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The New Normal: How Technology Can Help Streamline Restaurant Operations

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According to the 2021 State of the Restaurant Industry Mid-Year Update , more than 3 in 4 restaurant operators struggle with recruitment and retention, despite an increase in employment. Both of these technological advancements are instrumental in ensuring excellent customer service and reducing food waste. Staff Management.

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Restaurant Operations Management: A Guide for Restaurant Owners

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Without a strong system in place, even the best restaurants in the world will struggle with unhappy customers, high turnover rates, wasted inventory, and razor-thin profit margins. A well-managed operation ensures food is stored, prepared, and served according to local health codes. Its tough, and cant be done passively.

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The State of Full Service Restaurants

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POS and Payments : Restaurateurs wasted no time investing in new point-of-sale (POS) and payments solutions to help them navigate the pandemic. The report also identified five emerging trends that can serve as a roadmap for operators in the year ahead. In most cases, new menu offerings involved adding takeout and delivery options.

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Restaurant Operations Overview: What You Need to Know

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Inventory was ordered based on par levels, which are set based on sales forecasts, which are in turn determined by how many guests you'll serve and what they'll order. For a restaurant to operate efficiently, it needs to be stocked up with the right amount of inventory – however, it can't be so stocked up that food waste becomes an issue.

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MRM Research Roundup: End-of-February 2020 Edition

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Employee recruitment and retention continues to be a major challenge for operators in 2020, with low unemployment rates and growing job openings. Good Jobs : The restaurant workforce is as diverse as the communities it serves, and the industry will offer up additional employment opportunities at all levels of the business this year.

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Experts Weigh In: What Are Key Challenges Restaurants Will Face in 2022?

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As it relates to the labor crunch, we’re seeing in restaurant brands across the board: An impact in top-line revenue because customers aren't being served. It has affected restaurant operators on both ends as they are challenged with retaining and recruiting staff and serving customers with limited resources.

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How to Create a Restaurant Staff Training Manual

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As you ramp up hiring again, there’ll be a huge influx of applications, so it’s essential you get your post-COVID recruitment right. Pandemic or otherwise, staff turnover eats into your profitability and wastes a considerable amount of managers’ time. Get them to read through your reviews on Google, yelp!, Trip Advisor, and Opentable.

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