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Running a restaurant, one fixable problem at a time

Operator-tested guides on the daily mechanics — tips, par levels, shift handoffs — and the tools that take the manual work off your plate.

A back of house prep board on a tablet showing par levels, on-hand counts, and prep-to amounts for a dinner shift
restaurant operations · July 10, 2026

How to Run a Back of House Prep List That Beats the Rush

A restaurant prep list for back of house that keeps up with the rush. Real steps to set pars, assign prep, and stop running out mid-shift.

Tip Pool Calculator concept: one shift pool of $1,420 split into fair per-person payouts
restaurant operations · May 31, 2026

How to Run a Restaurant Tip Pool Without the Drama

How to run a restaurant tip pool that staff trust and auditors can follow. Step-by-step policy, math, and reporting from a working GM.