Challenge of Leadership in the Food Service Industry
The big challenge for leading in the restaurant space is that most of the people aren’t paid very well. That means they generally have low incentive to follow you.
This explains the high level of turnover in this industry. I’ve known people who have worked at various restaurants in my city. Most of them don’t stay at a particular place for more than a couple of years.
That is why leading restaurant workers is very difficult. Most restaurants can’t afford to pay their employees the big bucks that will give them the incentive to be team players.
That being said, leaders in the restaurant industry must find other ways to motive their staff. This is the biggest challenge for anyone who owns or manages a restaurant.
You can have great food, great marketing and a great location. But if you’re employees are not motivated to offer the best service, your restaurant will not succeed. Remember, people going out to eat is looking for an experience. They aren’t just looking for food to sustain their lives. They can do that at the grocery store.
Leadership is the Limitation for Your Restaurant
No matter what type of organization you are in, it is the leader who is going to be the lid. My second in command cannot by definition lead beyond me. I am the lid.
That means the better leader you are, the better leaders you will attract. Good leaders will not follow a bad leader. If they do, it won’t be for long.
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