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Lessening Employee Anxiety as Restaurant Doors Open

Modern Restaurant Management

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. only bussers clear tables; only servers wipe down tables between seatings), and enhanced sanitation schedules.

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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. While you do want to be in the driver seat for these meetings, you don't want to do all the talking. BOH help them sweep and mop. Featured items for the day. Field questions. As a restaurant manager, this is your time to shine.

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The restaurant industry needs to step up for women. We asked four leaders how to do it.

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And how many of those women work in the FOH rather than the BOH? At Hopdoddy, they use an open kitchen concept so that the FOH and BOH are more integrated. When Salt & Straw identifies potential managers, they offer resources and coaching to help them progress. Restaurant communication apps can help you get there.