One of the problems in restaurant management is the employees. As the owner and manager, you have to value your employees because they are your first line of soldiers and without them, you’d be completely immobile.
But of course, there are employees that will soon leave their job and your restaurant and you would have to come up with a vacancy ad again for interested applicants to fill in the job. This is a fact and a continuous process for all restaurant chains and even other sorts of business industry. It is important though to retain your strongest player as long as you can because they are one of your biggest assets in terms of manpower solutions.
How do you retain your employees then?
You can start with incentives and rewards which can both increase the interest, dedication and productivity of your employees. You need to think of what could perk their interests to be able to put your incentives program in effect. Incentives in the form of gift certificates, concert tickets, gadgets, or even a whole day off with pay will certainly put your staff at their best.
The thing about motivating your employees is not just because you want them to stay but because you want them to love their job and that you, their big boss, understand their needs and suggestions. That’s why it is also a great idea to gather your staff in a meeting once in a while for breakfast, lunch or dinner, all expense paid. During this gathering, it’s also the perfect time to discuss their productivity for the past week or month and have them set their goals and commitments for the coming weeks ahead.
Asking for their suggestions also develop a good relationship between you and your employees. It will make them realize that their input is important but don’t just let it enter your ear and escape the other because you’ll turn out to be negligent of your duties and them. Instead, take down notes of everything that you have discussed and set realistic goals out of it.
Shareen Aguilar
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July 20th, 2009 at 2:40 am
how do I motivate employees and keep them on task??
I own a graphic design business and my employees do very good after a meeting….but days later, the enthusiasm fades and we go back to dragging again….any suggestions would help!! Thanks in advance.
July 20th, 2009 at 7:42 am
Try offering your employees special performance awards for the best production in a month. Have 2 types of awards geared to both men and women. Tickets to a local professional sporting event for the guys & like a day of golf & gift certificates for the ladies to an day of pampering at a local Spa. Keep the promotions fresh each month or bi monthly. What ever works best in your company.
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