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Building Resilient and Less-Stress Restaurant Operations

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Open communication, recognition for hard work, and team-building activities can improve morale and make the job feel less overwhelming. Develop weekly schedules that account for staffing, inventory, and major events. Designate experienced staff to mentor new hires, handle onboarding, or run training sessions.

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18 Restaurant Manager Interview Questions to Assess Leadership and Operational Skills

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Hiring the right people can make or break your business. What interview questions do you ask when hiring new restaurant employees? How do you prepare your team for special events or holiday rushes? How do you communicate restaurant policies and changes to your employees effectively?

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14 Bar Manager Interview Questions to Hire the Perfect Fit for Your Venue

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They also bring creative ideas to the table, such as improving the drink menu and coming up with new events and promotions to drive sales. Can you provide an example of a successful event or promotion you organized? What would make you say that an event or promotion was successful?

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How to Safeguard Your Restaurant in the Face of Severe Weather 

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2024 disasters like Hurricanes Helene and Milton are strong examples of how catastrophic weather can be, leaving businesses devastated and communities with billions in damages. Sadly, these events are only becoming more frequent; in 2023 alone, the U.S.

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From Fumbling to Flourishing: Fixing Common Restaurant Marketing Errors

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To rebound, I recommend hiring a trusted marketing professional or team that understands your vision and can execute strategies that help your restaurant thrive. Guests also want an experience, not just a meal, so messages that promote unique dining events, themed nights, or a fun atmosphere can create excitement.

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Restaurant Safety: How Restaurateurs Can Improve their Risk Profiles

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Safety training should take place upon hire for all new employees, but that should not be a one-time event. Finally, employees should be given emergency preparedness training to know how to respond to emergency scenarios in the event of a fire, for example or even placating an angry customer.

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

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The Double-Edged Sword of Social Media Social media has reshaped how restaurants connect with guests, offering instant access to specials, menu highlights, and community events. One of the easiest ways to reduce hiring friction is by streamlining the application and interview process.