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18 Restaurant Manager Interview Questions to Assess Leadership and Operational Skills

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After all, it’s not just the quality of your food that can keep customers coming back — 73% of diners base their satisfaction on the quality of service they receive. How do you handle unexpected challenges, such as equipment failure or supply shortages? Hiring the right people can make or break your business.

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2025 Restaurant Outlook: A Recipe for Success with Risk Management

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By mid-2024, 82 percent of food and beverage operators were still actively recruiting, with chefs and cooks comprising 30 percent of open roles. Economic shifts including inflation-driven cost increases in food, utilities and supplies; regulatory changes and climate-related disruptions will continue to challenge restaurant operators.

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Operational Empathy Should Be Part of Restaurant Leadership

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Now, as I oversee operations, IT, and supply chain at Marco’s Pizza, I draw on these early lessons to help grow Marco’s. Or someone who dropped their food on the ground. Or perhaps an incorrect food order. Here are my top tips on driving streamlined operations that generate results.

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Building Resilient and Less-Stress Restaurant Operations

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For example, implementing procedures to monitor inventory closely can prevent overstocking or food spoilage, while clear cleaning and maintenance schedules ensure the proper use and consumption of supplies. Doing so can also benefit your decision-making and leadership skills. Take time to recharge for your own mental health.

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Why Limited Time Offerings are More Than a Passing Phase

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As a proud part of the leadership team at Craveworthy Brands, the platform company behind 11 unique restaurant concepts, I lead day-to-day supply chain management, events, distribution, and of course, LTOs. Working with a team, other colleagues in the industry, or vendors can supply significant support at this stage.

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

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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.

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Elevate Your Food Safety Culture to Survive the COVID Crisis and Future Ones

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A good first step is to elevate your food safety culture. How Food Safety Culture Has Changed. Food safety used to mean “what you do when no one is watching.” There are many quality management system software options that will enhance your food safety culture and business insights. Use the Right Digital Tools.