P & L

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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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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Consultant Chaffing

Yes, we said it! Read that article title again! Consultants REALLY aggravate the hell out of us! The fundamental issue with consultants in the restaurant industry is they are failed operators! Don’t believe it? Check the number of “jobs & years of experience” your consultant you pay thousands has? You may find out the harsh, truthful reality; the [...]

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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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Corporate Governance Lunacy

After many years of contemplation & mental anguish, the categories have developed themselves….

With your COMPLETE lack of ability to succeed in the field, CONGRATS Mr/Ms Trainer! You too have displayed a brilliant ability to ABSOLUTELY NOT train people

You, Mr/Ms HR rep…you may be my favorite of all!

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Paperwork 101

Discussing paperwork in the restaurant industry is extremely simple, hence a favorite topic of mine. Touch it Once! That’s it. Yes, that easy. Use the info, implement the procedure, study the numbers, etc… Throw it away! Paperwork often causes an enormous amount of grief, I have enjoyed sifting through many a monstrous pile, sorting out [...]

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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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