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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 prepare your team for special events or holiday rushes? How do you handle unexpected challenges, such as equipment failure or supply shortages?

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Building Resilient and Less-Stress Restaurant Operations

Modern Restaurant Management

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. Develop weekly schedules that account for staffing, inventory, and major events.

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Experience Is the Best Teacher: Five Things My Father — and Hard Times — Have Taught Me About Leadership in the Restaurant Industry

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I’ve thought a lot about the lessons he taught me during the challenges of the past year, as well as countless other times when world events have shaken the hospitality industry to its core. My wife and I founded Rib & Chop House in Livingston, Montana, in 2001, just months prior to the heartbreaking events of 9/11.

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Week in Review: Din Tai Fung’s jaw-dropping AUVs, Krispy Kreme exits Insomnia, Starbucks operations

Restaurant Business

The fast-food franchisor is asking a federal court to sign off on its decision to terminate Paradigm Investment Group’s franchise agreement. Private-equity firm Savory Fund made a major investment in casual-dining chain Hawkers Asian Street Food. million last year, that’s more than double the next closest chain. Sign up here.

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Be the Change: How Snooze Prioritizes Sustainability

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Snoozers who lead with their values and want to grow their own leadership skills. It’s all about building a ripple effect of positivity, leadership, and local impact. The restaurant industry has traditionally been riddled with waste, high energy and water usage, and deep ties to our intricate, often unsustainable, food system.

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DoorDash completes acquisition of reservations platform SevenRooms

Restaurant Business

billion and international food delivery service Deliveroo for $3.9 Premium Food An eye on food waste inspires a chicken salad that becomes a best seller Behind the Menu: Millers All Day repurposed leftover breakfast waffles into croutons to create a new signature—the Chicken and Waffle Salad. billion, both in cash.

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Grant Money Is a Viable Option for Restaurant Funding

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2020 has been a year like no other for restaurants and the companies who support and supply them. So, whether you are a restaurant proprietor of one, two or many locations, food or inventory supplier, menu designer, online reservation technology or delivery software company, this could be a viable funding option for you.