great dining experience

Hey, You! Hourly Employee…

There is good news for customers and hourly employees alike. In the past two years Corporate America is looking at the sports industry as a business model. In the eighties and and nineties food and beverage industry went the route of the New York Yankees. The big guys turned to free agency to build management [...]

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This just in.

I was out pa-rousing blogs (this is a daily ritual). I came across this one. I tweeted back and forth with the author and told her I am going to post a link. Here it is LINK . The story is a good server point of view one. So, after you comment there. Please send [...]

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Being a Hooter’s Girl is Stressful!!

I am in complete shock on how stressful a Hooter’s girl is!!! From waxing to singing birthday songs these girls have it rough!!! Go tip your Hooter’s girl!! How many Round Table Guy’s work or have worked at Hooter’s? Remember “Guy” is not gender specific as it pertains to our members.

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No No NO!!!!

It is a crazy crazy industry that we work in. The customers are “entitled” and lately I’ve noticed the same trend in the staff. “You want me to clean what?” “Look, buddy! I will not do that for what you pay me.” You know where I will go with this…Coach Carter style in a hurry. [...]

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Restaurant Diplomacy

EVERY SINGLE DAY the opportunity presents itself… ALERT! ALERT! ALERT! We have breaking news for restaurant managers & customers…. Believe it or not, the manager of that restaurant you dine in…. Yes, that one! The one you saw…& decided not to speak to… CARES ABOUT YOU HAVING A GREAT DINING EXPERIENCE!!! That individual does not [...]

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Detail Walks…I Would Rather Be Shot!

Good times is what RTG loves to talk about, here we go…. Supervisor: Get your clipboard! Operator: Yes sir (thinking…I sure wish he would find something to do) Supervisor: Let’s take a walk around your restaurant…. Operator: Yes sir (I wonder if I can fit his ass in that dumpster?) Supervisor: Look @ your vents [...]

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Expect What You Inspect

It is a very funny thing to walk into a restaurant and notice what no one else working there notices. This is a tunnel vision syndrome that plagues the management community everywhere. The manager in charge claims to have an immaculate back of the house. The workers often know differently! Upon closer inspection you [...]

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The Right Person for the Wrong Job!

I’m glad I didn’t lose her to my own dumb assumptions

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Success Thru Details

Separation amongst the “good” operators & the “great” operators is a fine line of details.

The elite are focused upon details & consistently deliver a great experience to each guest.

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Standards Are Simple

“Good” guys run BAD restaurants. This reality is exhibited throughout the industry.

Humans, despite the immediate response of “not me”, are innately inclined to battle authority & discipline.

As a successful operator, you simply will not be liked by everyone on staff. Easy on people – tough on the standards, is crucial for understanding this aspect of the unique restaurant industry.

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