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Hiring? Ask These Interview Questions to Spot Versatile Restaurant Talent

Modern Restaurant Management

Seamless restaurant operations, where the crew anticipates customers’ and coworkers’ needs and easily course-corrects, require more than technical know-how and vetted organizational systems. In this article, I’ll share those tips so you can hire people who will excel in the role and not only fill it.

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18 Restaurant Manager Interview Questions to Assess Leadership and Operational Skills

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After all, it’s not just the quality of your food that can keep customers coming back — 73% of diners base their satisfaction on the quality of service they receive. In this article: What strategies do you use to motivate and engage your restaurant employees? Hiring the right people can make or break your business.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

Every kitchen operates under pressure, but small inefficiencies—lost tickets, misheard orders, inconsistent timing—can mean the difference between a smooth service and total chaos. But paper tickets can tear, smudge, or get buried under the weight of a slammed service. Let’s face it: paper tickets can’t adapt.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

The ingrained customer behavior over the past year, delivery, mobile orders, curbside pick-up, will likely continue. The pandemic effectively accelerated trends in how restaurants interact with customers. Lavu, the restaurant technology services company, estimates 42 percent of food purchases are made online.

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Top 6 Restaurant Labor KPIs to Improve Efficiency and Cut Costs in 2025

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In this article, we highlight the top six KPIs every restaurant should monitor to stay competitive and maximize operational performance. On average, the labor costs of a full-service restaurant should remain within 25% and 35% of total sales. There are several restaurants KPI sets that you can use.

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How to Build and Hire the Right Team for Your Restaurant

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Your staff not only affects the day-to-day operations but also plays a major role in the customer experience and long-term success of your restaurant. Improves Customer Experience A cohesive team can deliver consistent, high-quality service, which translates into happy customers.

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How to Drastically Cut Expenses in Your Restaurant (and Stay Profitable During COVID-19)

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Please note thought: this article is meant to provide information only and is not a substitute for any professional advice you may receive from an accountant, lawyer, HR, or other professional. It’s also worth it to see if any POS providers are offering deals, discounts, or temporary free service during the COVID-19 situation.

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