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The Downfall of a Restaurant: A Leadership Deficit

Embrace the Suck

As such, it's a tragedy when these establishments falter, collapse, or disappear, not due to a lack of talent, vision, or culinary prowess but because of a deficiency in leadership. In my years of experience both as a restaurant consultant and a restaurant owner, I've observed the industry from multiple angles.

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Podcast 16: Digital Innovation & Leadership in Hospitality Management

Ken Burgin

Michael Tinsager has a unique position in hospitality – as an industry adviser and podcaster with the Hospitality Mavericks Podcast , he has access to the experience and wisdom of hundreds of operators and experts. The post Podcast 16: Digital Innovation & Leadership in Hospitality Management first appeared on Ken Burgin.

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A Call for Human-Centric Restaurant Leadership in an AI Future

Modern Restaurant Management

However, as we surge forward, it's imperative to highlight what's missing from today's dining experience and identify the qualities that elevate a great manager to give the next level service assisted by AI, required to succeed in this new environment. What's Lacking in the Dining Experience?

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How to improve your restaurant profitability through transformative leadership: Insights from Industry Expert Matt Rolfe

Chowly

Introduction In our recent conversation with Matt Rolfe , an experienced hospitality leadership coach, we explored strategies for improving restaurant profitability through transformative leadership and behavioral coaching.

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

7 Shifts

This includes greeting guests and thanking them for their patronage, conducting tableside checks, and resolving any customer complaints quickly, effectively, and empathetically. The best restaurant managers take customer service a step further, recognizing regulars and personalizing service for a more memorable guest experience.

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Growing a Restaurant Strategically – The Keys Are Alignment, Timing and Control

Modern Restaurant Management

Typical restaurant KPIs involve monitoring costs around food, labor and supplies, pricing adjustments, table turnover rates during peak periods, customer wait times, promotion effectiveness, brand sentiment on review sites, and training completion rates. Define the one or two KPIs most critical for your top growth goals.

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Boost Engagement Through Visual Communication

Modern Restaurant Management

The world of food franchising has been a catalyst for pioneering innovations that have had a ripple effect across multiple industries. Franchisees’ Staff Franchisees’ team members represent the first contact customers have with your brand, and that first impression matters. You get to their head and to their heart.