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

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Inventory management Managers need to ensure the kitchen is stocked with the right amount of food so that nothing is wasted and as few items need to be 86'ed as possible. An effective leader inspires and motivates the team and uses their communication skills to foster a collaborative environment.

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The Importance of Communicating Cleanliness After COVID-19

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Retailers and brands are facing significant challenges on a variety of fronts during the COVID-19 crisis , especially in health and safety. Do your customers know enough about your cleaning processes to trust your kitchen, staff, and lobby? Find a good way to communicate the steps you’re taking. You end up like Tyson.

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Seven Ways HR Leadership Can Reduce Risk for Restaurants During Turbulent Times

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No clear roadmap exists for how restaurant managers and HR professionals should address the issue and communicate with their teams. A global infectious disease outbreak such as COVID-19 can impact your business in terms of risk to employee safety, loss of sales and economic uncertainty.

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Rising Above the Smoke: Four Tips for Restaurants Navigating Wildfire Smoke (and Other Unpredictable Weather)

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Prioritize Safety for Everyone The safety of your guests and staff should be your top priority, especially when you can literally see the changes in the air quality right in front of you. To prioritize everyone’s safety, create a plan that outlines the basic protocols for different weather situations and scenarios.

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

7 Shifts

Inventory management Managers need to ensure the kitchen is stocked with the right amount of food so that nothing is wasted and as few items need to be 86'ed as possible. An effective leader inspires and motivates the team and uses their communication skills to foster a collaborative environment.

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Restaurant Experts’ 2021 Outlook, Part Two

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A lot of retailers rushed to market in response to COVID-19 to provide mobile experiences that prioritized safety and contactless interactions. Chipotle recently announced its first digital-only restaurant called the Chipotle Digital Kitchen. Safety is paramount: Gone are the days of buffet style displays and bulk serving.

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COVID-19 Is an Opportunity to Differentiate Your Restaurant Brand

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The other did not seem to be advertising a plan at all. Nearly three in four said health and safety was by far the biggest factor that might influence their decision to dine out in the coming months. Before a person opens your door, professional, brand consistent signage should communicate your public health strategy.