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

🌟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

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

🍕 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

Too many restaurant owners and managers get stuck in a rut, clinging to outdated beliefs and practices. But the true keys to unlocking massive success lie in understanding and embracing the paradoxes that govern this industry. From hiring for personality over skills, to establishing clear training standards, to embodying vulnerable leadership - these counterintuitive principles can propel your business to new heights. Tap the link in bio to uncover the game-changing secrets the top restaurateurs know. #restaurantcoach #restaurantgrowth #restaurantsuccess

Running restaurants is hard. It isn’t as easy as it looks. And the restaurant business can be very complex. So let’s support and protect those who are working hard to deliver good results. Who’s with me❓ 👊🏻 #restaurantmanagement #hospitalitymanagement #people #leadership

Pizza Leaders: Conquer Staffing Challenges! Struggling to find & keep great staff? You're not alone! Join Don Robinson, Founder, CEO & President of PARLOUR, 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. 🍕

It’s been making the news lately that many C-suite positions in leading restaurant chains are changing hands. We took a look at a sample of companies with new members in their leadership teams and found that more than half of the replacements were for the CEO. The changing foodservice landscape puts CEOs under enormous pressure. Being on top and building something remarkable has never been easy. Those doing the homework and putting in the hard work, surrounding themselves with brilliant people, and asking the tough questions of themselves, their teams, and their advisors, have the best shot. #restaurants #leadership #strategy

Is building a high-performance team part of your business strategy? Read our tips below. #HospitalityBusiness #Restaurants

🌱 Dive Deep into Recognition: Day 9 of 12 of Transformation Awaits Today's focus is on recognition. Take the time to develop a recognition program for your team. Acknowledge and celebrate their hard work, achievements, and contributions to the success of your restaurant. Recognition is a powerful motivator that fosters a positive work environment and boosts morale. Whether it's a simple shout-out during a team meeting, employee of the month awards, or personalized thank-you notes, find ways to show appreciation for your team's efforts. For more leadership tips, join the 12 day leadership challenge at christinmarvin.com/12days #leadership #development #restaurants