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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. I've distilled this undeniable truth: The success or failure of any restaurant is invariably linked to the quality of its leadership.

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James Beard Employees Demand More Diversity in Leadership, Salary Transparency in Internal Letter

EATER

Among other demands, the letter calls to diversify the board of trustees, and make events more equitable On July 16, a large group of James Beard Foundation employees sent a letter to the foundation’s senior leadership team, outlining a list of demands for the future of the organization.

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Inspiring Hourly Workers

Modern Restaurant Management

In his new book, Scott Greenberg provides an inspiring, practical framework for management to explore their biases, habits, and leadership styles while learning how to refine the way they manage so they can more effectively recruit, retain, and motivate their hourly teams. You’re there to serve. Find the need.

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

7 Shifts

For example, you might have to take a larger role in candidate sourcing, recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and even the firing process than you might expect. You'll need to serve as your team's leader and mentor, often giving up your space in the spotlight so other employees can have theirs.

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To Mitigate ‘The Great Resignation’ Refocus on the Employee Experience

Modern Restaurant Management

From recruiting to retention, if the employee experience is positive and fulfilling, loyalty is fostered, and staff is more likely to stay put. By providing training focused on life skills that extend beyond the restaurant environment, such as communication, goal setting, and leadership, this demonstrates holistic investment in the workforce.

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Staying on Top of FDD Requirements for Risk and Insurance

Modern Restaurant Management

Quick-serve brands are leading the trend, and not just for restaurants, but for franchises overall. This covers requirements such as robust recruitment parameters, franchisee training and continuing support, performance monitoring and a formal franchise dispute management process.

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

7 Shifts

For example, you might have to take a larger role in candidate sourcing, recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and even the firing process than you might expect. You'll need to serve as your team's leader and mentor, often giving up your space in the spotlight so other employees can have theirs.