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8 Reasons Why Restaurant Workers Quit (And How to Retain Them)

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As of 2019, hospitality had a national average turnover rate of 75% , and that's only grown since the pandemic. The Solution: Adjust your compensation. The Solution: Adjust your compensation. But there are a number of ways to adjust compensation without cutting into your profits. 73% of those employees still receive tips.

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A Guide to the Role of a Restaurant Manager: Duties, Daily Routine, and Essential Skills

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Table of Contents: The main duties and responsibilities of a restaurant manager What is a restaurant manager’s daily routine? You should expect to spend some of your time approving comps and monitoring staff's service quality to ensure they maintain high standards. This part of the job is arguably the most multi-faceted.

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Who has the worst staff turnover? Restaurant Employee Turnover by City and State + Retention Playbook

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But before we dive in, let's look at where turnover stands right now—and what's causing it. What about managers? Check your culture. High turnover has long been a core tenet of the hospitality industry. What about managers? Turnover in restaurants is as high as ever. Table of Contents. Table of Contents.

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The Keys to Restaurant Longevity with Lula Cafe’s Jason Hammel

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For an industry with a high rate of first-year closures, Lula Cafe's longevity is a testament to what Hammel calls a youthful mindset. He joined us on the Pre-Shift Podcast to chat about the keys to Lula Cafe's longevity, how they changed after the pandemic, and how the industry has changed since they opened 24 years ago.

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Rotating Schedules and Shifts: The Ultimate Guide + Examples

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This practice of planned changes to employee schedules is known as rotating scheduling – and about 5% of hospitality employees work this way. Restaurants that engage in rotating scheduling will regularly schedule employees in different shifts depending on the week, month, or season. What is a Rotating Schedule? How to Set It Up.

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Guide on Providing Excellent Customer Service: Before, During and After The Meal

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You may serve the best food on the block, but if your restaurant doesn't match its dishes with plausible customer service, your customers may never come back. That's why it's important to provide an outstanding dining experience from the second your customer's enter your restaurant, till the moment they leave.

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A Guide to the Role of a Restaurant Manager: Duties, Daily Routine, and Essential Skills

7 Shifts

Table of Contents: The main duties and responsibilities of a restaurant manager What is a restaurant manager’s daily routine? You should expect to spend some of your time approving comps and monitoring staff's service quality to ensure they maintain high standards. This part of the job is arguably the most multi-faceted.