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Training Shift Leads To Think Like Operators — Not Just Managers on Duty

Modern Restaurant Management

The other notices that lunch sales are soft and figures out how to bump the average ticket size before the dinner rush. If sales drop off at 8:30 p.m., And if you want to give managers a competitive edge, start with decision-making exercises that build leadership skills. You’ve probably seen both in action. Start small.

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

Modern Restaurant Management

A global infectious disease outbreak such as COVID-19 can impact your business in terms of risk to employee safety, loss of sales and economic uncertainty. Your BCP must also address how HR and leadership will handle issues related to the employees and patrons. This is an unprecedented time for an industry that employs some 15.6

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Strategic Ways for Restaurateurs to Grow Their Brands

Modern Restaurant Management

At my restaurant development and investment firm Full Course, we work with emerging brands to develop leadership, optimize business practices and ultimately provide financial investment for expansion. Supporters might be able to volunteer their time, provide coaching or give referrals for potential investors.

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IN PURSUIT OF THE CARROT

Culinary Cues

In some instances – winning is not always based on a score: “He who accumulates the most points wins”, but we do know when a “win” has been achieved no matter how it is measured. Measuring how the “carrot rule”, is applied is the job of the coach, manager, or in our case chef. Winning feels good, losing does not.

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SUCCESSFUL CHEFS – WHAT CAREER KILLERS TO AVOID

Culinary Cues

Rest assured, at some point restaurants will rise up again, clubs and hotels will measure success based on occupancy and food service activity, and the position of “chef” will be center stage in driving sales and measuring profitability. This is where you need to be. [] POWER vs. LEADERSHIP. “I

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MRM People & Places: Cassoulet War, Zagat Stories and AQUAlounge

Modern Restaurant Management

Modern Restaurant Management (MRM) magazine's People & Places column features news of company hires and promotions, charitable efforts and product introductions. Send news to Barbara Castiglia at bcastiglia@modernrestaurantmanagement.com. “I found inspiration on my travels.

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Coronavirus: Restaurants Respond

Modern Restaurant Management

In response to Coronavirus concerns: Danny Meyer tweeted that The Modern would be closed for a day and every inch sanitized after a guest tested positive for COVID-19, despite being told by the NYS Health Commissioner says no risk of transmission; “Team & guests come first,” the hospitality leader concluded. Eat healthier.”