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CARPE DIEM, COOKS

Culinary Cues

Take classes, stage’ with a great chef, attend conferences, read, volunteer for special events that test your abilities – invest, invest, invest. [] ARE YOU WILLING TO TAKE A CHANCE Most people, at some level, are risk adverse. No, you might not get paid for the effort, now. But it will come back to you tenfold if you invest the time today.

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18 Restaurant Manager Interview Questions to Assess Leadership and Operational Skills

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How do you prepare your team for special events or holiday rushes? Can you give an example of how you’ve managed a large event or special occasion at a restaurant? As a restaurant manager, how do you prepare your team for special events or holiday rushes? How do you handle situations where an employee is underperforming?

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Work Smart, Play Smart

Modern Restaurant Management

It is an ongoing process at La Vida nurtured through a series of programs, events, and celebrations to facilitate these connections and prove it to our staff. We strive to empower our employees by coaching them for long-term success. Fourth, adopt a coaching mentality.

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Keeping Employees and Customers Safe Requires a Different Training Approach

Modern Restaurant Management

Step 3 will be the ongoing training and coaching support to help everyone learn new processes and develop the safe behaviors. Most training is delivered as a one-time event, with little or no continuing reinforcement. The second step is developing clear and workable processes and procedures accordingly.

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Gen Z: The Kids Are All Right (Mostly)

Modern Restaurant Management

This is nothing new — each generation is shaped by different world events, technology, and cultural shifts. Instead of “tough love,” frame feedback as coaching. Baby Boomers said Gen X was too cynical. Gen X called Millennials entitled. Now, Millennials are side-eyeing Gen Z’s work ethic.

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Strategic Ways for Restaurateurs to Grow Their Brands

Modern Restaurant Management

Supporters might be able to volunteer their time, provide coaching or give referrals for potential investors. Knowledge of current events and trends will help to strike up conversations. A person’s time and reputation also can add value.

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Restaurant Staff Performance Management Techniques

Modern Restaurant Management

Having worked as a business coach and consultant for over 30 years, I have helped many restaurateurs with multiple performance management techniques. Managing the performance of your staff isn’t an annual event. As a manager, hiring an employee doesn’t mean your job is over. Staff Inspiration.