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Before the Orders Come In, The Leadership Begins

Modern Restaurant Management

While the book offers a practical and concise guide, here I’d like to dive deeper into one of its core principles—highlighting how thoughtful preparation shapes true leadership in the kitchen. Over time, these rules became the heart of the book: a simple yet powerful toolkit for culinary leadership and effective teamwork.

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From Restaurant GM to Multi-Unit Leader: Why These Promotions Often Fail—and How to Fix It

Modern Restaurant Management

Through these experiences, I’ve identified common challenges encountered when transitioning from single- to multi-unit leadership and what you can do to prevent these issues. Successful GMs excel at hands-on leadership. Leadership coaching and development. How to balance leadership with operations.

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OUR DAILY BREATH: LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP

Culinary Cues

There has never been a more important time for leadership – not the job title – the act of leadership and the positive actions of those who rise to the occasion. There are people who selflessly step up and do what they believe is right, even in the absence of real leadership. At the same time – they crave leadership direction.

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EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP WHEN IT SEEMS TO BE IN SHORT SUPPLY

Culinary Cues

This is when leadership is most needed. Leadership is always important, but seems to be in critical need when we are in time of crisis. This is when people turn to either those with the title or those with a history of leadership. Leadership, real leadership comes from four actions: * What we hear. What we learn.

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8 Pillars of Leadership Development

Great leadership development is the key to sustainable business growth. Are you ready to design an effective program? Invest in your company’s future with a strong leadership development program. HR can use Paycor’s framework to: Set achievable goals. Align employee and company needs. Support different learning styles.

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Building Resilient and Less-Stress Restaurant Operations

Modern Restaurant Management

Designate experienced staff to mentor new hires, handle onboarding, or run training sessions. Doing so can also benefit your decision-making and leadership skills. This takes some work off your plate and empowers others to take on more responsibility. Take time to recharge for your own mental health.

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Are You Prepared for an ICE Raid? What Every Restaurant Needs to Know

Modern Restaurant Management

Designate an ICE Response Team (HR/legal) to handle interactions. Restaurant HR & Leadership Academy helps restaurant leaders simplify compliance, conduct audits with confidence, and develop strong managers. Train Managers and Employees Managers should know ICE procedures and how to respond. Not sure where to start?

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8 Pillars of Leadership Development

Great leadership development is the key to sustainable business growth. Are you ready to design an effective program? Invest in your company’s future with a strong leadership development program. HR can use Paycor’s framework to: Set achievable goals. Align employee and company needs. Support different learning styles.