Finding a good pair of comfortable restaurant shoes for workers who are on their feet all day can be a challenge, but Crocs might be the answer. Crocs are known for their durability, comfort, and great traction on even the greasiest kitchen floor. And when Crocs came out with some …
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The Pre-Shift Meeting (Part One)
I have worked for a number of companies over the years that held pre-shift meetings with the servers. They have been called a variety of things: line up, fresh talk, jump start, family meal, and many other names have been used to refer to these meetings. I have also managed …
Read More »Grilling Season Is Here: The Perfect Restaurant Burger
Spring is well underway in most corners of the United States, and the warmer weather has every grillmaster itching to get some beef patties sizzling in the backyard. For restaurants, the spring thaw can also be a great time as well, as you clean off the patio furniture and start …
Read More »Should You Allow After-Shift Drinks in Your Restaurant?
Some restaurants allow an after-shift drink, after which the staff is allowed to hang around and become regular paying customers. The issue has come up in my trainings and I have a definite opinion on it. I prefer that employees do not sit at the bar and drink after their …
Read More »How To Deal With Rising Food Costs In 4 Steps
More and more it looks official – the U.S. economy is pulling out of recession slowly but surely. The restaurant industry is cautiously optimistic about sales growth this year and consumers appear to be venturing out of their downturn shells. Unfortunately a growing economy – even one that’s growing so …
Read More »Marketing Your Restaurant’s Core Values
In a previous post, I discussed the benefits of implementing Core Value Marketing as part of a successful growth strategy. This type of program creates a bond with your potential guests while providing tremendous opportunities for free publicity. Most importantly, it allows you to provide much needed support to organizations …
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