7 Shifts

OCTOBER 26, 2022

When you dine out at a restaurant, you tip your server. It's the expectation and an essential part of how restaurant workers earn a living. A guest's tip subsidizes wages for most of America's restaurant workers. History of Tipping: How did gratuity become integral to our restaurant culture? an hour ($4.03

Presentation 486

Presentation Tip Distribution Restaurant Law Back of House 486

7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

Managing a restaurant is a delicate routine—if we can even call it a routine. A better description might be a balancing act that presents new and unique challenges every day. Managers are responsible for nearly every aspect of the restaurant and have to cover a variety of duties.

Management 397

Management Management Kitchen Safety Front of House 397

Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 19, 2020

This is the principle of Murphy’s Law that every cook subscribes to. In its simplest form, Murphy’s Law states: If anything can go wrong, it will. Restaurant Consulting. If left to chance – whatever could go wrong – will. The best cooks solve problems before they arise. “In PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER.

Restaurant Law 445

Restaurant Law Communication Café Take-out 445

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 23, 2024

The July 1 increase updates the present annual salary threshold of $35,568 based on the methodology used by the prior administration in the 2019 overtime rule update. The Association and Restaurant Law Center pushed back on a significant increase following so soon after an increase just four years ago.

Government 110

Government 2025 Employee Relations 2024 110

Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 4, 2022

What is most distressing is that once you are accepted into the silo it is nearly impossible to change a person’s position on any topic even when indisputable facts are presented. “My We know that civility is still present, we simply need to embrace it, acknowledge it, and practice it. Tom Brokaw. Is this still the case? Give it a try.

Supplies 399

Supplies Healthcare Presentation Restaurant Law 399

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 28, 2022

What Data Should Your Restaurant Be Collecting? There are three main types of information your restaurant should collect: Customer Information. Some great examples for restaurants are: How often the customer orders. Some information your restaurant might collect is: Your gross and average sales. Behavioral Information.

Loyalty Program 208

Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Email Marketing Online Ordering 208

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 21, 2021

Laws affecting restaurants have changed frequently over the past year, largely with restrictions on capacity and indoor dining, and the employer-employee relationship has endured changes and challenges as well. As such, it is advisable to consult with an attorney to discuss your specific circumstances.

Restaurant Law 197

Restaurant Law Employee Relations 2021 Hospitality 197

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 13, 2023

Why were these changes made and what are the key impacts on restaurants? These concerns reflect FDA’s increasing commitment to ensuring that Americans with allergies are aware of the potential allergens in their foods and impose commensurate duties on restaurants and food producers in order to further that commitment.

2022 188

2022 Allergens Food Food Safety 188

7 Shifts

MAY 1, 2024

Bookkeeping is one of the most essential aspects of any restaurant business. After all, a small, honest mistake can accumulate over time and turn into bigger operational problems— 17% of restaurants even fail in their first year due to mismanagement of finances.

Cash Management 221

Cash Management Inventory Employee Relations Beverage 221

Restaurant365

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

As explored in Part 1 of this blog series, your payroll accounting systems overlap with many different parts of your restaurant business. For those new in the payroll field as well as industry veterans, the restaurant industry can come with unique challenges for running payroll. Restaurant payroll follows these accounting cycles.

Restaurant Law 146

Restaurant Law Audits Point of Sale Insurance 146

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The Best Offense Is a Defensive Kitchen Cooking equipment is probably the most important thing inside a restaurant and/or bar – and it’s also a leading cause of fires.These fires are often due to failed, aging equipment; improper installation and maintenance; poor cleaning practices; and inattentive or careless use. “FIRE!”

Bar 189

Bar Kitchen Safety Equipment Insurance 189

Culinary Cues

JUNE 11, 2020

OK, so here we are: restaurants are beginning to re-open (maybe prematurely, maybe not) and we are all scared to death. We are fearful that 25% or 50% capacity in our restaurants will not allow us to survive – so, what’s the point? Well, for one thing – normal really wasn’t that great for restaurants – was it?

Restaurant Law 324

Restaurant Law Customer Service Customer Experience Food Supply 324

7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

Managing a restaurant is a delicate routine—if we can even call it a routine. A better description might be a balancing act that presents new and unique challenges every day. Managers are responsible for nearly every aspect of the restaurant and have to cover a variety of duties.

Management 195

Management Management Kitchen Safety Front of House 195

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

If you walked down Valencia Street in San Francisco and polled ten restaurants on how they managed tips , there's a good chance they would each say something different. There are 101 ways to dole out restaurant tips - from percentages to points to whether kitchen staff gets a share. Ji Hye Kim - Chef/Owner @ Miss Kim in Ann Arbor, MI.

BOH 195

BOH Restaurant Law Back of House Front of House 195

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Never before has our local market experienced such a massive disruption to the restaurant industry as we are experiencing with the Coronavirus pandemic. Every restaurant has been forced to adapt their operations in order to survive and ultimately grow for the future. What support is available for New York restaurants 1.

2020 285

2020 Restaurant Law Fine Dining Outdoor 285

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. Restaurant and bar owners can mitigate these risks by hiring qualified professionals for installation, maintenance, and cleaning service. billion in direct property damage (55 percent). “FIRE!”

Kitchen Safety 212

Kitchen Safety Equipment Insurance Restaurant Law 212

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 31, 2020

Nair, a partner at Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP compiles recent legal news affecting the restaurant, food and beverage and hospitality industries for Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine. Under the ruling, California restaurants may still not serve foie gras to California consumers. Litigation. To learn more, click here.

2020 164

2020 Restaurant Law Agriculture Compost 164

7 Shifts

JANUARY 23, 2020

Are you opening a restaurant in 2020? This advice were submitted by owners and managers of restaurants of all sizes, concepts, and locations in the forthcoming 7shifts Restaurant Labor Management Study in 2020 ( subscribe to get your copy when it’s published!). Advice for opening a restaurant from restaurateurs 1.

2020 335

2020 Hiring Cash Management Education 335

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 20, 2021

If lightning is present, the area should be evacuated during severe weather conditions. If you are using an open flame gas pit, it is critical to have a flame guard present to reduce the risk of patrons coming in contact with the open flame. Remove umbrellas and other items that may become loose or damaged before the wind arrives.

Outdoor 189

Outdoor Insurance Dine-in Customer Experience 189

Cheetah

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

The question for restaurant operators now is: What’s next? Can restaurants reshape their relationships with 3rd-party delivery apps for the better, or will they be buried under incomprehensible charges and over-itemized bills? New Law Demands Transparency from 3rd Party Delivery Apps. Why Itemized Bills Are Good for Restaurants.

Delivery 148

Delivery Cash Management Restaurant Law Mobile Ordering 148

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) was signed into law in January of 2011 and expanded the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s authority to regulate the way foods are grown, harvested and processed. Therefore, across the supply chain, food industry leaders need to prepare now – and that includes restaurant executives.

Food Safety 189

Food Safety Food Supply Supplies Restaurant Law 189

Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Unlike other line positions where there is a time allowance for preparation, pacing of courses, and the detail work that equates to a meticulously aligned plate presentation – the breakfast cook must be efficient and fast. call from the restaurant stating that the breakfast cook called out or didn’t show. Restaurant Consulting.

Back of House 518

Back of House Dine-in Restaurant Law Ordering 518

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 13, 2020

What are some ways restaurant owners and operators can be safe and welcome guests while maintaining social distance? As the Coronavirus crisis continues, Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine asked industry insiders what best practices restaurants should have in place for social distancing, as per CDC guidelines.

Front of House 199

Front of House Back of House Restaurant Law Food Safety 199

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 30, 2020

Restaurants are facing a major shift in the way they conduct business during this COVID-19 era. Typically an on-premise industry, restaurants must now adapt to ways of doing business that are off-premise, yet meet the high demands of being essential (or essential adjacent). The challenges the restaurant industry faces are multilayered.

Hiring 210

Hiring Restaurant Law Customer Service Communication 210

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.

Training 370

Training Food Safety Customer Experience Insurance 370

Lavu

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

In the face of a staggering global issue, restaurants must proactively avoid food waste. Restaurants, a big part of this challenge, can substantially impact by adopting sustainable practices and reducing their contribution to food waste. Laminated Menus: Menus are often a significant source of paper waste in restaurants.

Waste 78

Waste Food Compost Audits 78

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 28, 2021

Similar to other states such as New York, Kentucky, Texas, Colorado and California, on May 5, 2021, the Georgia State Senate passed Bill 236, which offers an opportunity for restaurants and bar owners to generate more revenue through to-go orders. In particular, S.B. In other words, it allows the sale of mixed drinks with to-go food orders.

Restaurant Law 131

Restaurant Law Employee Relations Customer Service 2003 131

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.

Kitchen Safety 179

Kitchen Safety Insurance Equipment 2012 179

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 15, 2019

Particularly for operators in the restaurant industry, who face high-volume hiring as a result of toxic turnover, it’s critically important to be diligent regarding employment eligibility to avoid penalties. Incompletion and Errors Put Restaurants at Risk. There’s a lot more to the Form I-9 than it would appear.

Restaurant Law 130

Restaurant Law Employee Relations Document Hiring 130

The Rail

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

By Jerry Chase, Contributor Moving your restaurant to a new location is a significant undertaking that requires careful planning and execution. Whether expanding your business or seeking a better market position, relocating presents opportunities and challenges. Let's dive in and make your move a seamless and rewarding experience!

Restaurant Law 52

Restaurant Law Email Marketing Customer Experience Outdoor 52

Sling

OCTOBER 26, 2022

If your restaurant offers bring-your-own-beer (BYOB) or bring-your-own-wine (BYOW) service, you may want to charge a corkage fee. Reasons to charge a corkage fee What to charge for a corkage fee Corkage fee laws. But just because guests can carry in their own alcohol doesn’t mean the restaurant will charge a corkage fee.

Restaurant Law 78

Restaurant Law Back of House Beverage Bar 78

Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 7, 2022

Labor and supply shortages continue to impact everything from grocery stores, to restaurants and distribution centers. Known as the “silent destroyer,” termites can be present for years without revealing themselves, quietly eating away at a structure. Rats can squeeze through gaps as small as a quarter.

2022 164

2022 Food Supply Restaurant Law Supplies 164

Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

Whether the task is washing pots, cutting vegetables, or setting up the most intricate plate presentation – that commitment to excellence should prevail. Let them know about sales, food cost, labor cost, changes in vendor prices, increases in utilities, mortgage or lease arrangements, and how profitable or unprofitable the restaurant is.

2021 400

2021 Point of Sale Reference Take-out 400

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 20, 2020

Restaurants and hospitality venues remain closed throughout the U.S. Some of the new food and alcohol service options at restaurants include sealed margherita jugs, beer growlers, ready-to-cook meals, grocery and produce packages, and family style options. with little guidance on anticipated timelines or re-opening strategies.

Food Safety 203

Food Safety Consumer Goods Hospitality Food Order 203

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

In the food and beverage business, “buzz” is a valuable commodity that can make your restaurant, bar, or brewery the place to be. Once this buzz is generated, though, how can you stop the new restaurant in town from hiring away your sous chef and stealing your chef’s “secret recipes” in the process?

Brewery 143

Brewery Restaurant Law Employee Relations Bar 143

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine reached out to Rick Camac, dean of restaurant and hospitality management, at Institute of Culinary Education, for his expert advice. If allowable by law, run gas to the area to fuel heaters. How much should a restaurant invest in outdoor dining necessities? Set seating times.

Outdoor 203

Outdoor Fine Dining Dine-in FOH 203

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 25, 2020

It is not surprising that under the current circumstances, restaurants are seeking help to understand their lease obligations. Can they close their restaurant? Each case is different, so it is important for restaurant owners to consult with a real estate attorney about their own particular situation. Can they stop paying rent?

Restaurant Law 134

Restaurant Law Insurance Events Government 134