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The Value of Teamwork (And How to Make the Most of It)
Teamwork, simply stated, is less me and more we. Each member has a different role on the team. The strengths – and weaknesses – of each team member are unique, but they are all working toward the same goal. Individual efforts contribute to the team’s success, but the...
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The Value of Teamwork (And How to Make the Most of It)
Teamwork, simply stated, is less me and more we. Each member has a different role on the team. The strengths – and weaknesses – of each team member are unique, but they are all working toward the same goal. Individual efforts contribute to the team’s success, but the...
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Employee-Friendly Policies
Employee policies, whether they are written down in a handbook or implied through workplace culture, make a huge difference in your restaurant’s atmosphere. Your employees make up a huge part of your restaurant’s experience after all, through the service they provide,...
Keeping Tabs on Your Laundry Bill
From aprons and towels in the kitchen to tablecloths and napkins in the dining room, linen needs in a restaurant can be a huge expense— especially with the high costs of laundry services. If you have the room for a washer and dryer, consider doing your own laundry....
Train Your Servers on The Art of Caring Behavior
Focusing a restaurant training program on the Art of Caring Behavior will lead to improved service and increased guest loyalty. What's Caring Behavior? Many things, really. But all boiled down, it's making guests feel important. Important enough to be: Acknowledged no...
Need a Consultant? Look Around
A lot of business owners like to bring in restaurant consultants to evaluate their operations. The idea is that input from an outsider can uncover gaps in your restaurant training, processes, and procedures. A new perspective can open your eyes to aspects of your...
5 Mistakes Restaurant Managers Make
Success in the restaurant business isn’t just about doing things right. It’s also about avoiding mistakes that, over time, mushroom into issues that can literally shut your doors. Check out these common mistakes restaurant managers make, and learn how to avoid them....
How Are Your Resolutions Going So Far?
You’ve probably already started on the New Year’s resolutions you made for your personal life – go the gym, cut the carbs, stick to the family budget, and so on. But have you thought about personal resolutions that can affect your restaurant? These would be actionable...
The No Whining Zone
Do you have employees on staff whose constant gripes are getting in the way of their jobs—and yours? One of the toughest things about restaurant management is learning how to handle complaining employees. Put a Stop to Complainers Here's how to handle your constant...
Hot Topics for Restaurant Managers
On the off chance that you have a spare minute to take a break during this busy time of year, check out the hot topics for restaurant managers we’ve been tracking lately. Guest Experience It’s no surprise that restaurant managers and operators are focused on the guest...
Are You a Grateful Leader?
Gratitude gets a lot attention this time of year. Experts suggest that being grateful for others has a positive effect on relationships, which is probably why you hear a lot of people saying they’re grateful for “friends and family” when it’s their turn at the...
Employee Feedback – Are You Doing It Right?
Guess what? Your employees can’t read your mind. The only way for them to know for sure what you want them to do (and what you don’t want them to do) is for you to tell them. When you do it right, delivering employee feedback has many benefits. Teamwork improves, you...
How to Prevent Underage Alcohol Sales in Your Restaurant
Underage drinking is a serious problem in the United States. Excessive alcohol consumption is one of the leading causes of preventable deaths, and teenagers are especially at risk. If your restaurant serves alcohol, you and your servers have a responsibility to...
Put the “Happy” Back in Happy Hour
Happy hour can be a big draw for both your regular guests and new ones. But with the steep discounts you have to offer to get people in the door, is there really any money to be made? Of course there is! The key is to make the most of the people who come in during...
