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The Downfall of a Restaurant: A Leadership Deficit

Embrace the Suck

As such, it's a tragedy when these establishments falter, collapse, or disappear, not due to a lack of talent, vision, or culinary prowess but because of a deficiency in leadership. I've distilled this undeniable truth: The success or failure of any restaurant is invariably linked to the quality of its leadership.

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OUR DAILY BREATH: LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP

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There has never been a more important time for leadership – not the job title – the act of leadership and the positive actions of those who rise to the occasion. There are people who selflessly step up and do what they believe is right, even in the absence of real leadership. At the same time – they crave leadership direction.

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Industry Report: Restaurants face staffing challenges, old and new in 2023

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Table of Contents Biggest overall team management challenges Top priorities for restaurant operators Wage Increases Leadership and Training Programs Hiring and retention remain the biggest challenge for restaurants when it comes to team management overall. Hiring and retention are our biggest challenges.

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Creating a culture that attracts and retains with Danny Meyer

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From what culture is, to how it's built, and how to use servant leadership, a lot of ground was covered. Core values communicate culture. But how do you communicate what behaviors and qualities that you want (and don't want?). You can train skills, but you can't change who someone is. The key to success?

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The Winning Strategy: Attracting and Retaining Top Talent for Your Restaurant – A Four-Step Approach

Embrace the Suck

Take the initiative, communicate, and show genuine interest in their capabilities. Step 3: Scout for Personality, Not Just Skills During the hiring process, we sometimes over-emphasize experience while undervaluing the importance of personality. Do not fear rejection; it's merely a step in the process.

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Improve Employee Retention with Leadership Development

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With a 5-Step Leadership Ladder , you can quickly deploy a talent development program to retain team members and develop bench strength. Wouldn’t it be great if, instead of the mad scramble, you had a bench of available talent already trained for their next role and ready for promotion? It doesn’t have to be.

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What to Include in Your Restaurant Employee Handbook

7 Shifts

The words ‘employee handbook’ are enough to make any new hire quiver. Doesn’t it make sense to create a restaurant employee handbook that encourages a positive workplace culture through teamwork and training? Watch: 7shifts CEO Jordan Boesch at Toast Food for Thought as he discusses hiring and employee engagement.