Hot Schedules

MARCH 15, 2021

Health Insurance Requirements for Small & Medium Businesses. H ealth insurance is one of the most important benefits an employer can offer, regardless of size. According to the Kaiser Family Foundation , only 30 percent of US businesses with fewer than 50 employees provide health insurance to their workers. In short, no.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

More sexual harassment claims are filed in the restaurant industry than any other, with as many as 90 percent of women and 70 percent of men having experienced sexual harassment in the industry. As a result, more and more states are passing laws requiring businesses to have sexual harassment policies. Training Is Key to Prevention.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

” Society Insurance has been working alongside business owners for more than a century, seeing first-hand the devastating effects a fire can have on the establishments that make communities great. Additionally, they can train employees on proper cleaning, frequency intervals and safety procedures. Train all staff on their use.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

With a bit of legwork, you can smoothly change providers to one that serves your restaurant better—without you and your staff losing your cool. Restaurant Payroll Migration Template Stay organized when switching payroll providers using this detailed free payroll migration checklist. Document specific operational inefficiencies.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Cooking equipment is probably the most important thing inside a restaurant – and it’s also a leading cause of fires. An internal study with Society Insurance policyholders who experienced fires found that the majority of fires were due to cooking equipment, costing in excess of $5.4 Train all staff on their use.

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7 Shifts

JUNE 3, 2022

We don't have to tell you that the restaurant industry has a turnover problem. Restaurants are a transitional industry for many—but many of the reasons that workers quit are entirely preventable. 8 Reasons Why Restaurant Workers Quit — And How To Prevent It. 7shifts Tip Pooling and Distribution Software for Restaurants.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Your restaurant is open and customers are back. An increase in these injuries could result in higher insurance rates in the long term; in the short term, they disrupt your ability to operate at peak capacity and could negatively impact the morale of all employees. Inadequate training. New Employees Have More On-the-Job Injuries.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Society Insurance has been working alongside restaurant owners for more than a century, seeing first-hand the devastating effects a fire can have on the establishments that make communities great. Cooking equipment is probably the most important thing inside a restaurant – and it’s also a leading cause of fires.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 13, 2021

Did you know that more sexual harassment claims are filed in the restaurant industry than in any other industry? Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) in April is an opportunity for restaurant and bar owners to review existing policies and develop new ones. What if an incident occurs outside of the restaurant or bar?

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 10, 2024

s Union Market District, sits the modern Mexican restaurant Destino. Screenshot taken from Google There aren’t many topics in the restaurant industry as hotly-debated as tipping. Restaurant workers, who rely on tips to supplement their income, are torn on the subject. Twenty minutes east of the White House, in D.C.’s

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

So they decided to open their own restaurant hangout spot. One that reflected each of the owners and their idea of the perfect restaurant to relax, socialize, and eat. Before joining Hyperion, Teddy owned his own business, and had never worked in the restaurant industry. I decided to follow my dreams." I worked my way up.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 27, 2020

Having to spend a shift—or even worse, your after-hours—reading through an employee handbook will sap the fun out of any new restaurant job. And let’s be honest, when was the last time you read your own restaurant employee handbook? Restaurant Scheduling Software for managers that want to stay in control.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 6, 2020

Let’s start with an uncontroversial premise: California’s complex, ever-changing gauntlet of employment laws is difficult for any company to navigate. Yet you may still be wondering why, aside from the headache, does it matter for my restaurant? California employment law isn’t intuitive. Why Compliance Matters.

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7 Shifts

JANUARY 10, 2024

s Union Market District, sits the modern Mexican restaurant Destino. Screenshot taken from Google There aren’t many topics in the restaurant industry as hotly-debated as tipping. Restaurant workers, who rely on tips to supplement their income, are torn on the subject. Twenty minutes east of the White House, in D.C.’s

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Open for Business

MARCH 1, 2023

In a survey of restaurant workers, 76% said that they’d leave a restaurant because of low wages and 78% said the most important thing a restaurant can do to encourage them to stay is paying a “full, stable, livable” wage. What is the minimum wage for restaurant workers? Rising wages reflect this pressure.

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SpotOn

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Any seasoned restaurant owner knows a great team is crucial to smooth operations and outstanding guest experiences. Retaining your employees doesn’t just save you time reviewing applications , interviewing, and training but also money. Enter the restaurant employee handbook. Here’s why.

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SpotOn

MARCH 25, 2024

Ask any owner what it was like opening their first restaurant, and they'll say it was one of the most challenging accomplishments of their career. Then, ask them, "How much does it cost to open a restaurant business?" How much does it cost to open a restaurant? How much does it cost to open a restaurant?

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Open for Business

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

How to Deal with Legal Regulations Affecting Your New Restaurant There’s no universal checklist for all of the necessary licenses, permits, inspections, postings, and signage for your new restaurant. These requirements vary greatly between states, cities, restaurant types, and even counties and neighborhoods.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 19, 2019

Expect a collision of trends to mark the restaurant industry in 2020 as ambitious operators in today’s increasingly marijuana friendly environment test both legal limits and consumer appetites by looking to launch cannabis cafes that serve farm-to-table … everything. Good People are Still Hard to Find.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

What are the benefits of self-operated delivery for restaurants? These fees, when not managed, cut deep into razor-thin margins, and in some cases, can contribute to a restaurant closing for good. Without existing apps, this lives on your restaurant’s website. Which means no fees paid to UberEats, GrubHub, Postmates, DoorDash.

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Restaurant365

AUGUST 19, 2020

Successful restaurant owners and operators don’t just provide great food. The people piece of the puzzle can be challenging for restaurants. Because of the complicated nature of human resources (HR) and the sprawling regulations surrounding payroll, HR and payroll can be a recurring headache for restaurant owners and operators.

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Xtra Chef

MARCH 18, 2020

At xtraCHEF, empowering restaurant owners and operators is at the core of what we do. The National Restaurant Association is also compiling an ongoing list of resources tailored to restaurant owners and operators , focusing on sanitation and the food supply chain. . This article was last updated on March 1 8 , 2020. .

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Turnover in restaurants is as high as ever. Labor shortages, health crises, and general economic trends have made it a struggle — and restaurants need help. But we're at an inflection point in the restaurant industry. It's not enough to just pay more than the restaurant next door. Restaurant Retention Data Study.

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Touch Bistro

AUGUST 11, 2021

hour, restaurant operators are starting to think about how they will adjust their businesses to a $15 restaurant minimum wage. and provinces in Canada) have already increased their restaurant minimum wage and tipped minimum wage in the past few years. Will the Rising Restaurant Minimum Wage Affect Me? In the U.S.,

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Sling

JUNE 24, 2022

Local, state, and federal laws make it mandatory that you do so. In most cases, a company’s Human Resources department maintains all employee documents and grants or denies access to those records on a need-to-know basis (and according to confidentiality and security laws). 1) Abide by all recordkeeping laws. Medical file.

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The Restaurant Times

JANUARY 23, 2022

This will depend on the local laws concerning the catering businesses and zoning regulations. . Maintain a uniform and ensure that your staff is well-trained. Get Insured. Business insurance will protect your catering company from getting sued if some mishap occurs. General insurance . Unemployment insurance .

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 25, 2020

Over the past few months, many restaurants made difficult decisions to reduce their workforce and apply a strict delivery and takeout format or pause operations entirely due to COVID-19. Unexpected downtime, when paired with a swift return to work, can present new risks to restaurant employees. Communicate Return Criteria.

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360Training

JULY 16, 2020

But if you’re ambitious, know that 9 out of 10 restaurant managers started their career in entry-level positions. . And the same is true for 8 out of 10 restaurant owners. Most people think of restaurants when you say “food service.” Full-service restaurants and bars make the median.

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EATER

JULY 12, 2022

He wound up getting fired from his job, another victim of the restaurant industry’s pressure and churn, and he says he sought out therapy as a result. Finding free counseling directly led to someone helping him get Medicaid, he says, and now, he sees losing his restaurant job as a blessing in disguise. “I Mental Health Resources.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 11, 2022

Please send questions to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine Executive Editor Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com. For this month’s piece, we offer some items for consideration that most directly affect operations in the restaurant sector. Build Back Better.

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Restaurant365

AUGUST 21, 2020

Successful restaurant owners and operators don’t just provide great food. The people piece of the puzzle can be challenging for restaurants. Because of the complicated nature of human resources (HR) and the sprawling regulations surrounding payroll, HR and payroll can be a recurring headache for restaurant owners and operators.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

If you run a restaurant in Colorado without clearly understanding the labor laws governing how you do business, you could be setting yourself up for trouble. Colorado restaurants must meet other legal requirements that govern food safety, alcohol service, compensation, overtime, breaks, and child labor.

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Restaurant365

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Restaurants are unique businesses that come with their own specific set of startup costs. Your average restaurant labor cost and restaurant food cost will vary based on your type of concept, location, size, and other details. Before rushing to open your doors, you need to understand your restaurant costs.

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Restaurant365

JUNE 17, 2020

Your restaurant operations include many different expenses, from food and beverage to utilities. As your restaurant responds to the effects of COVID-19, you need to optimize your restaurant payroll percentage. Your restaurant payroll cost is not fixed and may fluctuate with sales. Employee insurance. Payroll taxes.

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EATER

APRIL 27, 2021

Saru Jayamaran says workers are “being asked to do so much more for so much less” As restaurants around the country rush to staff up to meet the increased demand from customers, owners are finding it increasingly difficult to fill all their open roles. Gary He/Eater. One factor is simply the onslaught of new positions.

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EATER

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Those disparities only worsened during the pandemic, as restaurants closed and the prospect of earning a living from tips became even more precarious. With each chapter, she highlights the ways the tipped minimum wage exploits workers from a particular job category, including restaurant servers, delivery drivers, nail technicians, and more.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 14, 2023

Restaurant insurance is complicated. Just as owners have to play many roles in management, marketing, and menus, their insurance has to protect their finances, patrons, and employees. And who has the time to read a 100-page insurance policy? These are often excluded from standard policies and be potentially costly.

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