Episode #84 The Secret To Getting + Keeping Great Restaurant Staff

Audio, Front Of House, Interview, Marketing, RR Podcast, Service, Staff, Systems

One of the biggest challenges you face as an operator or manager is staffing and turnover.  Its a tough labor market No Secret, but its all about your approach to finding great staff and keeping them.  

The wrong approach is thinking “I need someone NOW.. I’ll just place an ad in the paper and hang a help-wanted sign on the door”.  That’s just a recipe for disaster.  More than likely you’ll find someone that’s a morale killer with bad habits there just for the paycheck.  Today’s podcast gives you a better approach.  Its all about finding, developing, recognizing and rewarding what I call your “A-Team”. 

Episode #83 8 Great Things To Tell Your Staff Today

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Use these nuggets of wisdom daily in your pre-shift meetings until they become routine conditioned behavior by your entire service team.  Your staff will have more fun, team spirit will rise and more importantly your guests will tune in to what’s really special about your restaurant – A caring, personable staff that’s all about exemplary service.

Episode #80 These 3 Things are Vital to Your Success

Audio, Brand Building, Interview, Marketing, RR Podcast, Service, Staff, Systems

In my book, there is no more challenging business than running restaurants and I often call it the business of 1000 details.  You’ve got ordering, inventory, finances, marketing. payroll and so many balls to keep in the air.  So what should you focus on first?   So give today’s episode a listen.   We’re talking 3 Things to do Today that will really transform the way you do business.

Episode #79 How To Deliver AMAZING Customer Experiences

Audio, Brand Building, Front Of House, Marketing, RR Podcast, Service, Staff, Systems

The interaction and relationships your restaurant creates between your staff and your customer is job 1 every table, every time.  Listen to how your restaurant can apply this simple approach to daily pre-shift meetings and ultimately your restaurant’s culture of Hospitality.  Practice F.A.C.E.S. with every new face and you’ll create an unstoppable brand and lines out the door. 

Episode #70 Explode Your Restaurant’s Marketing Firepower!

Audio, Brand Building, Front Of House, Interview, Marketing, RR Podcast, Service, Systems

Nothing is more important than your restaurant’s hard-earned reputation. Here is a very powerful tool that will automatically capture your restaurant’s positive reviews and post them to the major online review sites and social media platforms.  You’ve got 1000 other details to think about in your restaurant, it only makes sense to build systems into your business across your restaurant.