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The Top 10 Things Learned from Working with 1000+ Restaurants

Embrace the Suck

Bad hiring is a disease. Communication is key if you want to build a badass culture. I think Uber is hiring. Communication in restaurants sucks! I know I just mentioned communication in the one above, however, it is such a big part of the problems that restaurant experience that it needs to be addressed again.

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Why Culinary Programs Fail

Culinary Cues

LACK OF COMMUNICATION WITH THE BUSINESSES THEY SERVE. The businesses that will hire your students need to be vested in your effort – this is how success is defined. Until students realize that the one kitchen Robot Coupe must be shared by the entire crew – they will never learn how to communicate and work as a team.

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The Downfall of a Restaurant: A Leadership Deficit

Embrace the Suck

It begins with a pinch of complacency, a dash of poor decision-making, and a generous serving of ineffective communication. Participate in workshops, peruse literature, and mingle with successful figures in your sector. Restaurant Excellence Guideline #16: Hire for a positive attitude and impart the necessary skills through training.

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8 Ways to Navigate The Restaurant Staff Shortage

Lavu

million, while the number of hires was 1.3 This means that there were 600,000 more job openings than hires in the food services and drinking places industry in July 2023. Some owners have had to take on multiple roles themselves or hire unqualified staff, affecting the quality of service and customer experience.

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Questions in the Minds of Restaurant Job Applicants

Ken Burgin

Are there opportunities for further training, or to attend workshops and events? Potential hires will be interested in knowing about shift patterns, peak service times, and how shifts are allocated among staff. Applicants may be interested in how collaboration and communication are encouraged across departments.

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Build more resilient teams with DEI

Open for Business

One of the best ways to enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion in any business is to hire a consultant who specializes in DEI training. Peterson writes about strategies including becoming aware of one’s own biases, learning about other cultures, practicing active empathy, and being flexible in communication style.

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Restaurants Save Money with the Right Recycling Practices 

Modern Restaurant Management

Sending regional managers to a workshop on recycling practices can be an affordable way to initiate training. Once regional managers are trained, they can instruct general and assistant managers, who can then communicate procedures to employees at individual locations. Do It the Right Way.

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