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Turning the Tide: The Inspiring Leadership of Geoff Alexander

The Restaurant Times

Embracing Self-Ordering Kiosks Early On Alexander adopted the self-ordering kiosk technology way before it was a common thing — in 2008. ” Hiring and Nurturing Talent Alexander shares tips on how to hire and nurture the right talent for your restaurant. As he says, “It (Social media) is as simple.

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Sprinkling Success: A Conversation with Dan Mesches

The Restaurant Times

Mesches was introduced to Sprinkles while consulting in Los Angeles in 2008, urged by a friend to sample the brand’s cupcakes. Trust in Your Team: Hiring talented individuals and empowering them to shine is crucial in the restaurant industry.

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International Women’s Day Special: Here’s What Our Industry Leaders Have to Say  

The Restaurant Times

Chiquita Gulati Co-founder Paschion Restaurants Chiquita is a celebrated chef and co-founder of Paschion Restaurants, a company that has been running Spice Market , an Indian regional food specialty restaurant in New Delhi since 2008. Having racially literate managers is another key aspect.

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P.F. Chang’s To Go and Wing Squad Delivers

Modern Restaurant Management

Under Allen’s leadership, this C-suite team has been instrumental in implementing a multi-faceted transformation plan designed to ensure long-term sustainability, enhance brand relevance, accelerate innovation, improve guest satisfaction, increase overall profitability and create a clear growth plan to propel the company forward.

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The restaurant industry needs to step up for women. We asked four leaders how to do it.

7 Shifts

I have been serving plant based charcuterie since 2008.Broccoli At her first job as a server, she tried to show a new hire how to make a side salad. Is there something in the hiring or recruiting process that leaves women out? At Smalls Sliders, they combat this by training every hire on every position. Remember me?I

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Your Pie Hires Lisa Dimson as First Marketing Chief

RGU

Your Pie announced the hire of Lisa Dimson as the brand’s first Chief Marketing Officer. An industry veteran, Dimson brings more than 15 years of restaurant marketing experience, plus a robust understanding of the fast-casual landscape, having held leadership positions with brands like Yum!

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MRM Franchise Feed: CPK’s Franchise Momentum and Rex’s Rebuilds

Modern Restaurant Management

Under Minardi’s leadership, CPK sees significant opportunities to add to the company’s presence in Asia with a focus on Hong Kong, South Korea, Singapore, Japan, and Malaysia. The Krystal Company has hired two senior executives with extensive QSR experience to lead its ongoing revitalization plan. Giorgio Minardi.

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