Keeping Tabs on Your Laundry Bill

Keeping Tabs on Your Laundry Bill

From aprons and towels in the kitchen to tablecloths and napkins in the dining room, linen needs in a restaurant can be a huge expense— especially with the high costs of laundry services. If you have the room for a washer and dryer, consider doing your own laundry....
Change Is Good for Restaurant Teams

Change Is Good for Restaurant Teams

In a restaurant environment — and most any work environment — work roles will change when teams begin to form. As the restaurant manager, it’s your job to begin preparing for the inevitable resistance. It will start with the familiar complaint:...
How to Stay Sane During the Holidays

How to Stay Sane During the Holidays

No matter what Charles Dickens may have led us to believe, Scrooge was not a banker. No, he worked in a restaurant and Tiny Tim was at Table Four spilling his drink and fighting with his brother. Well, maybe not, but that would definitely explain why Scrooge was such...
Plan Your Work and Work Your Plan

Plan Your Work and Work Your Plan

Restaurant management is like show-biz, and the key to a flawless production is in the details. Follow these steps to plan your work and work your plan. Make a Plan Before starting on the day’s work, create an action plan for your restaurant management tasks. Try to...