Restaurant Scheduling for Success- from Richard Saporito s e-book-How to Improve Dining Room Service-
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Restaurant Scheduling for Success
From Richard Saporito's e-book, How to Improve Dining Room Service*
Overview
Effective staff scheduling is crucial for enhancing dining room service and ensuring customer satisfaction. This article, a section from Richard Saporito's 31-page e-book, delves into best practices for restaurant scheduling.
Key Points
Aligning Staff Scheduling with Customer Service
Balancing staff scheduling with dining room needs is vital for maintaining a happy and effective team. By aligning labor requirements with projected business, restaurants can improve both service quality and employee satisfaction.
Implementing a Shift Availability System
It's important to establish a system that allows staff to communicate their shift availability in writing. A prominently displayed sign-up sheet can be effective. Consistent communication about staff availability will streamline the scheduling process.
Distributing Shifts Evenly
Ensure each staff member works a balanced number of shifts weekly. Overloading or under-scheduling staff can harm customer service. Typically, efficiency improves when staff work three or more shifts per week. While occasional adjustments might be necessary, they should be minimal.
Considering Business Projections
Schedule makers must be aware of anticipated business levels. The schedule should reflect the appropriate staffing for busy seasons, holidays, and events. External factors, such as festivals or parades, also need consideration. Accurate forecasts for each dining area, especially when featuring unique decor or entertainment, are essential.
Adapting to Fluctuations
Forecasting should aim for a perfect staffing balance. Understaffing during busy days can hinder service and harm the restaurant's reputation, while overstaffing can lead to frustration and unnecessary payroll expenses.
Establishing a Consistent Schedule Cycle
Start the scheduling week on Sunday, posting the schedule by Thursday or Friday. Using Excel spreadsheets enhances organization. Display the schedule prominently with sufficient copies for all staff, and provide accessible phone lists to facilitate shift swaps.
Managing Shift Substitutions
Maintain a substitution book for recording shift changes. Both parties involved must initial the changes, and a manager should verify to prevent coverage issues.
Balancing Practical and Personal Needs
While managing payroll costs, remember that dining room staff are real people with personal lives. The scheduler should be considerate of personal requests while maintaining a balanced schedule.
Involving Management
Initially, a manager or service consultant should oversee the schedule. In mature restaurants, a senior staff member can often handle this task due to better communication.
Conclusion
Select the system that works best for your establishment. A well-managed staff schedule is integral to customer service and should be prioritized accordingly.
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