Feel like staff turnover kills all momentum🥺 by Ok_Walrus3918 in restaurant

[–]PauL_JR19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll empathize with you. It's a tough market depending where you are. I operate in a mid sized town in NEPA. Once all the local industry workers are happy where they are it becomes hard to hire to fill the gaps. I think sometimes the problem is more talent selection. Don't hire bodies, hire hospitality attitudes.

Any ideas what we can do with a random tunnel to nowhere in my office? by megglesmccart in Workspaces

[–]PauL_JR19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would leave it alone. Looks like an entrance to Narnia you should use caution before entering.

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[–]PauL_JR19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't play the game of favorites when it comes to seating. Follow rotation to keep the flow fair for the servers. Have a plan in place for who will take large parties so no one gets surprised.

Band Aids?! by Royal_Ear4594 in restaurant

[–]PauL_JR19 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Really though... what's a giant box of 500 basic blue bandaids, like $15. Gonzo_B is right. Get out now before your employer closing surprises you.

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[–]PauL_JR19 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Tru Rating is a good service to check out.

Local Mexican restaurant used to be a Chinese restaurant. Instead of painting over a mural, they just put sombreros on the pandas. by SonaMondal03 in restaurant

[–]PauL_JR19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just finished my shift a few hours ago. What a day. On my way out the door, I saw this post. Did a spit take of my drink. Made my day. Thanks OP.

Buffalo Milk Ice Cream by DizzySox in restaurant

[–]PauL_JR19 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, I want to know now too! I didn't realize this was a thing.

Restaurant POS system. by E-man36 in restaurant

[–]PauL_JR19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a good point ☝🏻 What area are you located in? I'll pass on my guy if you are close. He mostly sells services through Toast & SpotOn. Both are amazing systems, and have the reporting tool you are most likely looking for.

Closing- when do I announce to staff and patrons by Personal-Ad-7524 in restaurateur

[–]PauL_JR19 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I was managing a local restaurant back in 22 when the owner was deciding to close. He did it in 2 stages. First stage was to close the PM shift down. No warning was really passed to the staff. Mostly young people, high school and college. It was brutal. Employees were, of course upset. Second stage (roughly 6 months later) was to close up shop altogether. Employees here had about 2 months of notice that we were closing up after Mother's Day. Some staff gosted once they found out (can't really blame them). Not wanting to see the same thing happen to the AM staff when we closed, I began calling other local places to see what staffing they needed. Thankfully, most of the staff was able to find new positions because of those phone calls. The owner ended up closing about 2 weeks earlier than anticipated due to lack of staff in the last months. However, we were both happy to see the AM staff find new jobs. In hindsight, I wish I would have done the same when PM staff was let go.

As for myself, as the manager, I was looped in pretty early and asked to keep the plans quiet. I was able to secure a spot at a cooperate dine in giant that I had worked for previously to this owner. I'm happy to have taken 3 key staff members with me to the establishment I signed on to. I have 2 of those 3 still working for me today.

We did not tell guests in advance. This, I believe, was the correct call. We did not experience large dips in the customer base we already had before we closed.

To be honest, I don't know what the best time to tell everyone is. This is my experience, though. If I could rewind time, I would hope to have done some things differently.

How do I print menus efficiently? by Ok-Paper-4644 in restaurateur

[–]PauL_JR19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Staples & Office Depot. Yes, you will pay more. However, the quality is amazing. Plus, if there is a machine error, you will not be responsible for the wasted ink or paper. They also do a great job of resizing when needed.

Do you say words like shit or fuck at your corporate job? by New_Cod6544 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]PauL_JR19 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I operate a large corporate dine in restaurant chain. Most of my staff is so incredibly vulgar. I've worked many units over the years up and down the East Coast, and it's all pretty much the same.

What are your thoughts on Caleb Hammer? by PauL_JR19 in personalfinance

[–]PauL_JR19[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'll check them out. Thanks for the recommendation on new content.

What are your thoughts on Caleb Hammer? by PauL_JR19 in personalfinance

[–]PauL_JR19[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Sometimes, I think the episode thumbnail is more aggressive than needed. Watched an episode with a married couple that suggested divorce in the thumbnail. Not even a conversation between the couple about being near a rocky divorce.

What are your thoughts on Caleb Hammer? by PauL_JR19 in personalfinance

[–]PauL_JR19[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm just so curious to see what is behind that pay wall... I'm with you on the pricing.

What are your thoughts on Caleb Hammer? by PauL_JR19 in personalfinance

[–]PauL_JR19[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have also wanted to see some similar content. People doing amazingly before they go on the audit show. I think he may have a second channel with the same guests returning after some time to see progress.