Imagine running your kitchen like a well-oiled machine—every order is perfect, every customer leaves happy, and stress levels stay low. Sounds like a dream, right? Well, it all starts with one key ingredient: communication. Whether it's in the kitchen, on the floor, or at the bar, good...
Building a strong restaurant team isn’t about luck — it’s about being intentional, setting the right tone and leading by example. Hire the right people, train them well, hold them accountable, and recognize their efforts. When you invest in your team, they’ll invest...
What if I told you that you could be throwing away thousands of dollars every month? And no, it's not because of a slow night or a bad review—it's something much more avoidable: food waste. With proper inventory management, you can waste less food and save your restaurant thousands.
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Are you ready to take your restaurant to the next level? It all starts with changing how you think. I’ve seen firsthand how a simple change in mindset can make a huge impact on restaurant success. Today, we’ll dive into what it means to embrace a growth mindset, why it’s crucial...
As a restaurant owner, you won’t want to leave your restaurant’s future to chance, but it can be overwhelming to set goals and develop the plans you need to achieve them. One proven way to get clear on your goals is to put them in writing. and share them with your team. This kind of...
Running a restaurant is no easy feat, and one area where many restaurant owners unknowingly lose money is through improper food order receiving procedures. But don’t worry — today, I’m going to share some essential tips on how to train your team to do it right, so you can get...
Do you have an outstanding team member who could make a great supervisor? If so, you’re probably wondering how to approach this important conversation and set them up for success. Promoting from within is one of the best ways to build a strong team and maintain a great company culture. I...
Running a restaurant is no easy task. For Daniel Herrero, taking over his family's 48-year-old restaurant business in Panama meant inheriting four restaurants, a bakery, and a commissary — and all the chaos that came with them. It’s a familiar story for many restaurant owners,...
Want to know the secret to achieving the success you’ve always dreamed of for your restaurant? It all starts with sharing your "why" with your team, customers, and vendors.
Communicating your "why" is so important. Let me explain how you can do it effectively with your team, customers...
Feeling overwhelmed trying to manage daily operations while also tackling important projects? Balancing the demands of day-to-day operations with long-term, important projects is a challenge every restaurant owner faces. But with the right approach, you can handle both efficiently, ensuring that...
This episode of my podcast, The Restaurant Prosperity Formula, launches a segment I call Flip the Table where a restaurant owner takes over the podcast and interviews me. Today’s Flip the Table features a longtime member of mine who is not only a top operator but over the years has coached...
Ever felt frustrated because your restaurant managers aren't getting tasks done on time? Let me introduce you to a simple system that will change that. This straightforward system will ensure your managers accomplish tasks efficiently and on time. Trust me, this method will transform the way you...
