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Every week we comb through the news to find employment trends affecting the hospitality\u00a0industry\u00a0so you\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0have to.\u00a0<\/span>This week\u2019s hospitality in the news topic: how restaurant employees can stay busy when business is slow(er). <\/span><\/p>\n

Ah, January. Not necessarily our favorite month in the hospitality industry. Holiday parties are over, most of the country is dealing with freezing temperatures and snow, and customers are limiting how much they dine out amidst the pandemic. As a restaurant employee, you may be experiencing a lull in business. But in lieu of layoffs, what can management do to make sure employees are staying busy and productive while on the clock? Here are 4 ideas (that may even save you a little money, too): <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How Restaurant Employees Can Stay Busy When Business is Slow(er)<\/strong><\/h5>\n
Do a deep clean<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n

When was the last time you cleaned under the mats at the bottom of your beer cooler? Or really\u00a0looked\u00a0at the back of your walk-in freezer? Even if you have a rigid cleaning schedule, there are\u00a0likely some\u00a0spots that\u00a0haven\u2019t\u00a0gotten attention that need it. Gum under the tables? Cleaning out your soda guns?\u00a0Get creative and make your restaurant sparkle from head to toe.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Take careful stock of inventory<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n

Though restaurants are used to taking food and beverage inventory,\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0time to look at\u00a0what\u2019s\u00a0working on your menu and\u00a0what\u2019s\u00a0not. Have a food item that\u00a0doesn\u2019t\u00a0sell or a bottle of liquor that just\u00a0isn\u2019t\u00a0popular? Either figure out how to better integrate them into your offerings or get rid of them. Your bottom line will thank you.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Add more personalization<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n

Creating a\u00a0<\/span>great\u00a0guest experience<\/span><\/a>\u00a0is\u00a0one of the key ingredients in building your return customer base. One of the ways to\u00a0improve their experience is by finding ways to add more personalization<\/a> at your restaurant. Consider adding your logo to napkins or to-go containers or updating\/implementing a loyalty program. While it may cost a little money up front, it will be worth it in the long run. When it’s slower, ask workers to help add sticker logo’s so restaurant employees can stay busy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Grow your\u00a0team’s\u00a0skills\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h5>\n

If\u00a0you\u2019ve\u00a0got a little\u00a0down time during a lull in business, find ways to grow your team\u2019s skills. This may be through:\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • Educating them about food and beverage pairings\u00a0(a great way\u00a0to upsell menu items!)<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Cross-training FOH and BOH staff<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Having staff try\u00a0menu items\u00a0they\u2019re\u00a0not familiar with\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    This is\u00a0a great way\u00a0to help\u00a0develop\u00a0your employees\u2019 confidence in your\u00a0offerings\u00a0and\u00a0business in general.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Most restaurants will undoubtedly experience slower points of business, especially during the winter after the holidays. Use these tips to teach your staff how restaurant employees can stay busy and productive while on the clock until business builds back up. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    ***<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    If you need specialized workers to assist in cleaning or other labor-intensive projects, don\u2019t forget your friends at LGC. We have qualified employees ready to assist your operation.<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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