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Our Wage Models are Broken

7 Shifts

They push the envelope on what an equitable and sustainable future can and should look like, for all of us. We operate as a tip pool restaurant with equal parts shared between the back and front of the house, weighted by position and number of hours worked. This isn’t an easy conversation to have. That’s where RAISE comes in.

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What does hospitality mean for restaurants in 2023?

Open for Business

The definition of the word hospitality can change depending on context. But when it comes to restaurants, the word hospitality has always meant the art and science of crafting a warm, welcoming, and positive experience for guests. To guests, the best hospitality feels almost magical. In the hotel industry, it means one thing.

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The Guide to Success with Ghost Kitchens for Restaurant Owners

7 Shifts

No front of house staff, smaller spaces, and no need for prime real estate that all contribute to the lower costs. While that popularity has generated excitement about the prospect of these dining room-less restaurants, it's important to remember that ghost kitchens aren't an easy thing to pull off. Table of Contents. Kitchen Pods.

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Are Robotics Really Coming to Hospitality?

Squirrel Systems

Front-of-House Robots In the dining area, robots are being employed as servers and hosts. Robotics in the restaurant industry is no longer the stuff of science fiction. From the kitchen to the dining room, robots are revolutionizing how meals are prepared, served, and even created.

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Rethinking the Future of Dining Through Technology

Modern Restaurant Management

Fine dining establishments provide a space for the most creative chefs and the boldest of all hospitality entrepreneurs to experiment, innovate and offer unique and upscale dining experiences–something that’s hard to replicate at regular dining establishments. Automated solutions like call-in waiting, online bookings, etc.,

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[Podcast] The Anti Ghost Kitchen with Kristen Barnett

7 Shifts

Kristen knows ghost kitchens well—and after a stint at Zuul, she went to found her own ghost kitchen, Hungry House. Why Hungry House is called an “anti” ghost kitchen. After Zuul was acquired by ghost kitchen competitor, Kitchen United in summer 2021, she went on to found Hungry House. It's hospitality. It's a story.

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20 Restaurant Skills You'll Quickly Learn on the Job (Updated)

7 Shifts

Food Service, Kitchen, & Hospitality Tech. Cooks and back-of-house employees tend to work with inventory management software and kitchen display technology. Cooks and back-of-house employees tend to work with inventory management software and kitchen display technology. Table of Contents. Skills for Your Resume.