The Rail

JANUARY 3, 2025

This ever-changing nature makes training your staff that much more important, as your success hinges on the performance of your team. For example, training employees to not waste food and other resources is a growing priority for restaurants seeking to minimize environmental impact while maximizing efficiency.

Training 130

Training Operations Kitchen Safety Seasonal Menu 130

Culinary Cues

MARCH 27, 2020

There has never been a more important time for leadership – not the job title – the act of leadership and the positive actions of those who rise to the occasion. There are people who selflessly step up and do what they believe is right, even in the absence of real leadership. At the same time – they crave leadership direction.

Leadership 351

Leadership Healthcare Social Media Government 351

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 19, 2024

Work Ethic : The foundational principle of a strong work ethic seems to be fading from business training faster than the implementation of robotics. The scarcity of training, communication and preparation skills are diminishing the quality of service across the board and should be of concern for the industry as a whole.

Leadership 493

Leadership Customer Service Customer Experience Technology 493

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

Meanwhile, email allowed for more targeted, meaningful communication, and SMS/text gave businesses a direct line to their most engaged customers. By using standardized identifiers and digital tracking/communication systems, restaurants can seamlessly communicate with distributors, reducing inefficiencies and responding quickly to disruptions.

Loyalty Program 471

Loyalty Program Mobile Ordering Customer Experience Online Ordering 471

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 10, 2024

In the restaurant industry, an education program should emphasize the development of durable skills such as leadership, communication, and problem-solving. For restaurants, these skills are especially valuable in high-demand roles such as new managers, human resources, payroll, facilities management, and various leadership positions.

Education 221

Education Loyalty Program Leadership Customer Service 221

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Luckily, there are proven ways to help build a solid, positive food safety culture, including boosting trust, improving communication, educating employees, and relying on tech tools, including Artificial Intelligence. Improve Communication Effective communication is vital in establishing and maintaining a strong food safety culture.

Food Safety 520

Food Safety Allergens Food Audits 520

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 1, 2022

Empowering Employees with the Right Tools and Training. 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. Restaurant people are “people-people.”

Front of House 576

Front of House Loyalty Program Back of House Training 576

Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Or employees haven’t been properly (and regularly) trained. Maybe there was a breakdown in communication somewhere along the internal meal preparation process. To increase order accuracy, your restaurant should: Prioritize training. Even when things are hectic, training must remain a priority. Shift that mindset.

Ordering 562

Ordering Employee Relations Online Ordering Customer Service 562

Modern Restaurant Management

JULY 18, 2024

It's imperative that managers adopt strategies that motivate employees through self-pride, a sense of accomplishment, and a supportive environment grounded in communication, honesty, integrity, and hard work. Communication Open and honest communication is essential in preventing burnout.

Management 474

Management Management FOH BOH 474

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 3, 2022

It hasn’t always been easy, but I think our success in expanding and pivoting in difficult situations ultimately boils down to three factors: the team’s communication philosophy, ability to make quick decisions, and our confidence in the restaurant’s team, brand and story. Communication.

Communication 508

Communication Leadership Food Supply Back of House 508

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 25, 2020

Communicate Return Criteria. After a plan is approved, communicate directly and often with employees about the primary information relating to their return. Before ramping up operations, conduct training meetings with staff to discuss your restaurant’s protocol for reporting injuries and symptoms. Foster Good Hygiene.

Employee Relations 547

Employee Relations Customer Experience Communication Training 547

Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 8, 2020

It is easy to blame money, non-traditional work hours, unrealistic training in culinary schools, and the younger generation as a whole – but even if we (the industry as a whole) were able to snap our fingers and fix these issues, it is likely that team building and retention would still be challenging. TEACH AND TRAIN. Richard Branson.

Loyalty Program 582

Loyalty Program Communication Training Coaching 582

Embrace the Suck

MAY 14, 2023

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.

Leadership 221

Leadership Customer Service Customer Experience Website Management 221

Goliath Consulting

JULY 28, 2020

This is why we recommend role playing as part of the staff training—so that managers can first become comfortable with conflicts and practice resolving them in a controlled space. Situational Leadership. A flexible leadership style is crucial in this current environment.

Leadership 348

Leadership Employee Relations Front of House Communication 348

Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 3, 2022

It hasn’t always been easy, but I think our success in expanding and pivoting in difficult situations ultimately boils down to three factors: the team’s communication philosophy, ability to make quick decisions, and our confidence in the restaurant’s team, brand and story. Communication.

Communication 419

Communication Leadership Food Supply Back of House 419

Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

Now, restaurant owners and managers can be confident in their readiness against pathogens and reassure guests and employees by committing to cleanliness and effectively communicating their approach to the public. Communicating Cleanliness. Invest in proper training and certification. Building Trust Through Cleanliness.

Kitchen Safety 489

Kitchen Safety Employee Relations Communication Point of Sale 489

Culinary Cues

JANUARY 11, 2020

Ample research has been done pointing to the most significant culprit behind these issues – POOR COMMUNICATION! We live in a world where numerous communication tools are available and where an overload of ineffective communication abounds, confuses, and even irritates those on the receiving end.

Communication 372

Communication Leadership Employee Relations Entertainment 372

Culinary Cues

AUGUST 31, 2020

In all cases, there will be a re-shuffling of priorities driving changes to the profile of the “best candidate” for the leadership position in the kitchen. This is where you need to be. [] POWER vs. LEADERSHIP. “I This is what brings a team together and firing on all cylinders. [] LACK OF TRAINING.

Leadership 454

Leadership Point of Sale Training Coaching 454

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 7, 2024

He has over 30 years of experience in the field, starting as a dishwasher and rising to a leadership position at Inspire Brands, where he served as Vice President of Global Equipment Innovation & Supply. This can be overcome with technology, training and education. However, that in itself is a challenge.

Food Safety 490

Food Safety Kitchen Safety Food Food Supply 490

7 Shifts

AUGUST 2, 2022

From what culture is, to how it's built, and how to use servant leadership, a lot of ground was covered. Core values communicate culture. But how do you communicate what behaviors and qualities that you want (and don't want?). You can train skills, but you can't change who someone is. The key to success?

Leadership 370

Leadership Webinar Hiring Training 370

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Table of Contents Biggest overall team management challenges Top priorities for restaurant operators Wage Increases Leadership and Training Programs Hiring and retention remain the biggest challenge for restaurants when it comes to team management overall. But they also find that staff communication is among their top challenges.

2023 397

2023 Hiring Leadership Fast Casual 397

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The culmination of those traits, from empathy and leadership to creativity and problem-solving, gives your culture personality and a unique life of its own, which keeps customers feeling valued and employees engaged—and them all coming back for more. Still, the heartbeat of a thriving restaurant is its people.

Hiring 419

Hiring Cash Management Customer Service Leadership 419

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 16, 2020

Specializing in Hawaii-inspired plate lunches and comfort food since 1976, the brand took other initiatives including: Navigated new rules on the fly, while ensuring open lines of communication with its franchisees, who are treated like family – the company’s motto is “We Are Ohana (family).”

Franchise 367

Franchise Franchising Leadership Food Safety 367

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 3, 2025

All that said, bringing a brand to life requires a partnership with open lines of communication. There’s also a bigger focus today on guest engagement and community than ever before. Restaurant brands are now expected to build authentic relationships with guests, which requires transparency and two-way communication.

Social Media 251

Social Media Email Marketing Customer Experience Loyalty Program 251

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 11, 2025

Investing in teamwork, internal training, and career development—such as structured in-house wine education—creates a sense of belonging and shared growth. Beyond logistics, the biggest transformation has been in leadership. Many restaurants started using two-way radio systems with earpieces so staff could communicate.

Front of House 221

Front of House Loyalty Program Recruiting Customer Experience 221

Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 10, 2020

We are taking other precautions and provide a sanitary training session for our tenants and clear communication with our tenants via our digital property management system (PMS). ” Among the actions the brand is taking: Clear, concise communication with f&b tenants. We are trying to be responsible and calm.”

Kitchen Safety 516

Kitchen Safety Food Safety Cash Management Food Supply 516

Crunchtime

JANUARY 28, 2025

But whatever their title, the job responsibilities are the same: above-store managers implement policy, develop teams, communicate goals, and align performance objectives across multiple markets. Yet most companies spend more time training and developing their cooks and servers than they do their multiunit leaders.

Leadership 78

Leadership Coaching 2025 Training 78

Culinary Cues

MARCH 23, 2020

If we push aside much of the chatter and get down to the necessities in life that are food, shelter, clothing, health, family, communication and trust that rise to the top of the priority list. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. This is where we are today. What can we do (we referring to those whom others depend on for solutions)?

Communication 310

Communication Healthcare Food Food Safety 310

Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

.” Jack Welch Welch, the visionary past CEO of General Electric points to the most important role of a leader (chef, manager, restaurant owner) which is to develop their staff, to mentor them, to teach and train, and feed their passion until they match or even surpass your own abilities. This is the sign of true leadership.

Consumer Goods 273

Consumer Goods Presentation Leadership Dine-in 273

7 Shifts

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

High turnover not only disrupts business operations but also leads to increased costs and time spent on hiring and training new staff. One of the best ways to build camaraderie among your restaurant staff is by encouraging open communication. Equip your managers with leadership skills that go beyond simply assigning tasks.

2024 335

2024 Social Media Insurance Leadership 335

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 8, 2024

Food Safety Food safety is paramount to any business that involves food and as a result the resources to train and develop food safety at all levels is well-established. Building culture begins from the top and starts with communicating the vision of a company.

Food 469

Food 2002 Food Safety Kitchen Safety 469

Culinary Cues

AUGUST 14, 2020

Study and watch – these are the characteristics of businesses that are supported by loyal customers, able to attract great people, viewed as wonderful places to work, and willing to share the responsibilities of leadership. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. Small, personal and people first always shines above large and business first.

Small Business 428

Small Business Leadership Customer Service Café 428

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 20, 2022

Look for additional ways to empower professional development and leadership skills. Employees that are given job training, mentoring, and upward movement potential are empowered to learn new skills and be better able to take on new responsibilities. Simplify Daily Stressors.

Small Business 546

Small Business Social Media Hiring Leadership 546

Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 4, 2024

If you consistently fall short, assess what it will take to turn the business around and what it will cost you – whether it’s a further financial investment, more training, improved retention, or replacing people. Every new person coming in, hourly or management, had to undergo a training program of at least six weeks.

Restaurant Law 419

Restaurant Law Customer Service Training Customer Experience 419

7 Shifts

MARCH 23, 2022

It was a two-day training for managers.” So I think it was almost two, eight-hour days training for the managers got to implement.”. The training took like an hour for us to pick, pick it up and start using it,” says Buck. With their original methods of scheduling, communication among staff and management was disconnected.

Front of House 369

Front of House Back of House Communication Employee Relations 369

Culinary Cues

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

The tasks of the chef are fairly universal: planning menus, putting your signature on each dish, hiring and training staff, ordering product and building vendor relationships, controlling costs and adhering to budgets, maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment, etc. PLAN BETTER – TRAIN HARDER. www.meyersassociates.com.

Beverage 518

Beverage Events Food Order Website Management 518

Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

While franchisees often have recurring check-ins with their franchise business consultant or other similar advisor from corporate, a call from a member of the brand’s leadership team to see how they’re doing and how the brand can better support them will go a long away in these difficult times.

Franchise 508

Franchise Franchising Leadership Cash Management 508