Remove BOH Remove Hiring Remove Leadership
article thumbnail

18 Restaurant Manager Interview Questions to Assess Leadership and Operational Skills

7 Shifts

Hiring the right people can make or break your business. What interview questions do you ask when hiring new restaurant employees? How do you maintain smooth communication between FOH and BOH staff? Becoming a restaurant manager entails leadership and communication skills.

article thumbnail

Restaurant Staff Training 101

7 Shifts

From onboarding new hires to upskilling existing staff, a comprehensive training program can improve customer service, boost efficiency, and foster a positive work culture. Back-of-house (BOH) staff, including chefs and kitchen assistants, will focus more on food safety, food handling, and kitchen equipment use.

Training 195
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Pandemic Reflections: What Lessons Has the Restaurant Industry Learned?, Part Three

Modern Restaurant Management

Restaurants had difficulty hiring and retaining staff, which led to more interest in automating processes. Restaurants have had to rethink hiring, wages, and benefits to attract and retain talent. We were a sourcing and hiring platform for restaurants. Hiring for restaurants was a challenge to say the least. more an hour.

article thumbnail

MRM Research Roundup: Diner Resiliency, Automation Technology, and Egg Prices

Modern Restaurant Management

This edition of Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's Research Roundup features dining trends, hiring trends, tech trends, brunch trends, alcohol trends, and egg prices. Turnover Costs : The expense of replacing staff can be as much as $1,056 per FOH position and $1,491 per BOH position. million people.

Pricing 251
article thumbnail

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

7 Shifts

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.

article thumbnail

Preventing Burnout Culture: The Role of Effective Restaurant Managers

Modern Restaurant Management

Food industry managers should maintain regular check-ins with their FOH and BOH team members, providing constructive feedback and actively listening to employees' concerns. This sets a positive example for the FOH and BOH alike. Leadership is not just about managing tasks; it's about inspiring and uplifting those around them.

article thumbnail

MRM EXCLUSIVE: Creating a Culture of Cleanliness 

Modern Restaurant Management

There are several considerations that owners and managers must take when establishing new cleaning procedures, including: Frequency – Enhanced cleaning and disinfection, in both front-of-house (FOH) and back-of-house (BOH) areas, will reduce the spread of potentially harmful germs throughout the restaurant.

FOH 449