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Colorado Restaurant Labor Laws 101: What You Need to Know

7 Shifts

Legal and other matters referred to in this article are based on 7shifts' interpretation of laws existing at the time and should not be relied on in place of professional legal advice. Colorado restaurants must meet other legal requirements that govern food safety, alcohol service, compensation, overtime, breaks, and child labor.

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Restaurant Hiring: Navigating the Labor Shortage

7 Shifts

Early on in 2020, we were scrambling to figure out ways to get food to customers and how to give staff enough hours and keep them on the payroll. Many workers are not returning due to personal safety concerns, and many have left the industry altogether. This, of course, doesn't mean it's ok to serve bad food.

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What to Include in Your Restaurant Employee Handbook

7 Shifts

Watch: 7shifts CEO Jordan Boesch at Toast Food for Thought as he discusses hiring and employee engagement. Not to be mistaken for your staff training manual , your systems and procedures section should primarily focus on references and answers rather than training and instructions, so everyone can quickly refer back to this handbook.

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Unique Challenges and Considerations for Restaurants As They Reopen Their Doors

Modern Restaurant Management

So, establishments are left with the difficulty of needing to provide a safe environment, stellar service, great atmosphere and fantastic food, while largely running on fumes. Let the patrons know what you are doing to assist with safety measures. Let the public see that you care about their safety and that of your employees.

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How To Start A Small Restaurant In The Spring

MBB Hospitality

This includes your day-to- day operations, setting policies for customer service, ordering procedures for food and beverages, and staff requirements needed for various shifts. This includes regulations pertaining to health and safety codes. This includes the necessary permits and insurance that need to be in place.

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5 Reasons Why You Need a Restaurant Employee Handbook

SpotOn

While there’s always a learning curve when you start a new job, having a clear reference point can help shorten the onboarding period and help new employees hit the ground running. It gives your new team members a reference point to go to when they aren’t sure how to void an order or access health insurance information.

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The Lie of ‘No One Wants to Work’

EATER

Estefanía, who asked to be referred to by her first name because she is an undocumented worker, said she got COVID-19 in June and took two weeks off to recover and quarantine. After he aged out of his parents’ health insurance, the subsidized insurance his work offered him was around $500 a month — which he could hardly afford with his wages.