Hospitality trends and updates
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Choosing Good Restaurant Rota Software
Restaurant Rota SoftwareRestaurants and bars require many employees with different roles.A missing team member can cause havoc with service. One of the most difficult daily tasks for any site manager…
How to Scale Up Your HR in Your Hospitality Business?
One of the most reliable routes to success that your hospitality business can take is to increase your focus on Human Resources. It is well known that happy employees are…
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…
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Maximising Efficiency in Your Catering Business: The Ultimate Guide to Catering Management Software, Scheduling, and Menu Planning
Catering Management Software: Revolutionising the UK Hospitality IndustryThe UK hospitality industry is a vibrant, fast-paced sector, home to a multitude of businesses, from restaurants and cafes to large-scale event management…...
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Maximising Efficiency in Hospitality Management: A Comprehensive Guide to Employee Scheduling Software and Staff Management Solutions
Revolutionise Your Hospitality Management with Employee Scheduling SoftwareIn the rapidly evolving world of hospitality management, businesses in the United Kingdom are continually seeking innovative staff management solutions to improve efficiency�...
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Optimising Hospitality Rota Management: A Comprehensive Guide to Employee Scheduling and Shift Planning in the Hospitality Industry
Mastering Hospitality Rota Management in the UK: A Modern ApproachThe hospitality industry is dynamic, fast-paced, and customer-centric. Nowhere is this more evident than in the UK, where establishments ranging from…...
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Leveraging Catering Software: A Game-Changer in the Hospitality Industry and Event Planning
The Importance and Benefits of Software for Caterers in the UK Hospitality IndustryThe UK hospitality industry is a dynamic and ever-evolving field. With the increasing demand for efficient service and…...
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Maximising Restaurant Profitability: A Comprehensive Guide to QSR Consulting and Optimization Strategies in the Fast Food Industry
Empowering Quick Service Restaurants: The Role of QSR ConsultingWith the intense competition in the UK's hospitality industry, it has never been more critical for quick service restaurants (QSRs) to stay…...
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Maximising Catering Efficiency: A Comprehensive Guide to Modern Catering Business Software and Hospitality Management Tools
Transforming Hospitality: The Power of Catering Business SoftwareIntroductionThe hospitality industry in the UK has evolved significantly over the past decade, with an increasing need for efficient and reliable catering services.…...