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8 Ways to Navigate The Restaurant Staff Shortage

Lavu

Some have involved staffing agencies, increased wages, offered signing bonuses, or implemented referral programs to attract new employees in the service industry. Additionally, some businesses have partnered with job training programs and schools to attract a new generation of workers to the industry.

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NCR Reveals 2022 Hospitality Trends and Predictions

Modern Restaurant Management

While sales are trending higher, the National Restaurant Association reports three in four operators say recruitment and retention is their toughest challenge. Chick-fil-A even reported disabling curbside ordering in some locations to reduce strain on their workers. In August, the restaurant industry lost more than 40,000 jobs.

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The ultimate guide to restaurant technology for restaurant owners

Open for Business

Today’s tools are high-tech, user-friendly, and mobile so you don’t have to be physically in the restaurant to stay on top of the business. Streamline the front of house. Run a smooth back of house. Streamline the front of house. It can sync with a loyalty program. Quick links.

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How a Restaurant Employee Mobile App Keeps Millennial Restaurant Staff Engaged

Restaurant365

The new tool many restaurants are turning to, in order to improve employee retention and engage with today’s modern workforce? Overview of How Employee Mobile Apps Have Improved Restaurant Management. Restaurant staff labor retention is one of the primary areas of focus for today’s restaurant manager.

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Technology Can Help Restaurants During ‘The Great Resignation’

Modern Restaurant Management

With a critically shrunken talent pool, restaurants are racing to fill positions in every part of the business — front of house, back of house, and corporate teams. Enter digital tableside ordering. For fast-casual or QSR brands, digital tableside ordering is equally beneficial.

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Experts Weigh In: What Are Key Challenges Restaurants Will Face in 2022?

Modern Restaurant Management

We have historically and continue to offer competitive pay, thorough training programs, flexible hours and a fun work environment so that we can continue to staff our locations as we grow. A drop in employee retention & difficulty in hiring. The inability to turn tables quickly & efficiently as a result of insufficient staffing.

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93 Restaurant Industry Statistics Every Food Service Operator Needs to Know in 2024

Apicbase

71% of restaurant customers prefer to order food delivery directly from the restaurant rather than using third-party apps. 85% of operators use POS data to engage with customers via text or email, while 60% use it for their loyalty programs. At first glance, some stats might seem to contradict each other. Let’s dig in.

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