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Chick-fil-A Restaurants' leadership and culture are truly unique. As their Chief Marketing Officer for over 30 years, Steve Robinson saw directly how the leadership style led to the company’s astounding success—from a single mall restaurant in 1967 to over 3,000 locations today. I chatted with Steve about the leadership there, the unique operator structure, the origins of the cow campaign, and so much more. Hear it all on Innovating Leadership: Co-Creating Our Future at https://bit.ly/ChikinStory.

Building a successful restaurant starts from within. As a manager, you set the tone and culture. If you want to inspire your team, you must first lead by example. When you focus inward on self-improvement, you transform outward results. A restaurant with engaged leadership attracts top talent. Employees pass positivity onto guests through stellar service. Productivity breeds profits, completing the cycle of prosperity rooted in conscious leadership. Your journey to becoming an influential restaurant manager begins with asking one question - "How can I help our team thrive?" The answers will undoubtedly uplift your establishment to new heights. Tap the link in the bio for more restaurant insights. #restaurant #management #leadership

This is How You Strengthen Your Skills as a Restaurant Leader Huge thank you to Arizona FORGE, Tucson City of Gastronomy, Janos Wilder, Gabe Gardner and Rocco DiGrazia for a passionate panel discussion about the difference between leadership and management. My favorite takeaways were: 1. How great leaders start with a vision of what success looks like 2. The importance of sharing that vision with your team and hiring teammates that share that vision 3. The very important role systems play in the success of restaurants 4. How being innovative with tech such as online ordering and third party delivery can greatly benefit your restaurant by giving you a competitive edge If you are interested in watching the full video, DM me and I will happily send it your way. #restaurant #leadership #management

“How you maintain your station is a direct representation of who you are as a cook” Leadership in the Kitchen and Beyond I had an experience recently that reminded me of something an old chef of mine used to say: “How you maintain your station is a direct representation of who you are as a cook. In other words, if your station is a shit, your food will be shit.” It got me thinking about leadership in our industry. The way a restaurant is run—the cleanliness, organization, and how the staff is treated—is a direct reflection of who you are as a business owner. I encountered a restaurant owner who wasn’t running his place well, and it made me ask: Is this kind of leadership good for the industry? As leaders, it’s critical that we set the right example. Our teams and our customers can tell if we care about quality, consistency, and respect for the craft. Seeing poor management is a reminder of how important it is to uphold strong standards in every aspect of our business. Let’s keep pushing for excellence, not just on the plate, but in how we lead our teams and run our restaurants. #leadership #chefsquotes #kitchenleadership

Our first episode on the CPO PLAYBOOK Podcast to reflect leadership development strategies in the restaurant industry.

🍕 Leadership Lessons from an Italian Pizzeria in Naples 🍕 The art of balancing innovation with tradition, learned from a bustling pizzeria in Naples. The key takeaway? You're not shackled by the past. Instead, you can use it to enrich your future experiences and innovate, whether it's crafting new pizza bases or opening new stands in New York. This lesson is especially relevant when engaging with those new to leadership roles. It's about using historical wisdom to navigate what's needed in leadership, work ethics and interpersonal interactions today. Understanding how to blend the old with the new is more crucial than ever. 🔗 Read more about this and other leadership insights here: https://lnkd.in/dTXt-WfY #LeadershipDevelopment #LeadershipLessons #Innovation #Tradition #NikiAvraam #HowatAvraam

Pizza Leaders: Conquer Staffing Challenges! Struggling to find & keep great staff? You're not alone! Join Steven Adyani, VP of Operations of Mountain Mike's Pizza, LLC, at the Pizza Leadership Virtual Summit! He’ll provide expert tips to: ✅ Overcome labor shortages ✅ Prevent employee burnout This FREE half-day virtual event on July 31, 2024 is perfect for busy pizzeria owners & executives! Get the tools you need to tackle today's challenges and THRIVE in the pizza industry. 🍕

Have you ever wondered, are you good to work with? We often judge others on how easy they are to work with, but what about us? Being good to work with means more than just getting along—it opens doors to new projects, opportunities, and collaborations. It’s about being someone people want on their team, who they can trust and rely on. At 4D Human Being, we’re asking, do you have CHARM? ✨ C - Collaborative ✨ H - Honesty ✨ A - Appreciation ✨ R - Reliability ✨ M - Motivating Over the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing tips on how to dial up these qualities so you can bring more CHARM to every interaction, boost your teamship, and enhance your leadership. 🔗 Learn more at https://hubs.li/Q02VYCHn0

Achieve the BEST RESULTS from your multi-unit restaurant company? There are likely experienced and talented multi-unit professionals who want to join your company. You’ll generate better results and have more ownership freedom when you include established talent and viewpoints from outside your company. The restaurateurs that are enjoying life and their success have learned to delegate responsibility and remove themselves from the daily hustle. This week’s free download is my guide to “Why You Need to Add Senior Management to Your Multi-Unit Restaurant Company.” It will also inform you about the type of candidate you should never hire and why you must be prepared to provide your new leader with clarity and specific strategy. ➡️Here's a FREE guide to focus on how to upgrade leadership: https://lnkd.in/dACKm9Wu ➡️Read here to learn more: https://lnkd.in/dZi6avhi #restaurateur #restaurant #success #businessadvice

🌟Leadership in the Restaurant Industry: Lessons from Portillo's 🌟 This week, we're focusing on a delicious slice of the restaurant industry, inspired by tales like the gripping TV series, "The Bear," which portrays the gritty battles behind running a beloved sandwich spot in Chicago. Our spotlight is on Portillo's, a cherished name that, like many before it, faced significant hurdles as it ventured beyond its Chicago heartland. In response, their Chief People Officer, Jill Waite, cooked up “Ignite,” a leadership development program designed to equip their future leaders. This strategic initiative wasn't just about filling positions; it was about fostering leaders who could embody and spread Portillo's distinct culture and values, ensuring every customer at every location got a taste of what makes Portillo's special, no matter how far from Chicago they are. Tune in to learn how Ignite is shaping the future of Portillo's and discover key takeaways on nurturing leadership and maintaining brand integrity in the restaurant industry. Listen now: https://lnkd.in/gCYNGYAE #Leadership #RestaurantIndustry #Chicago