Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 6, 2023

Make sure your employees understand when to wash their hands as well as appropriate times to use (and change) gloves. Be sure all your employees, from wait staff to managers to chefs, have been certified in food safety. Gain buy-in for the plan from the management team. Your workers will take short cuts. Train your staff.

Food Safety 178

Food Safety Management Management Kitchen Safety 178

7 Shifts

JANUARY 23, 2024

Effective employee scheduling means finding the right mix of shifts and shift types for your business. It means understanding employee availability and managing employee requests for time off and even last-minute shift changes. Table of Contents: What makes a great employee schedule? But it isn’t simple.

Restaurant Law 195

Restaurant Law Employee Relations Tip Distribution Communication 195

Restaurant365

JANUARY 11, 2022

Restaurant manager logs are an invaluable tool for both in-store managers and above store operators. Store-level managers need to know what’s going on at their locations before they arrive for their shifts. A step up is a manual manager log that prompts managers for the information the next manager will need.

Management 158

Management Management Employee Relations Communication 158

7 Shifts

JULY 31, 2020

This rapid growth left Hengam and Matthew searching for a better way to use systems and technology to alleviate the labor management burden and save more time for family life. When our managers would do their schedule, they would have to manually check the event section to [see if there was] an event this week or not.

Management 370

Management Management Document Communication 370

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

Anyone who’s worked (or even stepped foot) in a restaurant knows how important effective kitchen management is. Restaurant owners are placing more importance and effort than ever on making sure employees are engaged and fulfilled, and that toxic work cultures are stamped out before they can thrive.

Back of House 276

Back of House Management Management BOH 276

Restaurant365

JANUARY 11, 2022

Restaurant manager logs are an invaluable tool for both in-store managers and above store operators. Store-level managers need to know what’s going on at their locations before they arrive for their shifts. A step up is a manual manager log that prompts managers for the information the next manager will need.

Management 142

Management Management Employee Relations Communication 142

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 221

Restaurant Law Tip Distribution Employee Relations Customer Service 221

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

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Expert food preparation results in appealing and delicious dishes, employee training reduces errors that can increase wait times and proper warewashing keeps plates, glasses and utensils spotless. Keeping equipment functioning as intended also reduces the risk of damage that results in expensive repairs. A Window into Warewashing.

Kitchen Safety 203

Kitchen Safety Front of House Food Safety Equipment 203

7 Shifts

JULY 16, 2021

Sourcing Equipment. See why 500,000+ restaurant pros choose 7shifts for scheduling and team management. This includes but is not limited to your equipment, permits, menu, and marketing. Rent, equipment costs, supplies, marketing, and paying staff are among the costs you'll incur when just starting. Obtain Funding.

License 459

License Hiring Equipment Point of Sale 459

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 10, 2022

As the lower range of this age group is still in school, they haven’t had as much work experience or job-related training as those in their early 20s. Some of the main contributing factors to summertime work-related injuries in young workers in the restaurant industry include: Less Experience. Physical and Mental Attributes.

Employee Relations 175

Employee Relations Restaurant Law Food Safety Equipment 175

Sling

DECEMBER 3, 2021

You can’t manage what you don’t measure. In this article, the management experts at Sling answer your questions and tell you everything you need to know to optimize labor costs, stay on budget, and manage your business better. A semi-monthly reporting schedule means you pay your employees and produce reports twice per month.

Management 146

Management Management Tip Distribution Employee Relations 146

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

In recent years, the food service industry has witnessed a growing emphasis on sustainability and energy efficiency, making it imperative for restaurant owners and managers to seek out energy consumption curtailment strategies while ensuring a pleasant and comfortable atmosphere for their patrons and staff.

Equipment 118

Equipment Outdoor Sustainability Fine Dining 118

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 27, 2022

The restaurant industry is still dealing with pandemic-related issues, including supply chain disruptions, new COVID variants and surging cases, labor shortages, rising prices, and a shift in consumer demand. Make food safety and customer reassurance a priority to create a brand that customers (and employees) trust and support.

Kitchen Safety 212

Kitchen Safety Food Safety Audits Food 212

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

According to the National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI), more than three million food service employees and one million guests are injured as a result of slip-and-fall accidents annually. First, it’s important for employers and/or managers to scan the work area for potential safety risks prior to workers performing job duties.

Food Safety 191

Food Safety Employee Relations Restaurant Law Audits 191

Culinary Cues

APRIL 13, 2020

We have become use to recycling our cardboard on a daily basis, but it may soon be required to eliminate that packaging before food and other supplies enter a food production space or storage. [] EMPLOYEE ANTIBODY TESTING AND VALIDATION. In some states – ServeSafe or something comparable is required of all foodservice workers.

Kitchen Safety 558

Kitchen Safety Uniforms Food Safety Employee Relations 558

Lavu

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Restaurant cash flow management is the lifeblood of your business. Yet, while most small business owners know this truth, many still struggle with basic cash flow definitions, fundamentals, and management strategies that actually maximize benefits. Put new habits into practice with these ten best practices of cash flow management.

Cash Management 78

Cash Management Management Management Point of Sale 78

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Remember that it can also be expensive to hire and train new employees. Therefore, if you have exceptional employees at your restaurant, do everything you can to keep them around. In general, overhead expenses related to food and beverages should be between 35 and 40 percent of your total revenue. Licensing and Permits.

License 178

License Employee Relations Equipment Food Supply 178

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 26, 2023

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked Cristin O’Hara, Managing Director and Head of Restaurant Group at Bank of America, to elaborate on some of findings. Restaurants must also learn to operate with fewer employees and rely more on technology. How would you characterize 2022 for restaurants?

2023 190

2023 Franchise Franchising Employee Relations 190

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Now, restaurant owners and managers can be confident in their readiness against pathogens and reassure guests and employees by committing to cleanliness and effectively communicating their approach to the public. Communicating new or revised protocols and safeguards to both customers and employees is extremely important.

Kitchen Safety 196

Kitchen Safety Employee Relations Communication Point of Sale 196

Sling

MARCH 16, 2021

Human capital management may sound like an impersonal process that your HR department uses once in a while without your business even noticing. Human capital management is an extremely personal process that affects the happiness, focus, and engagement of your employees. That’s where human capital management comes in.

Management 78

Management Management Leadership Employee Relations 78

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

As restaurants face the challenge of creating safe, indoor environments for their employees and customers during the COVID-19 pandemic, indoor air quality has become a focal point given growing scientific evidence that the virus spreads through airborne transmission.

Dine-in 223

Dine-in Technology Employee Relations Outdoor 223

Hot Schedules

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Manage Increasing COVID-19 Cleaning Costs in Hospitality. How mobile applications can support change management and control costs. Leaders are adapting to the new safety expectations with a combination of technology, training, equipment, and materials purchases. Manage the materials cost. Related Posts.

Hospitality 78

Hospitality Management Management Employee Relations 78

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

By investing in a data-driven POS platform, restaurant operators can address labor challenges, fine-tune their stock management, design promotions based on current trends, reduce human error and more. Features like time management modules expedite schedule creation and offer real-time labor cost insights relative to hourly sales.

POS 130

POS Operations Loyalty Program Seasonal Menu 130

Restaurant365

JANUARY 4, 2022

Restaurant inventory management plays a key role in overcoming rising food prices. If you’re still using Excel spreadsheets for inventory management, you are taking unnecessary manual steps and adding opportunity for error to the process, which can contribute to your rising food prices. from a year ago. More about this later.).

Inventory 148

Inventory Pricing Management Management 148

Lavu

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

A state-of-the-art restaurant POS System, specifically tailored for bars and restaurants, streamlines transactions, inventory management, and customer service, ensuring that business owners can focus on what they do best—serving their patrons. That’s why inventory management is one of the most important features of a good bar POS system.

POS 164

POS Bar Point of Sale Front of House 164

7 Shifts

JUNE 4, 2021

And while you may not picture a restaurant manager or worker parked at a desk to work, it's a huge part of restaurant management. Numbers can give us insights into everything from profits and losses to average customer spend to how often employees cycle through. If it's not measured, it won't be managed. Break-even point.

Point of Sale 416

Point of Sale Inventory Employee Relations Customer Service 416

7 Shifts

AUGUST 20, 2020

They include: Labor management software Order management software Inventory management software Guest engagement software Contactless, mobile payment processors 5 Tools to Use to Increase Operational Efficiency in Restaurants Did you know that 48% of restaurants use three or more tech vendors?

Technology 293

Technology Mobile Ordering Dietary Restrictions Cash Management 293

Social Hospitality

MAY 6, 2020

The Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City and New York City Emergency Management will work closely with JetBlue, United Airlines, and other carriers to coordinate travel for medical professionals who are selected to provide their services in the city’s time of need. Yum Brands: Supporting Employees.

Hospitality 388

Hospitality Airlines Healthcare Hotels 388

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 1, 2023

Is your restaurant up to speed with the latest best practices for back of house (BOH) management? Everything from decreasing food waste to exploring how automation can increase revenue for small business restaurants is related to BOH procedures. Here are some back of office trends to watch for in 2023.

Front of House 171

Front of House BOH Back of House 2023 171

Sling

MAY 5, 2020

Employee advancement is an integral part of your team’s cohesion and, ultimately, your business’s success. You can highlight the achievements of your employees and motivate others to reach for more responsibility by distributing a promotion announcement. Strengthening employee/employer relationships. Building morale.

Management 78

Management Management Tip Distribution Employee Relations 78

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Many restaurant owners and managers immediately invested in multiple technology solutions to stay afloat in 2020, with contactless order and payment solutions being the most important. Restaurants could better predict and manage specific diner preferences and habits. Fast forward to 2022, and the attitude has changed drastically.

Loyalty Program 225

Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Employee Relations Customer Experience 225

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. Reduce employee turnover.

Food Safety 190

Food Safety Kitchen Safety Loyalty Program Employee Relations 190

Culinary Cues

JULY 31, 2023

I felt it was time to refresh, modify, and re-emphasize the rules and make them relatable to the current climate we all work in. Maybe, they are even worthy of a place in your employee manual or at least as a talking point during new employee orientation. Anyway – use as you see fit. Don’t let them down.

Kitchen Safety 329

Kitchen Safety Back of House Front of House Food Safety 329

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 21, 2023

According to the National Restaurant Association , 62 percent of operators say their restaurant needs more employees to support customer demand. Smart kitchen equipment, such as automated stove tops and automatic recycling oil fryers, make order fulfillment easier, faster, and more consistent.

Technology 190

Technology Consumer Goods Waste Supplies 190

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 15, 2020

Now is the time for restaurant employers to develop a plan to address both the legal and practical considerations for safely returning employees to work. What if employees refuse to work because of fear of exposure to COVID-19? Recalling Furloughed or Laid Off Workers.

Employee Relations 186

Employee Relations Restaurant Law Document Equipment 186