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Building Resilient and Less-Stress Restaurant Operations

Modern Restaurant Management

For restaurants, sustainable business SOPs enhance day-to-day efficiency and contribute to long-term success by optimizing resource use and reducing costs. By clearly assigning and documenting tasks, you help staff members know what’s expected of them, ultimately leading to smoother operations and less stress during busy shifts.

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Writing a New Chapter in Crisis Communication

Modern Restaurant Management

Communication styles have never been as important to our employees and customers during this unprecedented time. Over the last month we've seen companies take on different communication strategies in a day-by-day changing marketplace. No evident change in marketing or communication strategy. COVID-19 proactive communication.

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IN BUSINESS – BIGGER ISN’T ALWAYS BETTER

Culinary Cues

Growth seems to be one of those markers that define a successful business, yet there is ample evidence that growth can be a deterrent to success. It’s true of great restaurants, great retail stores, great investment firms, exceptional banks, small auto dealerships, and even local government offices.

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Achieving Restaurant Expansion and Growth During Uncertain Times

Modern Restaurant Management

They lost business, closed for indefinite periods or even shut their doors permanently. I’m fortunate to say my business, Caliente Pizza & Draft House in Pittsburgh, has gone in the opposite direction. Communication. As a leader, you can’t be everywhere at once.

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Grant Money Is a Viable Option for Restaurant Funding

Modern Restaurant Management

But if your restaurant or industry related business has been able to stay open or expects to resume operations once we are on the other side of the pandemic, now may be the time to apply for a grant. loans which need to be paid back), applications are long, involved and require an ability to communicate with facts, figures but also the heart.

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The Future of Restaurants is Forever Changed by COVID-19

Modern Restaurant Management

That was just the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, but at Wolf’s Ridge Brewing, it was a clear sign of change and we immediately knew we’d have to adjust our business model. Our leadership team quickly realized if we wanted our staff to trust us during such an uncertain situation, we had to increase our transparency.

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Restaurant Retention: How to Keep Employees Happy

Modern Restaurant Management

Employees value knowing where they can improve, and how their contributions are helping the business. Look for additional ways to empower professional development and leadership skills. Small Gifts of Gratitude. Never forget the impact a small gift of gratitude can make.