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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. What to ask : “Can you tell me about a time you had to explain something complex to a coworker or customer?

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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. Your staff, especially your restaurant manager, plays a crucial role in the overall dining experience. Hiring the right people can make or break your business.

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Three Ways to Transform Seasonal Hires into Permanent Staff

Modern Restaurant Management

A staff of skilled, experienced team members keeps dining rooms running smoothly, boosts efficiency in the kitchen, builds goodwill with customers, and pushes restaurants to innovate – all of which contribute to business success and sustainability. Flexible scheduling is a highly effective method of combating burnout and disengagement.

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The Seven Stages of Multiunit Leadership Development

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Multiunit leaders (MULs) have many different titlesArea Director, District Manager, Area Coach, and District Leader being the most common. Theyre the vital link between the company brand and the customer experience. Weve found that there are seven distinct stages and competencies of multiunit leadership growth:

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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. Asking the appropriate kitchen manager interview questions can reveal whether a candidate has the experience, skills, and abilities that your restaurant needs. How do you handle complaints about food quality from customers?

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How to Manage Restaurant Staff Effectively: 5 Game-Changing Tips

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Improving your management skills can lead to excellent customer service, increased sales and better employee productivity. Making sure that employees and management are on the same page will help keep productivity high, so employees can better serve customers. Let’s discuss four main topics in restaurant employee management.

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High Volume Recruiting Strategy with Paul Norman

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CFOs care about revenue, customer experience, and costs. Paul brings over 20 years of high-impact TA leadership experience across multiple industries, helping organizations scale and optimize their high volume recruiting processes. 00:03:34] How should TA leadership be talking about investment?