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Podcast 16: Digital Innovation & Leadership in Hospitality Management

Ken Burgin

Ken Burgin interviewed Michael to find out what he’s learned during the pandemic about Innovation & Leadership in Hospitality Management. We also discussed changes in managing people – recruitment, retention, mental health, skill development, culture and productivity. Subscribe to Hospo Reset Podcast on Apple Podcasts.

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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. The recruitment and effective training of suitable staff is critical. Restaurant Excellence Guideline #21: Regularly innovate your menu. Keep pushing, keep innovating, and stay hungry for success.

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7 Ways to Creatively Staff Your Restaurant

Embrace the Suck

There are some innovative and creative ways to get new staff to come to your restaurant. This is good news for the restaurant that is willing to make recruiting a priority. While others sit back and accept the labor market as being a challenge, innovative restaurants see this as a time to stand out.

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Sprucing Up the Supper Club: Nyle Deane Is Reshaping Wisconsin Restaurant Culture

Modern Restaurant Management

In typical Midwestern (and Pakistani on his father’s side) fashion, neither Deane nor his family view their kind acts or devotion to their communities as something to write home about. Nyle Deane Fortunately for Wisconsin diners, Deane’s innovative food is.

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Restaurant Hiring in Today’s Reality

Modern Restaurant Management

It is increasingly difficult to recruit, attract, hire, and retain employees, but there are some insights that can help you navigate a tough labor landscape. ” These evergreen job openings can be listed on major job sites, niche career platforms, or even with recruiters (mostly used for salaried positions).

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A Guide to the Role of a Restaurant Manager: Duties, Daily Routine, and Essential Skills

7 Shifts

For example, you might have to take a larger role in candidate sourcing, recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and even the firing process than you might expect. Innovation This is one of the most challenging restaurant manager responsibilities simply because it's rather ambiguous.

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Using Technology to Combat the Labor Shortage

Modern Restaurant Management

In the National Restaurant Association’s report, 75 percent of restaurant operators identified recruiting employees as their top challenge this summer, above all other difficulties experienced in the industry’s recovery. But not all hope is lost.