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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. How do you handle customer complaints and turn negative experiences into positive ones? How do you handle disputes between customers and employees?

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It’s Time to Redefine Restaurant Accountability Culture

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The clear expectations for performance and customer service. ” Instead of: "Follow proper food safety procedures." " Try: "We commit to maintaining food safety standards because our guests' well-being is our top priority." Try these coaching strategies with your team.

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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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How you manage restaurant staff directly affects service quality, team morale, and your bottom line. Improving your management skills can lead to excellent customer service, increased sales and better employee productivity. Managing a restaurant isn’t just about great food—it’s about great people.

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Keeping Employees and Customers Safe Requires a Different Training Approach

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Everyone agrees that with COVID-19, the public has a heightened safety awareness. The public is watching operators very closely to see if they are doing all the things to make safety your #1 priority. The consistent execution of every safe service process and procedure will be imperative to survive and thrive in the years to come.

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Seven Ways HR Leadership Can Reduce Risk for Restaurants During Turbulent Times

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The following seven tips can help restaurant managers and HR professionals navigate risk in this rapidly evolving pandemic, especially as restaurants in many jurisdictions are required to operate solely with take-out or delivery service options. HR is tasked with more than the safety of employees. Share Guidance. Be Transparent.

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Gluten-Free: What Restaurants Need to Know

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Modern Restaurant Management ((MRM) asked Lindsey Yeakle, Gluten-Free Food Service (GFFS) Program Manager, Food Safety at Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG), what restaurants need to know about gluten-free options. You never know at what point of service the diner could ask a staff member questions.

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