Hospitality trends and updates
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Hospitality welcomes extended Platinum Jubilee licensing hours
UKHospitality has the temporary change in licensing rules for England and Wales, having campaigned strongly for the measures.The hospitality sector has welcomed the government’s confirmation that licenced premises will be…
How Restaurant Owners Can Streamline their Accounting Systems
When it comes to running your own restaurant, you’ll quickly understand that nothing’s more important than your time. Every minute counts and time wasted equals revenue lost. So, when you…
Hospitality customers are facing double digit price rises in 2022
A UKHospitality survey of more that 340 hospitality businesses (which equates to roughly 8200 venues with 190,000 staff) has concluded that nearly half of operators (47%) are reporting that they…
Why staff happiness is vital to your business, and how Opsyte helps you track it!
Staff happiness is vital for hospitality businesses but is unfortunately often a low priority for management – especially after the industry facing numerous other hardships over the last few years.However,…
What is a sales forecast, and how does Opsyte help you manage it?
What is a sales forecast, and how does Opsyte help you manage it?Creating and using a sales forecast is a huge benefit to your hospitality business - it is the…
Your Hospitality New Years Resolutions
Let’s be honest, it’s been a tough couple of years for hospitality – but here we are in another December, and despite everything your hospitality businesses are welcoming guests celebrating…
Skills that a career in hospitality helps you build!
It’s easy to get lost in the day-to-day routine of your job and lose sight of the way your hospitality career is benefiting your personal and professional growth. Whether working…
What is a tronc?
A tronc, or service charge pool, is a special arrangement between business and staff that allows the fair distribution of staff tips, gratuities and service charge collected by the business…
Managing your Restaurants Deposits at Christmas
Managing your restaurant’s deposits at Christmas I have some clients that effectively start their Christmas preparation in January. Yes – they simply cannot wait to go through another 4-6 weeks…
How well are you delegating responsibilities?
There are a few different ways people will react to reading the title of this blog post...Some may be reading keenly, because who doesn’t want to successfully offload some of…
Could your Clocking In Process be Improved?
I wish I were right in saying "gone are the days of paper based clocking in and out", but unfortunately people still use antiquated ways of recording staff time instead…
Are you losing time processing staff documents?
Onboarding new staff is an integral part of running a business. This process has many stages that can take place over the employee’s first few months. Among other things, during…
National Minimum wage in 2022
Is the UK’s national minimum wage going up in 2022?Yes!The national minimum wage is going up in 2022 on 1st April – as announced by Rishi Sunak in October 2021…
Budget reveals 50% business rates discount and 'draught relief'
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has offered the hospitality sector a 50% discount on business rates for the next year.He will also introduce “draught relief” which will apply a new lower rate…
KPIs for your restaurant or bar – what should you be managing?
Restaurant KPIs - where do you start? This is both a simple and a complicated question at the same time… Monitoring Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) is vital for you…
How Effectively Are You Planning Your Rota?
How Effectively Are You Planning Your Rota?Managing your hospitality staff rota can take a lot of time and effort: planning shifts, making sure you’re appropriately staffed, factoring in holiday and…
VAT changes to hospitality - September 2021
You most probably are aware of the reduction to 5% of specific VAT supplies in the hospitality industry, which the Chancellor introduced on 8th July 2020 to help the sector…
Right to work checks for your restaurant
Home Office guidance on right to work checks changed on 1st July 2021. Click here for the direct article. The requirement for employers to complete pre-employment right to work checks…
National Minumum Wage increase - UK 2021
How to Offset the Cost of Minimum Wage Increases in the UK The national living wage and minimum wages for those younger than 25 gone up from the 1st of…
What You Need To Know Before Changing Your Worker's Hours
What you need to know before changing your worker’s hoursChanging your worker’s shift hours can be challenging in terms of collaborating with the workers. To tackle the problem of non-beneficial…
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Optimising Restaurant Management: The Ultimate Guide to Digital Invoicing and Billing Solutions in the Hospitality Industry
Invoice for Restaurant: A Vital Component in the Hospitality IndustryIn the fast-paced hospitality industry, the ability to manage operations efficiently is paramount. A significant part of these operations includes the…...
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Maximising Profits in the UK Restaurant Industry: An Insight into Profit Margins and Financial Management in the UK Hospitality Sector
Understanding Profit Margin in the UK Restaurant IndustryThe UK restaurant industry is a vibrant and dynamic sector of the UK economy, contributing significantly to the nation's GDP. However, in the…...
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Innovative Bar Marketing Strategies: Boosting Sales and Customer Engagement in the Hospitality Industry
Promoting Bar Ideas: Innovative Strategies for Success in the UK Hospitality IndustryThe UK hospitality industry, especially the bar scene, is a thriving and competitive market. For your bar to stand…...
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Maximizing Restaurant Productivity: A Comprehensive Guide to Efficient Scheduling and Workforce Management in the Hospitality Industry Using Online Scheduling Software
Mastering Restaurant Scheduling in the UK Hospitality IndustryIn the dynamic world of the UK hospitality sector, restaurant management demands a blend of finesse, efficiency, and technological savvy. Central to this…...
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Maximizing Efficiency and Profitability: Comprehensive Guide to QSR Management and Innovative Fast Food Strategies in the Hospitality Industry
Demystifying QSR Management: The Key to Success in the Fast-Food IndustryIn today's dynamic hospitality industry, quick service restaurants (QSRs) have gained a significant foothold. The fast food industry, with its…...
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Best Reporting and Scheduling Software for Hospitality
Data-Driven Decisions in Hospitality: Why the Right Reporting and Scheduling Software Matters More Than EverEvery hospitality manager has experienced that sinking feeling. You're mid-week, business feels busy, staff seem stretched,…...