Owning and operating a restaurant is one of the most challenging endeavors an entrepreneur can take on -- the hours are long and grueling, staff turnover averages 130 percent, and many fail within their first year. Streetwise. Restaurant Management walks you step by step through each aspect of opening and managing a restaurant. This guide covers the practical issues you'll face on a daily basis and offers tips from an experienced restaurateur about the risks and rewards of restaurant management. Is owning or managing a restaurant right for you? It can be if you have Streetwise. Restaurant Management as your ready reference for creating front-of-house ambience and back-of-house efficiencies. Learn how to: 7Select the right location for your restaurant7Develop the menu7Attain appropriate permits and licenses7Manage staff7Market and promote ideas to generate a positive buzz7Operate more profitablyEvaluate Your Market7Do you have a concept or menu that stands out?7Can you live the life of a restaurateur?7Can you critically evaluate your marketplace?7Do you know your budget?Recruit and Retain Staff7Interviewing and selecting 7Communicating expectations7Utilizing motivational tools7Awarding promotions7Adapting appropriate training materials7Practicing customer service philosophy7Coping with employee turnoverKnow the Cost of Doing Business7Inventory and food costs7Fixed/variable payroll7Benefits7Employee welfare/education costs7Seasonal changes7Tax considerations7PricingPlan Ahead and Get Organized7Develop your business plan7Find the right people: lawyers, bookkeepers, insurancebrokers7Create a timeline 7Know your missionThe restaurant business demands creativity and flair, as well as practical know-how. Streetwise. Restaurant Management explains all you need to know to run a successful
Author: John James | Dan Baldwin
ISBN: 9781580627818
Format: Paperback
Pages: 368
Dimensions: 203 x 230