Remember Sam Malone, the consummate bartender who owned TV’s most famous pub, Cheers, “where everybody knows your name”? His patrons were treated like family, and he created an environment where locals made his bar their “local”. A successful bartender is no mere mixer of drinks or inventor of the next big cocktail. Whether in a …
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Table of Contents It’s not a full-time career You’ll make the most money from tips You need to be good with customers Time is your only teacher There are many popular myths about working in the restaurant industry—some of them good, some of them bad. For obvious reasons, the more informed you are about the …
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Table of Contents Restaurant Manager Interview Tips Interview Questions to be Prepared to Answer Individuals, who are interested in becoming restaurant managers, must be willing to show potential employers that they are capable of getting the job done. They must demonstrate they have the required knowledge and skills necessary to be successful as restaurant managers. …
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Table of Contents Stress Management Multi-Tasking Team-Oriented Record Keeping Inventiveness Responsibility Active Listening Knowledge of Product Systemized Thinking Profitable Thinking A great many restaurant managers have found themselves in a predicament – a position in which they are forced to work simply to stay afloat. This past year especially. Breaking even is one thing while making …
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A career as a restaurant manager is diverse, exciting, and fast-paced. The work can be difficult and demanding, but bringing your team through the trials yields an unparalleled sense of satisfaction. “You wear a lot of hats on any given day,” says the Keg General Manager, Shawn Cuthbertson, “Accountant, Purchasing Director, Sales Manager, Human Resource …
Few industries offer the astounding metaphorical ladder-climbing opportunities of the restaurant industry—where dishwashers and servers can work their way up to restaurant managers. This kind of advancement is a reality, not a fairy tale. In fact, according to the National Restaurant Association, 80 percent of all restaurant owners began their industry careers in entry-level positions …
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One of the most frequently asked questions about being a chef is if it is necessary to go to a culinary school. It doesn’t come as a surprise because some experiences can be gained by working directly in a restaurant or kitchen, even before acquiring some formal culinary education. So the big question is: “Is …
What’s the best way to start your hospitality career? This can depend on many factors, like your education level and your goals. But for many, a job in the food service segment can be a great place to start. With plenty of opportunities and valuable lessons to be learned, food service gives future hospitality pros …
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Got your eye on a restaurant management position? Working your way up is the way to get there. In fact, 9 out of 10 managers started in entry-level positions, and have been promoted through the ranks. If you’re hoping to reach management, here are four traits that successful restaurant managers have in common, and some …
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Whether you’re working in a hotel or a restaurant, bartenders are making and dispensing drinks directly to guests at their bars, while supplying the serving staff with orders from individual tables. The basics are the same and you can learn those by taking courses from a bartending or hospitality program. The most important piece of …
