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Your restaurant faces a tech glitch during peak hours. How do you ensure timely meal service?

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Imagine you're managing a bustling restaurant when suddenly, technology fails you during the dinner rush. Your point-of-sale system crashes, the kitchen display screens go blank, and panic sets in. In such scenarios, maintaining the quality and timeliness of meal service is crucial to keep customers satisfied and to protect your establishment's reputation. With a few strategic moves and quick thinking, you can navigate through this technological hiccup without sacrificing service standards.

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1 Manual Mode

When technology fails, revert to manual operations. Quickly distribute paper pads and pens to your staff so they can take orders the old-fashioned way. Ensure your team knows the menu well, including prices and specials, to avoid errors. Communication is key—servers should relay orders to the kitchen verbally or through a makeshift ticket system. This might slow things down slightly, but it keeps the process moving. Simultaneously, assign someone to manage the manual calculation of bills and cash transactions.

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Scott Astle

Advisor, Agency Business Development, AO Globe Life
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During a peak dinner rush, our restaurant encountered a POS system failure. With orders backing up and customers waiting, we swiftly switched to manual mode. We distributed order pads and briefed the team on in-crisis menu simplification details. Servers relayed orders verbally to the kitchen, and used an extra expediter, ensuring accuracy despite the setback. Meanwhile, we assigned a dedicated staff member to handle billing manually. This experience reinforced the importance of preparedness and adaptability in maintaining service excellence during unexpected tech challenges. Communication flow is everything in accurate, timely, and professional service.

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Maverick A. Young (Mav), M.
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When technology fails, switch to manual mode. Equip staff with paper and pens for orders. Ensure they know the menu inside and out. Communicate orders verbally or with makeshift tickets. Assign a cashier for manual calculations. It might slow things down, but the show must go on!

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2 Team Coordination

Effective communication becomes your lifeline. Brief your team immediately about the situation and assign clear roles. For instance, one staff member can focus solely on taking orders, while another expedites food from the kitchen. Establish a temporary communication system, perhaps using hand signals or code words, to convey messages quickly across the floor. Encourage your staff to remain calm and supportive of each other; a coordinated team can overcome even the most unexpected challenges.

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Leipua Puloka

Banquet Captain at the Sheraton Resort & Spa Maui
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Team coordination is key at this point. Keeping your guest experience as normal as possible next. Cooperating with team members on the floor and back of house will build a tighter bond moving forward, not only during tough times. The morale of the team will be better and managers can count on them on future problems. At the end of the day, Costumer’s are happy and teams communication are more productive.

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3 Customer Care

Your customers are your priority. Inform them of the technical issues with honesty and assure them that you are doing everything to maintain service quality. Offer complimentary drinks or appetizers to tables experiencing delays. This gesture not only appeases waiting guests but also demonstrates your commitment to customer satisfaction. Engage in small talk or share stories—anything to make the wait seem shorter and more pleasant.

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4 Inventory Tracking

Without digital systems, tracking inventory becomes a manual task. Designate a staff member to keep a written log of all orders to monitor inventory levels. This will help you track which items are running low and manage stock effectively throughout the service. It's crucial to communicate with kitchen staff about any potential shortages or substitutions that may be necessary so they can adjust their preparations accordingly.

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5 Tech Troubleshooting

While your team handles the floor, attempt to troubleshoot the technical issues. Restart systems and check all connections. If you're not tech-savvy, reach out to your tech support service or a knowledgeable staff member. Sometimes, a simple fix like rebooting the system can solve the problem. However, if the glitch is more complex, focus on maintaining manual operations until a professional can resolve the issue.

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6 Plan B

Always have a contingency plan for such emergencies. Whether it's a backup point-of-sale system or a set of procedures for manual operation, being prepared can significantly reduce stress and disorganization. After the rush, review what happened and how your team handled it. Use this experience to refine your backup plan and ensure smoother operations in case of future tech glitches.

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Leigh-Ann Jacoby

Branch Manager
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Plan B is always great as long as it’s kept up to date and staff is trained when and how to use it. When the menu is updated or changed there should be a “cheat sheet” smaller version updated within the plan B so that it’s available for staff use at time manual is needed.

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7 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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Sara M.

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Ive always felt that every employee should experience every role in the restaurant. It would build understanding and help employees work better together. If the computers went down and having to go manual, everyone would already be knowledgeable on cook time, window time, etc. Working together, I feel, is most important, no matter what business it is.

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