by Service That Sells | Jan 31, 2023 | Management
Success in the restaurant business isn’t just about doing things right. It’s also about avoiding mistakes that, over time, mushroom into issues that can literally shut your doors. Check out these common mistakes restaurant managers make, and learn how to avoid them....
by Service That Sells | Jan 17, 2023 | Service & Sales
In the restaurant business, service and sales go hand in hand. To sell is to serve, and to serve is to sell. The problem is that many restaurant servers are afraid to “sell.” They don’t want to seem pushy or insincere. Usually, this is because the word “sell” conjures...
by Service That Sells | Jan 4, 2023 | Management
You’ve probably already started on the New Year’s resolutions you made for your personal life – go the gym, cut the carbs, stick to the family budget, and so on. But have you thought about personal resolutions that can affect your restaurant? These would be actionable...
by Service That Sells | Jan 3, 2023 | Management
Do you have employees on staff whose constant gripes are getting in the way of their jobs—and yours? One of the toughest things about restaurant management is learning how to handle complaining employees. Put a Stop to Complainers Here’s how to handle your...
by Service That Sells | Dec 6, 2022 | Management, Training
On the off chance that you have a spare minute to take a break during this busy time of year, check out the hot topics for restaurant managers we’ve been tracking lately. Guest Experience It’s no surprise that restaurant managers and operators are focused on the guest...
by Service That Sells | Nov 15, 2022 | Management
Gratitude gets a lot attention this time of year. Experts suggest that being grateful for others has a positive effect on relationships, which is probably why you hear a lot of people saying they’re grateful for “friends and family” when it’s their turn at the...
by Service That Sells | Nov 1, 2022 | Service & Sales
There’s no wrong time to sell wine and champagne, and there’s no better time than the holiday season. Historically, the majority of U.S. wine and champagne sales are made during the winter holiday season. But if you wait until the busy season to train your...
by Service That Sells | Oct 18, 2022 | Management
Guess what? Your employees can’t read your mind. The only way for them to know for sure what you want them to do (and what you don’t want them to do) is for you to tell them. When you do it right, delivering employee feedback has many benefits. Teamwork improves, you...
by Service That Sells | Oct 4, 2022 | Human Resources
The way you treat your employees determines how they’ll treat your guests. This starts during your orientation program. New employees are typically the most attentive and open to new ideas during their first few weeks on the job, so make sure you make the most of that...
by Service That Sells | Sep 20, 2022 | Management, Operations, Training
Underage drinking is a serious problem in the United States. Excessive alcohol consumption is one of the leading causes of preventable deaths, and teenagers are especially at risk. If your restaurant serves alcohol, you and your servers have a responsibility to...
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