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Hiring? Ask These Interview Questions to Spot Versatile Restaurant Talent

Modern Restaurant Management

Seamless restaurant operations, where the crew anticipates customers’ and coworkers’ needs and easily course-corrects, require more than technical know-how and vetted organizational systems. What to ask : “Can you tell me about a time you had to explain something complex to a coworker or customer?

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‘In the Future, Customers Will Drive Up to a Drive-Thru to Just Pick Up Their Food.’

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Restaurant brands are seeking out emerging technology to be more efficient and using data analytics to improve the drive-thru experience and this is only the beginning, according to Tim Tang, Director of Enterprise Solutions at Hughes. "The conversation between employees and customers is a rich resource of actionable insights. . "If

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Providing The Best Restaurant Customer Experience in 2024

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They must also focus on creating memorable experiences for customers at every touchpoint. 60% of guests who have a positive experience are likely to dine at a restaurant more frequently. Knowing these customer experience factors can help you create a positive and welcoming environment that will keep guests coming back for more.

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Three Ways to Transform Seasonal Hires into Permanent Staff

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A staff of skilled, experienced team members keeps dining rooms running smoothly, boosts efficiency in the kitchen, builds goodwill with customers, and pushes restaurants to innovate – all of which contribute to business success and sustainability. Flexible scheduling is a highly effective method of combating burnout and disengagement.

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MRM Talking With: Author, Leadership Coach and Chick-fil-A Veteran Dee Ann Turner

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The writer, speaker, leadership coach and 33-year veteran of Chick-fil-A, Inc., recently released a second book, Bet on Talent: How to Create a Remarkable Culture that Wins the Hearts of Customers. If I want to win the hearts of my customers, I want to Bet on Talent to deliver as opposed to technology, marketing or other priorities.

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How to Increase Employee Productivity

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As a restaurant manager or operator, you are the driving force in productivity – leading your staff and keeping customers happy. This leads to the abnormally high turnover rate most operators experience today. There will always be a customer on the receiving end of that waste of time.

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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. Your staff, especially your restaurant manager, plays a crucial role in the overall dining experience. Hiring the right people can make or break your business.