restaurant success

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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Happy 4th of July.

Really it’s not even July yet. But hell! It could be by the time you read this. I hope this video will help you realize one of the true restaurant manager secrets. REFREAKINGLAX once in a while. Kick back and watch something brainless. Eat some hot dogs. Get laid. Turn off your cell phone and [...]

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It’s Not For Every One!!!

The customer service industry is a unique place to choose as a career path. Some people are really great at it. Some people spend their whole time trying to get out of it. This video will not shock any “real” operators! Managers and operators: How far off is this guy? Oh, by the way…new email [...]

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Who’s Closing???

This subject fuckin rocks….sorry about the intro..but it is SO fitting… Here we go… Server or Cook (we don’t discriminate) awakens mid – afternoon ….cottonmouth, headache, blurred & bloodshot eyes, & mystery as to whom is next to them…. Yea…we can talk about it…because we have SURE AS HELL been there… If you haven’t?….WELCOME to [...]

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A Miracle I Tell You!

Lately, we’ve been on the IVR-OSAT rant. It is frustrating as operators not to be able to solve an issue when it happens!!! True we should see it. But if you are dealing with vendors, phone calls, inventories, schedules, interviews, hands on cooking, training, landscaping, window cleaning, district managers, unruly regulars, truly awesome regulars, power [...]

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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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Smoker Black Out In Baltimore

So I continue the adventure through the great mid east. Today’s meal was the Deli located on the first floor in Baltimore’s Tremonts hotel. This was located at 222 St. Paul Place. Now again I’m not talking about food. I’m talking about systems. Today’s system is the smoker’s black out. This is a common problem [...]

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