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The Daily Rail: Three recent stories that show that leadership matters

The Daily Rail: Three recent stories that show that leadership matters

Today's restaurant-inspired news revolve around the vital importance of solid leadership. See what the RIO Olympics, Debbie Wasserman Schultz's resignation, and American voter hypocrisy tell us about leadership in restaurants.

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Today's Special: New laws make line managers eligible for OT

Today's Special: New laws make line managers eligible for OT

Today's top restaurant news include how changes to overtime pay will affect restaurant managers, why McDonald's is giving higher wages and better benefits, and what restaurant operators can learn from Twitter founder's part-time role.

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Creating managers with ongoing education

Creating managers with ongoing education

One of the most important aspects of any restaurant and bar is developing talent. This includes training staff, providing ongoing education, and nurturing leadership skills. The best restaurant and bar managers are developed from within organizations that give employees a strong foundation of knowledge and confidence.

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5 tactics to keep your bartender honest and increase bar sales

5 tactics to keep your bartender honest and increase bar sales

If you ask the typical restaurant operator how they perceive the honesty/integrity of their bartenders, the general answer will be “negatively”. It is an old axiom that all bartenders steal and it’s just a matter of how much. Here are some tips for creating an atmosphere of trust that'll boost profits.

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