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18 Restaurant Manager Interview Questions to Assess Leadership and Operational Skills

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How do you maintain smooth communication between FOH and BOH staff? A good restaurant manager would use these opportunities to provide specific coaching, such as offering training on service techniques or cross-training in different areas of the restaurant. How do you maintain smooth communication between FOH and BOH staff?

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Kitchen Manager Interview Questions to Ensure Smooth Back-of-House Operations

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Hiring a great kitchen manager can transform your BOH operations with outstanding culinary and leadership skills. Let’s dive into our list of essential questions to ask kitchen manager candidates so you can find the best person who’ll make your BOH more productive and efficient. But how do you find the right person?

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Lessening Employee Anxiety as Restaurant Doors Open

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Most of the same applies to the health of BOH as well. Shannon Pfeffer, an executive coach with Syrup Coaching, who has dealt with a great deal of employee anxiety within and without a pandemic. Assure them you have done absolutely everything to ensure a safe environment and that their health is your priority.

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How to Improve Team Communication with Restaurant Staff and Management

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This is when you can transition from a boss to a coach by keeping your staff informed and encouraged. BOH help them sweep and mop. Any changes in policy, or remind them of especially pertinent policies. Featured items for the day. Field questions. As a restaurant manager, this is your time to shine. Shared responsibilities.

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Restaurant Accounting Concepts Every Manager Should Know About

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Every foodservice operator has three fixed expenses: Restaurant Labor—The cost of all employees on the payroll in management, FOH, and BOH. Occupancy Expenses—These are the costs of existing in a brick and mortar location ( or food truck ), including rent, property taxes, and insurance. Unavoidable Restaurant Expenses.

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5 ways to improve your quick-service restaurant’s speed of service in 2024

Rocket Fuel

Having POS, BOH, labor, VOC, and SOS metrics available in one place allows you to easily compare metrics and get a clear picture of your areas of improvement. Delaget Coach will give you the boost you need to run faster, grow faster, and tighten up that speed of service score.

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5 ways to improve your quick-service restaurant’s speed of service in 2023

Rocket Fuel

Having POS, BOH, labor, VOC, and SOS metrics available in one place allows you to easily compare metrics and get a clear picture of your areas of improvement. Delaget Coach will give you the boost you need to run faster, grow faster, and tighten up that speed of service score.

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