Restaurant Management & Growth Blog

Working in A Restaurant: Everything You Need to Know

Are you thinking about working in a restaurant? Wondering what the experience is like? In this post we break down the key positions you can work in a restaurant, show you how to decide which position is right for you, and how to land your first job in the restaurant industry.

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Operations

16 Restaurant Manager Responsibilities NOT Found in The Job Description

Not all restaurant manager responsibilities are outlined in the job posting. In this blog post, we’ll highlight some of the common (and not so common) tasks you’ll be responsible for in your restaurant manager role so you’re better set up for success.

Marketing

The 11 Best Restaurants in Toronto (on Instagram)

Toronto is home to many popular restaurants. The signs are bright and colorful and many restaurants do this on purpose to promote their restaurants. These restaurants are proud to be known as some of the most instagrammable restaurants in Toronto.

Employees

Read This Before You Try Transitioning Out of the Restaurant Industry

Thinking about transitioning out of the restaurant industry? We all have bad days on the job, but that doesn’t mean it’s time to throw in the towel. Before giving your notice, read on for practical ways you can improve your situation.

Employees

Working in A Restaurant: Everything You Need to Know

Employees

The Truth About the Different Positions You Can Work in A Restaurant

Thinking of working in a restaurant, but not sure where to start? Check out this list of different positions in a restaurant you could apply for – plus their duties, required experience, pros, cons, and pay.

Insights

[Study] Is Workplace Happiness All About Pay? What 1,900+ Restaurant Staff Think

Employee turnover is disastrous to restaurants, so what exactly do restaurant staff want? We surveyed 1,900+ employees to find out what affects their workplace happiness and built out graphs, statistics, strategies, and even an interactive map to help you reduce restaurant turnover.

Staffing

9 Essential Restaurant Management Skills and How to Master Them

Looking to move up at your restaurant. Here are the essential restaurant management skills you’ll need to take on more responsibility.

Clients

How Burrito Boyz Reduced Labor Costs and Increased Performance Across 30+ Locations [Case Study]

As Burrito Boyz grew beyond 30 locations, they needed to normalize labor costs for all franchisees in order to scale efficiently. Here's how easy it was with 7shifts.

Staffing

12 Restaurant Job Interview Questions (and How to Answer Them)

What are the most common restaurant job interview questions you'll come across in the service industry and what's the best way to answer them? Read on to find out!

Instagram

How to Get a Job at A Restaurant (and Make Great Tips)

Learning how to get a job at a restaurant and bring in great tips boils down to acquiring the very same skills: friendliness, flexibility, and being a team player who puts the customer first.

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