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Hiring? Ask These Interview Questions to Spot Versatile Restaurant Talent

Modern Restaurant Management

Assessing Communication Skills Clear, consistent communication keeps restaurants running smoothly, whether giving instructions to the kitchen staff or addressing a customer’s concerns. She felt confident enough to order and appreciated my effort to address her needs.” I still have no idea how that happened!

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Boosting Guest Satisfaction Through Faster Staff Responses

Modern Restaurant Management

Internal communication, especially between front- and back-of-house staff, is one of the most overlooked drivers of operational efficiency and l asting loyalty. For restaurants looking to upgrade their service without major overhauls, improving the speed and clarity of internal communication is a practical starting point.

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Effective Communication For Restaurant Teams & Employees

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Communication is key in virtually every workplace, but this rings especially true in the restaurant industry. With the industry facing a 73% annual turnover rate and poor communication being the number one reason staff quit , there is a lot that effective team communication could do to improve the hospitality industry.

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18 Restaurant Manager Interview Questions to Assess Leadership and Operational Skills

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How do you communicate restaurant policies and changes to your employees effectively? How do you maintain smooth communication between FOH and BOH staff? Becoming a restaurant manager entails leadership and communication skills. This question also gauges a potential manager’s leadership and communication skills.

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Four Ways to Streamline Reopening Procedures for Restaurants

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” Restaurant managers who develop clearly-documented policies, operational checklists, and clear communication systems can simplify the process for everyone. Automated ordering systems and mobile ordering apps need not be limited for take-out. Improve Team Communication.

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If ‘The Bear’ Added a Kitchen Display System, Would It Change Everything?

Modern Restaurant Management

Every kitchen operates under pressure, but small inefficiencies—lost tickets, misheard orders, inconsistent timing—can mean the difference between a smooth service and total chaos. Orders come in, chits pile up, and the dance begins. Without a streamlined order system, it’s easy for the line to fall apart.

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Restaurant Staff Training 101

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Front-of-house (FOH) staff, like servers and hosts, will need customer service training, upselling techniques, and communication skills. Meanwhile, inconsistent training can lead to misunderstandings, mistakes, and a breakdown in communication among your restaurant staff.

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