Although the restaurant industry is not going out of business anytime soon and hungry customers keep showing up, a nationwide staffing shortage is hitting restaurants hard. According to the latest Job Openings and Labor Turnover Report from the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, more than 4 million …
Managing Staffing and Turnover in the Restaurant Industry
Those who pay attention to the news have likely seen that our country is experiencing a labor shortage the likes of which we have not experienced in a long time. The shortage spans many industries, but it seems that fast food and sit-down restaurants have been hit the hardest. What is most …
Industry Issues: Staffing Problems & Solutions
The past year and vast change have served up the restaurant industry some unimaginable challenges. From widespread closures (temporary and permanent) to major shifts in hiring, supply chain issues, and general business models; the industry has proven to be adaptable. Now, businesses, including …
Restaurant Management Tips for Goal Setting with Your Staff
The restaurant industry is making a comeback. Across the U.S., unique innovations are redefining what it means to do our work and new employees are providing more than a few good news stories. While it’s good to embrace some of that positive momentum, it’s also vital to remember the real backbone of …
How to Increase Diversity in Your Restaurant
By 2043, many have projected the U.S. to become a nation composed primarily of minorities. This projection means that now more than ever, it’s essential to diversify businesses. Indeed, incorporating diverse perspectives into the workplace has increased over the past few years as companies begin to …
Restaurant Operator Spotlight: Bone Daddies
In a new series focusing on restaurant operators, Steve Hill, Head of Operations at the UK's Bone Daddies, discusses the restaurant's obstacles and successes through COVID-19. Despite the challenges presented by the COVID-19 outbreak, he illustrates how QSR Automations restaurant technology has …