Streetwise Restaurant Management: A Comprehensive Guide to Successfully Owning and Running a Restaurant (Adams Streetwise Series)
by: John James, Dan Baldwin
Binding: Paperback Dewey Decimal Number: 647.95068 EAN: 9781580627818 ISBN: 1580627811 Label: Adams Media Manufacturer: Adams Media Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 368 Publication Date: July 01, 2003 Publisher: Adams Media Sales Rank: 187453 Studio: Adams Media
Book DescriptionOwning 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:
·Select the right location for your restaurant ·Develop the menu ·Attain appropriate permits and licenses ·Manage staff ·Market and promote ideas to generate a positive buzz ·Operate more profitably
Evaluate Your Market ·Do you have a concept or menu that stands out? ·Can you live the life of a restaurateur? ·Can you critically evaluate your marketplace? ·Do you know your budget?
Recruit and Retain Staff ·Interviewing and selecting ·Communicating expectations ·Utilizing motivational tools ·Awarding promotions ·Adapting appropriate training materials ·Practicing customer service philosophy ·Coping with employee turnover
Know the Cost of Doing Business ·Inventory and food costs ·Fixed/variable payroll ·Benefits ·Employee welfare/education costs ·Seasonal changes ·Tax considerations ·Pricing
Plan Ahead and Get Organized ·Develop your business plan ·Find the right people: lawyers, bookkeepers, insurance brokers ·Create a timeline ·Know your mission
The 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 restaurant—from what to do to how to fix it. Streetwise® Restaurant Management is your one-stop reference to running a restaurant resourcefully.
What Others Say
Disappointing book
Quite disappointed with the content and writing.Bad jokes were littered around here and there.Not a very practical book, too much theory and talks a lot on things that most people already know. Language used is too flowery.
