

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RGU

OCTOBER 10, 2019

Bonnie Harris RTB. DMP. DSP. SSP. It might seem like Greek at first, but programmatic marketing and its terminology aren’t all that complex. And this strategy can be one of the most efficient and profitable for your marketing budget. If you’re not already using programmatic advertising, you’re missing out on a more intelligent way to reach your target audience.

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Advertiser: Paycor

HR doesn’t exist in a vacuum. This work impacts everyone: from the C-Suite to your newest hire. It also drives results. Learn how to make it all happen in Paycor’s latest guide.

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Restaurant365

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Restaurant reports distill complicated restaurant data into informative snapshots about the financial health of your business. Beyond generic business reports, advanced restaurant reporting solutions provide a number of detailed, specific metrics that you should be tracking with your restaurant reporting to ensure you’re optimizing your food and labor spend and increasing your profit margin.

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Restaurant Technology Guys

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Restaurant inventory management may not sound like the most glamorous element of the business, but it’s certainly one of the most important. Here's how to avoid running out of crucial items. The post ‘Sorry, We’re Out of That’: Proper Restaurant Inventory Management appeared first on Restaurant Technology Guys.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 29, 2019

We hear frequently how innovation is a mainstay for business survival and growth. Innovation helps restaurants stay competitive and those involved in operations and sourcing need to always be looking for the next thing that grabs attention, differentiates, and brings value to their patrons. So where is the first place we look for innovation? Usually it is product.

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Next Restaurants

OCTOBER 23, 2019

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Speaker: James Kahler, COO of Full Course

Ever wondered where to splurge and where to safely conserve when it comes to operating and growing your restaurant? 🤔 Join James Kahler, COO of Full Course and industry visionary, in this new webinar where he'll talk all about best practices to invest in your restaurant's success! Whether you're a new business or an established restaurant, a seasoned pro or a rookie, you'll learn the keys to sustainable success in this competitive industry.

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Future Food

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Steak at the Black Bar & Grill - The Star Sydney Image via The Fork. The Overlooked Market - Why we should capitalise on business spending. Have you ever looked at a menu, or a wine list, and wondered who in their right mind would order that? Who orders the $300 steak? How many bottles of $750 champagne do they sell? You must have to be on an expense account to order that.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Retaining employees is a major problem for the restaurant industry—with the annual employee turnover rate sitting at a staggering 73%, the average employee tenure is just one month and 26 days. Because employees come and go so quickly, it’s natural for restaurateurs to feel like they have to make quick hiring decisions to avoid lapses in service and quality.

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The Eat Restaurant

OCTOBER 31, 2019

So, you’ve finally managed to expand your kitchen and front of house teams – the next step is to get new servers up to speed on their roles. An effective way to do this is to use a restaurant training manual. A restaurant training manual (also referred to as restaurant employee handbook) lays the foundation for consistent results so that your staff is capable of delivering high-quality dining experiences whether they’re on the floor or in the kitchen.

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Sling

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Sometimes, a relatively minor change can have a major effect on the profitability of your restaurant. Menu engineering is an example of one such change. At first glance, it might not seem like tweaking your menu would bring about any change at all. But perfecting your menu can mean the difference between profit and loss for your restaurant. In this article, the management experts at Sling introduce you to the process of menu engineering, enumerate the benefits, and tell you how to get started.

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Speaker: Lauren Barash, Vice President, Brand Marketing

In an ever-evolving industry, building and retaining loyal customers is critical to the success of any restaurant business. Join Lauren Barash, VP of Brand Marketing at Full Course, as she delves into the world of restaurant loyalty programs, and reveals the top five essential strategies to optimize your approach! This webinar will explore: Loyalty trends and what you should be focusing on 📊 Actionable insights and ideas to help you develop the most powerful and effective loyalty program

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Restaurant365

OCTOBER 16, 2019

When most restaurant owners think about how to manage restaurant inventory, they think of food cost control. For restaurant owners, inventory control is closely related to accounting and food cost management. When tightly integrated with both the accounting system and POS system, inventory tracking is a more useful, accurate tool that can be used to lower cost of goods sold (CoGS), minimize food waste, and better allocate ingredients.

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Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Say what you will about the craziness of kitchen life, the relentless hours that drive people away from the business, the somewhat unorthodox behavior of some who wear the white jacket and tie on an apron; the stress, heat, humidity, cuts and burns, swollen feet and back cramps; and the anxiety that comes from not knowing what each day or night will bring – it’s still an exciting place to work.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 31, 2019

Restaurants are increasingly reliant on self-service technology to improve the customer experience. From handheld or desktop tablets used to collect payment to kiosks used for self-service ordering, technology allows restaurants to provide a variety of options to customers to enhance their visit. However, it is incumbent upon restaurants to provide an accessible and equal experience for all their customers when utilizing these new technologies.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 9, 2019

Having an online presence that’s consistent, accessible, and engaging is one of the best ways for your restaurant to make a great first impression to prospective customers. Not convinced? Picture this: It’s a Sunday. You wake up, have a coffee, and decide that it’s a perfect day to go out for a nice brunch. You’re craving eggs benedict, and you want to go somewhere that’s well-reviewed, close to you, and not too busy.

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Sante

OCTOBER 11, 2019

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OCTOBER 15, 2019

Living in fear of cashflow and volume can make any human crazy. But as an owner of a cafe or restaurant the reality of volume is real. Do you grapple with: how do you pay your vendors? how do you pay your (wonderful) staff? how do you know when it will end? Your point is well taken, and there's no doubt that you want your vendor and staff relationships to be happy and healthy.

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UXATA

OCTOBER 12, 2019

Hire a Personal Chef for an unforgettable Argentine grill party. Good vibes at #casafrajari #playacar #playadelcarmen #rivieramaya #mexicancaribbean. Our Personal Chef Luz in action, so you have a lovely Argentine grill evening! Vegans and vegetarians are very welcome! We will surprise you! Come visit us and be happy!! “ We hired the Uxata Chef services for a full day while staying at an Airbnb in Playa Del Carmen and their service and food was absolutely outstanding.

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Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 2, 2019

When we listen to a catchy song by Steely Dan we think of Walter Becker and Donald Fagen – the founding members of this iconic group. Yet, Bernard Purdie probably played that laid-back rhythm that defines their songs on drums. Purdie, a studio musician, was responsible for the Purdie shuffle that made hits of dozens of songs by well-known groups over the years.

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