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James Beard Employees Demand More Diversity in Leadership, Salary Transparency in Internal Letter

EATER

Among other demands, the letter calls to diversify the board of trustees, and make events more equitable On July 16, a large group of James Beard Foundation employees sent a letter to the foundation’s senior leadership team, outlining a list of demands for the future of the organization.

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WHAT RESTAURANT OWNERS GET WRONG

Culinary Cues

I am proud to be a chef and always will be, but a common mistake that restaurateurs make is to turn over the concept and the reputation of their business to that great chef that was just hired. Ignore them and they will find someone else to pay attention. [] CONFUSING LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT. No restaurant is an island.

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What Are Standard Operating Procedures in Restaurants?

Crunchtime

Standard restaurant operating procedures help staff and leadership do their jobs better and ultimately, make customers happier. Inventory audit: different products and items run out of stock more quickly than others; standardizing the expectations for when and how frequently each product should be prepared or restocked.

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Guest Blog: Tax Strategies as You Reopen Your Restaurant

Restaurant365

Tax considerations: Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) — As you reopen and rebuild your workforce, this credit is available for organizations that hire individuals from various eligible. The application must be submitted within 28 days of the employee start date, and credits range from $2,400 to $9,600 per qualified new hire.

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How to Build a Data-driven Culture for Your Restaurant Group

Restaurant365

How do you get your store-level managers and other leadership to use the convert data into actionable insights? Just like almost any new initiative, creating a data-driven culture depends on leadership making it a priority. To create and maintain a data-driven culture, your leadership team needs to be heavily involved.

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The Fog of War Is Clearing. Now What?

Aaron Allen & Associates

Your customers, crews, stakeholders, and shareholders all put their faith in your judgment and leadership. We have all seen the news cycles over the months, restaurants closing, jobless numbers are high, but businesses are struggling to hire and retain employees. What a Thorough Restaurant Marketing Audit Should Cover.

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9 Tips for Improving Restaurant Operations

Sling

Focus on working on your people skills, the way you communicate, and your leadership style. If you leave it up to word-of-mouth, your new hires may miss out on essential practices, systems, and etiquette that are essential for your business. This is especially important when training new employees.