1. Money

Staffing a Restaurant

Hiring a staff requires specific knowledge of each job within the restaurant. From front of the house waitstaff, to back of the house kitchen staff, each person needs to be the best at their job, in order for a restaurant to run smoothly.
  1. Back of the House (3)
  2. Front of the House (3)
  3. Staff Management (4)

Common Restaurant Jobs
There are many different types of jobs necessary for the smooth operation of any restaurant. As a restaurant owner or restaurnat manager, you must decide what jobs you want to do and what you want to hire out, such as bookkeeping and accounting.

Restaurant Jobs
There are many different types of restaurant jobs available, in both the front of the house and the back of the house. There are also speciality jobs such as sommelier, butcher, pastry chef and sous cook.

Restaurant Server Job Description
A restaurant server job is more than just dropping food and collecting tips. It involves knowing the restaurant menu, excelling at customer service and knowing when to ask for help.

Things to Know Before Your Start Hiring Staff
There are many laws pertaining to employee rights and employer obligations. So, before you place a "help wanted" sign in the window, read through these guidelines about hiring (and firing) employees.

How to Resolve Employee Conflict
Being a restaurant owner means you are responsible for your staff, which are much like a family, complete with arguments. Here is an informative article with tips for dealing with employee conflicts before they get out of hand.

Five Ways to Be a Better Restaurant Owner
Tips for being a more effective restaurant owner or manager.

10 Ways to Make Your Restaurant Awesome
Simple ways to improve your restaurant's day to day business.

How to Manage Restaurant Staff
Reader asks for tips for managing restaurant staff.

Discuss in my forum

©2013 About.com. All rights reserved.