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Talk to your team first.

Considering team availability first, can significantly reduce scheduling conflicts and enhance overall efficiency. Ignoring it leads to no-call no-shows and frustrated employees. Ultimately, a great and happy team makes for a great restaurant!

What is an example of using data to inform scheduling?

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Use sales insights to forecast laborConsider seasonal eventsConsider your busiest (and slowest) daysAll of the above
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Have Contingencies.

Plan for those absentees and expect last-minute shift swaps. Provide staff with the option to switch shifts easily if they need to, and allow employees to self manage time-off requests in advance of creating your schedules.

What is the most efficient way to create a schedule?

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Digital SchedulingPen & PaperSpreadsheets
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The 5 steps to setting yourself up for scheduling success:

  • Take to your team

  • Use data

  • Have contingencies

  • Create your schedule

  • Distribute your schedule

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