--- title: Shifty Bites Blog (2) description: Thought leadership from seasoned restaurant pros with over 30 years of experience, the Shifty Bites blog has valuable insights, tips, and tricks to running an effective restaurant of any size. (2) image: https://bites.shiftyinc.com/hubfs/Icons/Shifty%203d%20app%20icon.png --- [Book a demo](https://www.shiftyinc.com/book-demo) Shifty Bites Blog # Run a tighter shift. Thought leadership from seasoned restaurant pros with over 30 years of experience, the Shifty Bites blog has valuable insights, tips, and tricks to running an effective restaurant of any size. 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If the “right way” only lives in someone’s ... Beth Hussey · Aug 26, 2026 Read article](https://bites.shiftyinc.com/blog/free-restaurant-sop-template-for-foh-boh-managers) ### [![Small clipboards in a wooden container on a counter](https://bites.shiftyinc.com/hubfs/blog/restaurant-scheduling-software-how-to-choose-right-1.jpg) Shifty Features Restaurant Scheduling Software: How to Choose Right Restaurant scheduling software should feel like relief, not a weekly scramble. If you’re still bouncing between a spreadsheet, a group text, and a ... The Shifty Team · Aug 25, 2026 Read article](https://bites.shiftyinc.com/blog/restaurant-scheduling-software-how-to-choose-right) ### [![](https://bites.shiftyinc.com/hubfs/ChatGPT%20Image%20May%2021%2c%202026%2c%2002_53_22%20PM.png) One Platform, Two Concepts Managed Seamlessly with Shifty Charleen, Owner | Zaza’s on Main & Gino’s Parlor| Connecticut The Shifty Team · May 21, 2026 Read article](https://bites.shiftyinc.com/blog/one-platform-two-concepts-managed-seamlessly-with-shifty) ### [![shifty-valley-dairy](https://bites.shiftyinc.com/hubfs/valley-dairy-shifty-featured-1200x628.png) Case Studies Scaling Smart: How Valley Dairy Modernized Training Across 13 Locations Andrew McCullough, Executive General Manager | Valley Dairy | Michigan The Shifty Team · Apr 16, 2026 Read article](https://bites.shiftyinc.com/blog/scaling-smart-how-valley-dairy-modernized-training-across-13-locations) ### [![trainer teaching](https://bites.shiftyinc.com/hubfs/SHIFTY%20blog%20training%20people.png) Leadership & Strategy Training as a Competitive Advantage in the Battle for Hospitality Talent The restaurant industry is still fighting a talent war. Operators everywhere are competing not only for guests but for good people. And while signing ... The Shifty Team · Oct 16, 2025 Read article](https://bites.shiftyinc.com/blog/training-as-a-competitive-advantage-in-the-battle-for-hospitality-talent) ### [![dave hornak](https://bites.shiftyinc.com/hubfs/Screenshot%202025-09-29%20at%205.38.09%20PM.png) Leadership & Strategy Embracing Modern Training Solutions: A Chat with Dave Hornak on Shifty’s Impact In the restaurant business, success is built on more than great food. It depends on people who are trained, confident, and connected to the culture ... The Shifty Team · Sep 30, 2025 Read article](https://bites.shiftyinc.com/blog/embracing-modern-training-solutions-a-chat-with-dave-hornak-on-shiftys-impact) ### [![hospitality trainer](https://bites.shiftyinc.com/hubfs/SHIFTY%20BLOG%20hospitality%20traning.png) Leadership & Strategy Getting Back to Hospitality? It Starts with Training The restaurant industry seems to be having a bit of a “back to basics” moment, and we’re here for it. The Shifty Team · Sep 26, 2025 Read article](https://bites.shiftyinc.com/blog/getting-back-to-hospitality-it-starts-with-training) ### [![manager and employee](https://bites.shiftyinc.com/hubfs/SHIFTY%20BLOG%20day%20hesaid.png) Leadership & Strategy Training That Protects: How Shifty Reduces Legal Risk for Restaurants Running a restaurant means juggling dozens of priorities every day: delivering hospitality, keeping staff engaged, managing costs, and staying ... The Shifty Team · Sep 19, 2025 Read article](https://bites.shiftyinc.com/blog/training-that-protects-how-shifty-reduces-legal-risk-for-restaurants) ## See Shifty in action. Book a 15-minute demo and see how Shifty helps restaurants schedule, train, and retain. [Book your free demo](https://www.shiftyinc.com/book-demo) © 2026 Shifty. All rights reserved. [Privacy Policy](https://www.shiftyinc.com/privacy)