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Restaurant Staffing for Today and Tomorrow

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As we head into an uncertain future, let’s examine what restaurant staffing will look like post-pandemic. Regardless of the circumstances, staffing is an economic commitment. Staffing Today and Tomorrow. Outside of training, you can use technology to mitigate your staffing needs outright. The Investment. Self-Serve.

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5 Easy Ways to Speed Up Service at a Short-Staffed Restaurant

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One of the biggest struggles facing restaurateurs right now is running a short-staffed restaurant. Many restaurants don’t have enough people to serve customers and quickly … 5 Easy Ways to Speed Up Service at a Short-Staffed Restaurant Read More ».

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7 Often Overlooked Ways to Reduce Restaurant Overhead Costs

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With rising inflation and staffing costs, it’s becoming more and more important to keep an eye on every dollar your business spends. The post 7 Often Overlooked Ways to Reduce Restaurant Overhead Costs appeared first on iPad Point of Sale System for Restaurants, Bars & More.

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Technology Can Help Restaurants During ‘The Great Resignation’

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Across the United States, businesses are suffering from unprecedented staffing shortages in the aftermath of COVID. With busy lunch and dinner dayparts, speed of service is crucial even when faced with staffing challenges. Managers may struggle to justify staffing shifts if the sales cannot support the labor expense.

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A CPA’s Insight on Top Issues Restaurant Owners Face

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Staffing itself is an entirely separate, recurring issue within the restaurant industry. Workplace Culture and Employment Managing staff wages, overtime, and benefits can be a complex process. Ensuring that employees are paid accurately and on time is a critical task for restaurant owners to stay on top of.

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Five Tips to Minimize Super-Sized Labor Costs

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These options also offer contactless payment solutions and integrated point-of-sale systems which can track sales and eliminate the need for manual cashiering. Hire Temporary Workers Employing temporary staff can significantly save on staffing costs while maintaining peak productivity in several ways.

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Leveraging POS Systems to Future-Proof Your Restaurant and Maximize Profits

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At the end of 2021, four out of five restaurants reported facing a staffing shortage due to reduced operating hours and dining capacity. To combat these obstacles among countless others, leaning on point-of-sale (POS) solutions can empower restaurants to quickly leverage new features to maximize profits in a fluctuating service economy.

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