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Streamlining Operations and Enhancing Efficiency at The Briar Rose Bar & Grill with IoT
Applicable Industries
- Cities & Municipalities
Use Cases
- Personnel Tracking & Monitoring
- Time Sensitive Networking
The Challenge
The Briar Rose Bar & Grill, a renowned hospitality establishment in County Cork, Ireland, faced significant operational challenges as it expanded over its 50 years of existence. The management, led by Peter Fahey, recognized the need to automate and streamline their manual processes to maintain their high-quality service. The primary challenge was the time-consuming and inefficient method of managing staff schedules and attendance. Employees would sign in and out on paper, and administrative staff would manually input this data into their systems. This process was not only laborious but also prevented the business from gaining insights into historical data, making demand planning difficult.
About The Customer
The Briar Rose Bar & Grill is a well-established hospitality business located in County Cork, Ireland. With over 50 years of experience in the industry, the restaurant has grown and evolved, offering a diverse menu that caters to a wide range of dietary preferences. The establishment is known for its high-quality food and service, offering a full grill menu and a value-centric lunch offering seven days a week. The restaurant is conveniently located near the city center and Douglas village, making it a popular choice for both locals and visitors.
The Solution
The restaurant adopted Bizimply, an automated time and attendance management system, to streamline their operations. With Bizimply, the scheduling and timecards of the staff are now efficiently managed, allowing for better planning of shifts and coverage during peak customer periods. The system also feeds staff hours directly into payroll, eliminating errors and ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time. The reporting features of Bizimply provide easy access to data and the ability to download reports on various aspects of the business. This has given the management the ability to analyze performance and identify areas for improvement. Additionally, the MyZimply app has improved communication with staff, providing them with their schedules directly on their mobile devices.
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