7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

Managing a restaurant is a delicate routine—if we can even call it a routine. Managers are responsible for nearly every aspect of the restaurant and have to cover a variety of duties. In addition to their main duties, restaurant managers also have to contend with all the unwritten or hidden responsibilities that fall on them.

Management 398

Management Management Kitchen Safety Front of House 398

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 5, 2024

Data from the National Restaurant Association’s 2023 State of the Restaurant Industry report revealed that nearly three in four operators were focused on sustaining growth. Safety training is key to helping restaurants reduce risk exposure associated with foodborne illnesses and occupational injuries.

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Training Food Safety Employee Relations Insurance 167

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 13, 2023

As the manager on duty prioritizes each crisis and puts out literal fires in the kitchen while trying to get the POS company on the phone, a chipper newcomer clad in all black strolls in through the back alley to drop a bomb: “I think I’m training with you today?” ” If you know, you know.

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Training Seasonal Menu Hiring Customer Experience 177

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Advanced networking solutions have emerged as a critical player in this revolution, offering the potential to enhance restaurant operations dramatically. Meanwhile, restaurants must effectively manage inventory, staff, and customer data. The need for innovation and efficiency has never been greater in this evolving scenario.

Operations 184

Operations Front of House Customer Service Customer Experience 184

7 Shifts

APRIL 7, 2021

As a result of the pandemic, restaurants have had to make specific adjustments to all areas of their organization’s operations. After months of quarantine, restaurants were allowed to reopen with new restrictions, and the way they hire, train, and onboard employees had to adjust accordingly.

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Training Food Safety Customer Experience Insurance 370

Crunchtime

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

As critical functions in multi-unit restaurants, training and operations are inherently intertwined. Because operations leaders are focused on creating scalable processes, and helping teams better execute the work they do every day, training is a critical factor for success.

Training 100

Training Operations Employee Relations Technology 100

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Managing multiple restaurant locations is a good challenge to have. But to be clear, multi-location restaurant management is challenging. It requires a manager to differentiate concepts, ensure a consistent guest experience, and manage employees and technology across multiple storefronts. Table of Contents.

Management 370

Management Management Document Hiring 370

7 Shifts

MAY 31, 2021

For example, kitchen managers rely on software to let them know how much expected inventory they have in stock. That's why restaurateurs rely on restaurant operations. With clearly defined and enforced restaurant operations, restaurants achieve maximum efficiency and profitability. Areas of Operation. Table of Contents.

Operations 363

Operations Inventory Hiring Customer Service 363

7 Shifts

AUGUST 19, 2020

Pandemic or otherwise, staff turnover eats into your profitability and wastes a considerable amount of managers’ time. The more staff you have to replace, the more money you have to spend on recruitment, and the more time you have to spend interviewing and training. Even your most seasoned staff can forget things.

Training 370

Training Kitchen Safety Customer Service Food Safety 370

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Bar management software is a tech-forward way to handle many of the elements necessary to operate a bar successfully. Depending on the solution you choose, this software could include features that help with employee management, inventory tracking, POS capabilities, payroll, and more. And it’s not just a matter of focus.

Inventory 195

Inventory Bar Management Management 195

7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Bar management software is a tech-forward way to handle many of the elements necessary to operate a bar successfully. Depending on the solution you choose, this software could include features that help with employee management, inventory tracking, POS capabilities, payroll, and more. And it’s not just a matter of focus.

Inventory 195

Inventory Bar Management Management 195

7 Shifts

JANUARY 10, 2024

Restaurant management systems have evolved rapidly over the past couple of decades. And the backend software powering restaurant operations? Table of Contents What is a restaurant management system? How does a restaurant management system work? How does a restaurant management system work?

Management 195

Management Management Point of Sale POS 195

7 Shifts

JANUARY 10, 2024

Restaurant management systems have evolved rapidly over the past couple of decades. And the backend software powering restaurant operations? Table of Contents What is a restaurant management system? How does a restaurant management system work? How does a restaurant management system work?

Management 195

Management Management Point of Sale POS 195

Sling

APRIL 27, 2023

Restaurant operations management is essential for the long-term health of your business. It’s like working on the business rather than in the business and, done well, may help you move your operation to new levels of success. Table of contents What is restaurant operations management?

Operations 78

Operations Management Management Inventory 78

7 Shifts

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The role of a restaurant manager is always in motion. But there are several different tools to help you manage your restaurant—from single shifts and tasks to top-level overviews showing your business's health. That’s where task management software comes in. Task management software maintains historical data of tasks completed.

Management 195

Management Management Email Marketing Point of Sale 195

7 Shifts

MARCH 10, 2022

Restaurant technology has revolutionized the way that restaurants are managed - replacing arduous and tedious task management with efficiency, automation, and clarity. In 2022, there aren't many areas in restaurant management that can't be made better with technology. Top Restaurant Management Apps. Try 7shifts for Free.

Management 195

Management Management Operations Point of Sale 195

7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

Managing a restaurant is a delicate routine—if we can even call it a routine. Managers are responsible for nearly every aspect of the restaurant and have to cover a variety of duties. In addition to their main duties, restaurant managers also have to contend with all the unwritten or hidden responsibilities that fall on them.

Management 195

Management Management Kitchen Safety Front of House 195

7 Shifts

APRIL 25, 2022

BI points out the big swings restaurants can make to improve their operations and profitability. Tools like the Operations Overview feature in 7shifts even allows you to drill down to see the discrepancy between projections and actuals for both sales and labor data for every location.

Operations 370

Operations Point of Sale Inventory Restaurant Law 370

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 15, 2024

Restaurant managers balance several responsibilities while taking care of staff and guest needs. One of the most important parts of being a successful restaurant manager is having the ability to hear their customers’ concerns. Fortunately, managers can apply multiple strategies to increase their response rates.

Management 191

Management Management Loyalty Program Social Media 191

7 Shifts

JULY 24, 2020

While you must follow the strict guidelines to ensure the safety of your staff and customers, that’s not to say you can’t take advantage of an empty restaurant to improve your knowledge of restaurant management, running a business, and creating a recipe for success when you eventually get back to business as usual. Published: 2009 ??

Book 370

Book Management Management Restaurant Law 370

Apicbase

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Similarly, restaurant operations management is about seamlessly making the whole operation work: facilitating an excellent customer experience, giving staff everything they need to do their jobs, and making the restaurant run smoothly and efficiently. What Is Restaurant Operations Management?

Definition 52

Definition Operations Management Management 52

Apicbase

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Similarly, restaurant operations management is about seamlessly making the whole operation work: facilitating an excellent customer experience, giving staff everything they need to do their jobs, and making the restaurant run smoothly and efficiently. What Is Restaurant Operations Management?

Definition 52

Definition Operations Management Management 52

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

More specifically, automation best practices can ease training requirements and reduce manual tasks, helping restaurants thrive in a challenging environment. Here are three best practices that can help restaurant operators deliver the best results now and in the months and years ahead. Streamline Employee Onboarding and Training.

Training 190

Training Front of House Food Safety Back of House 190

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

2020 marked the beginning of a new era for restaurant management. The shrunken labor pool inflation, turnover, and technology, all make up the stew that operating a restaurant is in 2023. So we surveyed more than 1,000 restaurant operators across North America to find out what their challenges are—and what they're doing to adapt.

2023 398

2023 Hiring Leadership Fast Casual 398

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 2, 2020

I’ve had the opportunity to support restaurant operators that have stayed open throughout the COVID shutdown. The public is watching operators very closely to see if they are doing all the things to make safety your #1 priority. Here’s a few steps operators are currently working through, that you may want to consider.

Training 212

Training Kitchen Safety Food Safety Website Management 212

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Inefficient restaurant inventory management practices, improper storage, gaps in inventory logs, theft, and waste can cause even the most successful kitchens to struggle or fail. Below are the top seven inventory management mistakes restaurants are making, and how to correct them. Always date and label everything.

Inventory 177

Inventory Management Management Cash Management 177

Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 14, 2019

I vividly remember flying out of Buffalo, New York in 1971 for Army Basic Training at Fort Jackson. I managed to sign up for a National Guard Unit and at least felt that after “Basic” I could count on staying away from the jungle. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. When you screw up – don’t point your finger – look in a mirror.

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Training Take-out Blog Management 419

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Amidst this good news, you should be aware of three hidden pitfalls that could affect your ability to operate safely and with a full complement of staff. Hasty hiring choices can lead to faster turnover, operational problems, and potentially more on-the-job injuries. Inadequate training. Exhaustion from overwork.

Management 195

Management Management Food Safety Hiring 195

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

By investing in a data-driven POS platform, restaurant operators can address labor challenges, fine-tune their stock management, design promotions based on current trends, reduce human error and more. Features like time management modules expedite schedule creation and offer real-time labor cost insights relative to hourly sales.

POS 117

POS Operations Loyalty Program Seasonal Menu 117

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 6, 2023

The worst part is, this type of illness is largely preventable Restaurant owners and operators need to take active steps to prevent foodborne illness from coming out of their kitchens. Train your staff. Be sure all your employees, from wait staff to managers to chefs, have been certified in food safety.

Food Safety 172

Food Safety Management Management Kitchen Safety 172

Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 27, 2023

One of the dilemmas restaurateurs’ face is the approach taken with the management and delivery of a restaurant concept and menu. Emotional connections are a significant driver in these operations. Emotion is far less of a driver in these operations. Either choice can be viewed as key to success or failure.

Hiring 392

Hiring Training Pricing Leadership 392

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Every operator I talk to right now is feeling the pain of supply chain disruptions and high food costs. Only 25 percent of operators believe their restaurant will be more profitable this year than last, in large part because 90 percent also say their food costs are higher now than pre-pandemic. Reinforce Employee Training.

Menu 191

Menu Management Management Waste 191

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Call the company and ask management to explain how they work and how many restaurants they have cleaned over the years. Experienced Supervisors Every good restaurant owner knows the importance of experienced managers in maintaining the quality of your restaurant. Cleaners who are experts will be happy to brag about their successes.

Specials 192

Specials Operations Hiring Front of House 192

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

What is the ongoing goal for all restaurant owners and managers? Whether that be via restaurant operations, menu improvements, or services, there are quite a few criteria that restaurant owners constantly juggle to create the perfect balance. Establish Training Programs in Detail. Create A Successful Marketing Plan.

Operations 219

Operations Website Management Social Media Customer Service 219

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 1, 2022

It’s a restaurant operator’s worst nightmare. While customer data was not exposed, the company’s operations, including corporate email and point of sale systems, were affected. Prioritize vulnerabilities that matter and patch operating system and application software frequently. What Is Ransomware?

Operations 239

Operations Point of Sale POS Small Business 239

Perfect Daily Grind

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

In many coffee-producing countries around the world, there are a number of ways in which farms are operated and managed. Two of the most widespread coffee farming models are estates and co-operatives. Co-operatives vs estate farms: What are the main differences? Read on for more of their insight.

Operations 189

Operations Point of Sale Pricing Equipment 189

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 7, 2021

However, in the process of resuming and continuing restaurant operations, operators need to take steps to lower the risk of infection among employees and customers and prevent the spread of COVID-19. Innovation is needed in several areas, including: Staff management. Kitchen operations. Staff Management.

Technology 192

Technology Operations Food Safety Kitchen Safety 192