Tableside Restaurant Group: How 10 Minutes a Day Saves One Operator Hours a Week

“HotSchedules has completely changed how we operate. It’s made everything smoother, more efficient, and ultimately more profitable.”

– Matt Passardi, COO, Tableside

IndustryCASUAL DINING
Locations3
ProductsHOTSCHEDULES
SOLUTIONSSCHEDULING
BASED INFLORIDA

Managing multiple restaurants is no small feat. For Matt Passardi, COO, overseeing three locations means juggling labor budgets, optimizing schedules, and ensuring smooth operations—all while maintaining profitability. With HotSchedules, Matt and his team can proactively manage scheduling, which directly impacts their ability to drive profitability.

By spending just ten minutes a day in the HS reporting center, Matt saves hours each week, allowing him to focus on high-level strategic decisions instead of getting caught up in manual scheduling tasks.

Challenge

For multi-location restaurant operators, labor is one of the biggest challenges and expenses. At one location, Tableside initially tried a different software for scheduling. However, they quickly found that it lacked the depth of labor management capabilities needed for multi-location oversight. It didn’t provide real-time labor cost tracking, automated scheduling recommendations, or the scalability required to manage multiple restaurants effectively.

Some of the key challenges faced include:

Solution

HotSchedules gave Matt and his team the data-driven tools needed to streamline operations and maximize efficiency:

“With HotSchedules, I can get a quick snapshot of our labor costs and staffing levels across all locations in seconds. It gives me total control without micromanaging.” – Matt Passardi

This integration allows managers to make informed staffing decisions, preventing over- or under-scheduling and optimizing operational efficiency. 

Result

Since switching to HotSchedules, Tableside has seen significant operational improvements:

“We’ve not only reduced our labor costs, but we’ve also created a better work-life balance for our staff, which keeps them happy and engaged.” – Matt Passardi

For restaurant operators managing multiple locations, having instant access to labor insights and automated scheduling tools isn’t just a convenience—it’s a necessity. HotSchedules has transformed the way Tableside operates, turning scheduling from a reactive task into a proactive profit-driver.  

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