What are the main points of managing a successful restaurant?
1. Hire the right people. (Personality first, experience 2nd). Take care of them. 2. Good training procedures for new hires/ongoing training. (Include HAACP guidelines here for all depts.) 3. Always put quality before profit. 4. Establish good systems (sidework, food ordering, scheduling staff). When most hourly employees are asked, “What do you least like about your manager?” they answer, “Not consistent.” Good systems will help you be consistent. 5. P&L (Profit & Loss Statement) Knowledge 6. Local Marketing knowledge. 7. Visit Dinersoft.com often! Back to top I am thinking about getting into the restaurant business…how?! I have management experience but no restaurant experience. The first thing I would ask you if I were interviewing you is, “Are you sure you know what you are getting into?” Do you mind 12-hour days, mostly on your feet? Does the thought of rolling up your sleeves and washing dishes for an hour bother you? Do you REALLY like the public all that much? Still here? Sta
