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Using Technology to Combat the Labor Shortage

Modern Restaurant Management

When using the right technology, however, operators can begin to address common concerns like understaffing, employee burnout and common wage concerns. Further, this technology can help organizations apply different staffing standards to various day parts, taking advantage of a wider variety of skill levels to meet service demand needs.

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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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10 Tips for Promoting Sustainability in the Food Industry

Modern Restaurant Management

Even before the pandemic, there was a growing trend for the food distribution system to move from global to local. Here are 10 tips for promoting sustainability in the food industry. We can tap into innovation to solve food sustainability challenges. Adopt Restaurant Innovations. Now, we see that drive accelerating.

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Restaurant Loyalty Program Ideas: How to Start

7 Shifts

Leveraging F&B technologies solutions can entice online customers and attract traffic to your website and social media pages. Now, thanks to technological advancements restaurants can easily launch their own digital loyalty program. A good tip is to design a rewards system based on the results you want to get.

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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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Plant Based Protein Adds Innovation, Sustainability and Profits to Restaurant Menus

Sante

Rather today’s consumer demands menu innovation as well as eco-friendly and sustainable practices. Then prices come down a bit as the product becomes more mainstream, and as manufacturers open up distribution.” Restaurants can accomplish these goals while adding to their bottom line.

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Questions in the Minds of Restaurant Job Applicants

Ken Burgin

Applicants may wonder about the restaurant’s culinary direction, commitment to sustainability, sourcing ingredients, and how innovation is balanced with tradition in the kitchen. How are tips distributed among front-of-house and kitchen staff? How does the restaurant support career development and progression?