7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

Restaurant servers understand work-induced dreams all too well. We’re taking a deep dive into waitmares to explain why they’re bad, what the restaurant industry can learn from them, and how you can reduce your front-of-house (FOH) team’s work anxiety to boost engagement—and sweet dreams. Anxiety and stress are the usual suspects.

Employee Relations 395

Employee Relations FOH Back of House Front of House 395

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 6, 2021

With dining restrictions lifting and restaurants’ busy season upon us, employers are ramping up hiring in order to meet the demand of the summer. Even with the recent uptick in employment, restaurants are facing a major worker shortage, and many are struggling to keep their doors fully open with limited staffing.

Restaurant Law 178

Restaurant Law Small Business Mobile Ordering Recruiting 178

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

However, the harsh reality is that the current labor shortage is making it a challenge for many restaurants to handle the workload. A recent survey by the National Restaurant Association found that 65 percent of operators do not have enough employees to support customer demand. There’s an art to interviewing hourly workers.

Hiring 158

Hiring Front of House Back of House Employee Relations 158

Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 4, 2022

People want to believe in something and someone, there are far more loyal followers than civil leaders, so the one who speaks the loudest, with authority, attracts the largest number of followers – new recruits for the silo. Is this still the case? Doing your job as you should is an act of civility; failure to do so is just short of anarchy.

Supplies 396

Supplies Healthcare Presentation Restaurant Law 396

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 19, 2023

It’s hard to escape the continuing boom in restaurant franchises. Quick-serve brands are leading the trend, and not just for restaurants, but for franchises overall. One of the tougher aspects of EPLI for hospitality is wage and hour violations as litigation, especially in restaurant franchises, which drives premiums up.

Insurance 98

Insurance Franchise Franchising Document 98

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.

Blog 78

Blog Restaurant Law Recruiting Employee Relations 78

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 11, 2022

Our previous articles in MRM have centered on medical plan strategies for restaurants, how to build plans that are attractive to the workforce and manage those inherent costs. As a result, many restaurants have not seen the value of adding such programs. Time-Away Benefits. Wellbeing. ” Today’s workforce is burned out.

Communication 187

Communication Restaurant Law Uniforms Customer Experience 187

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

Ken Burgin

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Your country cafe or restaurant offers good conditions: proper pay, decent hours, a friendly boss and a modern kitchen. It’s time for a shift in how you promote the opportunities – the talent is out there, so let’s update the recruitment methods. Consider using a professional recruiter. Make use of a migration agent.

Recruiting 88

Recruiting Advertising Coaching Social Media 88

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Restaurant owners and operators wear a lot of hats. And the big restaurant brands are only getting bigger , making it even harder to stand out. You need to put yourself in front of diners, get them in your door, and turn them into ambassadors of your restaurant that come back and tell their friends about you. Table of Contents.

Seating 221

Seating Email Marketing Marketing SEO 221

Hot Schedules

MARCH 15, 2021

How offering affordable health benefits to your employees can work wonders for recruiting and retention. Employer sponsored healthcare can be a make-or-break factor for both recruiting and retention, offering current and prospective employees a sense of security and a contingency plan if they should ever get sick. In short, no.

Small Business 109

Small Business Insurance Employee Relations Recruiting 109

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 12, 2022

Constant change — that has been the theme of the past several years, especially for restaurant businesses. In a study by Harvard and University of California San Francisco , half of restaurant and foodservice employees received their work schedule with less than a week’s notice. Be predictable. Evaluate Overtime.

Restaurant Law 193

Restaurant Law Small Business Hiring Communication 193

Restaurant365

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

Some are predicting a potential boom in the restaurant industry in the post-pandemic era. Consumers are ready to return to restaurants, and companies are innovating with new business models and new locations. However, if there’s one thing that will have a huge effect on all future business trends, it is new labor wage laws.

Restaurant Law 78

Restaurant Law Point of Sale BOH Customer Service 78

Sling

APRIL 27, 2023

Restaurant operations management is essential for the long-term health of your business. In this article, we examine the specific goals of restaurant operations management and discuss a number of ways to help you improve the program in your own business. Table of contents What is restaurant operations management?

Operations 78

Operations Management Management Inventory 78

The Restaurant Coach University

AUGUST 10, 2017

Word on the street is there is a labor shortage for restaurants and bars. Another step to finding top talent is to become obsessed with recruiting. Don’t limit yourself to looking for talent only within the realm of restaurants and bars. Hiring and recruiting can be very similar to mining for gold.

Hiring 70

Hiring Recruiting Restaurant Law Social Media 70

The Restaurant Times

AUGUST 27, 2022

Restaurant owners should note that barbacks must be legally permitted to work in a bar where alcoholic drinks are offered and consumed. Most restaurants tip their bartenders, which can result in their earning more than non-tipped roles such as chefs and dishwashers. Different regions have different laws, so check your state’s law.

Hiring 52

Hiring Restaurant Law Recruiting Bar 52

Sling

AUGUST 9, 2023

A Guide for Managers March 2023 12 Best Restaurant Schedule Software Programs for Small Businesses March 2023 11 Expert Tips for Handling Scheduling Conflicts March 2023 Exempt Vs. March 2023 What Is a Human Resource Management System (HRMS)?

Article 78

Article 2023 2022 2021 78

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Let’s explore seven trends in the restaurant industry that will likely continue into the post-pandemic era. Restaurants have responded to this demand, and more businesses are subscribing to food delivery apps. Restaurants will need to digitally transform their internal operations. QR codes will replace hardcopy menus.

Customer Experience 204

Customer Experience Recruiting Customer Service Dine-in 204

The Restaurant Times

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

An efficient restaurant kitchen design should be high on your priority list whether you’re opening a new restaurant, expanding an existing one, or remodelling an existing one. . The success of a restaurant kitchen design is defined by careful planning. Detailed Guide To Restaurant Kitchen Design .

Design 98

Design Kitchen Safety Back of House Food Safety 98

Hot Schedules

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

T here’s one thing we know for sure: across the board, labor is one of the biggest expenses for restaurants and hospitality businesses. How confident are you that you’re maintaining complete compliance with all labor laws? How do you maintain compliance when laws vary city to city, state to state? A Better Way. Learn more.

Employee Relations 78

Employee Relations Restaurant Law Front of House Allergens 78

MBB Hospitality

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Is your restaurant doing well and you feel like you are ready to expand your business, but not sure how? Check out this Need to Know Guide on Restaurant Expansion for Restaurants. First things first, any plans for expansion should be thought through and put into your business plan even before you open your restaurant.

Recruiting 40

Recruiting Franchise Franchising Social Media 40

MBB Hospitality

OCTOBER 22, 2019

Is your restaurant doing well and you feel like you are ready to expand your business, but not sure how? Check out this Need to Know Guide on Restaurant Expansion for Restaurants. First things first, any plans for expansion should be thought through and put into your business plan even before you open your restaurant.

Recruiting 40

Recruiting Franchise Franchising Social Media 40

EATER

JANUARY 28, 2022

As a young, lighter-skinned Black woman of mixed heritage, Melton says she was often assigned by her managers to the busiest, most front-facing sections of the restaurant along with her white and young coworkers. Today, One Fair Wage, which represents over 200,000 service workers and 800 restaurant workers, is filing an appeal to the U.S.

Cash Management 98

Cash Management Restaurant Law Employee Relations Food Supply 98

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. What is restaurant payroll percentage?

Tip Distribution 78

Tip Distribution Point of Sale Employee Relations Restaurant Law 78

The Restaurant Times

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Once the restaurant has been set up, and the owner is earning profits, the next step for any successful restaurant business is its expansion. Restaurant owners mainly turn to the franchise route for business expansion because of a lack of time and resources. How To Franchise Restaurant In Saudi Arabia. Staff Training.

Franchise 52

Franchise Franchising Cash Management License 52

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.

Point of Sale 120

Point of Sale License Insurance Employee Relations 120

Aaron Allen & Associates

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Buying American restaurant chains is becoming a hot topic among the inquires we receive from clients. There are a myriad of reasons why now’s the perfect time to invest in American-based restaurant chains. attractive when it comes to the investment into restaurant chains (for both foreign and domestic buyers).

Point of Sale 52

Point of Sale Restaurant Law Franchise Franchising 52

Cheetah

OCTOBER 6, 2020

There are hundreds, if not thousands of Covid-19 resources available for restaurants, bars and wineries who have been hit by the crisis. Coronavirus and California Restaurants: A Recap. To survive, restaurants were forced to pivot to takeout and deliveries. What Restaurant Relief Programs Are Available to Me?

Restaurant Law 60

Restaurant Law Employee Relations Food Supply Government 60

The Restaurant Times

AUGUST 22, 2022

The restaurant industry is highly competitive. With low initial profit margins and high staff turnover prevalent, about one in every three restaurants close within a year of opening up. However, most restaurant owners are well aware of the odds they have to fight against if they want to make a success out of their business. .

Audits 52

Audits Hiring Customer Service License 52

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features the National Restaurant Association's State of the Indusrty Report, food industry pressures, foodservice opportunities, influencer marketing, foot traffic analysis and the dining-out dollar. 2020 State of the Restaurant Industry.

2020 189

2020 Influencer Point of Sale Food Safety 189

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. percent of family income to 8.5

2022 88

2022 Insurance Document 2025 88

EATER

JUNE 29, 2022

We will give you a place to stay, food, or a restaurant name,” says Hotaki. Within the halal fried chicken network, each generation of owners shepherds the next, often letting them borrow their restaurant name when they are ready to open their own. We will give you a place to stay, food, or a restaurant name.”.

Franchise 94

Franchise Franchising Cash Management Food Order 94

Culinary Cues

JUNE 1, 2020

It is true of mayors, governors, Congressional members, presidents, law enforcement, and judges, just as it is of those in the clergy, and the classroom. On the micro level, let’s look at the restaurant industry, an industry that is truly in a crisis situation. That chef owned fine dining restaurant is in jeopardy.

Leadership 61

Leadership Supplies Guest Recovery Small Business 61

Lavu

APRIL 1, 2020

Your lawyer will play a critical role in negotiating with the State Liquor Authority to ensure all of your paperwork is in order in terms of zoning and state laws. If your bar is also a restaurant, the Small Business Administration may have loans and funding you’ll qualify for. Now it’s time for the dreaded but crucial liquor license.

Bar 78

Bar License Social Media Point of Sale 78

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

Please send plant-based news to Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com. Good Food Restaurant Scorecard. The third annual Good Food Restaurant Scorecard ranks the top 100 restaurant chains in the U.S. This data covers U.S. to its menu.

Hospitality 179

Hospitality Food Consumer Goods Point of Sale 179

7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

Before restaurants can record a profit, they need to take several expenses into account—inventory, kitchen equipment, building utilities, and of course, labor. What is Restaurant Labor Cost Percentage? The formula for calculating labor cost percentage is: Restaurant Labor Cost Percentage = (Total Labor Costs) ÷ (Total Sales) x 100%.

Management 253

Management Management Employee Relations Restaurant Law 253

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Every great restaurant has many parts that contribute to its success: delicious food, excellent customer service, an inviting atmosphere, and competent staff. But restaurant management is the glue that holds it all together. With so many responsibilities, running a restaurant can be tricky. What is Restaurant Management?

Management 284

Management Management 2019 Employee Relations 284