Leadership: You’re Doing the Right Things—Now Let’s Help You Do Them the Right Way

Running a restaurant today takes more than grit—it takes heart, hustle, and a team that feels seen, supported, and set up for success. If you’re putting in the effort to train your people, hold meetings, post checklists, and stay organized—you’re already ahead of the curve.

But here’s the challenge: even when you’re doing all the right things, outdated tools and workflows can hold you back. And in this industry, staying stuck in the past—no matter how well-intentioned—can create friction that affects your staff, your service, and your sanity.

Let’s walk through a few common practices Shifty sees all the time.

They’re not wrong—in fact, they’re a sign you care. But there’s a better way.

Are These Still Part of Your Daily Routine?

Training materials in a three-ring binder?

• Maybe they’ve been around since 2019, have coffee stains on page 3, and no one’s sure where the allergen updates went.
• Let’s modernize it: Real-time digital training that lives on every device and updates automatically.
  
  

Paper tests at the end of training?

• If staff are cramming like it’s finals week, the info probably isn’t sticking.
• Let’s modernize it: Interactive, bite-sized learning with knowledge checks built in along the way.

Allergen info posted on the kitchen wall?

• If it’s marked up with Sharpie and hard to read, it’s probably causing more stress than clarity.
• Let’s modernize it: Real-time digital menu tools that provide instant access to accurate, updated allergen details.

Pre-shift meetings?

• If half the team is setting up while the other half is half-listening, important info gets lost.
• Let’s modernize it: Mobile shift notes that staff can review ahead of time—so they show up prepared and aligned.
  
  

All-staff meetings?

• When only 60% show up and the rest feel called out, it creates disconnection.
• Let’s modernize it: Recorded updates and engagement tools that make everyone feel included, no matter their schedule.

Checklists on clipboards?

• If they mysteriously get “done” at 11:59 PM, you already know the deal.
• Let’s modernize it: Digital checklists with time stamps, visibility, and accountability—no guessing, no chasing.

You’re Not Falling Behind—You’re Ready to Level Up

The truth is, 90% of restaurants don’t have a real training program. If you’re doing even some of the things on this list, you’re already showing up for your team in ways most don’t. That deserves credit.

But today’s workforce expects more. And they deserve it.

• 62% of employees say they’d leave over inadequate training.

• Modern systems improve retention, confidence, and team performance.

At Shifty, we’re here to support restaurant operators who are already trying—and just need better tools to keep growing.

Let’s Help You Lead with Confidence

You care about your people. You care about getting it right. And now, you deserve a platform that makes that easier—not harder.

Let Shifty help you modernize training, team communication, and task management—so you can spend less time chasing down paper, and more time building a strong, confident team.

Ready to make the shift? Let’s Get Your Shift Together®.