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Hiring? Ask These Interview Questions to Spot Versatile Restaurant Talent

Modern Restaurant Management

I pulled in the kitchen team and the FOH manager, and we agreed on the plan. ” Evaluating Empathy Memorable customer service hinges on empathy, which requires relating to a customer’s needs and feelings, even when emotions run high. I still have no idea how that happened!

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Four Ways to Streamline Reopening Procedures for Restaurants

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Employee well-being. All of these policies should be clearly documented, and all employees should be required to read and sign-off on them. Once employees are informed of your restaurant’s new safety and sanitation policies , your main challenge will be compliance. Customer well-being. Sneeze guards/barriers.

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What can we learn from "Waitmares"?

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With work being one of the biggest contributors to stress, it’s not surprising that four in five people have had work-related dreams at some point in their lives. However, when stress so deeply affects employees that it leads to sleep-disturbing nightmares, it can take a toll on workplace satisfaction and engagement.

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Restaurant Insiders Reflect on Issues Addressed in ‘The Bear’

Modern Restaurant Management

The chef was patient with me (for the most part) and patient with the rest of the crew, both FOH and BOH. ” "The Bear" also highlights the mental health struggles faced by those in the industry as the high-pressure environment of a kitchen is something many restaurant workers can relate to.

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Cleanliness in the Restaurant: Reality and Perception

Modern Restaurant Management

One former Darden back-of-house trainer describes it as a “checks and balances system,” allowing businesses to track where health related problems could have stemmed from. Include boxes for employees to sign off what time they complete specific tasks. Nori Noodles' FOH cleaning checklist.

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Employee Engagement Best Practices for Restaurants

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Much like profit and loss, employee engagement is a metric that every restaurateur should be tracking regularly. We’re giving you the scoop on why you should care about employee engagement and how you can track it, and sharing tips for how to use this data to gamify staff performance and boost engagement.

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Restaurant Recruiting During and After COVID-19

7 Shifts

According to data from 350,000+ restaurants that use 7shifts, while overall shifts being scheduled are still sitting 24% below pre-COVID levels, shifts for delivery-related roles have increased 38%. When hiring restaurant employees, it’s also important to find staff that will take these measures seriously.