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Hiring? Ask These Interview Questions to Spot Versatile Restaurant Talent

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In this article, I’ll share those tips so you can hire people who will excel in the role and not only fill it. Assessing Communication Skills Clear, consistent communication keeps restaurants running smoothly, whether giving instructions to the kitchen staff or addressing a customer’s concerns.

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18 Restaurant Manager Interview Questions to Assess Leadership and Operational Skills

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In this article: What strategies do you use to motivate and engage your restaurant employees? How do you communicate restaurant policies and changes to your employees effectively? How do you maintain smooth communication between FOH and BOH staff? Becoming a restaurant manager entails leadership and communication skills.

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If ‘The Bear’ Added a Kitchen Display System, Would It Change Everything?

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Features like color-coded priority alerts, order tracking, and streamlined communication between FOH and BOH help restaurants handle even the most intense services without breaking stride. Subway , for instance, is testing kitchen display systems in select locations worldwide as part of its Fresh Forward 2.0

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Competition’s Coming: Key Technology Changes Can Help You Win

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Source More Smartly by Linking FOH to the BOH. Don’t Confuse Customer Communications with Customer Loyalty. Loyalty is prized, but it’s not the same as effective communication. Communications through technology forms the basis of customer loyalty and fulfills customer needs at the same time.

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Server Duties: 4 Restaurant Server Side Work Tasks and Best Practices for Managing Them

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However, those with experience on the front-of-house (FOH) side of restaurants know there's more to server duties than meets the eye. You can find examples of these throughout this article and in our server opening and closing checklist. Server side work duties are just as crucial as primary duties.

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Front Of House (FOH) Vs. Back Of House (BOH): What’s The Difference?

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For a restaurant to run smoothly and efficiently, you should divide activities into two parts: front of house (FOH)/back of house (BOH). What’s the difference between FOH and BOH, and how can controlling the two help your business improve? What Is Front Of House (FOH)? FOH variables you might not consider include: Decor.

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How to Handle Temporary Restaurant Closure during COVID-19

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Do you have delivery drivers who you could hire, or would your FOH staff take on this role for extra pay? Read through our article on how to pivot your restaurant to takeout & delivery to see if leveraging these revenue channels is an option for your business. How to communicate your COVID-19 restaurant closure.