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Scheduling shifts ahead turned Socius into an award winner
Even from its rural location, award-winning restaurant, Socius, regularly makes the Michelin Guide. The key to its success is "planning shifts ahead" for its bedrock of a team.
The Single Biggest Update
One month into our campaign to make hospitality teams happier, healthier and more likely to stay in the industry, we take a look at the numbers so far.
Knowing your team is the key to planning three weeks ahead
At 22 days, evidence shows people calling in sick drops, presenteeism plummets and productivity soars. Here’s how to plan rotas three weeks (or more) ahead.
What affects employee happiness at work?
The hospitality industry is in crisis. If a staff shortage wasn’t bad enough, the great teams we have aren’t sticking around. Something has to shift…
How to cope with holiday season demand
The festive season is a time for more; more parties, more special menus and more challenges. The crew from The Gannet outline how to cope with the pressures the festivities bring.
6 leadership skills every restaurant manager must have
Check out which skills every restaurant leader must have. Do you have them?
How to improve customer satisfaction in your restaurant
Customer service expert LeeAnne Homsey shares advice on how to improve customer service satisfaction. LeeAnne has more than 30 years of experience in the restaurant industry
11 ways to make the most of your standup meetings
When done right, team meetings can be a great productivity driver for your company
KPIs Every Restaurant Manager Should Measure
List of commonly used KPIs to those we believe are most important to restaurant managers
Quick Tips Bar Managers Need to Motivate Staff
Motivate staff and make their day fun, inspiring and unique. Try these quick tips and be the best bar manager in town
5 Ways to Improve Your Restaurant Customer Service
It’s your job as a restaurant owner or manager to make sure that your staff will give your customers a good dining experience and it doesn’t have to be a difficult task
Top 5 Restaurant Management Books
We have found the top five best books on restaurant management that are definitely worth the read
5 Tips for Managing Your Restaurant Staff
Your success as a restaurant manager has a lot to do with how well you can keep your staff happy. However, it’s easier said than done being on top of people management
Restaurant Employee Handbook: How to Write Yours
An employee handbook is one of the most efficient ways of training your employees in following the right procedures