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Hiring Professional Security to Protect Your Restaurant

Modern Restaurant Management

Hiring a security firm can help protect your restaurant from disgruntled customers and crime, but which firm do you hire and what should you look for in a security team? Legally licensed security firms ensure that you’re hiring a professional, capable of protecting your property and patrons. Security Firm Licensing.

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From Fumbling to Flourishing: Fixing Common Restaurant Marketing Errors

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To rebound, I recommend hiring a trusted marketing professional or team that understands your vision and can execute strategies that help your restaurant thrive. Guests also want an experience, not just a meal, so messages that promote unique dining events, themed nights, or a fun atmosphere can create excitement.

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14 Bar Manager Interview Questions to Hire the Perfect Fit for Your Venue

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They also bring creative ideas to the table, such as improving the drink menu and coming up with new events and promotions to drive sales. Can you provide an example of a successful event or promotion you organized? What would make you say that an event or promotion was successful?

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How to Safeguard Your Restaurant in the Face of Severe Weather 

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Sadly, these events are only becoming more frequent; in 2023 alone, the U.S. With extreme weather events ranking as one of the most significant risks to businesses by the World Economic Forum , now marks a critical time for restaurant owners and operators to evaluate their preparedness strategies.

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Restaurant Safety: How Restaurateurs Can Improve their Risk Profiles

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Safety training should take place upon hire for all new employees, but that should not be a one-time event. Finally, employees should be given emergency preparedness training to know how to respond to emergency scenarios in the event of a fire, for example or even placating an angry customer.

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How Restaurants Can Attract and Retain Workers Tempted by Retail Holiday Job Offers

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And they are hiring staff they should not, assuming any warm body is better than no bodies. And now cue the retail holiday job ads, that annual event enticing restaurant workers away with promises of elevated hourly pay and bonuses. These should be offered to new hires, but also to your existing workers. Bring them back.

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Building Resilient and Less-Stress Restaurant Operations

Modern Restaurant Management

Develop weekly schedules that account for staffing, inventory, and major events. Designate experienced staff to mentor new hires, handle onboarding, or run training sessions. Plan Ahead to Minimize Last-Minute Stress Strategic planning keeps management on top of a restaurant’s operations.