Restaurant Management & Growth Blog

The restaurant industry has long been associated with long hours, hot-headed chefs, and an intense working environment that only the most passionate could handle. But that’s been slowly changing over the past few years.

The 9 to 5 workday is common in many industries—but not in restaurants. Your business might benefit from a swing shift schedule, which ensures you have the right amount of coverage at the right times.

In the wake of the great resignation, restaurants have been raising labor costs to both attract and retain all-star employees. Keeping track of your earned vs. actual hours can help your restaurant make real-time scheduling decisions to keep labor costs low and still ensure workers get fair wages.