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How Advanced Technology Can Foster a Fair Environment Amid New Tipping Regulations

Modern Restaurant Management

The newly proposed restaurant tipping regulations soon to be implemented by the U.S. The regulations, which are set to become law in April, will eliminate the “80/20” rule that previously mandated employees earning a tipped minimum wage could only spend 20 percent of their shift performing non-tipped tasks.

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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! Technology continues to revolutionize our lives and the world, and the restaurant industry is no exception. One third of that generation expects their employer to provide modern workplace technology.

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World Food Safety Day Roundtable

Modern Restaurant Management

He has expertise in optimizing kitchen operations, reducing labor costs, improving food safety, and increasing efficiency through the use of technology and equipment. He also serves as a committee member with the Conference for Food Protection and is responsible for helping to author recommended technology-related food code.

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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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2024 Outlook: Restaurant Trends and Challenges, Part Three

Modern Restaurant Management

This trend reflects the growing popularity of drive-thru and fast-casual dining, coupled with the demand for digital technologies such as QSR digital signage and QR codes. The future of restaurant businesses will likely involve a hybrid approach, combining the efficiency of technology with the warmth and personal touch of human service.

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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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Questions in the Minds of Restaurant Job Applicants

Ken Burgin

Questions in the Minds of Restaurant Waiters and Bar Staff Applying for a Job Their concerns about pay and work hours can be somewhat different due to the nature of their roles, often including tips and more direct interaction with customers. How are tips distributed among front-of-house and kitchen staff?