Foodable

MAY 21, 2021

Communication strategies can help you manage your team, address challenges, and benefit the day to day operation of your business. Avoiding communication blunders will guarantee staff retention and create a great working environment. Overestimated familiarity, communicating with staff in an overly casual manner.

Leadership 52

Leadership Communication Entertainment Hospitality 52

Culinary Cues

MARCH 23, 2020

If we push aside much of the chatter and get down to the necessities in life that are food, shelter, clothing, health, family, communication and trust that rise to the top of the priority list. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. This is where we are today. What can we do (we referring to those whom others depend on for solutions)?

Communication 292

Communication Healthcare Food Food Safety 292

Ken Burgin

JUNE 6, 2023

I love using ChatGPT to develop training activities and materials for restaurant and cafe employees. I’ve used it here to brainstorm ideas for training modules for waiters, managers, cooks, head chefs, and baristas. This will help train staff in customer service skills and problem-solving.

Training 68

Training Kitchen Safety Dietary Restrictions Food Safety 68

7 Shifts

MARCH 23, 2022

Problem : Manual scheduling processes that took too much time, siloed operations, and didn't resonate with a younger, tech-saavy workforce. Solution: Cloud-based scheduling software that brings together operations across 16 locations, keeps staff accountable, and gives them tools to increase efficiency. Number of Locations: 16.

Front of House 369

Front of House Back of House Communication Employee Relations 369

Squirrel Systems

JUNE 3, 2024

High turnover rates not only disrupt operations but also incur significant costs related to hiring and training new employees. The Importance of Effective Labor Management and Scheduling Effective labor management and scheduling are the cornerstones of operational efficiency in the restaurant industry.

Technology 90

Technology Management Management Restaurant Law 90

Crunchtime

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

With a 5-Step Leadership Ladder , you can quickly deploy a talent development program to retain team members and develop bench strength. Wouldn’t it be great if, instead of the mad scramble, you had a bench of available talent already trained for their next role and ready for promotion? It doesn’t have to be.

Leadership 78

Leadership Employee Relations Training Coaching 78

Culinary Cues

MAY 13, 2023

This requires a complex organization of independent operations that are still required to communicate, share, and fall in line with the mission of the property. So where will you get exposure to much, if not all of that?

Hotels 430

Hotels Point of Sale Cash Management Training 430

7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

It's up to the restaurant manager to maintain a warm, welcoming atmosphere and train staff to do the same. Metrics and sheets you'll need to track include cost of goods sold, labor costs, new operating income, profit, and (see below) inventory costs. Operations This is the catch-all of all restaurant manager responsibilities.

Management 397

Management Management Kitchen Safety Front of House 397

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Luckily, there are proven ways to help build a solid, positive food safety culture, including boosting trust, improving communication, educating employees, and relying on tech tools, including Artificial Intelligence. Improve Communication Effective communication is vital in establishing and maintaining a strong food safety culture.

Food Safety 198

Food Safety Allergens Food Audits 198

Embrace the Suck

MAY 24, 2023

Take the initiative, communicate, and show genuine interest in their capabilities. If a candidate seems promising in terms of personality, complement it with a behavioral assessment to gain a better understanding of their leadership style, communication skills, and response to feedback.

Recruiting 335

Recruiting Coaching Hiring Customer Experience 335

Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 8, 2020

It is the team behind the chef that makes a successful restaurant; it is the team that executes the chef’s vision; and it is the team’s focus that allows the chef’s cost consciousness to result in a financially successful operation. TRAIN people well enough so they can leave, treat them well enough so they don’t want to.”.

Loyalty Program 582

Loyalty Program Communication Training Coaching 582

Crunchtime

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Plus, 5 ways to improve compliance with standard operating procedures Whether you run a restaurant business with 500+ locations or a handful of convenience store locations, you know what work needs to be done – and how it should be done properly – to run your business effectively. What are standard operating procedures in restaurants?

Operations 78

Operations Audits Cash Management Food Safety 78

Culinary Cues

AUGUST 31, 2020

In all cases, there will be a re-shuffling of priorities driving changes to the profile of the “best candidate” for the leadership position in the kitchen. This is where you need to be. [] POWER vs. LEADERSHIP. “I This is what brings a team together and firing on all cylinders. [] LACK OF TRAINING.

Leadership 402

Leadership Point of Sale Training Coaching 402

Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Even the most loyal guest will start to drift away if they can’t depend on the service, the product, or the hours of operation. Before you close and shift hours of operation think completely about the potential domino effect. [] NOT INVESTING IN COMPETENT EMPLOYEES. Engage them and they will become your ambassadors.

Cash Management 268

Cash Management Point of Sale Leadership Website Management 268

Culinary Cues

DECEMBER 12, 2021

Finding the right concept, building in the right location, finding, and training the best staff, nurturing the team, and creating a menu that reflects the needs of the guest and the passion of the cook is only the beginning. To owners and operators, the cook for all ages must be both.

Restaurant Law 395

Restaurant Law Education Definition Social Media 395

Sling

MAY 9, 2023

Efficient and effective restaurant operations don’t just happen. In this article, we discuss some of the best ways to improve your restaurant operations and introduce you to the tools that can help make that easier. Table of contents What is restaurant operations? This is especially important when training new employees.

Operations 78

Operations Loyalty Program Food Safety Front of House 78

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 27, 2024

Retaining quality staff members is always a key challenge for restaurant operators. That means management must define the culture they want, hire employees who are a fit for it, and then discuss it constantly, as much as they discuss operations. Train them to look beyond the rude behavior and “find the need.”

Coaching 106

Coaching Franchise Franchising Leadership 106

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 3, 2022

It hasn’t always been easy, but I think our success in expanding and pivoting in difficult situations ultimately boils down to three factors: the team’s communication philosophy, ability to make quick decisions, and our confidence in the restaurant’s team, brand and story. Communication.

Communication 198

Communication Leadership Food Supply Back of House 198

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 1, 2022

The landscape of the restaurant industry has changed forever due to Covid and the operational complexities that the pandemic introduced. Even with this good news for restaurant operators, many challenges still remain – particularly around staffing in both the front and back of the house. And according to Technomic, Inc.,

Front of House 226

Front of House Loyalty Program Back of House Training 226

Culinary Cues

AUGUST 14, 2020

Study and watch – these are the characteristics of businesses that are supported by loyal customers, able to attract great people, viewed as wonderful places to work, and willing to share the responsibilities of leadership. When businesses are small and personal their operation is all about shared opportunity and unity of purpose.

Small Business 375

Small Business Leadership Customer Service Communication 375

Culinary Cues

SEPTEMBER 14, 2019

I can guarantee that if you add these steps to your daily method of operation you will experience remarkable results. There is so much to learn about food, service, operating a business, people and traditions, and leadership. COMMUNICATE. The best leaders shine as great communicators. LEARN SOMETHING NEW EVERY DAY.

Front of House 294

Front of House Communication Leadership Back of House 294

7 Shifts

AUGUST 27, 2020

Our research from over 1,900 restaurant professionals shows that the main reasons employees quit are due to poor training, bad relationships with managers, and lack of team-building activities. Doesn’t it make sense to create a restaurant employee handbook that encourages a positive workplace culture through teamwork and training?

Employee Relations 370

Employee Relations Hiring Document Food Safety 370

Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

The tasks of the chef are fairly universal: planning menus, putting your signature on each dish, hiring and training staff, ordering product and building vendor relationships, controlling costs and adhering to budgets, maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment, etc. Sometimes the difference is the shear scale of the operation.

Beverage 490

Beverage Events Food Order Website Management 490

Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 17, 2024

Companies must cultivate a mindset that prioritizes food safety in daily operations and bakes it into employees’ attitudes, values, and behaviors. Conduct Ongoing Training : Comprehensive and continuous training programs for all staff members are essential to fostering an effective food safety culture.

Food Safety 114

Food Safety Food Leadership Training 114

7 Shifts

JANUARY 31, 2024

It's up to the restaurant manager to maintain a warm, welcoming atmosphere and train staff to do the same. Metrics and sheets you'll need to track include cost of goods sold, labor costs, new operating income, profit, and (see below) inventory costs. Operations This is the catch-all of all restaurant manager responsibilities.

Management 195

Management Management Kitchen Safety Front of House 195

7 Shifts

MARCH 31, 2023

We invited 4 restaurant operators to discuss how they put their team first. Staff are also welcome to receive education in areas outside of their main roles, like bakers who want sommelier training. How can you encourage them to care about the business and invest time and energy into their role?

Hiring 195

Hiring Front of House Back of House Document 195

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 3, 2022

It hasn’t always been easy, but I think our success in expanding and pivoting in difficult situations ultimately boils down to three factors: the team’s communication philosophy, ability to make quick decisions, and our confidence in the restaurant’s team, brand and story. Communication.

Communication 155

Communication Leadership Food Supply Back of House 155

Culinary Cues

JULY 20, 2021

Anger over a realization that a kitchen did not meet expectations can often be associated with a realization that the chef failed to properly train or communicate. Any way that an operator, or co-workers might help to relieve some of these pressures could result in a much better emotional outcome. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER.

Training 474

Training Leadership Café Waste 474

7 Shifts

JULY 27, 2023

It's different for every restaurant, every leadership team, every business. But the way that Hammel tackles this is through training and providing opportunities for education. "I I mean, one of the things that I think is lacking in restaurants is leadership training for management. We're trying to get there. Absolutely.

Communication 195

Communication Front of House Education Back of House 195

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 25, 2020

Over the past few months, many restaurants made difficult decisions to reduce their workforce and apply a strict delivery and takeout format or pause operations entirely due to COVID-19. Communicate Return Criteria. The key to a full return is a full workforce, but how you welcome your workforce back is equally important.

Employee Relations 216

Employee Relations Customer Experience Communication Training 216

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Or employees haven’t been properly (and regularly) trained. Maybe there was a breakdown in communication somewhere along the internal meal preparation process. To increase order accuracy, your restaurant should: Prioritize training. Even when things are hectic, training must remain a priority. Shift that mindset.

Ordering 208

Ordering Employee Relations Online Ordering Customer Service 208

Clover - Restaurants

MAY 7, 2024

Executive Chef Job Description As Executive Chef, your breadth of professional experience is matched by your passion for culinary excellence, strong leadership skills, and creative flair for menu development. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the restaurant’s culinary offerings and ensuring the smooth operation of our kitchen.

Back of House 52

Back of House BOH Kitchen Safety Front of House 52

7 Shifts

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Additionally, make them accessible in a shared drive or through your restaurant communication system. Take the time you need to get trained up on the technology your restaurant uses, and learn best practices. Leadership Leadership is more than making decisions and giving directives. Let’s review what those are.

Management 285

Management Management Communication Back of House 285

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Through the campaign, the James Beard Foundation will support chefs by: Providing Communications Support The Foundation will equip chefs and culinary leaders with essential information, data, and media and advocacy training. It will also provide toolkits and communication assets to assist in educating federal policymakers.

Food Supply 106

Food Supply Leadership Social Media Education 106

Culinary Cues

MAY 26, 2020

So the question is – where is the leadership in building such a plan? Where is the real leadership from professional organizations and from the communities where those restaurants reside? Where is the collaboration among community restaurants to portray a consistent message and a self-assessment process?

Kitchen Safety 268

Kitchen Safety Leadership Food Safety Front of House 268

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 8, 2024

Food Safety Food safety is paramount to any business that involves food and as a result the resources to train and develop food safety at all levels is well-established. Building culture begins from the top and starts with communicating the vision of a company.

Food 160

Food 2002 Food Safety Kitchen Safety 160

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Download: Free Restaurant Server Checklist Template Restaurant server closing checklist template Shift closing is where a restaurant manager’s leadership and overall teamwork really come into play. Keeping open communication with your team builds trust and improves your leadership qualities.

Management 195

Management Management Download Leadership 195