Happy New Year From Gecko Hospitality! Top 10 New Year’s Resolutions for 2017 1. Lose weight 2. Become more confident 3. Stop procrastinating 4. Learn something new every day 5. Give more effort at work 6. Stop eating out so much 7. Pay off credit card debt 8. Save more money 9. Exercise more 10…. Read more »
Ways to Effectively Manage Time in a Busy Restaurant Running a busy restaurant can be very hectic at times. For the wheels to continually run smoothly, an establishment relies heavily on the effective management of time. Restaurant managers have many responsibilities that include looking after the needs of both customers and staff. They check inventories,… Read more »
Managing the New Overtime Regulations The salary threshold to qualify for overtime will grow from $23,600 to $47,476 a year. This is more than twice the previous figure. The restaurant industry will face considerable labor costs. As expected, the National Restaurant Association is against the new rules and will be challenging the situation. The NRA… Read more »
Gecko Hospitality Ronald McDonald House Challenge 2016 This summer, nationwide hospitality recruiting company Gecko Hospitality® will hold its second annual kitchen challenge to benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC®). Cooking For a Cause Rounding up franchisees, clients, and corporate partners, Gecko Hospitality is putting together volunteer teams. They will be preparing and cooking meals… Read more »
The aim or hope of many who work in the restaurant industry is to either own their own restaurant business one day or be in the role of a restaurant manager.
Restaurants that rely on staff working specific shifts or set hours need to have a fair and balanced scheduling system in place.
Performance management is one of those catch phrases that few managers understand, even fewer members of the management community can execute. However it is an extremely marketable skill for job seekers and Restaurant Management Candidates.
A restaurant manager needs to balance the corporate accountability side of their job, with the social side. Above them are investors, business owners, and general managers. Most of these people have a university BS or equal training. They network with peo
Every restaurant manager has shared experiences working with the Family Owned Business. This restaurant is unique in the hospitality industry. There are challenges you will not face anywhere else.