Hospitality Coaching Articles

Here are a bunch of articles which I hope will be useful
to you in your hospitality business.
These are articles I wrote to cover vital issues, which I see need discussing in my coaching travels.

Some are written as answers to questions I get asked over and over again by my Business Coaching Clients - They are in the FAQ section.

I will be adding to both of these regularly,
so do come back soon for another dose of the "good stuff".

 

Articles:


    Finding Good Hospitality Management Staff
    Looking for good management staff in your restaurant? Here's how to find them.

    How To save Money In Your Restaurant.
    Common practices that waste money, and what to do about it.

    What's The Hurry?
    How to ensure efficient service.

    How Do You Deal With The Stress Of Running A Busy Restaurant?
    Are staff with personal problems in your restaurant affecting your profits? Here's how to solve the problem.

    Marketing In Your Restaurant
    Helping you to market within your restaurant.Using specials on your menu. Training your chefs and floor staff to sell more.

    Coaching Your Staff.
    Helping your staff to provide better service and get better results in the restaurant. Arranging regular team meetings.Keeping your staff on track.

    In Search Of The Perfect Employee
    Employing staff with a good attitude. In search of the perfect employee. Hiring strategies.

    How common is common sense
    Restaurant owners find out that common sense is not so common and what to do about it.

    Introducing new employees to your restaurant
    Introducing new staff members to the restaurant. Employing the right way. Using a manual to get the message across.

    Train your employees to be multi skilled
    Training employees to be multi skilled in restaurants. Helping them to become more valuble to the business.

    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

    FAQ 1 : Why do I have so many staff problems?

    Answer: The hospitality industry is very transient, it is filled with employees who are working a second job, going to university or college, travelling the world or maybe just in between jobs and see it as a stepping stone to something better.
    To be truthful without these people the industry would collapse but as an employer you must make it work in your favour. Read More... CLICK HERE

    FAQ 2: I have worked hard all week but there is no profit.

    Answer: This is a very common problem in the hospitality industry. There seems to be plenty of revenue and little profit.
    I feel GST coming in a few years ago has had a big part to play in the shrinking of profits. Many restaurants and cafes are not taking any more money now than they were pre GST days so in effect they have just absorbed the GST costs and when the BAS is due it just wipes out the bank account.
    I look around and see many cafes selling coffees at prices Read More... CLICK HERE

    FAQ 3: I am buying a cafe but do not have much experience- any advice?

    Answer: First of all I must ask you WHY? Do you have a death wish or something? Going into any business without a substantial amount of experience is the best way to commit financial suicide.
    Some people get the notion that they are sick of corporate life or Read More... CLICK HERE

    FAQ 4: How can I get more time away from my business?

    Answer: A secret so many business owners would like to know. Some small businesses can be so demanding they can make the owners feel like slaves.
    In fact until your business can run along nicely for good periods of time without you, it is not a good business it's a just a job that might pay well but hell its hard work.

    There are some main ingredients you are going to need Read More... CLICK HERE

     

    To Discuss Any of This Further, In Total Confidence,
    Please feel free to contact me:

    Jim Lund

    Tel: 04111 234 74 (Australia)
    Or: +61 4111 234 74 (International);

    or Email Me:jim@hospitalitycoaching.com

     

    I Look Forward To Speaking With You Soon.
Feel Free to Contact Us at:
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