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Teaching Servers to Sell
Per person check averages have never mattered more than they do right now. Restaurants have to make the most out of every guest they have. This means providing exceptional service, of course, but it also means enhancing that guest experience with extras, add-ons, and...
Teaching Servers to Sell
Per person check averages have never mattered more than they do right now. Restaurants have to make the most out of every guest they have. This means providing exceptional service, of course, but it also means enhancing that guest experience with extras, add-ons, and...
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...
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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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....
To Sell is to Serve, To Serve is to Sell
In the restaurant business, service and sales go hand in hand. To sell is to serve, and to serve is to sell. The problem is that many restaurant servers are afraid to “sell.” They don’t want to seem pushy or insincere. Usually, this is because the word “sell” conjures...
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...
Bubbling Over: Train Servers to Sell More Champagne
There's no wrong time to sell wine and champagne, and there's no better time than the holiday season. Historically, the majority of U.S. wine and champagne sales are made during the winter holiday season. But if you wait until the busy season to train your waitstaff...
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...
Orientation Sets the Stage for Success
The way you treat your employees determines how they’ll treat your guests. This starts during your orientation program. New employees are typically the most attentive and open to new ideas during their first few weeks on the job, so make sure you make the most of that...
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...
The 5 Rs of Training Success
You’ve probably already heard about tuning servers in to WII-FM to increase sales and raise tips. When you show servers “What’s-In-It-For-Me?” to improve performance, everyone makes more money. You can use the same WII-FM strategy to improve training success....
