Restaurants Deploy Smart Staffing Hacks to Manage Incoming Summer Rush

Key points

• Restaurants are aggressively cross-training front and back-of-house staff to create fluid teams capable of handling sudden traffic spikes.
• Menu simplification and kitchen automation are reducing ticket times and relieving pressure on line cooks during peak dining hours.
• Technology like handheld POS terminals and daily wage access tools are improving server efficiency and boosting employee retention.
• Diners can expect tighter menus and more tech-driven tableside service aimed at eliminating dining room bottlenecks.

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Sources and methodology

Reported from the public datasets below.

• Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) - Consumer Price Index, food away from home
• Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) - Food services and drinking places series
• U.S. Census Bureau - Monthly Retail Trade, food services

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