Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 2, 2020

Dark kitchens streamline the culinary process by creating more space for back-of-house equipment, eliminates distractions and creates a substantially higher food meal output, including 24-hour food preparation. Recruiting a high-quality third-party logistics (3PL) partner can be a gamechanger when making this type of extreme logistical shift.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 5, 2021

In the National Restaurant Association’s report, 75 percent of restaurant operators identified recruiting employees as their top challenge this summer, above all other difficulties experienced in the industry’s recovery. But not all hope is lost.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 19, 2021

By outsourcing functions like the recruitment process, regular kitchen cleaning, and exterior and janitorial services, managers and staff alike can focus on their core expertise. First, the amount of time managers spend recruiting can have a distracting domino effect on food service operations.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Recruiting the right people and investing in them from day one can save you the hassle of finding new people every 6 months. During COVID-19, restaurants need to be equipped to market delivery services and able to easily communicate fluctuating hours to their guests. Leverage Marketing Strategy to Remind People You Exist.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

You have the advantage of a built-out kitchen with equipment, bars and dining rooms, technology, parking lots, and more. Things to consider are: Local Sentiment Finances Equipment Taxes or Violations Licenses and Permits What is the local sentiment towards the restaurant? Which piece of equipment breaks down the most?

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

According to the National Restaurant Association, 70 percent of operators report not having enough employees to meet customer demand, and three out of four say they will commit more resources to employee recruitment and retention. The resources you dedicate to recruiting candidates don’t need to be man hours.

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Embrace the Suck

MAY 14, 2023

The recruitment and effective training of suitable staff is critical. Restaurant Excellence Guideline #14: Equip your team with strategies to handle challenging guests. Restaurant Excellence Guideline #3: Construct a vivid and persuasive vision for your restaurant that your entire team can rally behind.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 14, 2022

Recruitment as a Challenge. The National Restaurant Association recently reported that 75 percent of restaurant operators say recruitment and retention are their biggest challenges. So how can employers attract and ultimately retain talent to keep their businesses running? The answer: financial stability and flexibility.

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Ken Burgin

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

In fact QR codes have been around for many years, and widely used in Asian countries – now that they’re understood here, you can start to leverage them for restaurant & cafe marketing, recruitment and daily operations. Need equipment repairs ? How many of these ideas can you use?

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

To recruit new talent and alleviate strains on current staff, restaurant managers are looking for new ways to streamline their operations and enhance the employee experience. A mobile employee experience has now become table stakes in seamlessly recruiting, onboarding, training and managing staff. Embracing Digital Transformation.

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Cash Management Employee Relations Recruiting Healthcare 212

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 10, 2021

In order to meet this massive shortfall, restaurants have had to up the ante on their recruitment drives. Some have been giving a special, one-off payment to new recruits, while others have provided free starters or drinks to those who sign up for interviews.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Key figures on the restaurant workforce include: Roughly 50 percent of restaurant operators in the fullservice, quickservice, and fast-casual segments expect recruiting and retaining employees to be their top challenge in 2022. Seventy-five percent of operators said they plan to devote more resources to recruiting and retaining employees.

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Culinary Digital

MARCH 20, 2024

By paring down the variety of dishes and ingredients, a streamlined menu facilitates a more focused and straightforward training regimen, expediting the journey to proficiency for fresh recruits. Simultaneously, servers presenting and describing the menu also benefit significantly.

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Restaurant365

AUGUST 19, 2020

Tailor your hiring and recruiting practices. The first step in reducing high turnover is to examine your hiring and recruiting practices. There are many moving parts to hiring and recruiting. There are some general areas to focus on when starting to audit your human resources information systems (HRIS) and payroll systems.

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Ken Burgin

JULY 5, 2022

Eversys espresso machines – awesome equipment that grinds, tamps, preps milk and dispenses. Reduction Revolution specialise in low-energy lighting and equipment, plus devices to measure consumption and identify saving points. JobAdder is recruitment software, to track applicants, manage resumes and handle communication.

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Kitchen Safety Food Safety Website Management Online Ordering 78

Sling

JANUARY 6, 2021

Armed with the data described above, your business will be better equipped to understand the current state of its workforce management , what it needs in the future, and what steps to take to get there. 7) Recruit Accordingly. How can you go about building an effective staffing model of your own? 8) Hire The Talent You Need.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Front-of-house staff can be hard to recruit, are less tenured, and have high turnover. Between supply chain issues, staffing challenges and increasing operation costs, restaurants have had to re-examine roles and responsibilities for employees and lean into technology to increase operational efficiency. Automating the Front of House.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

For example, you might have to take a larger role in candidate sourcing, recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and even the firing process than you might expect. You do some research and find out that equipping your waitstaff with handheld order tablets could send orders faster and decrease table turn time.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 30, 2021

To ensure that restaurateurs are envisioning their target consumer accurately, they can recruit their own restaurant patrons to participate in their qualitative research by offering a generous incentive.

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Mobile Ordering Customer Experience Customer Service Food Order 203

Aaron Allen & Associates

MARCH 3, 2022

Some of the platforms that can help with recruiting and retention are CultureAmp (a platform to improve employee engagement and performance, used by McDonald’s), BambooHR (HR software to be used from hiring to onboarding to building culture), and Applauz (Software built for engaging, recognizing, and rewarding). Payroll management .

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Management Management Mobile Ordering Point of Sale 120

The Restaurant Times

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Commercial kitchens with sophisticated layouts, containing all of the restaurant equipment that chefs want in the exact location that they require it, are critical to a restaurant’s success. From understanding your kitchen needs, and planning a menu to buying the best equipment, we have got you covered. .

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

The Recruitment and Retention Dilemma : The pandemic significantly exacerbated the existing labor shortage and restaurateurs are still grappling with how to navigate a smaller labor pool. Technology has already proven useful in some areas, such as online ordering platforms that free staff from taking orders by phone.

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Loyalty Program Online Ordering Cash Management Point of Sale 194

Ken Burgin

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

By proactively addressing these questions during the interview process or in job postings, you can create a more effective recruitment experience. Employers can significantly ease an applicant’s transition into the workplace by addressing these questions during the recruitment process or as part of onboarding.

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The Rail

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Over 35% of restaurant owners and operators state that training new food handler recruits is a major operational challenge. These demonstrations can include activities like demonstrating cooking temperature measurements and showing effective cleaning methods for production equipment, for example. Operational challenges.

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Food Safety Training Kitchen Safety Food 87

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 3, 2019

You’ll have to work with contractors and suppliers, acquire permits, and stay in touch with your franchisor to make sure you’re staying brand compliant.

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Franchise Franchising Audits Point of Sale 368

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Labor will remain competitive, but the relentless recruiting cycle and wage pressure has begun slowing down. The immediate 2022 labor crunch has been extremely painful for operators. The worst of the labor problem is beginning to ease. However, operators who didn’t have a labor management system in place will prioritize finding one.

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2023 Technology Back of House Customer Experience 212

Ken Burgin

APRIL 6, 2021

You may be asked to help with excursion costs or sporting equipment, but focus on events that lead straight back to your business. You may also hear of kitchen equipment that the school needs. Sometimes they’re well-equipped with heavy stoves and refrigeration, but missing out on utensils or a food- processor.

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Hospitality Kitchen Safety Workshop Equipment 78

Ken Burgin

APRIL 6, 2021

You may be asked to help with excursion costs or sporting equipment, but focus on events that lead straight back to your business. You may also hear of kitchen equipment that the school needs. Sometimes they’re well-equipped with heavy stoves and refrigeration, but missing out on utensils or a food- processor.

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Hospitality Kitchen Safety Workshop Equipment 78

Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 29, 2023

As we step into 2024, my prediction is that the spotlight will fall squarely on retaining top talent, focusing on recruitment, onboarding and ongoing training. – Lissa Bowen

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 1, 2022

From recruiting to retention, if the employee experience is positive and fulfilling, loyalty is fostered, and staff is more likely to stay put. The Great Resignation is real and it’s hitting the restaurant industry hard. Empowering Employees with the Right Tools and Training.

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Front of House Loyalty Program Back of House Training 230

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 13, 2023

Accessibility can help with several factors including overall brand growth, new revenue streams and the recruitment of new franchisees. Ensure your concept is equipped to operate efficiently within the market you’re entering, and that franchisees have what they need to streamline operations and keep margins as high as possible.

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The Restaurant Times

MARCH 14, 2022

So, you have to be selective because this recruitment decision can either make or break your restaurant business – a suitable person can lead to growth, while a wrong person can bring disaster. Recruiting And Onboarding. Hiring the best talent has been one of the most challenging tasks for restaurateurs in the US during CY21.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 13, 2022

To set your business apart when it comes to recruiting and retaining staff, look to payroll and benefits technology. Employees who previously worked restaurant jobs are looking to other positions that lower transmission risk or better accommodate other pandemic concerns, such as limited childcare.

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POS Food Supply Mobile Ordering Point of Sale 215

The Restaurant Times

JANUARY 28, 2022

Recruitment and Retention . Another significant difficulty that restaurant operations must deal with is the recruitment and retention of qualified employees. The first big obstacle to overcome is the transient nature of many positions in the hospitality industry.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 30, 2019

While it’s your responsibility to ensure that GMs are equipped to lead effectively, it’s also important to offer training opportunities and take the necessary time to set every employee up for success. General managers keep employees happy, and employees keep customers happy.”

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Management Management Training Hiring 133

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Restaurant owners will need to find innovative ways to recruit new employees and offer incentives to come in and work in the foodservice industry. Some employees are reluctant to return to work in a restaurant, as it’s commonly known that COVID-19, including the delta variant, can spread more quickly in an indoor environment.

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Customer Experience Recruiting Customer Service Delivery 208

Restaurant365

AUGUST 21, 2020

Tailor your hiring and recruiting practices. The first step in reducing high turnover is to examine your hiring and recruiting practices. There are many moving parts to hiring and recruiting. There are some general areas to focus on when starting to audit your human resources information systems (HRIS) and payroll systems.

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