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2024 Emergency Planning for Restaurants

Modern Restaurant Management

Ahead of 2024, we will share the all-too-common disasters that can strike restaurants from fires to civil unrest to water damage with pragmatic and proactive tips that can help curb the repercussions. Additionally, they can train employees on proper cleaning, frequency intervals and safety procedures.

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What to Avoid When Looking for a Restaurant Job: 6 Red Flags

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Be sure to include any information about tip averages, how tips are distributed, and more. One creative benefit that Cummings has come across is pet insurance. Tell them how many paid vacation or sicks days, what kind of insurance is offered, and any other benefits you provide. If it's a range, explain both ends.

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8 Reasons Why Restaurant Workers Quit (And How to Retain Them)

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73% of those employees still receive tips. Implement a tip pool. Tip pooling is another way that restaurants are changing up compensation more fair across the board. A tip pool eliminates some of the downsides of tipping like inconsistent wages, an emphasis on “good tables,” and an individual mentality among serving staff.

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Questions in the Minds of Restaurant Job Applicants

Ken Burgin

Are there opportunities for further training, or to attend workshops and events? Questions in the Minds of Restaurant Waiters and Bar Staff Applying for a Job Their concerns about pay and work hours can be somewhat different due to the nature of their roles, often including tips and more direct interaction with customers.

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What to Include in Your Restaurant Employee Handbook

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Our research from over 1,900 restaurant professionals shows that the main reasons employees quit are due to poor training, bad relationships with managers, and lack of team-building activities. Doesn’t it make sense to create a restaurant employee handbook that encourages a positive workplace culture through teamwork and training?

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Employee Retention: How To Retain Employees For Small Businesses

Sling

Things like health insurance, life insurance, a 401k, and other fringe benefits can help motivate your employees to stay with your business longer. 7) Offer Training. If you want to improve employee retention, train your employees to advance within your company. It’s one thing to offer on-the-job training.

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Personnel File & Employee Documents: Tips and Best Practices

Sling

In this article, we discuss the personnel file and necessary employee documents in detail and then give you tips and best practices to help you create the best recordkeeping system for your business. PMP) Sales certifications Software certifications Proof of other training and classes taken. Table of contents. What is a personnel file?