Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 23, 2024

As many as 90% of women and 70% of men working in restaurants reportedly experience some form of sexual harassment, according to the Harvard Business Review. With Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) in April, it’s time to develop new policies and take a harder look at existing ones. Look no further. Look no further.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Overtime, clocking in, rounding hours, and local regulations can make restaurant payroll a nightmare. Labor is one of the largest expenses in the industry, and mistakes can irreparably damage a restaurant's reputation and bottom line. State-Specific Time Clock Rules & Laws. Table of Contents. Salaried vs. Hourly Employees.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 23, 2023

For many in the hospitality industry, tipping is an integral part of their restaurant's culture. It influences the livelihoods of restaurant workers around the world. I'm excited to introduce Tip Payouts , an easy-to-use tip payment solution that empowers restaurant managers to send tips directly to employees' bank accounts in seconds.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Tip credits are just another part of tipping that make restaurant employee compensation complex. But taking an educated and careful approach to tip credits ensures that your hardworking team of waitstaff, bartenders, dishwashers, and cooks is compensated fairly ( improving employee retention ). State and local laws on tip credits.

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7 Shifts

APRIL 30, 2021

Employees may clock in early to help out or leave a few minutes early on a slow day. For a healthier business, it's important to flush out any time theft that's happening now and create preventive measures to keep it from creeping up. Time Theft Laws. In many cases, it's not cold, hard theft either. Table of Contents.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

There's a lot of confusion surrounding the process, structure, and laws regarding restaurant tip outs. At the end of the day, the goal is to make sure their employees are happy, paid fairly, and following the laws when it comes to tips. What is a Tip Out? Tip Out Methods. Tipping Out vs. Tip Pooling.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 29, 2021

Hiring a security firm can help protect your restaurant from disgruntled customers and crime, but which firm do you hire and what should you look for in a security team? Ask for References and Experience. Additionally, if you are interested in working with a particular company, you should ask to receive ample references.

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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. Whether you’re managing multiple restaurants right now or are thinking about expanding your current business , this guide has everything you need to run more than one restaurant at once with success.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

The holiday rush is here, and as the world goes from pandemic to endemic, customers are dining out more. However, the harsh reality is that the current labor shortage is making it a challenge for many restaurants to handle the workload. If they meet this mark, it’s worth giving them a chance.

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Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

This is also a great comparative process to use when seeking a new career opportunity – a chance to note if taking a different position aligns with your beliefs or if it causes you to compromise. I would encourage you to think about this and take the time to write down your beliefs as a “manifesto” and then use it as a guide moving forward.

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7 Shifts

AUGUST 27, 2020

Having to spend a shift—or even worse, your after-hours—reading through an employee handbook will sap the fun out of any new restaurant job. And let’s be honest, when was the last time you read your own restaurant employee handbook? Restaurant Scheduling Software for managers that want to stay in control.

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Embrace the Suck

JANUARY 20, 2021

If you’re like the majority of restaurants and bars in your market, you’ve been struggling to find staff. You’ve heard that there’s a war “for” talent out there—the truth is there’s a war “with” talent. We tend to take people for granted when we work with them day after day.

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SpotOn

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Any seasoned restaurant owner knows a great team is crucial to smooth operations and outstanding guest experiences. Thankfully, there are tools to help you manage and retain employees by communicating clear expectations for employee conduct and restaurant processes. Enter the restaurant employee handbook. Here’s why.

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Culinary Cues

OCTOBER 4, 2022

The left and the right may, to some, reference liberal or conservative political beliefs, but when it comes to acting in a civil manner – examples go way beyond politicians and their evolving platforms. You voted for that candidate, get out of my life. Soon we will need to fill out a profile of beliefs before going on that first date.

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7 Shifts

MAY 15, 2020

After months of lockdown, many states and provinces across the US and Canada have begun rolling out their reopening plans to start getting people back to work in the new normal. Many restaurants will begin reopening in the coming months, and each state will likely have their own guidelines around ensuring your staff and diners are safe.

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

In fact, Harvard Business Review found that to be truly engaged at work, our brains need to take a break from the everyday grind in order to gain fresh perspective and energy. This process should be clear and instructive and help employees understand exactly how to ensure they can take time away from work for personal matters.

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7 Shifts

JULY 16, 2021

Take it one step further by diving into their lifestyle habits and spending patterns. Reference secondary research studies or create your surveys and questionnaires to send out to a select group of people! Reference secondary research studies or create your surveys and questionnaires to send out to a select group of people!

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 7, 2021

Every restaurant business needs some form of an employee handbook. It should serve as a guide for your employees to reference on an ongoing basis. The pandemic has transformed the way many restaurant employers operate, and it has exposed areas where employers were unprepared, such as a lack of a detailed sick leave policy.

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Embrace the Suck

AUGUST 11, 2019

Follow this formula if you want to make your brand stand out in the market! A: In the restaurant market today, you probably see that the waters have changed. Easy pickings of yesterday have been replaced with a steady stream of more restaurants and bars opening in your market and taking your staff and your guest.

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Sling

JANUARY 21, 2021

Fair workweek laws may be coming to your city or state very soon. At the very least, fair workweek laws will have a significant impact on how your business operates, particularly when it comes to scheduling and when your employees work. What Are Fair Workweek Laws? How exactly would these laws affect your business?

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Sling

JUNE 24, 2022

Local, state, and federal laws make it mandatory that you do so. In most cases, a company’s Human Resources department maintains all employee documents and grants or denies access to those records on a need-to-know basis (and according to confidentiality and security laws). 1) Abide by all recordkeeping laws.

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Open for Business

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Alcohol and drug use have always been a bigger issue for restaurants than other workplaces. Steve Palmer, restaurateur and co-founder of Ben’s Friends explained the connection to Restaurant Business : “I don’t want to say that it’s an environment that makes you drink. Take care to avoid labeling or stigmatizing someone.

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7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Turnover in restaurants is as high as ever. Labor shortages, health crises, and general economic trends have made it a struggle — and restaurants need help. But we're at an inflection point in the restaurant industry. It's not enough to just pay more than the restaurant next door. Restaurant Retention Data Study.

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7 Shifts

OCTOBER 30, 2023

With a diverse culinary scene and a booming population, Texas can be a great place to own a restaurant. However, if you do operate a restaurant in the Lone Star State, you need to be aware of Texas labor laws. These discrimination laws apply to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotions, and terminations.

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360Training

JANUARY 14, 2020

How to Get a Job as a Restaurant Server. In this article, we’re going to focus on the “restaurant server” position in food service, also known as waitstaff (waiters and waitresses). Not everyone starts as a server—some begin food service through limited-service restaurants (i.e.,

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Perfect Daily Grind

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Fairtrade launches Living Income Reference Price for Ugandan arabica. Fairtrade also established a proxy reference price of 7,150 Ugandan shillings/kg (US 85.3 Fairtrade also established a proxy reference price of 7,150 Ugandan shillings/kg (US 85.3 cents/lb) for Fair Average Quality (FAQ) robusta coffee. Tue, 1 Nov. Wed, 2 Nov.

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Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 3, 2020

” Who could imagine the same could be said of smelly, dirty, used-up restaurant grease? Used cooking oil, sometimes referred to as “liquid gold”, turns out to be an extremely valuable resource for both restaurateurs and refineries — and thieves. Stealing Grease is a Crime?

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Deliverect

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

A POS system streamlines operations and gives you a clear overview of your restaurant’s financials. Additionally, working with a point-of-sale system guarantees that you are always in accordance with the law, because all restaurant transactions are saved, making it easy to present an overview to tax inspectors in turn.

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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?

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Touch Bistro

AUGUST 11, 2021

hour, restaurant operators are starting to think about how they will adjust their businesses to a $15 restaurant minimum wage. and provinces in Canada) have already increased their restaurant minimum wage and tipped minimum wage in the past few years. Will the Rising Restaurant Minimum Wage Affect Me? In the U.S.,

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Perfect Daily Grind

DECEMBER 9, 2022

EU agrees on law which prevents sales and imports of coffee and other commodities linked to deforestation. According to Reuters, the new law requires companies to demonstrate that products in their supply chains are not contributing to deforestation before they import coffee, palm oil, soy, and other commodities into the EU.

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7 Shifts

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

If you run a restaurant in Colorado without clearly understanding the labor laws governing how you do business, you could be setting yourself up for trouble. Colorado restaurants must meet other legal requirements that govern food safety, alcohol service, compensation, overtime, breaks, and child labor.

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EATER

AUGUST 4, 2022

Despite the prevalence of Ethiopian restaurants in New York City, many people who I had previously tried to introduce to injera , the spongy flatbread that forms a staple of Ethiopian food, found its sour aftertaste not to their liking. There is an emphasis with this tradition on the woman “belonging in the kitchen.”

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7 Shifts

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Legal and other matters referred to in this article are based on 7shifts' interpretation of laws existing at the time and should not be relied on in place of professional legal advice. But if you want to keep your restaurant thriving, you’ll have to ensure you’re closely following Oregon’s restaurant labor laws.

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Hot Schedules

JANUARY 25, 2021

If you’re an employee, you don’t have to worry about these since they are the full responsibility of your employer, and you won’t even see any reference to them on your pay stub. If you take this route, look for a service that also has knowledge and expertise in your particular industry. What is SUTA? Related Posts.

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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)?

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EATER

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Business owners say the criticized practice causes “significant damage to their hard-earned reputations” Two restaurants have initiated a potential class-action lawsuit against GrubHub for allegedly listing 150,000 restaurants to its site without the businesses’ permission.

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