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Do you agree with David? Do you also think systems

Do you agree with David? Do you also think systems are essential in restaurants but don't matter if a restaurant sucks?

Let us know in the comments 🗨

Audio credits: David Scott Peters
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High employee turnover can expose issues within yo

High employee turnover can expose issues within your restaurant (and possibly mean that employees aren't happy).

Maybe you're having problems in the workplace, management function, and culture without even knowing.

And that's costly.

According to estimates, staff turnover can cost as high as $5,864 per employee.

That's why it's essential to measure it.

Not sure how to do it? Copy the formula below:

📌 Employee Turnover Rate = (Employees Departed / Number of Employees) x 100

Practical example:

Let's say it's September, the end of your busy season. 13 of your summer part-time staff left. So you remained with 22 full-time.

Employee Turnover Rate = (13 / 22) x 100

Employee Turnover Rate = 0.59 x 100

Employee Turnover Rate = 59% for September

Most HR experts agree that up to 10-15% annual turnover rate is healthy across all industries.

So, you should investigate if your numbers are above that without apparent reason.

Reducing employee turnover is one of the biggest challenges for the restaurant industry.

But it's necessary if you want your business to thrive.
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The restaurant, bar, and food services industry is

The restaurant, bar, and food services industry is mistakenly considered one of the simplest.

But we know that is not true.

Finances are tricky.

And it can get even more difficult in such a competitive industry.

Luckily, there are ways to solve financial challenges.

In the carousel, we've listed a few suggestions.
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Managing time-off requests is an important skill t

Managing time-off requests is an important skill to master as a restaurant manager.

After all, one time-off could be the difference between having a happy employee and having him quit the job.

If you want to avoid misunderstandings, the first thing to do is have a time-off policy. 💡

We've listed a few critical points in the video you should have in yours.

And if you need extra help managing time-off requests, visit our website (link in BIO) and download our app for free!

With Schedules Made Simple, you can quickly review and approve/deny time off requests from a single view on your mobile device.

If approved, the schedule will be automatically updated.
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One of the most challenging tasks faced by restaur

One of the most challenging tasks faced by restaurant owners or managers is cost control.

Monitoring and managing a business's expenses is not simple.

Mainly because a restaurant can face several unforeseen events, causing expenses to exceed what was planned.

But there are ways of controlling your restaurant's food and liquor costs.

You have to implement systems.

And here's a list of the most critical:

1. Shelf-to-sheet inventory;
2. Purchase allotment system;
3. Key item report;
4. Waste sheets;
5. Receiving procedures;
6. Portion controls;
7. Ordering par levels;
8. Recipe costing cards;
9. Yield tests;
10. Calculating ideal food cost.

Would you like to learn more about each one? Let us know 🗨
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Mobile technology has revolutionized the way of do

Mobile technology has revolutionized the way of doing business.

But that's no surprise; we use cell phones for almost everything.

Ordering meals, checking bank statements, or simply reading emails are among the thousands of possibilities available in the palm of our hands.

And restaurant owners and managers can also benefit a great deal from apps.

Would you like to know how?

Then here is a quick list of 4 great apps that will make your job a lot easier:

1️⃣ Lightspeed - a point-of-sale solution that enables faster service and simplified workflows;
2️⃣ Eat App - a guest experience platform used for reservation management, payments, and email marketing;
3️⃣ SpeakAp - a tool that provides onboarding, task management, and workplace messaging features;
4️⃣ Upserve - it has point-of-sale, inventory, loyalty, online ordering, and marketing solutions.

💡 Bonus tip: Schedules Made Simple

Are you looking for a mobile restaurant staffing app?

With Schedules Made Simple, you can create and modify schedules, process time requests, manage workers, and more from your phone.

If you want to try it, download the app (for free!) at our website (link in BIO).
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A restaurant's menu is responsible for showing you

A restaurant's menu is responsible for showing your customers the dishes you have.

So, it's safe to say that it's one of the fundamental pillars for the success of your business.

But many managers and owners don't know that having an extensive and complicated menu could also be a problem, especially if they're understaffed.

That's why we'd like to share today's post with you.

📌 Best Strategies For Understaffed Restaurants, Part 6 - Simplify Your Menu

The goal here is to get down to basics.

Remove dishes that don't sell well, and revise the ones that require several ingredients or long preparation times.

Ask yourself those questions:

➡ Are there ways to reduce the ingredients or labor required without compromising that dish too much?
➡ Can you adjust it to cut the number of cook stations you need?

Simplifying your menu will reduce the number of cooks you need working simultaneously. 💡

And remember: If you're looking for allies to help you manage your restaurant efficiently, check out our app.

Schedules Made Simple offers an efficient way to schedule and manage staff. It's intended for small and bigger restaurants, bars, cafes, pubs, coffee shops, and pizzerias.

Click the link in BIO and download it for free.
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Managing shifts at a restaurant can be challenging

Managing shifts at a restaurant can be challenging, even if you have years of experience.

But if you want your restaurant to work like a Swiss clock and for your staff to perform efficiently, you need to manage their shifts accordingly.

Here in this video, there are a few key points to consider.

Need help? Then visit our website (link in BIO) and download our app for free!
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Creating a restaurant website these days is simple

Creating a restaurant website these days is simpler than you might think.

You just need a domain name and have it hosted on a hosting site.

But the real challenge lies after that.

We've talked to restaurant managers, owners, and clients and asked them:

What are restaurant websites' worst practices for you?

❌ No mobile website - customers want to check you out when they're on the go;
❌ Poor usability - it means not making whatever you're presenting easy to use;
❌ Inconsistent design quality - such as amateurish page layouts, annoying music, and obtrusive animations.

Do you care about those things when you visit a restaurant's website? Yes, or no? Let us know in the comments. 🗨
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Applications are increasingly part of people's rou

Applications are increasingly part of people's routines.

We use them for various tasks, such as calling cabs (or Ubers), ordering a meal, downloading music, and watching videos.

They can make complicated activities easy, even for restaurant owners and managers.

And if you run a restaurant, today's post is for you.

Because here 4 great apps that will make your job a lot easier:

1️⃣ ChowNow - customized online ordering app for restaurants to sign up;
2️⃣ QuickBooks - for accounting needs like inventory and budget management;
3️⃣ OpenTable - the go-to platform for diners looking to make a reservation. If you're hoping to bring in new customers, this app can be an effective way to get found;
4️⃣ Schedules Made Simple - our mobile restaurant staffing app. Create and modify schedules, process time requests, manage workers, and more from your phone.

From 1️⃣ to 4️⃣, how many of these have you ever used before?

Have other recommendations? Let us know in the comments. 🗨

And if you would like to give Schedules Made Simple a try, download the app for free at our website (link in BIO).
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According to experts, nearly 4 out of 5 restaurant

According to experts, nearly 4 out of 5 restaurants are understaffed.

If employee shortage is a problem in your business, then today's post is for you.

Best strategies for understaffed restaurants, part 5:

📌 Having available ready-to-drink beverages.

Unlike the other strategies, this is not a tech solution.

But still, it can have a significant impact on your restaurant.

You can replace your made-to-order drinks with bottled and canned ready-to-drink beverages.

Even cocktails and bottled beer can free your staff and allow them to focus on other tasks.

You also don't need to worry about "free refills" anymore. 😉

Is it a strategy you have in your restaurant?

Let us know in the comments 🗨

And remember that our free app is available to download.

With Schedules Made Simple, you can empower your staff by letting them effortlessly view schedules, set preferences, make time requests and receive notifications using their Apple or Android phones - even the old phones.

Visit our website (link in BIO) and learn about our solutions.
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Having a solid presence on social media has never

Having a solid presence on social media has never been more important than it is now, especially if you run a restaurant.

Keeping it updated with accurate information and appealing pictures/content is only the tip of the iceberg of what it takes to succeed in the digital world.

But you can do a few things to make the most of your time managing your online presence. We've outlined a few tips in the video.
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Employees are part of the soul and image of a busi

Employees are part of the soul and image of a business.

And that is especially true when it comes to services such as restaurants.

In other words, hiring qualified people leads directly to the smooth running of your business.

Therefore, choosing new employees is a task that deserves attention and dedication.

In the carousel, we've listed 3 quick reminders on how to find and hire the best restaurant staff.

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Which one do you think is the most important?

Let us know in the comments 🗨

Do you have another tip?

And if hiring new staff is out of the question now for some reason, we can help you get the most you can from your available team.

Schedules Made Simple offers an efficient way to schedule and manage staff.

It's intended for small and bigger restaurants, bars, cafes, pubs, coffee shops, and pizzerias.

Click the link in BIO and download our app for free.
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Brunches are one of the favorite events for get-to

Brunches are one of the favorite events for get-togethers with friends or family.

And it became an event often used to celebrate birthdays and even weddings.

But do you know how to organize a perfect brunch?

If you don't, no worries. In the carousel, we've listed 5 tips from experts.

What do you think of brunches at restaurants? Do you like them 👍 or not so much 👎?

Let us know in the comments 🗨

And if you run a restaurant and you need help scheduling your staff's shifts, you can download our app for free.

Click the link in BIO to learn more. 💡
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Labor shortages are still affecting many small res

Labor shortages are still affecting many small restaurants across the US.

Managers and owners face difficult decisions and struggle to deliver an excellent customer experience.

But there are still options to keep your business running at optimal capacity (and grow) even if you're short-staffed.

📌 Sell in advance.

You can use a ticket-based model to sell your food in advance.

That's something high-end, independent restaurants have been doing for several years.

And if you are understaffed, a ticket model could be an excellent option. 💡

Customers order and pay their meals, tax, and tip in advance and arrive at your restaurant on time.

Then, all you need to do is have the food ready.

A ticket model also allows you to control customer traffic flow in your restaurant to avoid overwhelming your team.

Do you know other restaurants that operate (at least partially) under this model? Let us know in the comments 🗨

And if you think this post was helpful, don't forget to click the ❤ and share with someone that could benefit from this information.
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If you are trying to prevent your employees (espec

If you are trying to prevent your employees (especially millennials) from quitting their jobs at your restaurant, then those insights might help you:

➡️ 71% of millennials surveyed said, "They want a job that fuels their sense of purpose and a manager who shows them how their efforts advance the company's mission."

➡️ 87% of them "rate professional or career growth and development opportunities as important to them in a job."

➡️ 68% of millennials "strongly agree they have had opportunities at work to learn and grow in the past year plan to be with their organization for at least another year."

➡️ 93% said they would leave their job to get a new one if they "do not feel comfortable approaching their managers when they desire progress or something new -- for example, opportunities for more work responsibilities."

You can find more about this survey at https://www.forbes.com/sites/vanessamcgrady/2016/11/29/survey-three-main-reasons-why-millennials-quit-their-jobs/?sh=7443a9d822ae

If you want to empower your staff by effortlessly viewing schedules, setting preferences, making time requests, and receiving notifications using their Apple or Android phone, visit www.SchedulesMadeSimple.com and learn about our solutions.
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A pizzeria is possibly one of the best ventures fo

A pizzeria is possibly one of the best ventures for those starting in the restaurant industry.

After all, who doesn't love a good pizza, right?

But as months and years go by, you'll realize that keeping customers engaged (and returning) can be challenging.

You'll need a solid business plan, a great menu, and qualified staff, and on top of all that: you'll have to keep up with the market. 💡

And here are the 3 major pizzeria trends of 2022/2023:

1️⃣ Creative crust - customers are interested in crusts made from a more diverse range of ingredients, like gluten-free and cauliflower;
2️⃣ Online menu - you can put QR codes at each of the tables, on which customers can scan, see your menu, and even order without having to call the waiter;
3️⃣ Technology is taking over - Delivery, take-out, and contactless payment apps are trending right now, just like management and operational software.

We know that technology will play a crucial role in the success of pizzerias and restaurants in the coming years.

And that's why we have reimagined restaurant staffing by making the entire process mobile.

With our help, you can create and modify schedules, process time requests, manage workers, and more from your phone.

To learn more, visit SchedulesMadeSimple.com
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Having a restaurant that accommodates and serves f

Having a restaurant that accommodates and serves families with children is an excellent way to attract customers.

Despite being small, kids can significantly influence their parents' decisions.

But coming up with children's menu ideas isn't always easy.

So, today we decided to give you a few easy suggestions to solve that problem.

Check out the carousel.

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These are just a few ideas.

But you can use your creativity.

And remember that for kids, it isn't only about the food - it's how you present a dish and make it a fun experience for them. 💡

Do you run a restaurant? Tell us in the comments if you have something on the menu for kids 🗨

Have children? Tell us what his favorite food is.
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Today's strategy is also an announcement. And we'

Today's strategy is also an announcement.

And we're thrilled to share it with you. 🤩

📌 We have just released a feature called 'schedule to decline of business.'

The concept is that restaurants often let staff go if the business is slower than expected.

So rather than setting a shift with a specific end time, you schedule it to end when business gets slow and the worker is no longer needed.

This type of scheduling is allowed per FLSA rules: "The Federal Fair Labor Standards Act states that in most cases, an employer is allowed to change the work schedule of anyone over 16 years of age without prior notice or consent."

So, if your restaurant is understaffed, this tool will benefit you.

After all, there's no point in keeping all your employees at work if the business is slow.

Let them go home. Then you can count on your staff when you need them. 💡

What do you think about the new feature? Let us know in the comments. 🗨

Know someone that could benefit from our app? Please share this post with them.

And if you'd like to learn more, visit our website at SchedulesMadeSimple.com
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Do you agree with Dave? Let us know in the comment

Do you agree with Dave? Let us know in the comments 🗨

Video credits: Dave Allred TheRealBarman
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