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Restaurant Manager 101: Coaching Mistakes
A great restaurant manager doesn’t just manage people—they coach them. The difference between an average operation and a thriving business one often comes down to leadership style. Coaching isn’t a soft skill anymore; it’s a business strategy that directly impacts profit, turnover, and retention. In today’s labor market, restaurant managers who fail to act as…
Read MoreAre You a Qualified Restaurant Management Candidate?
The definition of a qualified restaurant management candidate has changed more in the last five years than in the previous twenty. The industry has become faster, more data-driven, and deeply reliant on technology. A strong manager is no longer just someone who runs smooth shifts and maintains food costs. Today’s employers and recruiters want leaders…
Read MoreLinda Slegel – Junior Recruiter Of The Quarter 2016
Gecko Hospitality is proud to announce that Linda Slegel has been chosen and awarded the Junior Recruiter Of The Quarter Award for the 4th Quarter of 2016! “Linda has now had five months in a row with sales over $20,000 per month. She has achieved success by working nights and weekends to reach candidates when…
Read MoreKathy Radel – Senior Recruiter Of Quarter & Top Performer 2016
Gecko Hospitality is proud to announce that Kathy Radel has been chosen and awarded the Senior Recruiter Of The Quarter Award and Top Performer for the 4th Quarter of 2016! “Once again Kathy Radel exceeded expectations and officially passed the $300k mark in the territory of Indiana. She completed the year with over $340k in…
Read MoreFood Trends Of 2016 and What’s To Come In 2017
Food trends in 2016 are at an all time high as more adventurous eaters emerge. With more people willing to try new foods, restaurants are trying to stay up-to-date with the hot new items. Many people are keeping up with food trends either to stay healthy or showcase what new sensational food they tried. Top…
Read MoreGecko Tells All – Thanksgiving Leftovers
Gecko Tells All – Thanksgiving Leftovers We have the top 5 things we like to do with our leftover Turkey Starting with number: A Turkey Lasagna Turkey Casserole The Turkey Pot Pie Turkey Soup/Chili Last A Turkey Sandwich Thank you to all that donated and participated in our 2nd Anual Turkeys for Tots!! We were…
Read MoreGecko Tells All – Turkeys for Tots Recap
Gecko Tells All – Turkeys for Tots Listen to our most recent podcast of “Gecko Tells All” with your hosts M & M. As we wrap up our Turkeys for Tots Campaign, Gecko Hospitality would like to thank everyone for their support. ………..Also, find out the Top 10 Must Haves for Thanksgiving Dinner this year! http://podcast.geckohospitality.com/e/gecko-tells-all-ep-4-nov-17th/?token=96c508548c4d072729e50046ec4a0ed0
Read MoreGecko Tells All – Halloween and Turkeys
Gecko Tells All Podcast Series Halloween and Turkeys Listen to our most recent podcast of “Gecko Tells All” with your hosts M & M. Find out more information about Gecko Hospitality’s Turkeys for Tots Campaign…….. http://podcast.geckohospitality.com/e/gecko-tells-all-ep-3/?token=a609b3905c3d63017007a9d065e2b63a
Read MoreGecko Hospitality Restaurant Salary Survey Report 2015
Salary Survey Report 2015 We’ve conducted several months of research and collected nationwide salary data from more than 1,100 hospitality management professionals. This information is obtained directly from restaurant management professionals that will provide valuable insight for companies to maintain a competitive edge when hiring. Click below to view the survey! http://bit.ly/RestaurantSurveyResults
Read MoreQualities That Make A Restaurant Manager Successful
What Makes a Restaurant Manager Successful? In order to balance the books or even show a profit, all managers need to possess a specific set of skills and various traits to drive their success. Managing Stress and Multi-tasking. Running a restaurant requires a manager to be adept at executing several restaurant-related chores which can lead…
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