Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 21, 2022

We will continue to evaluate tech solutions and find what best enhances the Fogo experience for both our guests and employees. In 2023, we can anticipate businesses really focusing in on value and doing what they can to attract and retain both employees and guests. – Barry McGowan, CEO, Fogo de Chão. .

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2023 Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Customer Experience 197

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Book found herself texting pictures of the staff schedule to employees day-in and day-out. “I From the simple schedule builder, to shifts published right to an employees’ mobile device, Book was able to save valuable time to get back into other aspects of shop management. “[Now], was a pain. We were using MICROS pre-COVID.

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Operations Book Communication Small Business 370

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. Labor cost includes all labor-related categories: Employees, both hourly wages and salaries. If it's not measured, it won't be managed. Food cost percentage.

Point of Sale 416

Point of Sale Inventory Employee Relations Customer Service 416

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Traditional sit-down restaurants and mobile food businesses have uniquely different needs when it comes to insurance. And when it comes to a traditional sit-down restaurant versus a mobile food business, such as a food truck, catering business, or food cart, the insurance needs of both are vastly different and unique.

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Insurance Food Truck Food Mobile Ordering 189

Next Restaurants

AUGUST 17, 2022

It means affirming as a genuine entity to deceive recipients into exposing confidential information. Perform Background Checks on Employees. More than a third of cybersecurity attacks happen from current employees and it takes an average of 200 days before the attack is even discovered. Never Open Suspicious Email Attachments.

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Email Marketing Certification Employee Relations Online Ordering 149

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 31, 2022

After two years of mobile ordering by consumers, menus are becoming more and more interactive both inside and outside. Touchscreens, kiosk ordering, facial recognition, and AI technology will become the norm. Should the customer and employee experience not be altered to fit that lifestyle? David Vance.

Employee Relations 189

Employee Relations Back of House Front of House Customer Experience 189

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2020

The California wage order at issue defined as “the time during which an employee is subject to the control of an employer and includes all the time the employee is suffered or permitted to work, whether or not required to do so.” The law went into effect on January 1, 2020.

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2020 Restaurant Law Employee Relations Mobile Ordering 122

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 29, 2021

Thanks to mobile ordering apps or loyalty programs, you may also have customers’ names, addresses, and other sensitive data. This is valuable information, and cybercriminals know they could hold it for ransom or sell it on the Dark Web. Educate Employees. million class-action lawsuit.

Loyalty Program 247

Loyalty Program Employee Relations Point of Sale Mobile Ordering 247

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 8, 2024

For example, there will be fewer human interactions when ordering takeaways during busy lunch hours, quick customer seating, or bill payments. Prioritising employee well-being, mental health, and job satisfaction is also essential in curbing turnover and cultivating a content and dedicated workforce.

2024 215

2024 Loyalty Program Cash Management Customer Experience 215

Restaurant365

JANUARY 7, 2020

The restaurant industry knows that high turnover and unengaged employees can be costly. Operationally, unhappy employees can prevent a culture of accountability, call in late, or become no-shows, leaving you with an understaffed operation. Overview of How Employee Mobile Apps Have Improved Restaurant Management.

Mobile Ordering 120

Mobile Ordering Employee Relations Hiring Point of Sale 120

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

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 17, 2020

Forty percent of those surveyed in the US and 39 percent in the UK said they would feel safer if they could view the menu from their mobile device, while 35 percent in the US versus 31 percent in the UK would like to be able to pay in the same manner. The US and UK also varied on how they wanted to retrieve take-out orders.

2020 197

2020 Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Fast Casual 197

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 28, 2020

We also see this gaining traction with consumers similar to how calorie labeling became a major source of information for our personal health. Carbon emissions labeling helps inform our impact on planetary health. Innovative and inviting outdoor seating is going to be crucial in order for restaurants to survive.

2021 230

2021 Mobile Ordering Loyalty Program Kitchen Safety 230

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 12, 2022

This edition of MRM Research Roundup features evolving guest relationships, views on restauarant tech, employee desires and wedding trends. Investment in delivery and mobile ordering pays off. 65 percent rely on mobile ordering for 11 percent or more of sales. In Love with Tech, but Impatient.

2022 215

2022 Mobile Ordering Guest Recovery Point of Sale 215

Focus POS

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Online ordering. Due to the pandemic, many patrons have moved to online ordering to avoid contact with others. Additionally ordering online is always an option to customers with an internet connected device, offers them a higher level of convenience, and it helps restaurants reach a much larger audience.

Management 146

Management Management Loyalty Program Online Ordering 146

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 1, 2020

And while smartphones and mobile apps continue gaining traction, cash continues to be king – and refuses to be dethroned. Paying with cash also enables face-to-face interaction between patrons and restaurant employees, a benefit that contactless payments lack. Nevertheless, counting cash manually has its drawbacks.

Cash Management 173

Cash Management Mobile Ordering Fast Casual Employee Relations 173

SpotOn

MAY 20, 2024

Operators have to navigate the complex world of tip pool options, service charges, and minimum wages and ensure their employees are motivated and paid well, all while striving for profitability.   While each restaurant has its own policy, you can still make informed decisions. Full-service restaurant servers 15-20% pre-tax. 

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Definition Tip Distribution Cash Management Customer Service 52

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 3, 2024

Additionally, it means enacting ways to incentivize guests to order from a brand’s direct ordering channels, with offers like exclusive items and pricing, to drive in-house digital sales and therefore retain owned guest data. – Noah Glass, Founder & CEO, Olo Looking ahead to 2024, we anticipate more change.

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2024 Loyalty Program Customer Experience Customer Service 132

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 18, 2020

The form and instructions inform borrowers how to apply for forgiveness of their PPP loans, consistent with the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). The Restaurant Reopening Blueprint is informed by interviews with key stakeholders such as diners, restaurant staff and US Foods consultants and chefs.

Front of House 208

Front of House Back of House Online Ordering Kitchen Safety 208

Hot Schedules

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Employee benefits services. These are the core fundamental administrative areas that every small business needs to manage in order to function properly and minimize risk. There are PEOs in the market that are not IRS-Certified, which is an essential certification in order to provide you with the most accurate, compliant services.

Small Business 148

Small Business Employee Relations Mobile Ordering Document 148

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Given the increase in off-premise, we expect to see more drive-thru’s similar in format to Checkers & Rally’s iconic double drive-thru model, which dedicates one lane to traditional consumer drive-thru service and one to e-commerce only, including pre-paid digital orders for pickup and third party-delivery orders.

2022 180

2022 Food Supply Back of House Kitchen Safety 180

Lavu

MARCH 13, 2020

If your staff relies on outdated methods of placing orders, it’s likely that restaurant communications are strained, which means your restaurant is operating below its potential. Your team of employees can only do so much with what they’re given, so you might consider improving their modes of communication. Update to Mobile POS System.

FOH 78

FOH Mobile Ordering BOH Front of House 78

Restaurant365

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

The data from inventory management can help you place more accurate orders, calculate exact food costs, make informed menu changes, and address potential sources of food waste. Your inventory system can automatically pull sales information to track theoretical inventory. Create a regular schedule for manual counts.

Inventory 138

Inventory Management Management Point of Sale 138

Restaurant365

JANUARY 4, 2022

But by using automated tools that include mobile- or tablet-friendly entry systems, you can streamline the process and decrease manual entry errors. And, with inventory system technology, you’ll get data that can be crucial in making informed operational decisions. Smart operational decisions are fueled by up-to-date information.

Inventory 148

Inventory Pricing Management Management 148

Goliath Consulting

JULY 28, 2020

Social distancing has radically changed the way restaurants work, causing a spike in delivery and take-out orders, and employees are taking on different responsibilities to fit these new roles in the workplace (2). Conflict Resolution (Guest Relations). COVID-19 is redefining jobs (1).

Leadership 139

Leadership Employee Relations Front of House Communication 139

Lavu

DECEMBER 12, 2022

This guide will help you get the information you need to make an informed decision as you choose the right iPad point-of-sale system for your business. Related: Top Restaurant POS Systems: The Comparative Buyer’s Guide iPad POS Hardware The only hardware you need for an iPad POS is the iPad. Navigation has never been easier.

POS 60

POS Point of Sale Mobile Ordering Cash Management 60

Restaurant365

JULY 24, 2020

Shelter-in-place orders, dine-in restrictions and diners’ hesitation to eat out have combined to prompt restaurants to shift their focus to takeout and delivery. Sometimes called a virtual restaurant, virtual kitchen or cloud kitchen, a ghost kitchen is a food-service business that serves customers exclusively through online orders.

Front of House 147

Front of House Online Ordering Kitchen Safety Customer Service 147

Next Restaurants

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

As eateries use new tech to take orders and deliver food , the bad guys are also given more opportunities to steal your data. Hackers can use just about any information they can get to ruin your business or your customer’s lives. Mobile Security. When it comes to proper cybersecurity, it is essential to start from the top.

Mobile Ordering 108

Mobile Ordering Email Marketing Website Management Employee Relations 108

Sling

DECEMBER 3, 2021

At the most basic, payroll reports are documents (hard copy and digital) in which you conduct calculations with regard to: Wages paid to employees. Really, you can create payroll reports to give you insight on any aspect of your employees’ labor, including: Hours worked. Federal income taxes withheld. Medicare taxes. Reported tips.

Management 146

Management Management Tip Distribution Employee Relations 146

7 Shifts

JULY 31, 2020

With real-time labor costs available on the free manager’s mobile app, they knew exactly when they needed to call in extra hands, or cut someone for the night, in order to keep their labor costs in check. Anytime [an employee] made a mistake.they dropped this, they forgot that, they were rude.everything is documented.

Management 370

Management Management Document Communication 370

Restaurant365

JUNE 17, 2022

John Wang (no relation to Libby Wang) of Rocky Mountain Robotech said the software from his company turns a robotic server into a hostess, a runner, waitstaff and a host. “That saves time, and that saves mistakes because everything is being displayed,” Wang said, “so you know what tables have ordered.”

Technology 78

Technology Front of House Back of House Mobile Ordering 78

Sling

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Use this information to plan shifts that provide the right number of employees for the traffic in your store. 2) Combine Full-Time And Part-Time Employees. Sometimes, creating the best retail schedule for your business means scheduling a mix of full-time and part-time employees. Then plan your shifts accordingly.

Retail 146

Retail Employee Relations Communication Document 146

Restaurant365

MARCH 10, 2020

With manual ordering, you’re not taking advantage of such time- and money-saving advancements as digital counts, smart ordering and automated vendor invoices. Understanding these important metrics allows you to make more informed supply orders. What is Restaurant Inventory Management?

Inventory 103

Inventory Management Management Waste 103

Hot Schedules

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Between payroll, ordering, reporting, and a mess of other paperwork, it’s easy for back-office operations to bog down crucial front-office efficiency. The constant need to receive orders and check stock levels can keep managers behind the scenes, holed up in stock rooms, counting how many tomatoes are on hand. Related Posts.

Food Safety 147

Food Safety Back of House Front of House Inventory 147

The Restaurant Times

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Running a restaurant after a pandemic requires every restaurant owner to make an online food ordering system a necessary change. Online food ordering systems are crucial to your business’s profitability and sales management. You can no longer accept orders over the phone and expect to be happy with the outcomes.

Management 52

Management Management Online Ordering Loyalty Program 52

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2020

For a full list of participating restaurants, to sign on as a restaurant, or for more information, visit www.supportrestaurants.org. Use RWCF’s resources and information on restaurant closures, financial resources, unemployment benefits, immigrant concerns, mental health, relief efforts, and more.

Food Safety 234

Food Safety Kitchen Safety Small Business Employee Relations 234

The Restaurant Times

AUGUST 26, 2022

These apps enable you to centralize different facets of your restaurant’s day-to-day activities, such as accepting online orders, ringing up customers, managing payroll, and tracking performance. This management software can process credit card payments, print receipts, and display information on a user-friendly screen, among other features.

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2022 Management Management Loyalty Program 69