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[Guide] How to Implement Digital Tip Payouts at your Restaurant

7 Shifts

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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What to Include in Your Restaurant Employee Handbook

7 Shifts

The words ‘employee handbook’ are enough to make any new hire quiver. Having to spend a shift—or even worse, your after-hours—reading through an employee handbook will sap the fun out of any new restaurant job. The introduction to your restaurant employee handbook Think of your employee handbook as a welcome to your restaurant.

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How Much Should You Tip at a Restaurant? A Definitive Guide to Tipping Etiquette.

SpotOn

Yet, the practice of giving tips has become a much-maligned and misunderstood aspect of the restaurant experience. While tips are intended to incentivize exceptional service, some workers see tipping policies as a barrier to a living wage for all. Most restaurant guests know to tip in full-service restaurants.

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2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part Three

Modern Restaurant Management

Consider, for instance, a scenario in which your Point of Sale (POS) system can forecast the popularity of a new dish based on historical customer behaviour. Prioritising employee well-being, mental health, and job satisfaction is also essential in curbing turnover and cultivating a content and dedicated workforce.

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A Complete Guide to Restaurant Payroll

Touch Bistro

You can’t run a restaurant without employees, which means processing restaurant payroll is an integral part of running a food service business. Restaurant payroll is the total compensation a restaurant business must pay to its employees over a set period of time. First things first, you’ll need an Employee Identification Number (EIN).

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How to Calculate and Optimize Your Restaurant Payroll Percentage

Restaurant365

Your payroll is the process of calculating and distributing wages to your employees. The restaurant industry faces a lot of industry-specific regulations on payroll, with laws regulating hourly employee scheduling and tipped wage workers, as well as compliance with the Affordable Care Act regarding seasonal and variable hour employees.

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What is a Restaurant’s Front Of House (FOH) – Everything You Need To Know

The Restaurant Times

Continue reading as we talk more about front-of-house employees in a restaurant, their importance, functions, the different FOH positions, and tips on managing and optimizing FOH operations. Escorting diners to their tables and distributing menus to them. Here are some tips on managing your FOH operations: 1.