Passing the Buck: The Art of Delegation

Passing the Buck: The Art of Delegation

Take a good look at your to-do list. (And if you don’t have a to-do list, make one.) Then ask yourself, “Which of these tasks really requires my skills to complete and which ones can an hourly employee be taught to perform?” You can pick any one of the...
How to Use Your Chef to Reduce Food Waste

How to Use Your Chef to Reduce Food Waste

We’ve all known temperamental cooks and chefs. They are indeed artists in their own right. But they are still employees and they need to help hold the line on the bottom line just like everyone else. Food costs are high on your overhead list, and your chef is your...
Don’t Just Train, Manage Learning

Don’t Just Train, Manage Learning

Everyone has the capacity to learn new tasks and master new skills. How your staff members move from point A to point B on a the learning scale, though, is not so straightforward. People learn in different ways, and therefore you must train in different ways.  Whether...
How to Set Restaurant Training Goals

How to Set Restaurant Training Goals

Think back on your last restaurant training session. Did you just talk about the specials and the broken cooler? Did you mention service or just remind waitstaff to smile? Did you tell team members exactly what you expect from them… and how they can deliver it? Are...
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